NY Times Columnist Will Discuss Truth, Democracy At Salem State

From Salem State: Andrew Rosenthal, New York Times columnist, will be in Salem for a dialogue on the use and misuse of information in a democratic governance. The event, “The Attack on Truth: Democracy at Risk”, will be a community discussion sponsored by Salem State University’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons. This events is part of a two-day program made possible by the Spector Gardner family. This free event is open to media and the public.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 13, 7 to 8:30 pm

WHERE: Salem Visitor Center

2 Liberty Street | Salem, MA 01970

Rosenthal has served at the New York Times in a variety of editor roles, including Editorial Page editor, assistant managing editor, foreign editor, and Washington editor. He has written extensively on presidential elections and politics. Prior to his tenure at the New York Times, Rosenthal was the bureau chief in Moscow at The Associated Press. He received his bachelor’s degree in American history in 1978 from the University of Denver.

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies is an interdisciplinary academic center committed to advancing research, education and public programming in the fields of Holocaust education, comparative genocide, conflict studies and human rights. Its academic, professional development and public programs aim to educate and empower students, teachers and the community to combat racism, prejudice, ethnic hatred and abuse of authority—the root causes of mass violence and atrocities.

The Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons, built in 2014, is a blend of modern library and vibrant student center. The library includes over 1,000 seats in a variety of styles, over 150 computer workstations, 12 reservable group study rooms, and access to over 300 databases that include thousands of scholarly articles and resources. The library is open to everyone, including the general public. Visit Library Hours to see a month-to-month calendar of the library hours for every day of the current semester.

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