WELLESLEY HILLS, MA (September 4, 2012) – MassBay Community College is pleased to welcome noted author William Martin, who will be leading a discussion on Abraham Lincoln’s impact on the U.S. Constitution at a visit to MassBay Community College on Thursday September 13th, in celebration of National Constitution Day. Mr. Martin will also be signing copies of his new novel, The Lincoln Letter.
Mr. Martin lives in Weston and is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, a PBS documentary, and a cult-classic horror movie. His latest work has been hailed by critics such as Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals: “What an irresistible combination—a sparkling mystery, intriguing characters, and lively history. I am a huge William Martin fan, but The Lincoln Letter is my absolute favorite.”
The event is free and open to the public. It will take place at 11:00 am in the Library Atrium, second floor of MassBay’s Wellesley Hills campus located at 50 Oakland Street.
MassBay awards associate degrees and certificates in over 60 academic programs in a wide range of career-driven subjects ranging from accounting and automotive technology to forensic DNA science and early childhood education. The College’s facilities in Wellesley Hills, Framingham and Ashland house day, evening and weekend classes that meet the needs of degree-seeking students and career minded life-long learners. Online options provide convenience and allow faculty to facilitate the learning process. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and strives to meet the needs of the diverse local communities it serves.