**Photo Opportunity** Marquette Athletics Announces Fifth Annual Book Drive Books to be collected at Friday’s game against Notre Dame Released: Jan. 18, 2006 MILWAUKEE- Women in Support of Marquette Athletics (WISMA) will collect new or “gently used” children’s books in support of its fifth annual School Children’s Book Drive at the highly anticipated men’s basketball game against Notre Dame on Friday, Jan. 20 at the Bradley Center.  Spearheaded by Joani Crean, wife of Marquette Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Crean, and Gwen Cords, wife of Marquette Athletics Director Bill Cords, the book drive collects donations for schools and organizations serving children near the Marquette Community. “These events are very important to us because there is no greater gift a child can receive than to learn the love of reading,” said Mrs. Crean.  “We are thankful to have the opportunity through Marquette Athletics to help bring books to Milwaukee children.” **Photo Opportunity** Bins will be placed at all entrances to the Bradley Center to collect the thousands of books anticipated.  Interested media should contact Anne Broeker in the Office of Marketing and Communication.    Event Information Date: Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 T ime: Tip-off is at 8 p.m. Place: Bradley Center Office of Marketing and Communication Contacts Christopher Stolarski Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-1988 Send e-mail