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The mission of the Tully Center for Free Speech is to educate
university students and the public about the important value of free
speech. Through education, resources and research, the Center will
strive to contribute to the discussion of media law issues in New York
State, the nation, and the world.
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Joan Tully's Vision
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Syracuse University alumna Joan Tully, a journalist,
lawyer and businesswoman, left a legacy that links together her keen
interests in media and law. She cared deeply about protecting and
promoting freedom of speech. She wanted to encourage teaching and
research about media law and free-speech issues, and to honor
communicators who face free-speech threats.
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Fall Seminars. Friday October 2
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12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hergenhan Auditorium
When Rights Collide: Sports Coverage vs. Branding
Journalists, videographers and photographers covering sports face increasing restrictions in their shooting, recording, blogging and gamecasts. Networks, pro teams and universities want to protect their brands and contract for exclusive rights. What are the free speech rights of sports journalists compared to rights of networks, teams and universities?
You’ll hear from NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas, Time Warner executive John Keib, and National Press Photographers Association General Counsel Mickey Osterreicher. Dr. David Rubin, former dean at Newhouse, will moderate the panel.
2:15 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Halmi Screening Room, Rm. 141
Who’s Censoring the Net?
Come find out how much Internet content is being censored. International expert Nart Villenueve, University of Toronto, will explain recent efforts by China, Iran and other governments to censor content. And, in a discussion with an executive from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the Chief of Staff for New York’s Attorney General, you’ll learn why ISPs in the U.S. may be blocking certain content they deem harmful. Dr. Milton Mueller, from SU’s iSchool, will moderate the panel.
2:15 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Hergenhan Auditorium
Is That Ad Legal?
Attorney Lesley Fair from the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. offers a primer on how advertising managers and designers can avoid sanctions for unfair and deceptive advertising. You’ll see examples of problematic ad campaigns ranging from bogus weight loss claims to funny car commercials.
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