G.B. Tran Coming April 18

April 8, 2016

UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

UT Tyler to Host Author of ‘Vietnamerica,’ G.B. Tran

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April 8, 2016

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.539.7196 (cell)

The University of Texas at Tyler will host G.B. Tran, author of the graphic novel, 'Vietnamerica,' Dr. Paul Streufert, executive director of special academic programs, announced.

Sponsored by the UT Tyler Honors and Global Awareness Through Education Programs, the event will be 6 p.m. Monday, April 18 in the University Center Theater.

"In his talk, Mr. Tran will discuss the graphic novel's story, its creation and publication and his work in the field of graphic design. Honors and GATE events are free and open to the public," Streufert said.

The book traces the journey of the author's parents from Vietnam, at the close of the Vietnam War, as they immigrated to the United States. Tran's book investigates the challenges of living in two cultures, as he and his siblings adapt to American culture, even as their parents struggle to adjust, Streufert added.

For more information, contact Streufert, 903.565.5823 or pstreufert@uttyler.edu.

One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,500 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.