Unity Multiuser Basics Workshop
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Not Your Average Headshot | Oct. 1
2025-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Say goodbye to boring headshots.
Hosted across three dates this fall, Not Your Average Headshot gives School of Communication students access to creative, high-quality portraits in a relaxed and personalized setting. With three distinct stations to choose from, you’ll walk away with visuals perfect for LinkedIn, personal websites, and more. Learn more and register here.

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

Rethinking Mentoring NCFDD Workshop
2025-10-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science, Seminar Room 115
Rethinking Mentoring is a 3-hour NCFDD facilitated workshop on mentoring for the School of Communication faculty. Registration is required.

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.

Brown Bag Luncheon | Sophia Mueller-Bryson
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Wolfson Building, 1021
Behind the Campaign: Negotiating Identity in Advertising Practice

Broadly, while extensive research has been conducted on consumer responses to advertising, comparatively little attention has been given practitioner perspectives. Within this underexplored domain, one area of growing interest concerns the construction of professional identities. Existing studies suggest that the industry has crafted a demographic profile of the “ideal” worker, prioritizing certain characteristics over others. This presentation will explore research on the experiences of those who do not fit the industry’s glass slipper, and consider the implications for employees, organizations, and society at large.
The Fall 2025 Brown Bag Lecture series feature presentations of new works by School of Communication faculty. The series will be held in Wolfson 1021, from 12:00–1:15 p.m. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Desserts will be provided.

Indie Night!
2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Film Screening for Spooky Season: Do Not Disturb. Register here.

Latino Trailblazers in English Language Broadcast News
2025-10-17 08:00 - 13:30 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Join the National Association of Hispanic Journalists University of Miami Chapter’s next event, Latino Trailblazers!
Four panelists will share their journeys launching a career in English-language broadcast journalism. We are excited to hear from:
🔸 Jacqueline Nespral of NBC 6 South Florida
🔸 Jose Diaz-Balart of NBC News and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
🔸 Antonio Mora of University of Miami and formerly Good Morning America
🔸 Louis Aguirre of WPLG
🔗 Registration is free: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ6SKNZfl5eiSXbiCjUnUgLS7vGq2nms2fdwzZE4TukGbyBA/viewform
This event is sponsored by the Robert Corley Groves Lecture Series.

Road to the AD Awards
2025-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Whitten LC 140
Join us for an energetic and inspiring panel featuring University of Miami alumni who have made their mark in the world of advertising. This is your chance to hear award-winning creative leaders share real stories, career insights, and advice you won’t find in a textbook. Come get inspired, make connections, and learn what it really takes to succeed in the creative industry!
Meet the Alumni Panelists:

Paul Amelchenko – SVP/Executive Creative Director at Razorfish, Paul has led campaigns for Jeep, Dodge, and Lavazza Coffee, earning recognition from Cannes Lions, The One Show, Effie Awards, Webby Awards, and more. He is also an author advocating for shelter dogs and a devoted Canes fan.
Barry Katz – Emmy-winning Freelance Creative Consultant, Creative Director, and Copywriter, Barry has worked with Translation, Anomaly, Grey, and clients including State Farm, Hulu, AT&T, and FanDuel. Honored by AdWeek Creative 100 and AdAge 40 Under 40, Barry is a proud Canes fan and father of twin daughters.
Alex Kaplan – Emmy-winning Freelance Creative Director and Creative 100 honoree, Alan has held leadership roles at Translation, Anomaly, Saatchi & Saatchi, GREY/NY, and KBS+P. His freelance work spans W+K, Droga5, 72andSunny, Ogilvy, and more.

The panel will be moderated by Monica Duran, Associate Professor of Professional Practice.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in advertising or any other industry, join us to gain valuable insights, connect with alumni, and learn what it takes to thrive after graduation.
Please RSVP here.
Dress code: Business Casual

Brown Bag Luncheon | Rachel Reis Mourão
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:15 | Wolfson Building, 1021
Media and backlash movements: A Global and Holistic Research Perspective Since 2010, backlash movements with retrograde objectives have gained global traction, advocating for the reversal of rights and a return to prior social conditions often marked by nationalism, xenophobia, racism, and anti-democratic goals. This presentation explores the role of the news media in contextualizing such movements and fostering democratic stability. I will use the cases of Brazil and the US to highlight the importance of centering research in countries with a press that has long dealt with authoritarian or semi-authoritarian regimes. The project proposes a research agenda that integrates journalism studies, practice, and pedagogy to better understand how media can both challenge and enable backlash movements in diverse global contexts.
The Fall 2025 Brown Bag Lecture series feature presentations of new works by School of Communication faculty. The series will be held in Wolfson 1021, from 12:00–1:15 p.m. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Desserts will be provided.

Not Your Average Headshot | Nov. 5
2025-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146

Virtual Open House | M.F.A. Programs
2025-11-06 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a virtual open house focused on our M.F.A. programs in Interactive Media, Documentary, and Motion Pictures. You’ll hear directly from Graduate Program Directors about curriculum, career paths, and the hands-on experiences that define each program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn how to apply, and find out which M.F.A. track aligns with your creative and professional goals. Register here.

Film Screening - Always, Most of the Time
2025-11-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
This film is ultimately a story about one woman’s self-actualization: learning to see herself beyond her relationships and traumas, and to truly work on her own healing. Watch the trailer here.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies and the UM Black Alumni Society.

Homecoming Reception | Party Like It's 1985
2025-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Celebrate the SoC’s 40th Anniversary and make this Homecoming one to remember!
Please join Dean Karin Wilkins for a delightful reception with great company and inspired memories! We will recognize key alumni in honor of our School’s 40th anniversary, welcoming fellow Canes as we commemorate our past, celebrate our present, and create our future as an exceptional School of Communication.
Register here.

Virtual Open House | Select M.A. Programs
2025-11-10 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a virtual open house focused on our M.A. programs in Communication Studies, Communication for Global Social Change, and Journalism. You’ll hear directly from Graduate Program Directors about curriculum, career paths, and the hands-on experiences that define each program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn how to apply, and find out which M.A. track aligns with your creative and professional goals. 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.

Virtual Open House | M.S. and Select M.A. Programs
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a virtual open house focused on our M.A. programs in Advertising and Public Relations as well as M.S. programs in Experience and Information Design and Media Management. You’ll hear directly from Graduate Program Directors about curriculum, career paths, and the hands-on experiences that define each program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn how to apply, and find out which M.S. or M.A. track aligns with your creative and professional goals. Register here.

Virtual Open House | Doctoral Program
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a virtual open house focused on our Communication, Ph.D. program. You’ll hear directly from the Graduate Program Director about curriculum, career paths, and the hands-on experiences that define the doctoral program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn how to apply, and find out if the Ph.D. track aligns with your creative and professional goals. Register here.

Employer Networking Mixer
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | School of Communication Courtyard, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Step into the room where opportunities happen! Chat with top employers, industry pros, and alumni eager to connect with SoC talent. Whether you’re exploring internships or full-time roles, this mixer is your chance to build relationships that can launch your career.
Register Here

Info Session with E.W. Scripps
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Join us for an inside look at one of the nation’s leading media companies! Representatives from E.W. Scripps will share insights into their organization, showcase examples of their award-winning work, and answer your questions about careers in journalism, broadcasting, and media.
Hear directly from Neal Bennett, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner; Joe Fisher, Executive Reporter for WPTV; and Cameron Dobbs (UM ’22), host of Inside South Florida on WSFL. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired by professionals shaping the future of news and storytelling.

Brown Bag Luncheon | Alfred L. Martin, Jr.
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:15 | Wolfson Building, 1021
The Golden Age of Television: The Golden Girls in the 1980s and Beyond Debuting on September 14, 1985, the NBC series The Golden Girls, starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClannahan, and Estelle Getty became one of the most important series of the 1980s. While The Cosby Show attracted a multicultural audience along racial and gendered lines, The Golden Girls also captured queer viewers. Unlike series like The Cosby Show, Family Ties, Murder, She Wrote, Cheers, 60 Minutes, and Dynasty, which were the first through sixth most-watched series, The Golden Girls has endured in the popular zeitgeist and has been continuously on the air on Lifetime, WE, Logo, or other channels since it stopped producing new episodes in 1992. In this talk, Alfred Martin discusses the production of the series and the ways it captured a wide audience, finishing its first season as the seventh most-watched television program (tied with Dynasty). But Martin also explores the ways the series endures through its fandom, particularly among Black women and gay men.
The Fall 2025 Brown Bag Lecture series feature presentations of new works by School of Communication faculty. The series will be held in Wolfson 1021, from 12:00–1:15 p.m. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Desserts will be provided.

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.

Computation+Journalism Symposium
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12 | Newman Alumni Ctr, Multipurpose ABC, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Thursday and Friday, December 11+ 12, 2025
$150 per person | $30 Students • TICKETS include BOTH DAYS
Authoritarian movements are on the rise worldwide. This has led to the degradation or outright destruction of trustworthy data, and to increasingly hostile environments where attacks on knowledge-creation and -dissemination professions and institutions—journalism and academia included—are becoming everyday news. The Computation + Journalism Symposium (C+J) will cast light on this challenge, aiming to become a forum to discuss how to face it.
Join us for two days of talks, workshops, roundtable sessions, and paper presentations.
Learn more and register at cplusj2025.com.

Indie Night! Screening of "Her & Him"
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Local Movies for one night only. We will be screening the feature film “Him & Her” by Julian Morales. RSVP here.
“Her & Him” Synopsis – During the COVID-19 lockdown, a Woman and a Younger Man begin an affair to avoid the complications of their lives.
