November 09, 2012

‘World of Jenks’ star coming to SIU Carbondale

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Andrew Jenks, the star and creator of the MTV series “World of Jenks,” will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale next week.

Jenks, an award-winning documentary film editor/producer and young news correspondent from New York, will share his thoughts about how young people can make a difference in society and the world.  He will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Student Center Ballrooms.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

The University’s Student Programming Council Lectures Committee is sponsoring Jenks’ presentation.