Events for April 6, 2022 - April 22, 2022

Conversations and Innovations: Research Day 2023

Center for Communication, Culture, and Change 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, United States

The theme of this year’s Research Day is “Conversations and innovations: Creating positive social change.” We will be celebrating the excellent work being done across the School of Communication that is making the world a better place. Come out and learn more about how successful community-based partnerships are forged and how they have led to measurable impacts. The url for the in-person event is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/557019730007 and for the virtual event please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/557052748767.

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Free Preview Screening

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

Come catch a free sneak preview of “Evil Dead Rise” at the Cosford Cinema at 7:30 p.m. Monday April 10! EVIL DEAD RISE | 4K DCP | writer-director: Lee Cronin | RUNNING TIME: 1H 37M | RATED R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, and some language. Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, “Evil Dead Rise” tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh possessing demons, thrusting them into [...]

Microgames Addressing eHealth Literacy & Resilience: A Responsive mHealth Resource

University of Miami School of Communication 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, United States

Please join us for our next Cafecito and Conversation with Victoria Orrego, Ph.D., as she presents a culturally tailored microgame intervention for Latinx people living with HIV that she and colleagues developed to support the acquisition of critical media skills and facilitate resilient coping strategies. Formative results from community partners led to the development of three microgame module prototypes, called “Latinos Unidos.” The pilot intervention actively engages Latinx patients in healthcare decision-making and continued access to treatment. Findings indicate the microgame demonstrates preliminary acceptability and feasibility among the Miami Latinx [...]