UM School of Communication

UMTV General Body Meeting
2023-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Distraction General Body Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Shalala Student Center, 1330 Miller Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Distraction Magazine will be meeting to check progress on the current issue and provide direction for new members seeking to contribute to the issue.

The 2025-2026 Staff Applications can be found here.

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.

Barcelona Summer 2026 Study Abroad Info Session
2025-10-02 17:00 - 18:00
The Barcelona Study Abroad course is back for Summer 2026—and this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss!
This three-credit, three-week, faculty-led program is open to all majors, including graduate students. The course, Global Communication in a Social Media Age, is designed to sharpen your storytelling skills, elevate your social media projects, and connect you with leading global media organizations. Past site visits have included Ogilvy, MediaPro, Filmax, Cyberclick, and DDB—just to name a few.
This isn’t just another class—it’s a transformative experience.
📌 Info Session
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2
⏰ Time: 5:15–6:15 PM (ET)
💻 Where: Zoom
🆔 Zoom ID: https://miami.zoom.us/j/96068601046
🔗 Learn more about the program: Barcelona Program Page
📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates and snapshots: @canesinbarcelona
If you have any questions, please free to reach out to:
Luis Herrera: lherrera@miami.edu

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.
