DETROIT – Oct. 12, 2007 – Controversial artist Tyree Guyton will be featured during the Wayne State University Alumni Association’s Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series at noon Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Guyton, whose Heidelberg Project has been one of Detroit’s most controversial art installations, will be joined by the project’s executive director, Jenenne Whitfield.

“The Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series is one of the many ways the alumni association offers alumni the opportunity to reconnect with the university while gaining new cultural insights,” says alumni association Executive Director Marguerite Rigby. “The series provides thoughtful and interesting commentaries on a wide range of subjects, such as politics, business, economics, law and the arts.”

After the lecture, Guyton will sign copies of his new book, published by Wayne State University Press. They also will be available for purchase.

The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For additional information or to make a reservation, call (313) 577-2300 or visit www.alumni.wayne.edu/events.

The Wayne State University Alumni Association has been building loyalty and support among alumni for more than 70 years. No matter where they are in life or in the world, alumni association members stay connected through special events, personal and professional development, exclusive discounts, member-only publications and many other benefits. For more information about the Wayne State University Alumni Association, visit www.alumni.wayne.edu or call (313) 577-2300.