2011 Spring Humanities Series
April 13, 20, 27. and May 4
Brought to You by Columbia Gorge Community College
Truth In Media
The 2011 Series will address Truth in Media, and engage representatives from print and television media, as well as the expanding area of social networks. The Series will explore the evolution of the citizen journalist and how the growth in non-traditional media will play a part in future delivery of information and debate.
Issues to be explored include ...
- What is public opinion regarding on-line journalism, YouTube videos, and interactive news?
- How has and will the advent of these forms affect professional or traditional journalism?
- Do the ethical guidelines that exist for professionals apply to citizen journalists? If not, should they?
- Can competition for readers/viewers in a more free form media environment compromise integrity of news content? We are regularly told by news organizations that “we have the right to know.” But do we?
- Where do we stand on Wikileaks?
As we watch and read about the current efforts to dismantle long-standing governments/regimes, we are being witnesses to the potential power of media in all its forms. In all, we believe this to be a relevant and timely issue for any community. Information is coming at us in varied formats and via multiple platforms. Information is everywhere. Is truth or accuracy everywhere?
About the Humanities Series
The Humanities series is brought yearly to residents of the Columbia River Gorge by Columbia Gorge Community College.
Programs that are part of the series reach out to bring people and communities together through meaningful discussion of issues, art, culture and all things related to the human experience.
April 13: Print Media
This program, which takes place at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, features a panel of print journalists including:
- Jolene Krawczak (Managing Editor, The Oregonian)
- Kirby Neumann-Rea (Editor, Hood River News)
- Marilyn Roth (Publisher, The Dalles Chronicle)
April 20: Television News
Tonight's program takes place at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.
- Guest speaker is Ken Boddie, Anchor/Reporter at KOIN Local 6 in Portland
April 27: Social Media
The event takes place at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, Fireside Room.
- This evening's presentation will be given by Tim Gleason, Dean of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon.
May 4: Public Broadcasting
The event takes place at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, Fireside Room.
- This evening's presentation will be given by Emily Harris, on-air host, Think Out Loud, OPB.
When, Where, Pricing
| Times | Presentation: 7:00 - 8:30 |
| Locations | April 13 & 20: Columbia Center for the Arts April 27 & May 4: The Dalles Civic Auditorium, Fireside Room 323 E 4th Street, The Dalles (entrance on Federal) |
| Price | Donations welcome |
For More Information
For more information about the Spring Humanities Series, call 541-506-6047.