MEET AN ALUM: Brian McDonald, author

Columbia Journalism School invites you to a conversation with Brian McDonald. He's an alum and author of four books in 10 years. He has one of our more unusual backgrounds. He came to the school at 40, when he was a bartender at the legendary bar, "Elaine's." His latest book is a memoir, "Last Call at Elaine's." He'll discuss his books, the writer's life and about what he learned at Columbia J-school. More on him at www.BrianMcDonald.info - send your questions in advance: dos@jrn.columbia.edu