MEDIA ALERT: Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee visits University of Northwestern – St. Paul

ST.PAUL, MN (04/07/2014)(readMedia)-- WHO: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

WHAT: Governor Huckabee will be speaking at the university's Lessons for Leaders morning event and later to students at a private chapel service. Tickets for the light breakfast and Lessons for Leaders presentation are $7 and are available through the Northwestern Ticket Office by calling 651-631-5151651-631-5151 or online at unwsp.edu/tickets.

WHEN: On Wednesday, April 9, media are invited to attend a brief press conference at 7 a.m. followed by the governor's presentation.

WHERE: Maranatha Hall, University of Northwestern – St. Paul

3003 Snelling Avenue N.

St. Paul, MN 55113-1598

WHY: The Lessons for Leaders series invites high-profile speakers from various disciplines to inspire students and constituents of Northwestern through interviews, chapel services and luncheons. During Huckabee's time as governor, he was recognized nationally for his leadership and chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the five best governors in America in 2005.

MEDIA: Please call 952-484-7328952-484-7328 to learn further details including Press Conference location. You will be stopped by the parking attendant at the front gate. Please identify yourself as media, and a university spokesperson will be contacted.

University of Northwestern – St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College) is a nondenominational Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master's degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.Free via Skype