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Iraq War veteran Clint Van Winkle inspires students to understand PTSD
By Michael Corby Wed, February 15, 2012 7:14 pm EDT
In anticipation of Van Winkle's Feb. 28 lecture, several events preceding the lecture are free and open to the public:
• A panel discussion of veterans in the Wounded Warrior Project Track Program who are willing to speak about their personal experiences in combat situations and their experiences adjusting back to civilian life. These personal presentations will be followed by a “controlled Q & A” where students will be able to interact with the panel via pre-screened questions. Thursday, February 16, 2012, South Campus Wilson Center Lakeside Room, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• A screening of Clint Van Winkle’s Documentary, “The Guilt,” followed by a short discussion with faculty and students. The film explores issues of PTSD and survivor’s guilt as it relates to veterans. This powerful documentary poignantly captures major issues many combat personnel struggle with then they return home. Thursday, February 16, 2012, Wilson Center Lakeside Room, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
The lecture, panel discussion and screening of “The Guilt” are free and open to the public.
Media are welcome to attend all of the above events. For information about interviews with Van Winkle, please call Michael Corby at 904-997-2631 or 904-608-0415.
About the AuthorMichael Corby is a writer, editor and media relations coordinator at Florida State College at Jacksonville, his employer since 1995. He contributed an ongoing series of career articles to a local publication (which won a “Best-Bang-for-the-Buck” award), and has provided in-house support for countless marketing and public relations projects. His knowledge of and connections with the faculty and staff at the College enable him to provide rapid response to media inquiries, even to the extent of setting up early morning live TV interviews while on vacation in another part of the country. Corby has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, a college with such rigorous academic standards that he still can’t believe he got in—or that he got out.