Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 21st century
Fogler Library Classroom 1 Orono
Free
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Sunday, March 25, 2018
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Monday, March 26, 2018
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March 26, 2018 -Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 21st century
Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 21st century
Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is "fake news"? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of the news? Being a more informed 21st-century citizen requires a critical approach to the media. Join Judith Rosenbaum, Assistant Professor in Communication and […]
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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March 27, 2018 -HDCC Film Series: Island Institute Short Films
HDCC Film Series: Island Institute Short Films
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a showing of films from the Island Institute will be held at Fogler Library on Tuesday, March 27, from 6pm-8pm. The short videos highlight threatened fishing communities in Maine, Alaska, and Florida - and what those communities are doing to adapt to these inevitable changes. […]
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
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March 29, 2018 -Storytelling and Community-driven Sustainability Research
Storytelling and Community-driven Sustainability Research
Join the Spire editors for a conversation about the power of storytelling and how to galvanize environmental action through open-access publication. Editors will describe emerging areas for research, art, and creative writing and discuss the opportunities to get involved with Spire. Spire, The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability is a student-led interdisciplinary journal, housed […]
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Friday, March 30, 2018
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Saturday, March 31, 2018
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