Resurfacing Ghosts: Journalism, LGBTQIA+ Histories, and a Future of Care

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.

Radical Listening & Racial Exhaustion for Journalists

Bill Cosford Cinema 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Dr. Ralina Joseph, presidential term professor of communication and the founding director of the Center for Communication, Difference & Equity at the University of Washington, will discuss her ground-breaking research on radical listening to journalists’ work.  This talk focuses on radical listening, a critical communication of race skill and strategy that holds personal stories of racialized power differentials alongside narratives of histories, structures, and institutions. Radical listening is a key skill for journalists who seek to report deeply on communities of which they may or may not be a part [...]

How to lose a job: Navigating setbacks & pivoting to your next opportunity

Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL

As we head into the end of the semester, if you're a senior, you're probably thinking about how to get a job. Ever think about how to lose a job? Of course not. Nobody teaches you that. Until now. Join Ian Mavorah, managing director at Orange Umbrella, live and in person for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about how to lose a job. We'll go over the "whys" and what you can do to help you get your next job. Or the one after that. Whether you're a graduating senior [...]