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Mission

The Emerson-Blanquerna Center for Global Communication will foster collaborations in the field of global communication that advance the mission of both institutions in research and teaching, advancing knowledge, raising the institutions’ visibilities, and shaping the future of the communication professions. 

Objectives

  • Develop innovative approaches to applied research
  • Collaborate with professionals and organizations through teaching, special events, and publications
  • Share best practices with businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and grassroots organizations
  • Provide international networking opportunities for students and faculty
  • Create sustainable public and private partnerships to serve as funding sources 

About Our Partner

Blanquerna Facultat de Comunicació i Relacions Internacionals is an institution of higher education within Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain. It provides education, professional training, and research opportunities in the arts, sciences, and technical disciplines. Its main function is to educate and train journalists, publicists, public and international relations professionals, and professionals in the fields of cinema and television.

Events

We have no upcoming events at this time. Stay tuned for future updates!

Summit Schedule (Abridged)

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8:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Welcome Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson ‘97

8:45 a.m.   Keynote Address: America at a Crossroads
Judy Woodruff PBS senior correspondent in conversation with President Jay Bernhardt

9:50 a.m.  Campaign 2024

10:20 a.m. Stretch Break

10:25 a.m. Call to Action: Democracy, Civil Discourse and Deliberative Dialogue

11:00 a.m. Democracy, Disinformation, and Gender Based Violence

11:30 a.m. Digital Democracy

12:00 p.m. Lunch Sessions

  • Shattering Glass Ceilings: The Power and Influence of Gen Z Women on the 2024 Election  
  • Graduate student panels

12:45 p.m.  A conversation with Emerson Polling Director Spencer Kimball

1:20 p.m. Lies that Kill

1:55 p.m.  Distrust in Media: Now What?

2:30 p.m. Technology, Politics and the Future of Diplomacy: The View from Europe and Beyond

3:00 p.m. The Language of Presidential Expectations

3:30 p.m. Sports as Civic Engagement

4:00 p.m. Closing remarks Emerson-Blanquerna Center for Global Communication co-chairs

4:30 p.m. DC Alumni Reception

5:15 p.m. Alumni Call to Action: The Power of Communication to Advance Society

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