Episode 120 - Disinformation Dangers, Ukraine Response, In-person Convocation

Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

Rob Danisch, a professor in communication arts, discusses misinformation, disinformation, and the ways the things we share online and the language we use could have negative implications for our society. Waterloo’s staff, students, and faculty come together to facilitate a broad range of support for people affected by the attack on Ukraine. Convocation is back to in-person ceremonies. And the Joyce Family Foundation gives $2 million in student awards. Links and Resources in this episode: Waterloo Response website: https://uwaterloo.ca/international/news/waterloos-response-ukraine March Open House: https://www.accelevents.com/e/marchvirtualopenhouse2022 Reports page: https://uwaterloo.ca/about/reports Global Impact: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/global-impact Globe Impact Report: https://uwaterloo.ca/about/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/fp1581-global-impact-2022-final_lr-final-ua.pdf Joyce Family Foundation: https://uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-entrance-awards/awards/joyce-scholars-awards Convocation: https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/ Now We’re Talking Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-were-talking/id1106503972 Rob Danisch article on polarizing language: https://theconversation.com/7-ways-to-spot-polarizing-language-how-to-choose-responsibly-what-to-amplify-online-or-in-person-177276 Rob Danisch article on democracy in peril: https://theconversation.com/canada-should-be-preparing-for-the-end-of-american-democracy-176930 Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/ Podcast listener survey: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/podcast-listener-survey