Monday, November 9, 2020

9:30 – 10:30                                            PUBLIC POLICY                                     on Zoom

“Fake News” and Media Ethics

Speaker: Chris Ison, Associate Professor,
University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Ison will discuss the historical context of today’s “fake news” crisis. He will also share practical strategies for sustaining responsible journalism. This is a very important topic in today’s news climate and a program you won’t want to miss. The election will just be over, and it will be interesting to see what part “fake news” played in the national debate.

11:00 – 12:00                                           EDUCATION                                               on Zoom

The Quarantine Kitchen

Speaker: Karyn Tomlinson, Former Chef of Corner Table Restaurant

How do you cultivate an audience when your stage has disappeared? Many local chefs are using virtual platforms to share their talents and hosting instructional shows from their own personal kitchens. Because the restaurant she planned to open has been put on hold, Tomlinson’s videos help fill the void. She will talk to us about her journey as a chef, reconnecting with the importance of hospitality in the home, and building bridges in our community.

12:00 noon                                                 ANNOUNCEMENTS

1:15 – 2:15                                            THE ARTS                                                 on Zoom

Music, Medicine, and Wellness

Speaker: Jenzi Silverman, PhD, ATCL Instructor, Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing,
OLLI Course Leader, University of Minnesota

Music therapy, medical musicianship, and clinical music practice—all involve the use of music as a healing modality. How are these distinct fields related and how do they differ? What makes music such a powerful healing tool in the first place? Silverman will explore these topics and suggest some techniques for improving wellness through music.