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Events Calendar

October 2020

Thursday
October 1
6:30 pm ET
"Trust in the Rust Belt" event image sunset warehouse

[WEBINAR] Trust in the Rust Belt: Exploring Objectivity and Local Reporting in 2020

Webinar: Knowing the News
Sunday
October 4
5:00 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] PEN Presents: Beyond Representational Politics in Publishing

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 6
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with blue overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Disinformation and Black Voters in North Carolina: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall” and partner logos at the bottom

[VIRTUAL] Disinformation and Black Voters in North Carolina: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Tuesday
October 6
3:00 pm ET
“Vote” and “2020” buttons with The Washington Post Live logo, the text “Voting Matters: Disinformation,” and “in Partnership with PEN America #WhatToExpect2020”

[WEBINAR] Voting Matters: Disinformation with Washington Post Live

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 6
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT
Ayad Akhtar headshot on the left; on the right: Logos of The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and PEN America

[VIRTUAL] Homeland Elegies: Ayad Akhtar in Conversation with Dr. Jaina Sanga

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 6
7:00 pm ET
Virtual Authors Evening with Bret Stephens

PEN America Virtual Authors’ Evening with Bret Stephens

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 6
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
Marilynne Robinson and Alexander Chee headshots

[VIRTUAL] PEN Out Loud: Marilynne Robinson with Alexander Chee

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 7
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT
Headshots of Masha Gessen, Wesley Morris, and Suzanne Nossel

[VIRTUAL] A Conversation with Masha Gessen and Wesley Morris

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 7
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm ET
Banner at the top reads: “Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop. Training for journalists covering the U.S. 2020 Elections.” Below it, at the left: Harlo Holmes's and Viktorya Vilk's headshots. To the right: “Harlo Holmes, Director Digital Security at Freedom of the Press Foundation, and Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America, will explain: -Tools and tips on how to protect yourself from hackers, doxers and other abusers. -How to audit your social media accounts, track down your personal information and tighten your privacy. When: Oct 7 at 12:30 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop

Digital Event
Thursday
October 8
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
"Educating the Latino Voter" pink and dark blue striped background cartoon hand submitting ballot

[WEBINAR] Educating the Latino Voter

Webinar: What To Expect 2020
Saturday
October 10
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CT
A Conversation with Monique L. Jones and Dr. DeMaris B. Hill graphic: logos, headshots, and event details

[VIRTUAL] A Conversation with Monique L. Jones and Dr. DeMaris B. Hill

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 13
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with pink overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, As the South Votes: A What To Expect Town Hall" and Scalawag’s logo at the bottom

[VIRTUAL] As the South Votes: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Tuesday
October 13
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PT
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with pink overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Misinformation and the Election in Arizona: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall”

[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Arizona: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Wednesday
October 14
10:00 am ET
Xu Zhiyong headshot

[VIRTUAL] Congressional Briefing for Xu Zhiyong

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 14
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET
Banner at the top reads: “Election SOS: How to Support Staff Facing Online Abuse: Best Practices for Editors and Managers.” Below it, to the left: Donte Stewart’s, Jason Reich’s, Kristin Neubauer’s, and Viktorya Vilk’s headshots in a square grid. To the right: “Join newsroom leaders and digital safety experts to exchange strategies for protecting and supporting staff facing online abuse, which disproportionately impacts women, LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC journalists. -Donte Stewart, formerly Senior Director of Security at Vox Media -Jason Reich, Vice President of Corporate Security at The New York Times -Kristin Neubauer, Producer and Global Coordinator of Peer Support Network at Reuters -Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America. When: Oct 14 at 12 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Supporting Staff Facing Online Abuse: Best Practices for Editors and Managers

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 14
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm ET
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with blue overlay as backdrop and with text on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect2020, Behind the Decision Desk: Fox News, the AP, CNN, and What To Expect on Election Night”

[WEBINAR] Behind the Decision Desk: Fox News, the AP, CNN, and What To Expect on Election Night

Webinar: What To Expect 2020
Wednesday
October 14
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
On the left: red paint being painted over a map of the United States; on the right: “Slay the Dragon: A special screening and student forum hosted by PEN America and Participant Media featuring: Katie Fahey, Executive Director of the People, featured in Slay the Dragon”

[VIRTUAL] Slay the Dragon: A Conversation with Katie Fahey

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 14
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
Georgia peach voting sticker roll with "Elections and Emotions" at the top

[WEBINAR] Elections & Emotions: Voter Trust in Georgia & the South

Webinar: Knowing the News
Wednesday
October 14
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Suzanne Nossel headshot on right; on left: “Suzanne Nossel with Joe Crespino" in text and AJC Decatur Book Festival and PEN America logos

[VIRTUAL] Dare to Speak: Suzanne Nossel with Joe Crespino

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 14
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with blue overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Misinformation and the Election in Pennsylvania: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall”

[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Pennsylvania: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Thursday
October 15
11:45 am – 1:00 pm ET
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[WEBINAR] Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop

Digital Event
Thursday
October 15
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ET
Publishers and Activists: event information and headshots

[VIRTUAL] Publishers and Activists: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Racial Justice

Digital Event
Thursday
October 15
7:00 pm ET

PEN America Virtual Authors’ Evening with Brit Bennett

Digital Event
Friday
October 16
1:00 pm ET
“Vote” and “2020” buttons with The Washington Post Live logo, the text “Mobilizing the Vote,” and “in Partnership with PEN America #WhatToExpect2020”

[WEBINAR] Voting Matters: Mobilizing the Vote with Washington Post Live

Digital Event
Friday – Sunday
October 16 – October 18
3:30 pm CT
Mayborn Conference 2020 Logo with text "Bringing Truth into Focus"

[VIRTUAL] 2020 Mayborn Conference

Digital Event
Friday
October 16
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
Silhouette of a demonstrator behind a Belarusian national flag
Photo by AP

[VIRTUAL] PEN Presents: A Reading in Solidarity with the Belarusian People

Digital Event
Monday
October 19
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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[WEBINAR] Bilingual Media Literacy Workshop

Webinar: Knowing the News
Monday
October 19
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with blue overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Misinformation and the Election in Wisconsin, A What To Expect 2020 Town Hall”

[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Wisconsin: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Tuesday
October 20
7:00 pm ET

PEN America Virtual Authors’ Evening with Bob Woodward

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 20
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with yellow overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Misinformation and the Election in Texas, A What To Expect 2020 Town Hall”

[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Texas: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Wednesday
October 21
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Banner at the top reads: “Election SOS: Bystander Intervention Training: What to Do When you See Online Abuse. Training for journalists covering the U.S. 2020 Elections -- and their allies.” Below it, to the left: Emily May’s and Viktorya Vilk’s headshots. To the right: “Emily May, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Hollaback!, and Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America will offer: -Tools and strategies to intervene safely and effectively when you witness online abuse. -Tips for how to be an ally to women, LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC journalists, who disproportionately face hate and harassment. When: Oct 21 at 12:00 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Bystander Intervention Training: What to Do When You See Online Abuse

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 21
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
“Ballot Application Enclosed” envelope with blue overlay as backdrop; on top: “PEN America #WhatToExpect 2020, Misinformation and the Election in Michigan, A What To Expect 2020 Town Hall”

[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Michigan: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Town Hall: What To Expect 2020
Friday
October 23
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Seats in a lounge with pink overlay as backdrop; on top: “The Common Room: A weekly forum on free speech and inclusion on campus. Responding to Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping”

[VIRTUAL] The Common Room: Responding to Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping

Digital Event
Monday
October 26
1:00 pm ET
"Be Heard. Be Smart. Your Voice Matters." Media Literacy Week image, black and magenta with spotlights in background

[VIRTUAL] NAMLE presents: Be Heard. Be Smart. Your Voice Matters.

Digital Event
Monday
October 26
7:00 pm ET

PEN America Virtual Authors’ Evening with Carl Hiaasen

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 27
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT

[VIRTUAL] A Conversation with A. Kendra Greene and Fowzia Karimi

Digital Event
Tuesday
October 27
7:00 pm ET
Virtual Authors' Evening with Tara Westover

PEN America Virtual Authors’ Evening with Tara Westover

Digital Event
Wednesday
October 28
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Black-and-white image of American flag as backdrop; on top: “Free Speech Live! A biweekly virtual forum for students. Election 2020: Combating Disinformation and Energizing Young Voters with special guest Paul Rogat Loeb” and Loeb’s headshot

[VIRTUAL] Election 2020: Combating Disinformation and Energizing Young Voters

Digital Event
Thursday
October 29
6:00 pm CT
"Faith Forward: Using Tech for Community Empowerment" multicolored laptop keyboard "faith tech"

[WEBINAR] Faith Forward: Using Tech for Community Empowerment

Digital Event
Friday
October 30
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Seats in a lounge with pink overlay as backdrop; on top: “The Common Room: A weekly forum on free speech and inclusion on campus. Managing Political Difference on the Virtual Campus”

[VIRTUAL] The Common Room: Managing Political Difference on the Virtual Campus

Digital Event
Friday
October 30
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET
On top: "Dear 2020: A Spoken Word and Poetry Performance" in text; PEN America and The Ink Project logos on the bottom

[VIRTUAL] Dear 2020: A Virtual Spoken Word and Poetry Performance

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