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Free Speech Week
October 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am - October 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm CDT
Free Speech Week celebrates freedom of speech, of the press, and of expression in its many forms. These freedoms are core to the teaching, research, and values of the Moody College of Communication.
Monday, Oct. 17
10 a.m. | CMA 5.136
Workshop in Integrating Free Speech into the Classroom
Tuesday, Oct. 18
6 p.m. | DMC 5.208
UT Debate Team Public Debate
“Resolved: the United States Congress should repeal and replace Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.” Free pizza and water provided.
All Day | DMC & CMA Front Entrances
FSW tables with free stickers and sweets to celebrate free speech.
Thursday, Oct. 20
4 p.m. | DMC 1.202
“The First Amendment and the Regulation of Social Media” by Media & Entertainment Lawyer Michael Lambert. Reception to Follow.
Friday, Oct. 21
11:30 a.m. | DMC 5.208
“The End of Digital Democracy and What We Can Do About It” by Gina Neff from University of Cambridge. Free box lunches for the first 40 attendees.
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