UM School of Communication

M.F.A. Programs Virtual Info Session
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for the upcoming School of Communication Virtual Info Session for a live session that covers our M.F.A. Programs.
M.F.A. Programs
Motion Pictures
Documentary
Interactive Media

Graduate advisors will discuss application requirements, program information, financial aid, and more. You will have the opportunity to meet with faculty from various programs and ask questions.

Graduate Studies Virtual Open House: M.A. and M.S. Programs
2024-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Graduate Studies: WCB 4002, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join us via Zoom to learn about our MA/MS programs. For more information, please send an email to socgrad@miami.edu.

In-Person Open House
2024-01-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Graduate Studies: WCB 4002, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Stop by the School of Communication Office of Graduate Studies anytime on January 24 or 25 to learn about our master’s programs, ask questions, enjoy refreshments, grab some convenient snacks on-the-go, and even snag some cool swag items.

For more information, please send an email to socgrad@miami.edu.

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.

Second Annual Shorts Miami International Film Festival
2024-02-02 18:00 - 2024-02-04 22:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join us for the Second Annual Shorts Miami International Film Festival where established and emerging filmmakers showcase their work over three nights at the Bill Cosford Cinema.
This year, festival organizers received 650 entries from 62 countries and territories. Of the 650 entries, 21 were selected as finalists, showcasing filmmakers from the United States, Japan, the Virgin Islands, Turkey, Israel, Brazil, Portugal, Indonesia, and Australia.
Feb. 2 registration: https://events.miami.edu/event/shorts_miami_international_film_festival_2024#.
Feb. 3 registration: https://events.miami.edu/event/shorts_miami_international_film_festival_2024_8394.
Feb. 4 registration: https://events.miami.edu/event/shorts_miami_international_film_festival_2024_2419.

Inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival
2024-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival is focused on short films that reflect on the University of Miami’s rich Black History. The goal of the festival is to enhance and highlight the UTrailblazers Experience at the Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., Breezeway at the Cosford Cinema, which honors the pioneers who paved the way for generations of Black students at the University of Miami.
During the festival, submissions from University of Miami undergraduate and graduate students in two categories, The UTrailblazer Experience and Inspired by the UTrailblazers Experience, are set to screen.
Join us for this enlightening event where student filmmakers will showcase their work.

Freeing the Press in Guatemala
2024-02-19 18:30 - 19:45 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Organizers: Reporters Without Borders, The UM Hanley Democracy Center and the Department of Journalism and Media Management in the School of Communication
José Rubén Zamora is a Guatemalan journalist, publisher and founder of three newspapers. His work has exposed political corruption for two decades, but he was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison for a trumped up money laundering charge. Zamora’s imprisonment is emblematic of the outgoing administration’s crackdown on press freedom, but also an opportunity for a new president to turn over a new leaf.
This panel will discuss the state of press freedom in Guatemala and Latin America, and Zamora’s case in particular.
Participants include José’s son José Carlos Zamora, U.S. Rep. Norma J. Torres, RSF USA Executive Director Clayton Weimers and UM Professors Sallie Hughes and Gregory Koger.
Dean Karin Wilkins will offer a welcome.

Resume Workshop
2024-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Join us for our dynamic Resume Workshop hosted by the SoC Stein Career Center, where you’ll gain invaluable insights and tips to craft a standout resume tailored to your communication career goals. Discover how to effectively showcase your skills and experiences to impress potential employers and advance your professional journey.

‘There’s Always Tomorrow’ (1956) Free Screening and Discussion
2024-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Marsha Gordon, author of “BECOMING THE EX-WIFE: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott,” will be at the Bill Cosford Cinema on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. for a book signing and screening of the film, “There’s Always Tomorrow,” based on a story by Ursula Parrott.
The book signing and screening begin at 6 p.m. at the Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Dr., Memorial Building Suite 225, Coral Gables, FL 33146. Books & Books will have copies of Gordon’s book available for purchase. This event is presented by the Bill Cosford Cinema and is sponsored by the Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies and Books & Books. Visit https://cosfordcinema.com/event/theres-always-tomorrow-1956-free-screening-and-discussion/ to register.

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.

Personal Branding Workshop
2024-03-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
University alum Tiyah Snell will present personal branding tips to amplify any resume or portfolio. Virtually, Snell with give an overview of her experience and strategies with personal branding.

Tiyah Snell is a Copywriter based in the New York City metro area with a focus in social-first creative for brands in the retail, e-commerce and tech industry. As a Creative at DEPT®, her current clients include DoorDash, eBay, and Team USA. She has also previously worked with Spotify, Twitch, Nuuly, Nordstrom, Google, Pinterest, Skechers, and USA Today.
Tiyah obtained her Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Miami in 2022. While attending UM, she served as the Marketing & Outreach Student Assistant in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for three years. There, she creative directed and designed all promotional materials for programming and in-house initiatives such as the Students of Color Symposium, Senior Mwambo, and the Diverse U mini-documentary. Above all, Tiyah is most proud to have co-founded ENOUGH, the village-based mentorship program for women of color.
The heartbeat of her work is creative advocacy. She approaches creativity through the lens of social impact, working to amplify the voices and stories of minoritized groups through creative mediums. Tiyah strives to actualize representation in the creative industry as a means of breaking barriers for the next generation of creatives.
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SoC Commencement Reception
2024-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join us in the courtyard for a celebration honoring the School of Communication’s May 2024 graduates.

Road to the Emmys
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Don’t miss the chance to not only network with influential figures, but to also connect with our next generation of communication professionals.
Please RSVP by Sept. 5 to reserve your seat. We look forward to seeing you there!
P.S. Don’t forget to come in your best Miami glam, sparkle, and shine.

'St. Vierja Academy' premiere screening
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
You are invited to attend the film premiere of “St. Vierja Academy,” a drama about a man who confront the ghosts of his past as a teenager when he was enrolled in one of Panama’s most exclusive catholic schools for boys during the 1970s.
The free screening takes place at 7 p.m on Friday, Sept. 27.
ST. VIERJA ACADEMY | 2024 | WRITER-DIRECTOR: Jose Stoute, M.F.A. ’23 | WITH: Andres Marin, Diego Alvarez, Edward Jose, Gustavo Chevasco | RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES | IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | UNRATED contains strong adult themes | PROJECTED IN 2K DCP
After the unexpected death of an old friend from high school, a U.S.-based physician returns to his native Panama to pay his respects. As he visits the cemetery, he relives his memories from his time at the prestigious St. Vierja Academy.
Facing memories of challenges and personal struggles, he is forced to confront old wounds and questions the beliefs that shaped his identity.
“St. Vierja Academy” is the inspiring story of our protagonist who struggles to survive the bullying, ridicule, abuse, and rigor of one of the most exclusive Catholic schools in Panama in the 1970s.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and School of Communication alum, Jose A. Stoute, M.F.A. ’23, and a reception. Admission is FREE, but registration is required by clicking on the link and then “Register.”

Call for submissions - Canes Black History Film Festival
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59 | FL
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.

LinkedIn building workshop
2024-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
The Stein Family Career Office is hosting a LinkedIn Building workshop where you can learn tips to creating an engaging LinkedIn profile, while discovering the ways you can be a top candidate to renowned employers.

Virtual Open House for M.F.A. Applicants
2024-10-17 00:30 - 01:30 | FL
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 | FL
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.

Homecoming Alumni Event
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join us for the Future of Homecoming! Rreconnect with students, friends, and colleagues from the School of Communication and show off our school spirit. We can’t wait to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
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 | FL

How to manage political ads with Allen Media Group and Grey Media
2024-10-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Michael Speisman, head of advertising at Allen Media Group, and Christopher Jordan, head of advertising in New York at Grey Media, will be sharing their insights on political ads during election season. Hear from some of the brightest minds in advertising on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in the IMC.

Behind the Broadcast with the Miami Heat
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:15 | Shoma Hall, CIB 3053, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146, United States
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to gain insider knowledge of sports broadcasting from one of the leaders in the industry. The University of Miami School of Communication welcomes the Vice President & Executive Director of Broadcasting for the Miami HEAT as a guest speaker in Professor John Cuddihy’s Motion Picture Marketing and Distribution course.
Learn how Miami HEAT broadcasts are crafted, from production and directing to talent management and negotiating broadcast rights. Discover the strategies that bring the excitement of Miami HEAT basketball to life for millions of fans.
Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required—just come ready to gain valuable insights into the world of professional sports media!

Fall 2024 Commencement Reception
2024-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Dean Wilkins cordially invites you to join our graduates at the School of Communication Fall 2024 Commencement Reception.

Cine-Concert Film Screening
2025-01-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Award-winning duo, Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin will present a live musical accompaniment to the 1924 Austrian Expressionist silent film, The City without Jews, in this timely event of the season. Refreshments will be
served after the show
