Is Democracy in Danger? Voting Rights and the Role of the Press
Tuesday, February 22 2022
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Virtual on Microsoft Teams
In this year’s Nieman Symposium, we aim to examine the challenges that the American press currently faces covering elections and the state of voting rights. Reporters, scholars, and community organizers will ponder about the strengths and shortcomings of professional journalism as it addresses America’s backsliding democracy. Panelists will also reflect on the professional and ethical practices that could help journalists do a better job at holding institutions, government officials, and candidates accountable while empowering people to mobilize and defend their rights. This symposium, then, expects to enable the following learning outcomes:
- Reflect on the history and current state of democracy and voting rights in the U.S.
- Analyze the role of journalism in the safeguard of democracy and voting rights.
- Critique journalism’s performance regarding the coverage of elections, grassroots organizing, and voting.
- Discuss potential changes and improvements in journalism practice that could enable more helpful news coverage of elections and voting.
Featuring
- Amber Wichowsky, Professor, Political Science, Marquette University
- Suzanne Gamboa, Senior National/Politics Reporter, NBC Latino
- George Christensen, Milwaukee County Clerk
- Angela Lang, Executive Director, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), Milwaukee
- Moderator: Ayleen Cabas-Mijares, Assistant Professor, Marquette University
Register here
Afghanistan Information Panel
Friday, November 5, 2021
4:45 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union, 227
MSA and Center for Transnational Peace invite you to an Afghanistan informational event Friday, Nov. 5, at 4:45 p.m. in AMU 227. We have three amazing speakers coming to talk about what is going on in Afghanistan, the misrepresentation of Islam in media, as well as how we can help the Afghan refugee’s and their experiences. There will be dinner afterwards with Afghani food.
Come prepared with questions for the speakers!! We will be collecting donations and writing cards to help out the refugees at Fort McCoy as well. You can venmo @Marquette-MSA with any donations you have.
Community Engagement Conversations: Finding Joy in the Struggle
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Event
This year, Marquette University celebrates the 500th anniversary of when Ignatius the soldier was injured by a cannonball in the Battle of Pamplona, a moment that instigated a change of heart and attested to God's constant invitation of grace to all of us at each moment. In recognition of this moment in both our institutional and community history, we invite members from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to consider those moments of joy, hope and gratitude expressed as resilience and forged in the struggles.
We offer a special thanks to our partners with the Marquette Alumni Association, the Beyond MU learning platform, the Mission and Ministry - Ignatian Year Planning Committee and the Marquette Forum.
Emerging HSI Day of Dialogue
Friday, November 19, 2021
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Learn more about the vision of Marquette as an aspiring Hispanic-Serving Institution and the work that is being done to get us there, and engage in conversation about goals and strategies. The program, which includes lunch, is free and open to the public.