Engaged Citizen Experience
Technology and Democracy: Dialogue and Dissent
Feb. 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Feb. 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Parents Hall, Olmsted Center
An examination of the impact of changing technology on democratic practices. Friday evening will focus on technology’s role in the Arab Spring Revolution in Egypt with keynote presentations from two Egyptian nationals.
Saturday will be devoted to breakout sessions for participants that will examine topics related to Friday evening and technology and democratic practices more broadly, including sessions on technology and democratic elections, environmental degradation, cyberbullying, and surveillance, and one session related directly to Friday evening’s session. A mid-morning snack and lunch will be provided.
For more information contact Nancy Smith at 515-271-2405. Sponsored by The Engaged Citizen Experience and The Golder Family Foundation.
All are welcome.
For more information
Contact Arthur Sanders, associate provost at arthur.sanders@drake.edu
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Engaged Citizen Film Series
Feb. 15: "How Facebook Changed the World: The Arab Spring" (documentary film)
Feb. 21: "Secrecy" (documentary film)
April 2: "Contagion" (film)
All films will be shown in Bulldog Auditorium, Olmsted Center,
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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