Fighting Fake: The Case for News Literacy

Event Details:
November 8th, 6:30 PM
The Kranzberg
501 N Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63103
Gateway Media Literacy Partners
https://www.gmlpstl.org/media-literacy-week-2018

Event Description:
Join GMLP and headline speaker Peter Adams from New Literacy Project in Chicago for an evening of news literacy, food, and a cash bar! Peter will discuss the concept of news literacy and make the case for incorporating news literacy into our curriculums. All are welcome! This event is free and open to the public.

Contact Information:
Donnell Probst, Vice President vp@gmlpstl.org
Twitter: @gmlpstl

 

Film Screening: “The Problem with Apu”

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 7:00pm
University of Boulder
Hale Science Building
1350 Pleasant Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302

Event Description:
There will be a screening of the documentary and a discussion after.

Contact Information:
Jared Browsh

News Salon

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 11:00am
California State University, Northridge
Oviatt Library
Ferman Presentation Room
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/journalism

Event Description:
During Media Literacy Week, put down your digital device and pick up a newspaper to discuss and debate current events with friends and classmates. Students in the Journalism Department’s newly-created Jour 365 News Literacy course are facilitating a news salon in the Oviatt Library Commons. Come hang out between classes to learn news literacy strategies and exchange your perspective about politics, culture and the arts. Share your experience by posting photos, videos and comments on social media: #MediaLitWk |@MediaLiteracyED

Contact Information:

Twitter:
#MediaLitWk

Media Literacy Presentation and Trivia Contest

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 7:30pm
Franklin Pierce University
Spagnuolo Hall
Rindge, NH 03461

Event Description:
Discussion of media literacy issues followed by Trivia Contest.

Contact Information:
Phyllis Zrzavy
(603) 899-4041