David Corvo’s distinguished career in journalism extends back to his editorship of The Daily Californian before graduating with a major in English. Subsequently, he has worked as a news writer, a producer, and as vice president at several national networks: CBS, Fox and, since 1995, NBC. He has been the executive producer of the prime time news magazine Dateline NBC since 2001. Earlier in his career, he also brought us 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, CBS This Morning, and numerous other celebrated news programs.

Corvo will be joined in conversation with Samuel Otter, chair of the department of English, and Namwali Serpell, professor of English.