‘The Big Bang Theory’ star returns to his alma mater
(-- The Beacon)
By Natalie Wheeler Staff Writer wheelern12@up.edu
Kunal Nayyar, UP alumnus and actor who plays Rajesh Koothrappali of "The Big Bang Theory," on CBS is visiting UP tonight and tomorrow.
Students can see him tonight in Buckley Center Auditorium, during a Q and A with performing and fine arts professor Ed Bowen. The doors open at 6:30.
Nayyar was raised in Delhi, India but moved to the U.S. to attend the University of Portland. He graduated from UP in 2003 with a B.A. in business and minor in drama.
According to an email sent by performing and fine arts chair Larry Larsen to performing and fine arts students, Nayyar was part of the University Singers and participated in many campus productions during his time at UP.
In addition to tonight's appearance, Nayyar will also talk with theatre students and meet with some prospective freshmen tomorrow.
The Q and A tonight with Nayyar is free, but tickets are limited and required for entry. According to the alumni relations office, there were still a few tickets available as of Wednesday. Contact alumni relations at alumni@up.edu for ticket inquiries.
