UM School of Communication

Media Management Association Meeting Featuring Media Management Alumna, Michelle Avalos
2023-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
On Sept. 18 at 6:30 pm, the Media Management Association is holding its first meeting in CIB 2055 and welcomes Media Management alumna, Michelle Avalos, who will share her insights and chronicle her professional journey since graduating the University of Miami in 2014. She is currently a manager for content partnerships at ViX.

UMTV Welcomes Guest Speaker Mark Packer from the ACC Network
2023-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Mark Packer, a host with ESPN’s ACC Network, will meet with students interested in pursuing careers in sports media. More information about Packer can be found at, https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/mark-packer/.
Join us in Studio C for this exciting networking opportunity.

Family Weekend
2023-10-06 15:00 - 16:30 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Family Weekend invites you to reconnect with your student, meet other ‘Cane families, and interact with University faculty and staff while getting a preview of daily life on campus.

Media Management Association Meeting: Devin Horenstein, WPBF 25
2023-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Devin Horenstein, general sales manager, WPBF 25 ABC, is joining us at the next Media Management Association meeting and will share his insights into TV sales with you. The meeting will take place in Communication International Building (CIB) 2055.

The Value of Data Analytics for Media Organizations with Dietrich Zeledon: Media Management Association Meeting
2023-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Dietrich Zeledon, vice president of content analytics at ViX, will share his insights into data analytics during the last Media Management Association meeting of the fall semester. Join us in Communication International Building (CIB) 2055 for this engaging conversation with an industry leader.

Media Management Association Meeting: Negotiation Toolkit for Media Professionals
2024-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | CIB 2055
Eddy Arias, vice president for International Content Partnerships at Paramount, will join us at the next Media Management Association meeting and will share his insights into media negotiation strategies.

Research Day: The Power of Stories to Create Social Change
2024-03-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Wolfson Building, 1021
Come learn about the innovative research and projects developed by School of Communication faculty across creative and social scientific disciplines. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Melanie Green, chair of the Department of Communication, University at Buffalo, and VR projects focused on health and social change, as well as new projects funded by the Wolfson Foundation.

Vice presidential debate watch
2024-10-01 20:45 - 22:45 | Shoma Hall, CIB 3053, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
The UM Debate Team is hosting an engaging group watch of the 2024 vice presidential debate, with Professors Steinberg and Waldinger sharing brief commentary before and after.
All are welcome to attend and join the conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Media & Entertainment Business Club General Interest Meeting
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00
Are you ready to dive into the world of media and entertainment? The Media & Entertainment Business Club empowers UM students with the knowledge, resources, and connections to succeed in this dynamic industry.
From marketing and financing to distribution and management, we help you develop real-world skills and build relationships with industry leaders. Come to our General Interest Meeting to learn how we can support your journey in entertainment. Whether you’re interested in launching a production, managing talent, or breaking into film and TV, we’re here to help you succeed.
This meeting takes place in Dooley 107. Reach out to Liam Kirkpatrick at MEBiz@miami.edu for more information.

Navigating Control: Media Systems and Digital Landscape in Central Asia
2025-02-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Wolfson Building, 1021
The Global Engagement Taskforce (GET) of the School of Communication has planned a series of talks and events to support the school’s internationalization efforts. The core idea is to have a diversity of speakers/events to represent the various faculty and student interests in practice and critical research. These interests span from technological insights and aesthetic initiatives to journalistic and promotional work.

Resurfacing Ghosts: Journalism, LGBTQIA+ Histories, and a Future of Care
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Wolfson Building, 1021
Dr. Patrick Johnson, Marquette University, examines how journalism has historically marginalized LGBTQIA+ communities, leaving gaps that still echo in how we understand the past and present.
Drawing on research and teaching, this talk invites us to reckon with what has been lost and explore how to bring these specters into the light to find a more inclusive and equitable future for storytelling, especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Unity Multiuser Basics Workshop
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:00
Learn the fundamentals of building and running multiuser experiences in Unity. This workshop will walk you through the essential tools and workflows for creating shared XR/VR spaces, perfect for collaboration and interactive projects. No prior experience with multiuser setups required.

UX for Change Workshop: From Reactive to Regenerative: A Latin American on 10 Types of Innovations
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
We’re excited to launch the Miami UX for Change chapter with an event that reimagines innovation through a social and ecological lens. Drawing from Latin America’s creativity and resilience, this session introduces Innovative Triple-Impact Tactics — a framework that weaves environmental and social justice into UX strategy. Join us for inspiring ideas, real-world examples, art, food, and meaningful conversations on how design can shape a more just and regenerative future. Register here.

Without Shade, Without Rest - Free Screening and Q&A
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Without Shade, Without Rest is a documentary that follows outdoor workers who are organizing to win life-saving heat protections in Miami. The film centers the experiences of plant nursery workers. Anyone who has ever eaten a vegetable or purchased a house plant in South Florida is connected to this issue. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers and leaders of one of the organizations featured in the film, WeCount! Registration is required: register here.

NERDLab Arcade
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | CIB 2055
Sign up to playtest your project at the NERDLab Arcade on November 18th from 5–7pm in CIB 2055. All stages of prototypes are welcome, even early builds. Join us to gather player feedback, meet other developers, and improve your game! Register here.

Indie Night! Screening of "Her & Him"
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Local Movies for one night only. We will be screening the feature film “Him & Her” by Julian Morales. RSVP here.
“Her & Him” Synopsis – During the COVID-19 lockdown, a Woman and a Younger Man begin an affair to avoid the complications of their lives.
