U. Iowa Paid MSNBC Host Joy Reid $55K to Speak on Campus
“An Afternoon with Joy Reid”
I think I can speak for everyone when I ask… Why?
Campus Reform reports:
University of Iowa paid MSNBC host Joy Reid $55k to speak on campus: EXCLUSIVE
The University of Iowa paid progressive MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid $55,000 to address students in February 2023, according to public records obtained by Campus Reform.
A contract signed by Reid and the University of Iowa outlines the financial terms of the agreement which includes the flat rate fee of $55,000, as well as deems the university liable for various other non-essential accommodations.
“In addition the Fee, [the University of Iowa] shall provide ground transportation via University Car Service and pay for first-class hotel accommodations, meals, and incidentals for Speaker and one other person.”
Reid is the host of The ReidOut on MSNBC where she frequently criticized conservative figures including Donald Trump. She also previously worked on the Barack presidential campaign in 2008.
Students were offered a maximum of two free tickets to attend “An Afternoon with Joy Reid” on Feb 19, last year, at the Hancher Auditorium. The event was organized by the University Lecture Committee (ULC) and sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee claims it “aims to organize a series of prominent guest lecturers with the mission of enhancing the learning environment and providing unique and thought-provoking experiences for the UI community.”
The contract between Reid and the university was signed more than six months before the event, in September 2022. It also stipulated that COVID-19 precautions be implemented, with all related expenses covered by the University of Iowa.
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I am certain that the parents who pay tuition and those that are donors to the University are over joyed
What value does she bring to an academic environment that deserves this recompense?
I can’t fault Joy Reid for signing that contract. If someone was willing to pay ME $55,000 for a speech, I would gladly speak–regardless of whether I deserved the money or not. The University of Iowa, on the other hand, has beclowned itself by handing out $55.000 to a twit like Joy Reid.
Are they sure it wasn’t the Delta Epsilon Iota collective.
I realize that this was before Hurricane Helene etc
and I realize it’s Iowa, not SEC
but still, I can’t help but wonder:
If these good people at these good universities have this kind of $$$$ to toss around
for a lady whose earnings can be heard daily on TV ,
couldn’t we find a way to get some of the folks in NC western mountains
some temporary housing?
now that it’s getting to be winter?
and there are families still in tents??
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UNC just hired Bill Belichick for millions of dollars.
while NC children are still in tents. In NC. Freezing.
It boggles the mind.
Correction: rantings.
Not “earnings” thnx autocorrect
Is she the one that said someones (conservative) opinion can justify violence against them?