Westminster College’s Analyst Program Speaker Series will host Katherine Blunt for a virtual discussion about her best-selling book, California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric — and What It Means for America’s Power Grid, at 8:30 PM Eastern on Thursday, April 20. 

The Analyst Program is an experiential learning program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about business models, prepare case studies, and make presentations. Students work with a team of faculty and advisors drawn from relevant fields to provide a realistic analytical experience. The program also arranges speakers, site visits, and other events to enhance the educational experience. Analyst Program has been operating for more than ten years with many students pursuing careers in financial services, consulting, public accounting, and government-related fields.

Formalized into public events in 2020, Analyst Program Speaker Series hosts a variety of events and speakers, including executives, academics, and other experts in a wide range of fields, to support students participating in Westminster's Analyst Program and the broader campus community. The series was created by the Dr. Daniel Fischmar, Emeritus Professor of Economics & Business; Brian Petrus '10, Associate Professor of Business Administration and faculty of record for the Analyst Program, Dr. Christie Nelson '06, Assistant Research Professor and Director of MBS Externship Exchange, Rutgers University, and Ben Nelson '06, Senior Vice President - Global Credit Officer for ESG, Moody's Investors Service, and a member of Westminster's Board of Trustees.

Katherine is an energy reporter for the Wall Street Journal and author of California Burning. She is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and earned the Gerald Loeb award, the highest honor in business journalism. Prior to joining the Wall Street Journal, she worked for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio News-Express. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history from Elon University. She is based in San Francisco.

Co-sponsored by Westminster’s Analyst Program (see below) and Westminster’s History Alumni Advisory Council, the event is free and open to the public. 

Westminster College is a leader in experiential learning rooted in the liberal arts tradition, which is a key component of the college's Strategic Plan 2018-2027.

 

For additional information, please contact Jamie Offutt at offuttjd@westminster.edu or 724-946-6996.

Reservations due by Wednesday, April 19, 2023