CIIS World Topics Series: Media, Democracy, and Political Expression

- Carnegie 10
Speaker

Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics.

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How does media contribute to social and political action around the world? From social movements in Turkey and electoral politics in Nigeria, to local efforts to grassroots journalism around the world, this panel will provide key insight into the challenges and opportunities for media to be a positive agent for social change.

Wednesday, April 26
4:30PM
Carnegie 10

Panelists Include:

John Collins, Professor of Global Studies

Cassandra Kunert ’21 and Contributing Editor at Weave News

Zeyno Ustun, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Digital Media and Film

Okey Ndibe, Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing