Upcoming ADP Events
The American Democracy Project strives to help students break down political processes and take pride in staying civically engaged. Our events provide opportunities for students to learn about democracy and better understand key aspects of the voting process. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
Panel: Democracy Under Attack
Wednesday, March 29th, 2pm - 2:50pm
Location: Williams Center S204-ABC
Panelists will examine how democracy is fostered and challenged around the world. Panelists include Dr. Kerry Fischer (Applied Professional Studies), Professor Raymond Rushboldt (Politics & International Affairs), and Michael Williams (Politics & International Affairs major). Panel moderators include Dr. Vicki Sapp (Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Affirmative Action, ADA Compliance Officer, and Title IX Coordinator) and Alexander Fisher (Politics & International Affairs major). The panel is being co-sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Workshop: Media Literacy as a Tool for Participating in our Digital Culture
Wednesday, April 12th, 2pm - 3pm
Location: Williams Center S204-ABC
Media literacy is a tool we can use to navigate today’s media ecosystem and the post-truth era. This workshop, which is being co-run by Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch and Honors student Grace Quinlivan, will give participants a toolkit that aims to help them understand and avoid spreading misinformation. Workshop participants will become proficient in the SIFT method. Consequently, participants will learn how to distinguish between credible information sources and disinformation and how to avoid erroneous information or correct it quickly once the content has been shared with their online network. This workshop is being offered in person and on Zoom. Zoom Registration link: https://fredonia-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sf-2hrjMqHdxUrS2hKw4RiM4fwjZassqo
Panel: Bail Reform in NYS
Wednesday, April 19th, 1pm - 2pm
Location: Williams Center S204-ABC
Panelists include Dr. Jessica Finkeldey (SUNY Fredonia-Criminal Justice) and Professor Alexandra Harrington (director of both the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic and the Innocence and Justice Project at UB). The panel will be moderated by Mary Croxton from the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County. Q&A to follow panelists' presentations.
Questions? Email ADP@fredonia.edu