MLK Day Workshop: 'Social Media and Political Change'

Monday, January 19, 2015
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)
Pettengill Hall G21
Event Type
Presentation
Contact
Pelletier, Brenda
207-786-6400
Department
Committee - MLK
Link
https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=23659

A look at the ways in which the use of social media by activists has altered the dynamics of political and social change. Among the cases we’ll discuss are the Occupy Movement, #Ferguson and #Gamergate. Led by Margaret Imber, associate professor of classical and medieval Studies, and Matthew Auer, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. FMI 207-786-6400 or the online program.

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