The symposium, to be held in the Carolyn P. Brown University Center, will
feature presentations of original research by faculty members and graduate
and doctoral students. Activities begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.
with an awards presentation. Lunch is from 12:45-2:15 p.m.
The theme of the symposium, "Moving Toward the Future:
Convergence of Communication and Information," will serve as the basis
of Lichty's keynote address.
A winner of numerous awards, Lichty's scholarly career in radio, film and
television spans several decades and includes a massive volume of research,
much of which focuses on media coverage of war. This research led to his
role as a consultant for Walter Cronkite's series, the "Vietnam War with
Walter Cronkite," and later, to Lichty's consultant role for "Good Night,
and Good Luck." The 2005 movie portrays broadcast journalist Edward R.
Murrow's effort to bring down Sen. Joseph McCarthy for fear mongering over
Communism during the early 1950s.
In addition, Lichty served as director of audience research and
evaluation for National Public Radio, where he played a role in the
development of "Morning Edition," the award-winning newsmagazine that
features in-depth reporting on the day's news.
Reservations are required to attend the both the presentations and the
luncheon. While the research presentations are free, the luncheon costs $15
for faculty and the general public and $8 for students. To reserve a seat,
contact Diana King by Monday, Jan. 23, at (865) 974-6651 or
diking@utk.edu.
