Acclaimed broadcaster and documentary host Bill Kurtis packs Saint Xavier University

Chicago (Feb. 23, 2009) Acclaimed documentary host and producer, news anchor and rancher Bill

Kurtis entertained a standing-room only audience Thursday night at Saint Xavier University when he discussed The Case against Americas Diet.

The lecture was part of Saint Xaviers 2008-09 Squeaky Weal Lecture Series.
Among Kurtis many accomplishments, the former CBS Morning News anchor hosted the Peabody Award-winning series The New Explorers, which aired on A&E®, and the long-running Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files®.

In a lecture that was free and open to the public, Kurtis addressed the nations increasing obesity and health problems by drawing a direct line between federal subsidies for corn farming and factory farm beef production. As a rancher, active conservationist and supporter of small-town America, Kurtis founded Tallgrass Beef Company in 2005 to champion the environmental and health benefits of grass-fed cattle ranching.

I dont really see myself as replacing corn fed beef, Kurtis said. I see myself as a guy who is coming in with decaf coffee, with the alternative. So if you want a choice of a Big Mac hamburger, a Quarter Pounder, a cheeseburger, or a healthy grass-fed burger, I think thats very good. I think they should put it in.

Sister Joy Clough, R.S.M., of the Universitys Office for Mission and Heritage said Saint Xavier was privileged to welcome Kurtis to campus.

Kurtis style of thoughtful, open inquiry and marvelous sense of humor delighted a packed house, Clough said. It was a perfect example of the kind of social examination we strive to provide with the Squeaky Weal lecture series.




Saint Xaviers Squeaky Weal lecture series explores issues of public concern with an emphasis on their religious, moral or ethical implications for the common good. The series is sponsored by the Center for Religion and Public Discourse.

To learn more about the Squeaky Weal lecture series or to learn about its next speaker, Chicago Tribune Columnist Mary Schmich, go to www.sxu.edu and search key word Squeaky Weal.
For more information, please contact the Center for Religion and Public Discourse at (773) 298-3981 or mareska@sxu.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Joe Moore
773-298-3325 or ducat@sxu.edu

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[MuleKist]

Recent reports are that the main cause of preventable deaths in America today are PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

[MrRoli255]

bill kurtis is one the the greatest commentators in AMERICA, he is the best.

[thatgrrlvp]

i idolize bill curtis-thank you for letting me see this.

[tallgrassbeefcompany]

This is a great overview of Bill's new crusade, better food for better health. "Death By Food" is the name of this thought provoking program. Bill is the Al Gore of the healthy food revolution sharing insights and research into the dangers in our kitchens that we eat every day.