Summary: Kaui Hart Hemmings grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Colorado College in 1998. In addition to The Descendants, her first novel, she has published a set of stories called House of Thieves. The Descendants earned high praise from reviewers around the globe, became a best-seller, and was adapted into an Oscar-winning movie starring George Clooney. Professor Steven Hayward will conduct a special interview and lead the conversation. Space is very limited, so seating is first come, first served and the door will open at 6:30pm. Recorded March 28, 2012