Tom Brislin Presents on Film, Fake News, and the Creation of Memory

by isa.alviain Campus, Current Events, Studentson Posted on

On Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, The University of Guam welcomed guest speaker Dr. Tom Brislin to present on the truth of film, the creation of memory, fake news, and how one’s cultural memory is formed.

Brislin is a UOG alumnus where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Secondary Education and a M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

Brislin is currently the Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a part of this year’s Guam International Film Festival (GIFF).

The presentation was organized by UOG’s Lambda Pi Eta Society, held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the School of Business & Public Administration lecture hall.

Attended primarily by communications students and Saipan students who’s film was a part of GIFF, students were able to learn more about their field of study.

Over the course of the presentation, Brislin stressed on serious topics such as the effects on social media on the younger generation, media ethics to portray ethical messages, and the significance of giving a voice to the voiceless.

The event was audience engaged where Brislin encouraged participants to openly ask questions, participate in discussions, and create a five- word headline that captures the essence of a story.

Dr. Brislin’s presentation left food for thought for the next generation of content creators and useful information that can be applied when producing films, writing articles, and other creative media.

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Flyer for Dr. Tom Brislin's presentation on the Real, Reel, and the Creation of Memory
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LPH President Sophia Madlambayan introduces guest speaker Dr. Tom Brilsin
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Dr. Tom Brislin (seated at the front) presenting in front of UOG students and professors.
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UOG students listening closely to the presentation.
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UOG students listen and take notes during Tom Brislin's presentation.
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Dr. Tom Brislin presenting infront of UOG students.
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Dr. Tom Brislin presenting infront of UOG students.
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Dr. Tom Brislin presenting infront of UOG students.
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UOG students as they listen to the presentation.
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Students and professors attended Dr. Tom Brislin's presentation to learn more about various creative media related topics.
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Students during an activity, discussing ideas for their five- word headline.
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Students during an activity, discussing ideas for their five- word headline.
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Dr. Tom Brislin as he listens to the audience discuss their ideas on topics addressed.
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Tom Brislin presenting on creative media related topics.
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Tom Brislin presenting on creative media related topics.
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Saipan students sharing their five- word headline.
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Saipan students sharing their five- word headline.
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Saipan students sharing their five- word headline.
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Dr. Tom Brislin applauds students during an activity as they share their five- word headline ideas.
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Dr. Tom Brislin and Communications Professor Dr. Linabeth Somera poses for a picture with Lambda Pi Eta Officers (Left to right) Eliza Casimbon (Member), Therese Martinez (Secretary), Dr. Linabeth Somera, Dr. Tom Brislin, Sophia Madlambayan (President), Sierra Reyes (PRO), Rita Taitano (Treasurer).
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