Wednesday, October 24, 2007 @ Smith 311
Present: Nari Corley-Wheeler; Jacob Galfano; Todd Price; Rachel Proefke
Newsletter: Great news! The newest issue of The Liaison is finally complete! Printing and distribution will begin today; if you find a copy, please read it and share. We encourage feedback, constructive criticism, opinions, etc.: j4hr@u.washington.edu A pdf version will be attached to this email, and available on our websites:
students.washington.edu/j4hr
projects.takingitglobal.org/JHR-washington
Thank you to all who contributed their time and effort into putting together what is arguably our strongest edition – Your Media, Your Human Right:
Diana Archambault; Nari Corley-Wheeler; Jacob Galfano; Janice Goh; Lily Le; Yuhei Miyauchi; Todd Price; Rachel Proefke; Anthony Shelley; Alternative Radio; Reclaim the Media
Fall Quarter: After an unprecedented laborious project this early in the quarter, the group discussed shifting its focus to more social events to provide more opportunities for new members to become involved, and postponing publishing the next issue of The Liaison until winter quarter. These events include:
Tabling: JHR needs your help to table next week, Tuesday and Wednesday (10/30 & 10/31) from 11 am to 3 pm. Email us if you’re interested in volunteering. We will be passing out copies of The Liaison to promote the following events:
Speak Silence!: In early November, JHR will participate in the coordinated fundraiser, Speak Silence!. The group will work to create a dynamic and fun program to raise money for chapter operations and create awareness of the work we locally, and the work JHR does globally. Join us at our next meeting to take part in this wonderful event!
Seattle’s FCC Hearing: Details for the hearing are at the end of this document; JHR will help promote this poignant, rare opportunity to speak directly to federal media policymakers.
Media Literacy Workshop: The Common Language Project, a local independent media group, is interested in facilitating a media literacy workshop at the University of Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the media landscape at local, state, national, and global levels, and to interact with professional journalists for human rights. This event will be promoted in the near future, and will take place in November.
Practice your interview skills!: JHR has set up an interview with the executive director of the Seattle Debate Foundation. This is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November, 5. If you are interested in taking on this invaluable opportunity to exercise your journalistic skills, please contact us immediately: j4hr@u.washington.edu
The group will look into setting up more opportunities to participate in conducting interviews on a regular basis.
Organizational Reflection: As a young student- and volunteer-run organization, JHR at UW is learning to manage growth and change. After a series of successes and failures, the group has decided to hold a meeting to reflect on and discuss the chapter’s progress and its ability to adapt to a fluid environment. Details on this very important meeting to be determined -- we hope you’ll join us and help shape the chapter’s future direction.
Next Meeting: Join us next Wednesday, October 31st at 6:15 pm in Smith 311, where we will plan our chapter’s Speak Silence campaign!
Tentative Agenda for Meeting #23:
- Speak Silence!/Internship Program/Fundraising (website)/Facebook: Causes/Prizes
- CLP Workshop details
- Reflection meeting details
Announcements: Some exciting media and human rights events are happening in the Seattle area in the upcoming weeks!
David Barsamian Speaking Tour: David Barsamian is the award-winning founder and director of Alternative Radio (KUOW 94.9 FM, 8-9 PM), the independent weekly series based in Boulder, Colorado. Join David as he tours the Seattle area to discuss his recent trips to the Middle East and his new book, ‘Targeting Iran.’ His topics will include and combine:
• Media & Propaganda
• NPR/PBS/NYT
• US Middle East Policy
• Axis of Hope: South America Rising
• 'Targeting Iran'
His public events include:
• Evergreen University: Thursday, 10/25 at 12 PM in The Longhouse & at 7 PM
at First Christian Church. Contact: bohmerp@evergreen.edu
• Seattle Central Community College: Friday, 10/26 at 11 AM. Contact:
jesse_hagopian@yahoo.com
• Bainbridge Island: Saturday, 10/27 at 7 PM at Winslow Co-Housing Common
Room. Contact: kmgjovik@aol.com
• Downtown Seattle: Sunday, 10/28 at 7:30 PM at Town Hall. Contact:
ttaylor@elliottbaybook.com
• Antioch University: Monday, 10/29 at 7:30 PM in Room 100. Contact:
bbullert@antiochseattle.edu
• University of Washington: Tuesday, 10/30 at 6 PM in Communications 126.
Also, catch David on the air:
• on KEXP (90.3 FM), Saturday, 10/27 at 7 AM.
• on KBCS (91.3 FM), Monday, 10/29 at 11 AM.
Official FCC Hearing on Media Ownership: In November, Seattle will host a formal FCC hearing regarding media ownership and access. These topics include issues of cross-ownership of media outlets, network neutrality, and fair representation. The public is encouraged to attend and testify about why these issues are important, as commissioners are obligated to stay as long as testimony lasts.
On September 20, an official hearing in Chicago included approximately 7 hours of testimony. Activists are mobilizing for this rare opportunity – and are aiming for a turnout of 1,000 people. The hearing is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 2. For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/26omha
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