UM School of Communication

AdTour Vol. 2
2023-02-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Republica Havas, 2153 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145, United States
Join us on our second AdTour of the year to Republica Havas! Sign up here, https://tinyurl.com/AdGroup-Republica.

Media Management Association Meeting: Brian Norris
2023-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The next Media Management Association (MMA) meeting will take place on Thurs., March 23 at 5 p.m., in Wolfson 4027, and will feature Brian Norris, senior vice president, SMB Growth, NBCUniversal. Noris will discuss NBCUniversal’s advertising strategies to small and medium sized businesses.

James Hoffman Family Endowed Speaker Series: Why I Teach Hate Speech
2023-03-29 11:00 - 12:15 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The James Hoffman Family Endowed Speaker Series is supported by James Hoffman, A.B. ’80, a longtime UM volunteer and past president of the UM Alumni Association’s Denver Alumni Club. The series funds an annual lecture on the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The next speaker in the series is Sandy Bohrer, a First Amendment rights lawyer for almost 50 years, who also worked in the human rights arena. At the University of Miami School of Communication, he teaches Children and the Media, as well as Hate Speech and the Media. He has been heavily involved in the child welfare system and presently is on the Board and Executive Committee of Citrus Health Network. Bohrer is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Colgate University and received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. When he was practicing law, The Best Lawyers in America guide listed him in five separate categories, including First Amendment Law and Media Law.
Join us for this engaging conversation at the School of Communication in room CIB 2055.

Inaugural Computing Day Featuring Two SoC Alumni
2023-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science, 1201 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Please join us for the University of Miami’s inaugural Computing Day, where two School of Communication Interactive Media alumni are set to participate in the event’s panel discussion, scheduled for 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Computing Day is a part of a broad initiative to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in computing. The event convenes corporate and government professionals, faculty and student scholars, and other audiences engaged in all facets of computing as we design the future.

How Women and Health NGOs Use Communications Strategically to Advocate for Gender Equality and Reproductive Health
2023-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for Communication, Culture, and Change, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Please join us for “How women and health NGOs use communications strategically to advocate for gender equality and reproductive health” to mark the launch of Carolina Matos’, Ph.D., book “Gender, communications and reproductive health in international development,” which presents the research findings of a funded Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) project.
Panelists include Karin Wilkins, dean of the School of Communication, Professors Suzanne Clibsy (University of Coventry, UK) and Rosalind Gill (City, University of London), and the CEO of NGO Reprolatina, Margarita Díaz.
A hybrid event, it will be attended by NGO practitioners and academics and students from across the world.
Panel description: To this day, women globally are subjected to forms of control over their bodies, and their ability to exercise their reproductive rights in particular is still constrained. Amid a rise of challenges to the advancement of women’s rights, including the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) are at the forefront of conversations about the advancement of gender equality.
This panel with various scholars has been set up as part of a discussion to launch Matos’ forthcoming book, “Gender, communications and reproductive health in international development” by the Canadian university publisher McGill Queen University Press, which will be published in June 2023. Matos will provide a condensed examination of the research findings and core theoretical frameworks of the work, arguing over the need to deconstruct discourses around SRHR under challenging times and concluding that NGOs need better communication strategies and practices in their advocacy communication efforts.
This event will take place at the School of Communication in room 1021 and virtually.
Please register via the following Eventbrite links.
Eventbrite link for virtual event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/595952508997
Eventbrite link for in-person event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/597921979737
Zoom link for Virtual event: https://miami.zoom.us/j/95620857877?pwd=[REDACTED]

Media Management Association Meeting
2023-04-25 17:00 - 18:00 | University of Miami School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join us in room CIB 3055 where Professors Ana Francois, Jon Gorchow, Antonio Mora, Gina Presson, and Boriana Treadwell will respond to all of your questions about job application and interview tips.

UMTV General Body Meeting
2023-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Shoma Hall, CIB 3053, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Come and learn more about on-air, crew, producing, or writing positions for any of our eight show. No experience is necessary and all majors are welcome.
Questions? Send a DM on Instagram to @UM_TV.

Media Management Association Meeting Featuring Media Management Alumna, Michelle Avalos
2023-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

TMH General Body Meeting with Guest Amy Driscoll from the 'Miami Herald'
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, United States
Amy Driscoll, the Pulitzer Prize-winning deputy opinion editor of the Miami Herald will address a general body meeting of The Miami Hurricane. Join us in Whitten 160.

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.

United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival: Call for Submissions
2023-10-23 00:00 - 2023-12-31 23:59 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The University of Miami School of Communication is pleased to announce the inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival. We seek short (5 minutes or less) films based on contents in the UTrailblazers Experience, current events, and/or Black student experience(s) on a multicultural campus.
Films awarded first place will receive $1500 and second place will receive $500. In addition, the filmmaker awarded first place will have a chance to attend the ’Canes Los Angeles Film Showcase in May 2024.
The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2023. Full details and submission guidelines can be found at https://filmfreeway.com/CanesBlackHistoryFilmFestival?pending=true.

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.

Journalism and Justice: Reporting Facts and Creating Change
2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Shoma Hall, CIB 3053, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Join Emmy, Murrow, and AP award-winning ABC7 News San Francisco anchor and social justice reporter, Julian Glover, for a conversation about how his UMTV experiences set the stage for a powerful journalism career and how all reporters can use their voice for change.

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.

Study Abroad Information Session: Cinema, Photography in Europe
2024-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Cinema, Photography in Europe: Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Dresden, and Salzburg.
Make movies and create photos in magical, medieval Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Dresden, and Salzburg. Receive hands-on training from professional European artists and scholars. Add a diploma/certificate to your resume from Europe’s #1 film school. Designed for undergraduate or graduates, all majors, all levels, all schools, with or without experience.

Cinema Photography In Europe- UM Summer 2024 Study Abroad from CIM-AH on Vimeo.

YODL Debate Tournament: Day 1
2024-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 | CIB 2056, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Come join the University of Miami Debate Team for the two-day virtual YODL Debate Tournament where students are encouraged to meet in-person and work together. Students can participate in a debate or judge the debaters. If debating, prior research is required. For more information visit the UM Debate Team’s Instagram page, @umdebateteam.

YODL Debate Tournament: Day 2
2024-01-27 13:00 - 22:30 | CIB 2056, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States

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.

Call for submissions - Canes Black History Film Festival
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59
The School of Communication is pleased to announce the second annual United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival. We seek short films that reflect on University of Miami’s rich Black History. We welcome short films on any aspect of Black History (including Black diasporic history) as well as films from any genre, including, but not limited to documentary, news, comedy, experimental, and drama. Thematically, we invite short films that reflect on Blackness, broadly construed. We are particularly interested in films that are based on contents in the UTrailblazers Experience, current events, and/or Black student experience(s) on a multicultural campus.

Learn more and submit your film here.

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.

Virtual Open House for M.F.A. Applicants
2024-10-17 00:30 - 01:30
You’re invited to explore your future in communication at the University of Miami School of Communication. Our virtual open house for M.F.A. programs (Interactive Media, Documentary, Motion Pictures) will give you an inside look at our graduate programs. This is your chance to connect with Graduate Program Directors and School faculty, get your questions answered, and find the program that best aligns with your goals.
Register here.

Virtual Open House for M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. Applicants
2024-10-18 03:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to explore your future in communication at the University of Miami School of Communication. Our virtual open house for M.A. (Communication for Global Social Change, Communication Studies, Journalism and Public Relations), M.S. (Experience and Information Design and Media Management) and Ph.D. (Communication) programs will give you an inside look at our graduate programs. This is your chance to connect with Graduate Program Directors and School faculty, get your questions answered, and find the program that best aligns with your goals.
Register here.

UMLA: in-person info session
2024-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | CIB 2058, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
UMLA: May 12-18, 2025
The School of Communication is excited to offer UMLA, a three-credit, seven-day transformative experience that takes students on a journey through the entertainment capital of the world. Immerse yourself in the dynamic city of Los Angeles.

Application deadline is Nov. 4, 2024. For details on upcoming info sessions and the application process, contact joselyn@miami.edu.

UMLA: Zoom info session
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00

How to succeed in the world presented by Cara de Lange
2025-01-31 11:15 - 14:00 | CIB 3055, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Discover practical tools, strategies, and creative approaches to thrive in your career without burning out. Join Cara de Lange for an engaging workshop focused on:
•(Re)Defining Success: Understand your strengths, discover your purpose, and stand out in a competitive market.
•Managing Rejection and Uncertainty: Navigate challenges in today’s job market, Al advancements, and career pressures.
• Avoiding Burnout: Learn strategies to balance energy, manage stress, and maintain well-being.
•Creative Ideation Exercises: Explore innovative methods like biomimicry, sound, and performance to craft unique job applications and future-proof careers.
About Cara de Lange:
Cara de Lange is an author, CEO of Softer Success®, and an expert in emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and holistic health. With over 25 years of corporate experience, she helps individuals and organizations prevent burnout, redefine success, and create balanced, thriving environments. Cara collaborates with leading universities and researchers, including King’s College London and Harvard, to develop innovative tools like A Walk Through the Forest, an assessment for workplace health. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant, working with companies like Google and Intuit QuickBooks to implement culture change and well-being strategies.

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.

How to lose a job: Navigating setbacks & pivoting to your next opportunity
2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
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 or an interested freshman, sophomore, or junior, this is a must to help your professional career.
