SIU will be hosting, "Mary Lincoln's Madness: The Truth," on  December 11 at 801 N. Rutledge in the South Auditorium from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Guest speaker and author, Jason Emerson, will be speaking on the life of Mary Todd Lincoln and what her present psychological diagnosis would be in present day. SIU's Dr. Kari Wolf and Dr. Christine Todd will also be speaking at the event. Light refreshments and a book signing will take place in the Pearson Museum following the event at 1:00. Books will be available for purchase at this time with cash only.