Madison – Ben Bradlee, who steered the Washington Post through the turbulent Watergate investigation, will speak at Drew University on March 5, beginning at 8 p.m. in the University's Baldwin Gymnasium.

Bradlee, now vice president-at large of the Post, served as managing editor and then executive editor of the paper for 25 years. During his tenure, the Post not only reported the news, very often it was the news. This was especially true during Watergate and the Pentagon Papers episodes.

Under Bradlee's leadership, the Post emerged as a leading national voice and won 23 Pulitzer Prizes.

Tickets with a Drew ID are $2. Others may purchase tickets for $20 at the event on March 5.

The next speaker in Drew's acclaimed series is Dave Barry, prize-winning humor columnist and author on April 8. Persons needing special assistance should call 973/408-3103 at least five working days prior to the talk to insure appropriate arrangements.