(Michigan City, IN) - A famous comedian, who grew up in Chesterton, is among the speakers in this year’s Sinai Forum season hosted by Purdue University Northwest.  Jim Gaffigan, a seven time Grammy nominated comedian, is scheduled to give a presentation at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City on November 24th.

 

Gaffigan grew up in a large family, which often serves as inspiration for his jokes.  His approachable everyman persona, combined with his witty insights on daily life, has endeared him to audiences worldwide.

 

Liz Cheney, who served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023, opens the Sinai Forum season on September 15th.  Cheney served as Vice Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.  She also is a recipient of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library’s prestigious Profile in Courage Award, with commendation for her “consistent and courageous voice in defense of democracy.”

 

Other speakers this year will include Briana Scurry, Hall of Fame U.S. Soccer Goalkeeper and two-time Olympic gold medalist; Jonathan Turley, the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University; and Joel Sartore, National Geographic Explorer, photographer and conservationist.

 

Program tickets, as well as dates, times and location information, are available at pnw.edu/sinai-forum.

 

The Sinai Forum has welcomed over 350 speakers since founded in 1953.