Columbia Global Reports and "Shaky Ground" Launch Event

September 15th 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Introduction by: Lee C. Bollinger President, Columbia University in the City of New York

Moderated by: Nicholas Lemann Journalism Professor and Dean Emeritus; Director, Columbia Global Reports

Discussion featuring:

William Ackman Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pershing Square Capital Management LP

Bethany McLean Author, Shaky Ground; Investigative Journalist

Franklin Raines Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Federal National Mortgage Association.

A reception and book sale will immediately follow the program. Bethany McLean will be on hand during the reception to sign copies of her Columbia Global Report Shaky Ground: The Strange Saga of the U.S. Mortgage Giants.

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