The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Philosophy will host an afternoon of conversation, celebration and culinary treats for alumni on Friday April 3rd from 1-6 p.m. in the KSC Media Arts Center.

The event, entitled “Speaking Up: Why Ideas Matter” will include a welcome by Department Chair, Dr. Ann Atkinson; a presentation by Dr. Sander Lee, “Agreeing to Disagree: The Value of Conflicting Ideas for James Madison”; a participatory forum for majors, alumni, and faculty, “Newsgathering and New Media in the 21st Century,” with Dr. Mark Timney and Dr. Marianne Salcetti; induction of students to Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society of the National Communication Association with Dr. Nigel Malcolm; and concluding remarks by Dr. Rose Kundanis.

There will be opportunities for alumni to visit with faculty, students and one another and a buffet dinner is also planned.

Interested Communications, Journalism and Philosophy Alums are encouraged to RSVP by March 30 to Dr. Marianne Salcetti at msalcetti@keene.edu.