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The Department of History welcomes historian (Vanderbilt University), who will deliver the , "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," on October 17 in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments served at 7:00

Nicole Hemmer is a political historian specializing in media, conservatism, and the presidency. Her scholarship and teaching focus on social movements, electoral politics and political culture. Her latest book is .

The Costa Lectureship was established through the generosity of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï alumna Helen Coast Hayes (class of 1926). Previous lecturers include Pulitzer Prize winning authors Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich and noted presidential historians Michael Beschloss and H.W. Brands.