WHAT: The Barrick Lecture Series begins 2009 with three of the nation's leading political analysts who will discuss the new presidency. "The First 100 Days: Predictions for the Obama Administration" will feature Gloria Borger, a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report and a senior political analyst for CNN; E.J. Dionne Jr., a twice-weekly columnist for The Washington Post and commentator for media outlets such as National Public Radio and NBC's "Meet the Press;" and Republican Congressman J.C. Watts of Oklahoma who is chairman of the J.C. Watts Companies. Jon Ralston, a local political analyst, will moderate the panel.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

WHERE: Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV

DETAILS: Tickets for faculty, students and staff will become available on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and for the general public on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. There is a limit of two tickets per person and can be picked up at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office on Maryland Parkway off of Cottage Grove Avenue. The Barrick Lecture Series, funded through a grant from philanthropist Marjorie Barrick, presents nationally and internationally known speakers from a variety of fields at UNLV. For more information, please call (702) 895-2787 or visit http://pac.unlv.edu/.

MEDIA: Media is invited to the event.