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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:ALUM 101: Democracy at Work
DESCRIPTION:Four-part virtual mini-course | Wednesdays\, Sept. 9–30 | 6–7 p.m. ET\n\nSept. 9 — What Makes a Healthy Democracy?\nSpeakers: Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld\nFaculty experts Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld explore the core elements of healthy democratic systems\, including democratic resilience and the institutions and norms that shape democracies in the U.S. and around the world.\n\nSept. 16 — The Vote: Elections\, Redistricting\, and Polarization\nSpeakers: Yanna Krupnikov and Rob Mickey\nHow do elections shape democracy? This session examines the forces influencing elections today\, from redistricting and the campaign process to polarization among voters.\n\nSept. 23 — Democracy Around the Globe\nSpeaker: Dan Slater\nTake a global look at democratic trends\, including why some democracies endure while others weaken and the pressures democratic systems face across different regions.\n\nSept. 30 — Democracy's Information Dilemma: The Effects of Social Media and Misinformation\nSpeakers: Josh Pasek and Cesi Cruz\nExplore how social media and misinformation shape democratic institutions and public perspectives and the challenges they pose for democracies today.
UID:151120-21910886@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151120
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Democracy,Democracy And Civic Engagement,Democracy Week,Democratic Engagement,Discussion,Education,Free,Lecture,Politics,Public Policy,Virtual,Voting
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260915T000436
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SUMMARY:Other:Career Panel & Coffee Chat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Career Panel & Coffee Chat Workshop is an opportunity to hear from peers about their experiences and career paths in UX\, technology\, and design. You’ll also learn how to approach coffee chats\, network effectively\, and make meaningful connections with professionals. Come prepared to ask questions\, build your confidence\, and gain valuable insights into navigating your career!\n\n\n \n\n 
UID:152061-21912778@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152061
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