Central College and Pella Corporation welcome Lisa Bluder, three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year and former head women’s basketball coach at the University of Iowa, for a conversation with Harry Smith, a 1973 Central graduate, award-winning broadcast journalist and internationally renowned storyteller.
The two industry legends will host a casual conversation at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, in Douwstra Auditorium in Central Hall on the Central campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
“We are thrilled Harry Smith wanted to host an open conversation with Lisa Bluder,” says Central President Mark Putnam. “With Harry’s flair for interviewing and Lisa’s career stories, this evening will be amazing. We want to thank Pella Corporation for partnering with the college to bring Coach Bluder to campus.”
“With her exceptional leadership, Lisa built a championship-winning team, inspiring greatness on and off the court,” says Karmen Gardner, Pella Corporation vice president and executive director of the Pella Rolscreen Foundation. “Her unwavering dedication to academics and coaching excellence promises an incredible and insightful discussion.”
Front Row with Lisa Bluder and Harry Smith ’73 is open to the public. Tickets are free but required, due to limited seating. Secure tickets at tickets.central.edu/specialevent. When you reserve your ticket, you may submit a questions to Harry and Lisa for the conversation.
