ON LOCATION: THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE
Wednesday, April 8 Emmy and Peabody Award Winning comedian, writer and Daily Show veteran, Larry Wilmore, hosts The Nightly Show. On his new Comedy Central series, Wilmore comments on the news of the day and leads a nightly roundtable that's always as provocative, as it is funny. Watch a taping of this new show that is bringing much needed diversity to late night. Like Wilmore says: "Like the Daily Show, but more nightly." Students only. Space is limited. Register early using this link. Selected students will be contacted with location information.
THE GEORGE POLK AWARDS: DANGEROUS LINES, CARTOONISTS AND OTHER SUBVERSIVES Thursday, April 9
The discussion will explore the role of satire in challenging the status quot, inciting discussion and provoking change. There will be light refreshments. The event is free to the public. RSVP today.
MEDIA+TECH+BIG DATA Monday, April 13 Big data is the catalyst for so much extraordinary innovation. Unprecedented access to information about consumers and the way they interact with content, the models for how media is created, distributed, and marketed points to unlimited possibilities. Preeminent leaders in the field will explore the way big data is revolutionizing the industry. Discover where the opportunities are at the intersection of media, technology, and data science. RSVP before it's too late!