Dilemmas of Democracy
Schreyer Honors College brought Ayesha Rascoe to campus to talk to students about how her role as a journalist has impacted her understanding of democracy. And we were there to make sure the rest of the world could join the conversation.
Going into its third year, the annual Dilemmas of Democracy lecture continues to provide students access to thoughtful, experienced guest speakers, and this year was no exception. Hosted by the Schreyer Honors College, the event featured Ayesha Rascoe, an American journalist who hosts Weekend Edition Sunday on NPR. The conversation was wide-ranging, but focused on the challenges journalists face in our current social (and social-media driven) climate.
This and many other Schreyer events are livestreamed in order to facilitate reach to student populations outside University Park. Although facing an uncertain future, Penn State still has many commonwealth campuses across the state, and part of being a Penn Stater is about connecting with others across the university, regardless of whether you’re attending at Behrend or Berks.
As such, it important to drive viewers to ask questions and feel engaged with the event as a whole, so a little more care was taken with the feel and format of the presentation. A holding slide and some light jazz music welcomed viewers, and a lower third with information on how to submit questions was brought onscreen throughout the evening. Making events feel more polished and professional is something we’re striving to achieve this upcoming season, and although we are at the peak of what current camera, lens, and switcher technology can provide, there’s plenty of elements that we’ll be incorporating going forward to elevate the viewing experience.
Discussions like these play an important role in shaping our culture, sense of community, and understanding of the world, and we’re grateful to play even a small role in amplifying the reach of these events.
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