Elizabeth Smart to Speak at UNT

Elizabeth Smart’s grueling nine months of captivity led her to becoming one of the strongest, most prominent child abduction advocates of her generation. Unlike many child abductees, Smart was reunited with her family in March 2003 and since then has dedicated her life to being an advocate for victims of abduction and abuse. With Smart’s lecture regarding overcoming adversity and encouraging her audiences to always fight back, Smart has been regarded as “the light at the end of the tunnel”, a beacon of hope for those who are enduring hardships in their own lives.

Using her platform, Smart has geared her life toward being a voice for others who have experienced abduction and abuse, whether that be from those whose lives she touches through her lecture circuit, or through the legislation regarding child abduction that she tirelessly fights for on the Hill. Smart’s story is a unique tale of adversity, hopelessness, and a turn for the better into a learning experience for any audience.

Where:
Union Lyceum

When:
Thursday, February 9, 2017 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

How much:
Students: Free; Student Guest: $5; Faculty/Staff: $8; Community: $10
For ticket information call (940) 565-3355

Sponsor:
Student Affairs-Distinguished Lecture Series

Event open to:
Open to the public

Website:
DLS Presents: Elizabeth Smart

Contacts:
Ellysia Dierker
[email protected]
940-565-3355