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Groundbreaking Situation Comedy Leaves its Imprint
Distraction Magazine and the Ibis Yearbook Garner Top Honors
Special Topics for Spring 2021 Announced

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Congratulations to our 2020 graduates!
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We are so happy to share in the excitement of your graduation day. This week, our field gained very promising additions.

Join us Thursday, December 3, for an engaging disc

Join us Thursday, December 3, for an engaging discussion with music industry leaders as they strive to sustain, transform, and spark innovation within this once-thriving $30-billion industry amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Thursday, December 3 @ 7PM
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We’re thankful for yoU! What are you grateful for today? #thanksgiving 🙌

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Spring 2021 special topics courses are now availab

Spring 2021 special topics courses are now available!
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Explore timely communication subject matters! Please consult with CaneLink, the instructor of record and/or your advisor for more information.
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How to find a job during a pandemic ••• Wed

How to find a job during a pandemic
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Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m.
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PRSSA is holding its last event of the semester -- and it's sure to give you lots of ideas on how to find an internship or job for next semester.
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Whitney Lee, owner of Social Lee PR and Media Company, will speak about navigating the job search during a pandemic. Afterward, stick around for information on internships for academic credit (and pay!).
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This event is open to UM PRSSA members only. The Zoom link and passcode will be sent to all members. If you're interested in joining PRSSA, contact Amy Muslin at axm2145@miami.edu or Emily Winston at emw101@miami.edu.

TOMORROW 11/13 @ 1PM ・・・ Don’t miss our sp

TOMORROW 11/13 @ 1PM
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Don’t miss our special virtual talk show, Black Women Leaderships in Digital Content & Social Media Marketing, with Jamila Wright (Digital Marketing Manager, @atlanticrecords) and MacKenzie Green (Social Media Director, @betplus).

Hosted by @____eartha.litt, our final November webinar series with @entertainmentbusinessnetwork will explore the realm of digital marketing under the leaderships of two inspiring black women in the music and entertainment industries.

FRIDAY 11/13 • 1PM EST
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PR STUDENTS! JOIN US TONIGHT! ••• •••

PR STUDENTS! JOIN US TONIGHT! •••
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Are you excited for this semester to be over? And are you even more excited about next semester? You may be wondering what classes you can/should take. To help you out, PRSSA is hosting a “Get the Scoop” workshop via Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. •••
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This is open to anybody who would like to learn what classes will be available and get advice from the Class of ’21. •••
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THIS WEDNESDAY GRADUATE PROGRAM Q&A Join members

THIS WEDNESDAY
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Visit the link in our bio for the latest informati

Visit the link in our bio for the latest information on Tropical Storm Eta
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Due to Tropical Storm Eta, the University of Miami is taking actions to ensure the safety of the University community. (For the latest information please visit link in bio).

#Repost @miamitodaynews_official ・・・ The Ac

#Repost @miamitodaynews_official
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The Achiever: In her first year as dean of UM’s School of Communications, Karin Gwinn Wilkins focused on building programs in diversity and global initiatives and offering new opportunities to students.
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TOMORROW: Join us with Perry Bashkoff, Head of Mus

TOMORROW: Join us with Perry Bashkoff, Head of Music at Instagram •••
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Friday, November 6 @ 1pm
Meeting ID: 998 7012 0655
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GRADUATE PROGRAM Q&A ••• ••• Join memb

GRADUATE PROGRAM Q&A •••
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Join members from every department of the School of Communication to discuss & ask questions about our graduate programs / application processes. •••
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Wednesday, November 11
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REGISTER TODAY! Link in bio!

Internet’s Immediacy Gives Political Advertising

Internet’s Immediacy Gives Political Advertising a Boost •••
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Social media and microtargeting have changed the name of the game for modern campaigns, University of Miami experts say. •••
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Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, dis

Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, discuss and rate the presidential debate, LIVE! Tonight from 8:30pm-11pm on Zoom. •••
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Congratulations to @umsoc Cinematic Arts Professor

Congratulations to @umsoc Cinematic Arts Professor, Ali Habashi! •••
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Ali Habashi, award winning documentary filmmaker and assistant professor of professional practice for the Department of Cinematic Arts, is a recipient of the University of Miami Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities for 2020. •••
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@UMSOC Faculty/Staff Highlight: How do you bleed o

@UMSOC Faculty/Staff Highlight: How do you bleed orange and green? For Kristen Richards, Hurricanes football isn’t just a seasonal sport played by college student-athletes cheered on by a community of fans and prefaced with tailgates—it’s a way of life. •••
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Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, dis

Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, discuss and rate the first vice presidential debate, LIVE! Tonight from 8:30-11pm on Zoom. •••
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Join your fellow Canes for “Breaking Boundaries:

Join your fellow Canes for “Breaking Boundaries: Canes Commanding Careers,” on Wednesday, October 7 @ 5:30PM! •••
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Let’s go! 24 hours to transform lives, to improv

Let’s go! 24 hours to transform lives, to improve our community’s future, and to lend a hand. Make a gift that will alter a ’Canes life for the better •••
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Click the link in our bio to enact #change for @umsoc. #onedayoneu #GoCanes @univmiami @um_alumni

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, the University of M

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, the University of Miami will celebrate its second annual #OneDayOneU Giving Day as students, alumni, parents, friends, and Hurricane fans come together to support University of Miami students, programs, research, and so much more. •••
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Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, dis

Join UM debaters and guest panelists to watch, discuss and rate the first presidential debate, LIVE. Tonight from 8:30-11pm on Zoom. •••
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Congratulations to @umsoc MFA Student Tim Sparks a

Congratulations to @umsoc MFA Student Tim Sparks and his @umsoc advisor Tom Musca, for their film, AMARAICA, winning Best U.S. feature film at the NY Latino Film Festival. Tim wrote, directed and produced the film.
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🏆 2020 NYLFF Best U.S. Feature: Amaraica 🏆

In this emotionally charged drama ripped from the headlines, undocumented immigrant Roberto puts his plans for legal residency on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US governments ‘Zero Tolerance’ child separation policy.

Directed by: Tim Sparks
Writer: Tim Sparks
Produced by: Tom Musca, Elpidia Carrillo, Tim Sparks, Kori Sparks, Rafaela Rodriguez Ibarra
Cast: Aldo Verastegui, Karian Lechuga, Edgar Arreola

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TheWrap is putting together its 2020 Film School R

TheWrap is putting together its 2020 Film School Ranking issue. Help us rank at the top and pave the way for our future generation of film students. Please consider voting for the University of Miami! •••
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(Schools are listed in random order, there is no need to rank all 50 schools) •••
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#Repost @univmiami
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The #umiami community honors and remembers those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. #neverforget

Thank you @vso_umiami_ @umbutlercenter @umcrs for this on-campus tribute.

The Biggest Showstopper – COVID 19 A new showtim

The Biggest Showstopper – COVID 19
A new showtime is here. Our Los Angeles ‘Canes Community is inviting you to join industry leaders for a conversation on the impact of the worldwide pandemic on the entertainment business. From Broadway to Hollywood, gather insights from producers, directors, writers, 🙌alumni and more on the entertainment we all need at this particular time.

Tomorrow, August 27 @ 7PM
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🎥🧠#webinars #stayhome #canessocialdistancing

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