Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media Events, College of Media

Monday, October 19, 2026

• Frank Center Student Workshop & Lunch with Derrick Burson, Senior Associate Director, DIA

  Time

  12:00 - 1:30 pm

  Location

  336 Gregory Hall

  Students are invited to a workshop and lunch with Derrick Burson (BS ’99, journalism), senior associate director of athletics, on Monday, Oct. 19, from 12-1:30 p.m., 336 Gregory Hall.

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, October 22, 2026

• Frank Center Panel on Midterm Elections

  Time

  7:00 pm

  Location

  Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana

  Renowned journalism alumni who cover national politics will discuss the upcoming midterm elections and potential national outcomes, the control of Congress, and more.

  • Seminar/Symposium