Billie Jean King guest speaker at Kent State University Stark
Kent State University Stark
Featured Speakers Series
presents
Billie Jean King
Pressure Is a Privilege and Other Lessons in Business and In Life
Tennis champion and activist, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles during her career. Named one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by Life magazine and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she has been a pioneer of social justice. In 1970, she founded the Women's Tennis Association and successfully fought for equal monetary prizes for women. King notoriously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" match - one of the greatest moments in sports history.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required, and may be obtained at the Main Hall Information Desk beginning October 21. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per person. No phone reservations accepted.
For more information call 330-499-9600 or visit www.stark.kent.edu
Featured Speakers Series
presents
Billie Jean King
Pressure Is a Privilege and Other Lessons in Business and In Life
Tennis champion and activist, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles during her career. Named one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by Life magazine and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she has been a pioneer of social justice. In 1970, she founded the Women's Tennis Association and successfully fought for equal monetary prizes for women. King notoriously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" match - one of the greatest moments in sports history.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required, and may be obtained at the Main Hall Information Desk beginning October 21. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per person. No phone reservations accepted.
For more information call 330-499-9600 or visit www.stark.kent.edu
Billie Jean King guest speaker at Ken...
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Location
Timken Great Hall, University Center, 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton
Printed courtesy of www.northcantonchamber.org – Contact the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
121 S Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 – (234)521-5322 – info@northcantonchamber.org