Mon, June 2 - Beyond the Algorithmic Feed
What: How protocols like AT Protocol differ from ActivityPub and how identity portability might shift power online. We'll focus on how we as educators can apply these ideas to better understand the platforms shaping our digital civic lives, and how these might be reinvented to shape a more humane and civil culture of respectful dialog, as opposed to rampant "rage bait" and vitriol. We’ll connect these ideas to broader questions about media literacy, digital citizenship, and the future of online discourse.
Who: Mike McCue of FlipBoard and the DotSocial podcast series; Wesley Fryer, an educational technology early adopter and innovator.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
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Tue, June 3 - Behind the Data — Tools and Techniques from the 2025 Sigma Award Winners
What: In this fast-paced session, winning teams will each have five minutes to share key insights from their reporting process — from their favorite tools to innovative methods that helped uncover complex stories. The session offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the workflows powering award-winning journalism. The 2025 Sigma Awards winners featured groundbreaking investigations from around the globe.
Who: Moderated by journalist and newsroom leader Gina Chua.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network
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Tue, June 3 - The Formula for Social Media Success
What: Our simple but comprehensive Social Media workshop will help you learn how to prioritize things and give you a clear formula to be successful on Social Media!
Who: Ray-Sidney Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Duquesne University
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Tue, June 3 - What I’ve Learned About 60,000+ Headlines
What: Drawing from over 60,000 headlines, this session will engage the audience with the ultimate task: can you spot an AI headline from a real headline? Using two years’ worth of data, we’ll discuss what words indicate the likelihood of headlines that come from Large Language Models and teach you a thing or two on how to spot them.
Who: YESEO app founder Ryan Restivo.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
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Tue, June 3 - Integrate MCP Servers Into Your Agents
What: Discover what the Model Context Protocol is—an open standard that provides a universal interface for AI applications to connect with external data sources and tools, akin to a “USB-C port for AI,” simplifying custom integrations and ensuring consistent two-way communication between LLMs and services. You’ll then build a lean MCP server in Python using the ultrafast uv tool to manage dependencies and run scripts in one unified workflow. Finally, you’ll harness OpenAI agents’ function-calling features to invoke your MCP endpoints automatically—demonstrating how AI-driven agents can orchestrate dynamic, intelligent workflows.
Who: Alex Comerford, Member of Technical Staff at NEAR AI.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy, DeepStation, Miami Dade College
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Tue, June 3 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism Webinar
What: The principles and pillars of solutions journalism. We will discuss its importance, outline key steps for reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists investigating responses to social problems.
Who: Linda Shaw, Director of Beacons & Advanced Practice.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism
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Wed, June 4 - AI Small Business Essentials
What: This workshop is designed to introduce small business owners to the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. Participants will gain insight into the wide array of available AI technologies and learn practical techniques to leverage GenAI tools for increased productivity and efficiency. The session will cover GenAI tools, prompting techniques, and real-world applications that can help automate tasks and drive business growth.
Who: Ray-Sidney Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services.
When: 9 am – 3:00 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $75
Sponsor: Duquesne University
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Wed, June 4 - Human at the Helm: Leading Learning Organizations in the Age of AI
What: Explore strategies for integrating AI into the workplace while preserving authentic human interaction, ethical decision-making, and meaningful workplace culture. You'll gain actionable insights on fostering trust, communication, and innovation in an increasingly digital world.
Who: Karin Hurt, Founder and CEO, Let's Grow Leaders; Avi Ratnanesan, Leadership & AI Expert; Sarah Canaday, Leadership Strategist, Speaker, and Award-Winning Author; Jon Peters Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, AthenaOnline.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open Sesasme
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Wed, June 4 - Make the Most of Your Google Business Profile
What: Curious about how to use your Google Business Profile to get noticed online? This beginner-friendly webinar will walk you through practical tips for making your profile more visible and engaging—no tech expertise required. We’ll cover the basics of what makes a strong profile and focus on easy ways to keep it updated, active, and appealing to customers. You’ll also learn how to use customer reviews to build trust and improve your presence in local
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Bucknell University Small Business Development Center
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Wed, June 4 - Master Consumer Agility With AI-Driven Data
What: Explore how AI-powered data gives brands and agencies the ability to monitor shifting consumer sentiment, motivations, and behaviors with unmatched speed and precision. In this session, you’ll discover how continuous, real-time insights can sharpen your messaging, optimize media activation, and ensure you’re always one step ahead of the competition.
Who: Jonathan Ricard Chief Strategy Officer.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Resonate
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Wed, June 4 - Mini-Lab: AI for Freelancers
What: We’ll work with the tools from the previous training to brainstorm ideas, write pitch letter outlines, FOIA requests and more. Participants get a handout with links to all the tools and some practice exercises.
Who: Mike Reilley Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
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Wed, June 4 - Handling leaks and knowing your rights
What: This session will help reporters better understand the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party — and how to minimize them.
Who: Jennifer Nelson, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: Investigative Reporters & Editors
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Wed, June 4 - Introduction to ChatGPT
What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners, presented bi-weekly. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along.
Who: Mohammed Husain, Solutions Engineer at OpenAI; Lois Newman, Customer Enablement at OpenAI.
When: 8 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
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Thu, June 5 - Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level
What: In this session, you will learn the basic fundamentals of photography, how to take professional looking photos whether you are using a smart phone or camera, and some tips on how to market your services and products through high-quality photographs.
Who: Tyler Benninger, Video Production/Content Specialist, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
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Thu, June 5 - New Academic Programs for an AI-Driven Work Force
What: We’ll hear from institutions that have taken steps to update their courses to account for AI. We’ll explore topics like: What changes need to be made to reap greater outcomes for students seeking AI-centered careers. What student needs AI can meet both inside and outside the classroom. How AI-inspired lessons are being built into existing degree programs.
Who: Beth McMurtrie, Senior Writer The Chronicle of Higher Education; Antonio Delgado, Vice President, Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Miami Dade College; Katherine Elkins, Professor of Humanities and Comparative Literature and Faculty in Computing & Co-Director of Kenyon's AI Lab, Kenyon College; Youngmoo Kim, Vice Provost for University and Community Partnerships and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
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Thu, June 5 - Hackers & Headlines: Defending Your Newsroom from Cyber Threats
What: Real-world case studies of recent cyberattacks impacting local and independent newsrooms; Practical, non-technical strategies to safeguard your newsroom; Insights into how cyber threats affect press freedom, credibility, and audience trust.
Who: Greg Edwards is a cybersecurity expert and seasoned entrepreneur.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Online Media Campus
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Thu, June 5 - The Fight for Student Voices
What: Join us to learn about the status of student press freedom in your state, as well as the New Voices movement meant to strengthen it.
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Student Press Law Center
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Fri, June 6 - Information Quality in the AI Era: A Design Fiction Experience
What: A unique design fiction webinar where you’ll experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities of media production and consumption in an AI-dominated information landscape. Explore the future of media through an interactive simulation.
Who: Alejandra Michel, UNamur; Jerry Jacques, UCLouvain; Thibault Philippette, Alessandro Cierro, UCLouvain.
When: 8 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Tadam Education
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