Monday – June 26
6pm to 8pm
FROM THE SCREEN TO THE STREETS: MEDIA MAKERS & DEMOCRACY
A screening of work by artists and filmmakers who use media to advocate for civic
participation and social action.
Tuesday – June 27
8:30am to 9:45am
CIVIC EDUCATION & MEDIA LITERACY: PREPARING LEARNERS TO BE ACTIVE CITIZENS
A conversation between scholars, educators and activists on the challenges and benefits of navigating today’s media landscape. This opening plenary will help set the tone for the conference overall and specifically address our theme, Engaging Citizens, Building Community.
12:15pm to 1:45pm
LUNCH & PLENARY : A Conversation with Newton Minton Interviewed by “On the Media’s” Bob Garfield
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Join us to honor leaders in the media literacy community.
Wednesday – June 28
8:30am to 9:45am
VIEW FROM THE GROUND: NARRATIVES FROM WITHIN CHICAGO
In reaction to the national narrative that has painted Chicago in a less than an authentic fashion, panelists explore the varying local narratives that define our host city and its many communities.
12:15pm to 1:30pm
FACT OR FICTION: NAVIGATING THE NEW INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM
A panel conversation on how the online environment facilitates the flow of information and fights the proliferation of misinformation.
4:15pm to 5:30pm
POLICY & PUBLIC INTEREST: A CALL TO ACTION
A conversation amongst policy makers, scholars, and practitioners on the meaning of public interest and the role of government, from local to national and back. This closing session is meant to inspire and give attendees concrete action steps to move their work forward.