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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

U of M to host 'Obama Effect' conference Oct. 23-25

Updated 10/20/2008 7:35:50 PM

The University of Minnesota's School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) presents 'The Obama Effect,' a conference to discuss the compelling issues and events that have surrounded Barack Obama's presidential campaign. From his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention to his nomination for the presidency, the political successes of Obama have challenged conventional wisdom about race, politics, media and generation. The conference, which is sponsored by the SJMC, Minnesota Journalism Center and the department of African and African American studies, will take place Thurs., Oct. 23 through Sat., Oct. 25 in various locations on the Twin Cities campus. All events are free and open to the public.

A complete schedule of conference events, campus maps, and parking information are available at www.sjmc.umn.edu/obama.html.

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