"AI, Disinformation, and the Future of Democracy" with David von Drehle
October 18
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sturm Hall, Room 248, Sam & Freda Davis Auditorium
Audience:
Alumni,
Current Student,
Faculty,
Families,
Neighbor or Friend,
Prospective Student,
Staff
"AI, Disinformation, and the Future of Democracy"
Join the Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies for a reception following the program outside Davis Auditorium.
David von Drehle (’83) is a deputy opinion editor and columnist for the "Washington Post," where he writes about national affairs and politics from his home base in the Midwest. He joined the "Post" after a decade at "Time" magazine, where he wrote more than 60 cover stories as editor-at-large. Von Drehle is author several books, including the award-winning bestseller "Triangle: The fire that changed America" and "Rise to Greatness," the award-winning book on President Lincoln. His book on the 2000 presidential election recount in Florida was a source book for the Emmy-winning HBO movie "Recount."
A native of Denver, von Drehle was a Boettcher Foundation Scholar and editor of "The Clarion," DU’s student newspaper. While in and before his time at DU, he also served as a sports writer for the "Denver Post" and was the youngest sports writer the paper has had. He was the recipient of a Livingston Award which recognizes excellence in young journalism and is given annually to a journalist under the age of 35, as well as numerous other awards recognizing his writing.
About the Estlow Center Anvil of Freedom Lecturer
Established in 1993, the Estlow Center brings in an annual lecturer and recipient of the Anvil for Freedom Award who serves as a keynote speaker at a University-wide event and talks with students to deepen their exploration of journalism and democratic freedom.
