How does communication shape democratic participation?
Join the Department of Communication for a gathering of faculty, community leaders and alumni exploring communication, democracy and voting. Through presentations and a moderated discussion, the colloquium will bring academic and community perspectives into conversation.
Councilman Michael Driscoll will offer opening remarks. Charlie Perkins, Head of Public Services, Beasley Law Librarian, will moderate.
Presenters include:
- Opening Remarks: Philadelphia City Councilman Mike Driscoll
- Drs. Quaiser Abdullah and Tricia Jones: Democracy Runs on Conflict: Dialogue for Disagreeing Well Before and After the Midterms
- Dr. Jason Del Gandio: Mobilizing the Public: Parties vs Movements
- Drs. Bruce Hardy and Heather LaMarre: Divided and Disengaged: Overcoming Political Communication Challenges in a Time of Polarization and Distrust
- Dr. Tom Wright: From NIMBY to NIMP: Data Centers, Critical Localism, and Midterm Elections
- Caroline Stack ‘24, Legislative Director: “Communication in Public Service”
- Moderator: Charlie Perkins, Librarian, Beasley Law School
Alumni, faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students and community members are invited to attend.
Free event. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Center for Conflict Management and Media Impact
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