Mikhail Gorbachev at Belo

Gorbachev is giving a public lecture next week at the Belo Mansion. Sure, he’s not as sexy as Lacey Conner or Casey Thomson, but the guy’s kind of a big deal. If you have burning questions to ask him, get the details on the jump. But be warned: The man with the birthmark seems a little fussy — no flash photography, photos must be shot from the back of the room (What? Not so good looking up close?) and no media interviews will be granted. Aw, shucks, Mike. Thanks for visiting. [Note: the "Russian Spy" logo is the publication that owns the photo -- we're not editorializing.]

Distinguished Statesman is Featured Speaker at

University of Dallas Event for Students and Faculty and Public Lecture

WHAT:           Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union and Nobel Peace Prize-winning statesman, will speak at a student/faculty event and a public lecture as part of the University of Dallas’ 32nd Annual Eugene McDermott Lectureship.

The first event, for University of Dallas students and faculty, will be held on campus and will feature a short lecture and extended Q&A session with students.  The second event, a public lecture and Q&A session, will be held at the Belo Mansion in Dallas.

PUBLIC          Monday, October 8, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.

LECTURE:     Belo Mansion, Pavilion Room
1201 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX(Pavilion Room entrance off Olive Street)
From the media guidelines:
Restrictions

Television/Radio:    Broadcast media may tape and rebroadcast any portion of the presentation, but must have written permission in advance to tape
and rebroadcast the presentation in its entirety. Additional
instructions will be provided after permission has been granted.

Print:      No flash photography is allowed under any circumstance.  Photographers may take photos of Mr. Gorbachev during the first ten minutes of the program only, and must be taken from the back of the room.
Interviews
Mr. Gorbachev will not grant personal interviews with the media.