It used to be that most of what you read or heard in the United States media was based — at least loosely — on generally accepted facts. These days? Anything goes, it seems, and now with sophisticated video manipulation you can’t believe it even if you see it. Fake news masquerades as real news, real news gets labeled fake, insults are hurled left and right, and many in the middle are left wondering what happened to our national dialogue. At the next UConn Science Salon, hear from experts in communication, journalism, and law on what’s happened to news media and political discourse, and how we might just take it back.
Refreshments, beer & wine, and networking begin at 6 PM; panelist program starts at 7:00 PM.
Moderator:
Chief Justice Robert J. Lynn '75 (LAW) State of New Hampshire Supreme Court
Panelists:
Dr. Kenneth Lachlan UConn, Professor and Department Head, Department of Communication
Marie Shanahan UConn, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism
Michael Stanton UConn, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism
Admission is free.
Seating is limited, and registration is required for admission. Walk-ins will not be permitted per building security policy.
Unfortunately, online registration for this event is currently closed. For additional information or to be added to a waitlist, please contact Your Andrew Kim viaemailor call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at(888) 822-5861.