January 26, 2012
Federal Reserve Chairman to deliver lecture series to college students
For immediate release
The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will deliver a series of lectures aimed at college students. Beginning on March 20, he will lead four classes on "The Federal Reserve and Its Role in Today's Economy" as part of a course offered to undergraduates at the George Washington University School of Business. The class will feature a variety of speakers who will discuss central banking. Chairman Bernanke's lectures are scheduled for March 20, 22, 27 and 29 and will begin at 12:45 pm EDT.
Online viewing will be available to the public at www.ustream.tv/channel/federalreserve . After the lectures, the Board will post transcripts and video recordings at www.federalreserve.gov.
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