University of Scranton

10/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 09:18

Exclusive Q and A, Book Signing with Office Cast Member Nov. 6

"The Office" cast member and New York Times best-selling author Brian Baumgartner will visit The University of Scranton on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for an exclusive Q and A with students, faculty and staff, followed by book signing just for members of the University community. The event is one day after launch of his latest book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin."

Baumgartner was on campus for an exclusive student Q and A and book signing in September 2022 for the launch of his book "Seriously Good Chili Cookbook," and in November 2021 for his first book "Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office," which became a New York Times best-seller.

The new book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin," is described by publisher HarperCollins as "the ultimate holiday gift for every fan of The Office" - an "hilarious and timeless illustrated retelling of the beloved poem, featuring a visit from Michael Scott as Santa and narrated by Kevin Malone (author Brian Baumgartner)."

"'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Dunder Mifflin, not an accountant was stirring…"- The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin

"The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin," co-authored with Ben Silverman and illustrated by Maël Gourmelen, will be available on Nov. 5 at the University book store and at stores nationwide. Copies of the book will also be available at the Q and A and book signing event on campus Nov. 6. The book cannot be pre-ordered at the University's book store.

Pre-registration is required to attend the Q & A, which begins on Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theatre of the DeNaples Center. A book signing immediately follows at 4:15 p.m. Both events require Royal cards for access.

The first 50 students registering for the event will receive a free copy of "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin." Students can also submit questions for consideration for the Q and A when registering for the event.

Michael Ritterbeck '09, director of the University's Center of Student Engagement, will serve as host for the Q and A.

Baumgartner played Kevin Malone on The Office, which originally aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013, and was among the most popular shows on Netflix. Episodes can now be seen on Peacock. He was among the cast members who visited the University for The Office Convention in 2007 and The Wrap Party in 2013. He was also on campus for the taping of his popular podcast on the history of The Office, which was the precursor to his first book, "Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office."

A public book-signing event with Baumgartner for area residents is planned at Books-A-Million (BAM) at the Viewmont Mall, Nov. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m.