Collaborative Journalism as a Means to Counter Misinformation and Build Trusted Communities

Although people around the world are very aware of misinformation’s often devastating consequences, they often have fewer ideas about the possible solutions.  Join GVSU Journalism Professor Jeff Kelly Lowenstein for a discussion that will offer thoughts about the possibilities collaborative journalism presents to help counter misinformation and create trusted communities for people to receive and discuss accurate information. This program is in support of the museum’s Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland exhibition

This program took place on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Holland Museum
Free Adult Program


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Presenter Biography

Picture of Jeff Kelly, founder and executive of the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) and the former Padnos/Sarosik Endowed Chair of Civil Discourse at Grand Valley State University.

Jeff Kelly Lowenstein

Jeff Kelly Lowenstein is the founder and executive of the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) and the former Padnos/Sarosik Endowed Chair of Civil Discourse at Grand Valley State University.  His work has been published in The New Yorker, USA TODAY, and the Center for Public Integrity, among many publications, and has earned national and international recognition. Jeff has participated in fellowships about racial justice, the environment, health, business and trauma.  A Fulbright Scholar, Specialist and Teacher, he has written or edited seven books, including the recently published Comrade King.  He and his wife live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


This program is related to the Holland Museum exhibition,
Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland” on display November 17-April 8, 2024.


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Holland Museum

Holland Museum
31 W. 10th Street
Holland, MI 49423

The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its settlement by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. Featuring thousands of fascinating historic objects, as well as artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s, our permanent History and Dutch Galleries are not to be missed.


MUSEUM HOURS
Open Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SPARK!LAB SMITHSONIAN
Spark!Lab Smithsonian encourages children and families to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment, problem-solve, and invent. Enjoy hands-on STEAM activities that combine traditional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with art, history, and creativity.

FALL SPARK!LAB HOURS 

FREE Second Mondays* from 4:00–7:00 PM only
Friday: 11:00–5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00–4:00 p.m.

Spark!Lab is included with Museum admission


*FREE SECOND MONDAYS
In addition to regular hours, join us for our “FREE Second Mondays” from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m each month. Check our calendar for specific dates. Sponsored by The Meijer Foundation.


ADMISSION AND DISCOUNTS

Admission 
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for senior adult
$4.00 for students with a valid college ID and kids 6-18 
FREE: Holland Museum members and children ages 5 and under are free.
$1.00 Museums for All admission (EBT or WIC card holder, $1.00/person, up to 4 people per card).

Discounts
The Holland Museum offers an admission discount to Veteran’s, active military, and educators. If you are active military, the discount applies each person in your party. If you are a veteran or educator, the discount applies to that person only. Admission for veterans, active military, and educators is $5.


CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THESE 2023 HOLIDAYS 

  • Memorial Day, May 27
  • Independence Day, July 4
  • Labor Day, September 2
  • Thanksgiving Day, November 28
  • Christmas Eve, December 24
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year’s Eve, December 31
  • New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025


ACCESSIBILITY
The Museum has a handicapped-accessible entrance on the east side of the building next to the circle drive. To access the building, please press the button to the right of the door and the front desk will buzz visitors in. Take the elevator from the ground floor (G) to the first level (1L) and you will arrive behind the reception desk. There is also a wheelchair available for patron use. Each level of the museum is handicapped accessible, as are the restrooms. If you have any specific needs, please call the front desk at (616) 796-3329.

PARKING 
The Holland Museum is located at the corner of 10th Street and River Avenue, across from Centennial Park. Please use the parking lot behind the museum on 9th Street or street parking is available along 10th Street. Handicap accessibility is available from the east side of the building.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM 
We are a Blue Star Museum and offer free admission to active military and their families from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, through  Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2, 2023.

MUSEUM BUILDING RENTALS
For information about Museum building rentals, please contact David Hawley-Lowry at dhawley@hollandmuseum.org

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