Join us for a dynamic panel of international journalists sharing insights from their work around the globe. Hosted in partnership with the World Press Institute, this program highlights diverse perspectives on media, democracy, and the role of a free press. Since 1961, WPI has brought global journalists to the U.S. to explore its values, institutions, and press freedoms, building a network of over 600 alumni from more than 100 countries.
About the panelists
- Mr. Ian Froese (Canada), Provincial affairs reporter for CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) in Manitoba
- Ms. Nina Svahn (Finland), News Journalist, Producer and Anchor for the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle in Helsinki
- Mr. Njoroge Muigai (Kenya), Senior Journalist for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Nairobi
- Ms. Ardhike Setyaningrum (Indonesia), Education and Political Journalist for Tribun Jogja Newspaper and TribunJogja.com in Yogyakarta
- Other visiting fellows—who will not be on the panel but will be attending the program and available to answer questions during the Q&A—include representatives from Argentina, Bulgaria, Egypt, Italy, and Namibia.
moderated by
Augusta is an award-winning news anchor and reporter for Alaska’s News Source in Anchorage, Alaska. She believes that journalism is fundamentally a public service and vital to a healthy democracy. Augusta is passionate about pursuing character-based, community-enriching work that gives viewers insight into critical policies, issues, and solutions. Augusta spent several years of her career in Montana where her work focused on environmental issues, drug trafficking, and public health. Augusta also served as an education and political reporter in Oklahoma City where she investigated financial issues and abuse in school districts and covered the legislature as a Capitol reporter. She is currently working on her Master’s in Global Affairs at the University of Oklahoma and is a member of the National Press Photographers Association and Investigative Reporters & Editors.
Event details
- Check-in will begin at 5:30 PM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 6:00 PM.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on Oct 7. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come first served basis.
EVENT sponsors
This event is generously sponsored by the Atwood Foundation and is part of the Evangeline Atwood Distinguished Speakers Series, named in honor of our founder, Evangeline Atwood. The series is made possible through the generous support of the Atwood Foundation.