<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid rgb(234,234,234);padding:0in 0in 15pt;margin-left:0.25in;margin-right:0in"><span style="font-size:large;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:verdana,sans-serif">   WVUP NPR TV CRITIC   BRIDGES </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Debbie Richards</strong> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu" target="_blank">Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 5:41 PM<br>Subject: Invitation: Feb. 25, NPR television critic, Eric Deggans<br>To: <br></div><br><br><div lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="m_-4484412835225720058m_-3026657703978289998WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear campus community,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">On Monday, Feb. 25 from 12:15-1 p.m. in the college theater, WVUP will host National Public Radio (NPR) television critic Eric Deggans, who will present, “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Decoding Media’s Confusing Coverage of Race and Culture.”  The program is free and open to the public and will be streamed live to the Jackson County Center in Room 207. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">During his presentation, Deggans will explain why he believes media outlets have fallen short in covering race and culture issues.  He will share tips on how to recognize when the media practices the politics of division and how to decode the media’s messages and their motives. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Author of the book, “Race-Baiter,” Deggans will stay for a brief book signing following the presentation for those who bring their copy of the book.  (Copies will not be available for purchase at the signing, so check out the online options for an affordable hardcover copy.) </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Don’t miss this unique opportunity!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Vijay Shah and Debbie Richards, Co-Chairs</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WVUP Social Justice Committee</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">Debra L. Richards, MLS </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">Title IX </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">|</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> ADA/Section 504 </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">| </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">AA/EEO Administrator</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060;text-transform:uppercase">West Virginia University at Parkersburg</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">Room 1010 </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> 300 Campus Drive </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">| </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">Parkersburg, WV  26104</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">304-424-8201 (Office) </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> 304-424-8302 (Fax) </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> 304-210-1183 (Cell)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> </span><a href="http://www.wvup.edu/about/social-justice/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">wvup.edu/about/social-justice/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> </span><a href="http://www.wvup.edu/about/answer-book/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">wvup.edu/about/answer-book/</span></a><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">she</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600"> | </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">her </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#996600">|</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> hers</span><span style="color:#002060"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#002060">West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities; nor does it discriminate on the basis of genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation of discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Debbie Richards whose contact information is provided above.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="39" height="53" id="m_-4484412835225720058m_-3026657703978289998Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:f8f9c51844b5e971_0.1" alt="Description: C:\Users\drichards\Pictures\Save Zone Sign.jpg">    <img border="0" width="179" height="42" id="m_-4484412835225720058m_-3026657703978289998Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:f8f9c51844b5e971_0.2"><span style="color:#002060"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">   </span>   </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></div>
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