Department News - 2006

Phi Alpha Theta and the Department of History Present :



Phi Alpha Theta and the Department of History are proud to present a screening of the documentary “Sniper ’66” on Tuesday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Alkek Teaching Theater. This hour-long documentary—written, produced, and directed by Whitney Milam, a history graduate student at Texas State and an employee of KTBC (Fox 7 Austin)—examines the murders committed by Charles Whitman in 1966 from atop the University of Texas Tower. “Sniper ’66” contains never before seen footage of the tragedy as it unfolded. Filmed at original locations, such as Whitman’s former Austin residence, the film recreates a number of events that took place prior to the shootings.

Several eyewitnesses interviewed for this documentary will be present for a question and answer session following the screening. A short reception will follow.

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Location: Alkek Teaching Theater

Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $3.00)

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