Thursday June 23, 2011, 1 - 2 pm: Media Fasts

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University of Maryland's Sheri Parks, a keen observer of American culture, talks about unplugging and its effect on personal relationships. Could you take a sabbatical from Facebook and your smart-phone? Also taking part in the discussion is Ellen Wartella, Professor of Communication at Northwestern University. She'll talk about her recent study regarding minority youth and the media.