  NBC10's Jim Taricani, Hollywood's Michael Corrente Headline PROVIDENCE, R.I. — October 5, 2007 — Two prominent Rhode Islanders will share their professional and personal life experiences as Distinguished Visiting Professors to Johnson & Wales University. Renowned director/producer/playwright Michael Corrente joins The Hospitality College and Jim Taricani, award-winning investigative reporter, from local TV NBC10, will be the guest of The John Hazen White School of Arts and Sciences.
Jim Taricani will speak on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 9:20 a.m. Well-known for his thorough investigative reporting and journalistic ethics for which he was placed under house arrest for a story on Providence politics, Taricani will speak about the role ethics play in government, sports Both events will be held in newly redesigned Xavier Auditorium located at Johnson & Wales University's Downcity Campus, 261 Pine Street, Providence, R.I. Limited seating is free and available to the public. Please contact 401-598-1063 for reservations for Michael Corrente and 401.598-1400 for Jim Taricani. Both speakers will be available for one-on-one interviews before and/or after their lectures. Media: please confirm attendance and request for interviews to ensure accommodations. The Distinguished Visiting Lecture Series is one of many Johnson & Wales University programs created to provide the university community and its neighbors with opportunities to deepen their knowledge about events, projects, and news that impacts their daily lives.Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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Michael Corrente will speak on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. and again at 3:50 p.m. Beginning with his 1993 debut feature "Federal Hill," he has become known as a creative dynamo, entrepreneur and fundraiser for his films while continuing to break new artistic ground. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Corrente's credits include numerous and popular cinema hits such as "American Buffalo," "Outside Providence," "Brooklyn Rules," and soon, "The Prince of Providence," the story of former Providednce Mayor Buddy Cianci. His actors include Hollywood's top liners.
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