Stories of Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation
Schedule
Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA
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Disinformation and Media Analysis Club with Beta Zeta Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa presents the 2025 Convocation:Stories of Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation
November 13
11am - 2pm, Rocklin Conference Center
Lunch Provided
Zoom Available: https://witcc.zoom.us/j/95042744542
How can you tell what’s true online?
Learn how to spot false or misleading information, understand its impact, and recognize credible sources. Hear from experts at the international, national, and local levels on how disinformation spreads and how to stay informed.
Expert Guests:
• Marta Luniv, Digital Communications Assistant to the NATO Representation to Ukraine, will share a recorded presentation on identifying and responding to Russian disinformation.
• Gary Sawyer, Associate Professor of Journalism at Iowa State University, will discuss how journalists verify and validate news sources.
• Kristie McManamy, Director of Marketing at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and former local news anchor, will highlight strategies to recognize and counter misinformation in local communities.
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Where is it happening?
Western Iowa Tech Community College, 4647 Stone Ave,Sioux City,IA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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