Wright State is currently in talks with Tom Hanks’ office for a campus visit in 2014.
The university is trying to secure the Academy Award-winning actor for a fundraising campaign event set to take place in the fall, according to the Advancement Committee Report from the Wright State University Board of Trustees.
“Working to secure Mr. Tom Hanks for the event. We are holding 3 dates (1 in October, 2 in November, 2014). Working with his office directly and his agent,” the report said.
The report also specified that the event would be a “black tie upscale event with 600 guests at the Nutter Center.”
Rebecca Cole, president of The Wright State Foundation, said that Hanks’ schedule is tight and his availability is uncertain at this point.
“So far, we haven’t had any successes,” Cole said.
The university set up three tentative dates (listed above) to try to schedule Hanks, depending on his availability.
Hanks starred in a 2011 promotional video for WSU where he praised the arts program and mentioned alums that he has collaborated with in the film industry.
“He has been a good friend to the university,” said Robert Sweeney, executive vice president for planning and secretary to the board of trustees.
