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The School of Journalism Research Colloquium series kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday with a presentation from assistant professor Lesa Hatley Major in the Ernie Pyle lounge.

Her topic, “Attributing Responsibility for Health Problems: The effects of combining news frames,” is one of eight set for this fall. The series provides a forum for researchers to present their work as it evolves and garner feedback from colleagues. The talks are open to all students and professors.

The other colloquia are:

• Sept. 22: Doctoral candidate Bill Gillis
• Oct. 4: Colloquium guest Michael Schudson, professor at Columbia University (4 p.m., location to be announced)
• Oct. 6: Dean of Undergraduate Studies Michael Evans
• Oct. 20: Doctoral student Li Shi
• Nov. 3: Andrea Wiley, professor in the anthropology department
• Nov. 17: Doctoral candidate Jeff Cannon
• Dec. 1: Associate professor Radhika Parameswaran

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