LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Media Literacy 101:
Understanding the Press Amidst Tidal Changes
Date: Wednesday, March 5th 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Two former daily newspaper reporters offer an inside look behind the scenes of America's newsrooms to learn about how most major media organizations gather news and the ethics reporters live by. This presentation will provide helpful information on how to spot fact from fiction when scrolling through social media.
Presenters: Dan DeVries is Vice President of University Communications at Colgate University and Stephanie DeVries is the communications specialist for Colgate's Centers and Institutes. Both Dan and Stephanie are former daily newspaper reporters from the Capital Region and both have also worked in market research at the former Zogby International in Utica.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
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