Dr. John Caputo’s warm welcome puts everyone in a celebratory mood for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Center for Excellence in Media Literacy.

Dr. Steven Freedman couldn’t be more proud to offer his support for this joint venture between Gonzaga, the University of Washington, and the broad number of local community partners of the NW Alliance for Responsible Media.

Dr. Marilyn Cohen came from UW’s Media Literacy Center for the kick-off event.

Don Higgins, executive director of West Central Community Center, and advisory board member of the NW-ARM, gladly offers his enthusiastic support for the long awaited Center for Media Literacy Excellence.

Dr. Freedman cuts the ribbon while Dr. Mary McFarland, GU’s Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Marilyn Cohen, from UW’s Teen Health and the Media, and Dr. John Caputo, Exec. Director for the NW-ARM, look on.

Dr. Fred Schrumpf, representing Spokane Public Schools as one of the community partners of the NW-ARM, shows his enthusiasm at the collaborative efforts between so many interested in the education of media impact.