Join the Critical Media Literacy Collaborative, Niner Times, and Atkins Library for a series of engaging panel discussions and workshops to explore social media ownership and digital privacy.
Part 1
Title: Who Controls What You See? A Panel on Media Ownership and Censorship
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Halton Reading Room
Description:
This panel discussion explores the far-reaching effects of corporate media ownership on the information we consume. Using case studies like the U.S. TikTok ban and recent Meta fact-checking and content inclusion changes, the panelists will examine issues of censorship, mis/disinformation, and media literacy in today’s evolving information landscape. The panel will include Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Data Science Damien P. Williams, Assistant Professor in Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies Wilfredo Flores, and Niner Times Multimedia Managing Editor Sunnya Hadavi. This event is part one of the series Behind the Screens: Exploring Social Media Ownership and Digital Privacy. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration
Part 2
Title: Scrolling Smarter: Managing Your Digital Privacy
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Halton Reading Room
Description:
This hands-on workshop is designed to help you navigate the digital world with confidence. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of digital privacy and media literacy. Following this introduction, attendees can explore interactive stations where you can complete practical tasks like adjusting privacy settings on popular social media platforms, learning quick fact-checking techniques, and discovering tools to safeguard your personal information online. This event is part two of the series Behind the Screens: Exploring Social Media Ownership and Digital Privacy. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Part 3
Title: Coffee and Conversations: Navigating the New Media Landscape
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Halton Reading Room
Description:
To conclude our series Behind the Screens: Exploring Social Media Ownership and Digital Privacy, join us for an informal event focused on the pressing topics shaping our media landscape. Engage in open conversations with fellow students, faculty, and staff about media ownership, digital literacy, censorship, digital privacy, and future directions of our media landscape. Share reflections and exchange ideas from your life, work, and research while connecting with others. Attendees can also learn more about the Critical Media Literacy Collaborative and opportunities to get involved. Coffee and tea will be provided. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.