Press Release FOR INFORMATION: Diane Oaks, Executive Director of Marketing Irvine Valley College 949-451-5277 [email protected] MICHAEL REAGAN, SON OF RONALD REAGAN, TO SPEAK AT IVC APRIL 26 IRVINE, CA—April 9, 2019 – Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan will speak at a special event at Irvine Valley College (IVC) on April 26, 2019 from 12:30 – 1:30pm in the IVC Performing Arts Center. This event is being hosted by IVC’s Guaranteed Accounting Program, GAP4+1, as a part of the annual Business Leader Speaking Series. The event will benefit students in the Guaranteed Accounting Program (GAP4+1), a collaboration between IVC and the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Reagan’s one-hour talk is entitled “Success Comes from Failure,” in which he will cover how his personal failures have resulted in his success Tickets are required for the event. Admission includes reserved seating and parking • $250 VIP (20 Seats Available)* • $75 Regular • $20 Student Limited Seats Available *VIP level includes autographed book and meet-and-greet with Michael Reagan prior to presentation (noon - 12:30 pm). Tickets may be purchased at ivcarts.org. “The Business Leader Speaker Series is a valuable opportunity for our students and the campus community hear from leaders across many industries and topics,” said April Morris, GAP4+1 program director. Proceeds from Reagan’s talk will help offset student costs incurred in GAP4+1, a program for first-time college students wishing to pursue a career in business/accounting. Students are guaranteed a bachelor’s degree in four years by attending IVC for two years, then CSUF for two years. Students then have the option to attain their master’s degree in accountancy, accounting and finance, or tax in one additional year. An additional benefit of GAP4+1 is that the program also readies students to enter the workforce by introducing them to key employers. “With the demand for accountants on the rise, this landmark program accelerates students’ path to completing their accounting degree and connects them with top internships,” said Morris. “GAP4+1 is the most cost-effective, professional employment-focused pathway program available.” About Michael Reagan The eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, Michael serves as chairman and president of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, which seeks to advance the causes President Reagan held dear and to memorialize the accomplishments of his presidency. Michael’s career includes hosting a national conservative radio talk show syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, championing his father’s values and principles in the public policy forum, commentating and appearing on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Good Day LA, CNN, and Fox News, and contributing to Newsmax Television. A New York Times bestselling author, Michael has many successful books including On the Outside Looking In, Twice Adopted, and his latest book, Lessons My Father Taught Me. # # # .