Events

It may come as a surprise that the world is more civil than it once was. Headlines would seem to indicate that society is becoming less tolerable all the time, but that is mainly the effect of the constant access to information in our time; had there been an internet in medieval Europe, the news […]

Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address Dr. George Reklaitis is Professor of History at Brookdale, and has been teaching here as a full-time faculty member since 2004. He earned his Ph.D. at Northeastern University, completing his dissertation on the Soviet Union during World War II. He continues to teach, research, publish and present the history of […]

While many of us enjoy staying connected on social media, excessive use can fuel feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO. A panel consisting of Wellness Center team members will discuss ways to modify your social media habits to find a healthy balance and maintain your mental health. *Registration Required: Limit 75 participants Click Here […]

In this panel presentation we will hear from international students and learn how social media is experienced in different countries. *Registration Required: Limit 75 participants Click Here to register *Light refreshments will be provided. Presented by: The International Education Center, International Student Association For more information click Here

In this session, presenters will provide a brief overview of the origins of the Internet and the inherent lack of security and privacy. Unfortunately, the design decisions from the Internet’s founding have created an environment where anonymity is king, and security and privacy are afterthoughts. After detailing the weaknesses, participants will be provided with strategies […]

Participants will be encouraged to connect with others in attendance through simple questions, prompts, and discussion. There will be a short debrief afterward to discuss how they can better practice empathy both on and off campus. *Registration Required: Limit 40 participants Click Here to register Presented by: The Brookdale Psychology and Human Services Club For […]

This talk will address the role and impact of radio before, during, and after the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In our section on Radio for Hate, we will examine how radio became the primary platform for mass communications before and during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In our section on Radio for […]

How are online organizers using Instagram & TikTok to build power online? *Registration Required Click Here to register Presented by: Angela Kariotis, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, GACR For more information click Here

Join us for a viewing and discussion on social media, how it shapes our reality, informs our social identity, and influences our perceptions of others. *Registration required: Limit 30 participants Click Here to register Presented by: Stephen Fowler, Teaching, Learning & Technology, Instructional Designer William Ryan, Professor, Languages and ESL, Ave Latte, Professor, Education For […]

Social media is a technology with a lot of wonderful benefits. It allows people to share and connect, get news and information, and even meet new people. But there can be a downside too, especially for college-aged young adults who have grown up in a world of screens. Social media use has been linked to […]

Social media makes it easy to create spaces and maintain connections with family, friends, and organizations across international boundaries. We might wonder, how did people do this before social media? What did global networking and space-making look like before social media? This presentation will reveal how the Modotti family, despite rarely residing together in one […]