The Watchword derives its name from the “watchdog role” of journalism: holding public figures and institutions accountable for their involvement in civic life.
How well does the news media fulfill this role? Is this an important function of journalism or are there better things to spend time on? What does news mean to you as a citizen of the U.S. and Boone County?
Share your thoughts and listen to what others in the community have to say during three discussions on the media held this summer. The community dialogue sessions will be hosted by Columbia Human Rights Commission Study Circle, the Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Missourian.
The first is Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Friends Room at the Columbia Public Library. Missourian reporters will be present to observe but will leave the talking to participants. The discussions will be moderated by volunteer facilitators from the Study Circles program. Participants will be able to attend Journalism School Centennial events with a “citizen VIP pass.”
“Watching the Watchdog” events will be held June 25, July 14 and Aug. 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library. Childcare and transportation are available. Call 573-874-7487 for more information.
Filed under: News Bytes, Public Hearings | Tagged: Human Rights Commission, Jackie Borchardt, journalism, media, Study Circles
