# Event Details - **Event Name**: Politics and the Press - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Political Review at the "Politics and the Press" conference.About this EventOur conference — centered on political journalism in today's media landscape — will take place on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in MacMillan Hall 117. The event is open to all Brown students. Speakers include a range of journalists, Brown alumni and more who will share their experience in the industry.Lunch and light refreshments will be provided for event attendees. Capacity will be limited to about 250 attendees. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.NOTE: A finalized schedule with all speakers will be announced via this Eventbrite page and our social media pages soon.Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMRecent Alumni PanelHost: Julia VazInfo: Three young alumni will speak about early careers and graduate studies within journalism. Speakers include: Ashley Cai BRDD'25, a graphics fellow at the New York Times who previously worked as a Graphics Intern at the Wall Street Journal; Katy Pickens '24, a reporter for the Providence Preservation Society; and Julia Vaz '25, a master's student in science writing at MIT, who served as the managing editor of newsroom and vice president of The Herald in 2024.A Conversation with Ian DonnisHost: Ian DonnisInfo: Ian Donnis, political reporter for The Public's Radio and Rhode Island PBS, has covered Rhode Island politics since 1999. He will discuss changes in the state's media landscape over time, how that has affected local journalism and the information received by the public, and where things are headed in the current moment.A Conversation with Emily Davies '19.5Host: Emily DaviesInfo: Join The Herald and BPR in a conversation with Davies regarding her coverage of the White House, which has ranged from Trump’s diplomatic and foreign policy meetings, to the President’s deployment of the National Guard in D.C., to higher education and negotiations with elite universities. What is it like to travel with the president? How do you go about reporting a new tip/scoop? What goes on in the White House outside of what we see via cameras and press conferences? NOTE: Due to time constraints and her need to remain on call in D.C., Davies will be joining remotely. The event will be in-person, and there will still be opportunity for Q&A. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/politics-and-the-press/100001975373586573 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: MacMillan Hall - **lat**: 41.8261169 - **long**: -71.4001574 - **full address**: MacMillan Hall, 167 Thayer St, Providence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Politics and the Press - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f7300fc8ff9124de1432d541daa750ecd9cb482b65e1fb6710abe460ece02a19-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc5f6077-gmir.jpg?v=1764738313 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Politics and the Press being held? - **A:** Politics and the Press takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm at MacMillan Hall, 167 Thayer St, Providence, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Politics and the Press? - **A:** Politics and the Press is organized by Brown Political Review. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Politics and the Press is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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