You’ve likely heard of The Queen’s Gambit , The Hustler , The Color of Money and The Man Who Fell to Earth . But did you know, they were all written by former Ohio University Faculty Member and Kentucky Writer Walter Tevis? Tevis taught English literature and creative writing at Ohio University from 1965-1978.

WOUB, in partnership with the Ohio University Libraries and the Ohio University Alumni Association, is holding a virtual Zoom screening of an hour-long documentary about Tevis’ life called Walter Tevis: A Writer’s Gambit on Thursday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m . EDT. After the film, a panel discussion will be held with Tevis’ children, Julia McGory and Will Tevis; Sam Crowl, a former Ohio University faculty colleague; and Bill Kimok, Ohio University archivist. The panel will be moderated by WOUB Community Engagement Manager Cheri Russo. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. Registration for the event is required: bit.ly/TevisWOUB