“The Decline of Newspapers and the Future of Journalism: Implications for Social Studies Education”
Dr. David M. Rubin is a member of the faculty of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He served as Dean of the Newhouse School from July, 1990 until June, 2008. Under his leadership the Newhouse School has become one of the most selective communications programs in the country. During his tenure as Dean, Professor Rubin has overseen the establishment of a new chair in Political Journalism, the founding of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, and the Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics, and the Media. He helped to create the Newhouse Minority Fellows Program, and has led the effort to construct the stunning Newhouse-3 Building, which opened in August, 2007. Professor Rubin is an expert in the areas of media law and ethics, the 1st Amendment, and media ownership patterns. He has twice served as a Pulitzer Prize juror and is moderator and host of WCNY-TV’s “The Ivory Tour Half Hour.
Evening Events
5:30-6:00 Cocktails (Cash Bar)
6:00-7:00 Dinner Buffet (Proceeds go directly to the care of animals at the Zoo)
7:00-8:30 Program
