Explore new digital technologies at conference May 13 & 14

The public is invited to a two-day conference called Reframe2: Media and Leadership at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo on May 13 and 14.

Hosted by the Centre for Digital Humanities Innovation (CDHI) and the Media Studies department, the conference "will showcase innovation, imagination and independence in media creation and distribution," said Dr. Marshall Soules, Chair of Media Studies at Malaspina.

"The conference will bring together artists and distributors who are reshaping the mediascape with emerging digital technologies," he added.

Presentations will be approximately 45-minutes long to allow presenters to share examples of their work and discuss strategies of creation and distribution. Uniting these innovators working in film, video, music, radio, print, and web development, the conference showcases how independent media is made, the leadership role it plays, and how it provides opportunities for networking and social dialogue.

This year’s Reframe conference encompasses two special events. The Gathering, sponsored by the Canadian Unity Council and others, will bring together 32 youth (aged 15-18) and 32 adults for dinner and discussion of media issues on Friday evening, May 13. A concert at the Abbey Gallery in Cumberland on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 9 pm will showcase the musical talents of ReFrame conference presenters. Both events are described in more detail on the website:

The conference runs from 9:30 am to 6 pm on Friday , May 13 and Saturday, May 14 in Building 355, Rooms 211 and 203 at Malaspina’s Nanaimo campus (900 Fifth Street). Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

Please register online to reserve a seat. Seating is limited to 100 participants. Registration payment (cash only) will be accepted at the door. The cost is $20 for one day, and $35 for both days. ($12 and $20 for students).

Sponsors include Malaspina's Media Studies department, the Centre for Digital Humanities Innovation, Centre for Continuing Studies, Nanaimo Youth Services and others. Major funding is provided by the Malaspina Research Awards Committee and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Assistance for Small Universities).

For more information contact Dr. Marshall Soules, Chair of Media Studies, at soules@viu.ca, or Romina Wendell at andabeatsistah@hotmail.com.