News from MacMurray College

Inspirational speaker to share wit, wisdom

Naima Johnston-Bush to return to MacMurray during Black History Month.

Naima Johnston-Bush will bring her uplifting music, wit and wisdom to Jacksonville at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at the Marian Chase Schaeffer Studio Theatre on the MacMurray College campus. The Theatre is located in the Education Complex on Hardin Avenue in Jacksonville. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Johnston-Bush will present a musical production and dynamic program based on her book, “Confessions of a Big Girl: Reflections on Fat, Faith and Femininity.” Her autobiographical presentation will reflect on her battle with food addiction, her loving and struggling family and on mixed up men and musical masterpieces.

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About MacMurray College—Founded in 1846, MacMurray College’s mission is to transform the lives of students by providing an exceptional, liberal arts general education and courses of study that prepare graduates for professional careers, for graduate education, and for facing the challenges of the 21st century. Located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, MacMurray’s open and informal academic environment stresses academic excellence and professional preparation fostered through hands-on experience and personal attention to the well-rounded development of all students. MacMurray is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

For more information, contact:

Ted Roth, Director of Public Relations
Work: 217-479-7027 • Cell: 217-883-3340
ted.roth@mac.edu

January 30, 2012