Your Digital Life
May 18, 2009
If you have ever wondered “what is social media?” or “why do I need a Linked In, Facebook or Twitter account?” attending the conference, Your Digital Life is a must. On May 27 at 4 p.m., in Lillis 182 (University of Oregon), Your Digital Life will address the risks, opportunities, and practical applications of social media.
In a world that is rapidly developing and using technology that seems to change every five minutes, it is important to understand the network sites that are driving those changes. Professional networks are created online and international conferences provide live “tweets”.
Maybe you are hesitant about using social media and want to know how to protect your online identity. If you just want to understand more Your Digital Life will explain.
Your Digital Life is supported by the University of Oregon (UO) School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) and sponsored by Conkling, Fiskum and McCormick.
Your Digital Life will feature keynote speaker, Lauren Gelman. Gelman is the former Electronic Frontier Foundation Public Policy Director and current Executive Director of Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society.
Your Digital Life is a question and answer panel. Confirmed panelists include:
John Weiss, Director of Experience Design, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
-Hannah Smith, Associate, Conkling, Fiskum and McCormick
-Andre Chinn, Instructional Technology Coordinator, SOJC
-Visiting Professor Ryan Vacca, UO School of Law
-Assistant Professor Tiffany Derville Gallicano, SOJC
-Crystal Lyon, Senior Administrative Assistant, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
-Assistant Professor Joanna Goode, UO College of Education
-Serena Markstrom, Entertainment Reporter, The Register-Guard
Your Digital Life is supported by the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication and sponsored by Conkling, Fiskum and McCormick.
For more information, please contact kkossow@uoregon.edu
