Single program tickets available for Steve Wozniak presentation at Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum
Steve “The Woz” Wozniak will speak Feb. 6 in Michigan City as part of the 68th Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum season.
The 68th season of the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Sinai Forum offers its Feb. 6 program with tech icon Steve “The Woz” Wozniak.
Wozniak’s presentation, sponsored by Urschel Laboratories, Inc., takes place at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa’s Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Dr. in Michigan City, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.
Single program event tickets for Wozniak’s presentation are still available for $100. Purchase tickets by visiting pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets.
College and high school students may attend this Sinai Forum event free of charge with a valid student ID. Reservations are required via pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 30 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In December 2020 Wozniak launched his company Efforce, which aims to use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to make it cheaper and easier for companies to fund green projects.
“Although our last two Sinai Forum seasons have been unlike any other in our 68-year history, the forum has strengthened its ability to withstand change and now offers hybrid programming, allowing subscribers to watch in-person or remotely on their own devices,” said Leslie Plesac, executive director of Sinai Forum. “In keeping with our mission, the forum continues to enlighten, inspire, and entertain our friends, community members, subscribers, and students — in the way that works best for them.”
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., the global leader in food cutting technology based in Chesterton, Ind., is sponsoring the program featuring Wozniak.
As an employee-owned company, Urschel Laboratories’ CEO Rick Urschel says they share the forum’s vision of bringing together a diverse and interesting array of speakers in an intimate setting.
“When I think of Steve Wozniak, I think of innovation, creativity and simplicity,” said Urschel. “In many ways, that’s how Urschel Laboratories became the global leader in our industry. When we had the opportunity to hear from Wozniak on how his ideas changed the way we do business, we immediately wanted to help so people could hear him tell his story.”
“We are excited to bring Steve Wozniak and are most grateful for the generosity of Urschel Laboratories to make it possible,” said Plesac.
The patron reception at the Wozniak program is sponsored by the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest. Patron-level tickets are required to attend this reception.
Sponsors
PNW’s Sinai Forum offers exceptional speakers exploring some of the most important issues of the day in an affordable town-hall setting. Each season is supported by a generous group of donors and individuals who make the engaging programming possible.
This year’s Season sponsors include Urschel Laboratories, Inc., the Bankoff Family, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa, Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, John W. Anderson Foundation, and The Times Media Company.
Additional sponsors include Horizon Bank, Crown Point Community Foundation, Legacy Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, Unity Foundation of La Porte County, Journeyman Distillery, La Porte County Herald-Dispatch, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra and Markey’s Rental & Staging.
Reception sponsors include Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa, Harbour Trust Investment & Management Company, HealthLinc, Leonard J. & Irene Brown Foundation, and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest.