NEWS RELEASE – March 5, 2007

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER FEATURED AT NCMC’S LUNCHEON LECTURE

The executive producer of two award-winning documentaries on World War II will be the Luncheon Lecture speaker this Friday, March 9, at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey.

Michael Walenta, general manager of WGVU-TV in Grand Rapids, will talk about the programs produced by his public television station: “Surviving Auschwitz,” a profile of two young girls who were liberated from the death camp by the Soviet army, and “Defying Hitler,” the story of a member of the Polish underground. Mr. Walenta will show excerpts from the documentaries and talk about the making of these important historical accounts of the wartime era.

Friday’s program will take place at noon in the Library. Reservations are preferred. Call 231-348-6602 or e-mail cmacinnis@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $9, lunch included.
North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey. Through its University Center partnerships, students can take courses leading to certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from participating universities. North Central’s Institute for Business & Industry Training offers non-credit job skills training tailored to meet individual needs. In addition to its main campus in Petoskey, North Central offers classes, academic advising, testing and other services in Cheboygan, Gaylord and East Jordan.

For more information:
Charles MacInnis
231-348-6839