Opportunity for media Q&A with NCAA President Dr. Mark Emmert

DANBURY, CONN. — Dr. Mark Emmert, president of the National Collegiate

Athletic Association (NCAA), will discuss the importance of promoting the success and well-being of students participating in intercollegiate athletic programs when he delivers the 2014 spring semester President’s Lecture at Western Connecticut State University on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.

Emmert’s lecture, presented as part of the WCSU President’s Lecture series, will be at 7:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury.

Immediately following Emmert’s talk and public Q&A, there will be an opportunity for members of the media to meet with the NCAA president to ask questions. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, send an email to pr@wcsu.edu to indicate your attendance. Include your name and the media outlet you will represent in the email.

For more information, contact the Office of University Relations (203) 837-8486.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.