KINGSTON, R.I. 鈥� October 3, 2007 – Christiane Amanpour, chief international correspondent for CNN and a 1983 alumnus of the 溏心vlog免费B站, will answer questions about her experiences as a broadcast journalist during a web chat on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m.
Amanpour has conducted exclusive interviews with world leaders, reported from the middle of war zones, and covered the human consequences of natural disasters. She has earned a reputation as one of the world鈥檚 most recognized and respected television journalists.
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To enter the chat, go . Participants may submit questions in advance, but the chat will not begin until the scheduled date and time. Thirty minutes is the total time allotted for the chat. A full transcript will be posted to the University鈥檚 website once the chat has been completed. Questions about web chats should be directed to the 溏心vlog免费B站 Publications Office at 401-874-2075.
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