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WW – April 17, 2024 | Meet Diane Peterson, UM alum & Hollywood Stuntwoman
Connect with UM SoC alum, Diane Peterson, as she shares her career path in film industry; Explore opportunities in the journalism and communications field at the 2024 NABJ/NAHK Communications Career Fair; Join Joshua Johnson for a talk on “What Journalists Can Do that AI Can’t”
WW – April 10, 2024 | Fall 2024 Registration is Open!
Don’t forget to register for your fall 2024 courses; Join Calvin Hughes for a chat on behind the scenes for local news production; Meet Brian Norris as he discusses navigating local, national, and streaming television.
WW – April 3, 2024 | Developing Your LinkedIn Workshop
Join UM alum for tips & strategies to connect with recruiters on LinkedIn; Summer & Fall 2024 Registration is now open! Check your degree progress and meet with your advisor if you have any questions!
News Alert – April 1, 2024 | Special Topics for Summer & Fall
Class registration is now open! Consider one of our special topics courses for summer and/or fall.
WW – March 27, 2024 | SoC Scholarship Deadline Extended!
Get ready for the SoC Communication, Media, & Entertainment (CME) fair! Applications for SoC scholarships now close on March 29; Add to your calendars our LinkedIn Building Workshop with UM alum Jerry Goldstein on April 3.
WW – March 20, 2024 | Prep for the Commuinication, Media, & Entertainment Career Fair Workshop
Head to our career fair preparation workshop with the Toppel Career Center to maximize your experience! Apply to the numerous School of Communication’s Scholarships before March 22; Q&A with ALL THAT JAZZ Editor Alan Heim.
News Alert – March 18, 2024 | SoC Scholarship Applications Close 3/22
Don’t miss out on over $50,000 in financial support for the 2024-25 school year! Check out our scholarships page to learn more about the 10 scholarship applications available at this time.
WW – March 6, 2024 | Graduation Applications Close Tomorrow
Applications for Spring 2024 graduation close March 7th! Join us for our Personal Branding Workshop with UM SoC Alum Tiyah Snell; Enjoy your Spring Break
WW – February 28, 2024 | Tons of Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
Career Convos hosts UM alumna, Hollywood Stuntwoman Diane Peterson; LinkedIn Reps are stopping by for some 1-1 time to help you boost your profile; Insights Into Media Start Ups; NBCU Academy: Launching Your Career
News Alert – February 22, 2024 | SoC Scholarship Applications Now Available
SoC just opened 10 Scholarship Applications, with over $50,000 in financial support available for the 2024-2025 school year! Learn more about which scholarships are right for you and the required supplemental material to submit. Applications Close March 22nd.
WW – February 21, 2024 | Top 5 Resume Tips to Know
Stop by the IMC later today to workshop your resume with one of our SoC Career Advisors! There’re tons of upcoming events this week you won’t want to miss.
WW – February 14, 2024 | Sent with Love
Need to revise your resume? Join us on 2/21 as the Stein Family Career Center hosts a resume workshop to help you make those much-needed edits and answer any questions; Coming Up our Communication Media & Entertainment Fair on 3/27 and 3/28
WW – February 7, 2024 | Application for Graduation Opens Today!
Applications for Graduation close March 7th, meet with your academic advisor if you have any questions; New Scholarship Opportunities out now!
WW – January 31, 2024 | Course Reminders
Today’s the last day to drop a course without a “W”; New scholarship opportunities; Check this week’s upcoming events!
WW – January 24, 2024 | Enhance your job skills and professional development with LinkedIn Learning
Today’s the last day to Add Course; FREE job skill courses and employment training, take your career readiness to the next level with LinkedIn Learning; Check this week’s upcoming events!
WW – January 17, 2024 | New Year, New Semester!
Welcome Back! Need help with your job search, check out our updated Career Resources page; Calling Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate Students, apply now for the Spring Break 2024 Shanken New York Experience, tour several popular industries and network with our NY based alumni.
WW – August 23, 2023 | Welcome Back!
What’s happening at SOC? Latest Opportunities and Student Spotlight – Charly Hill
WW – August 30, 2023 | Updates & Announcements
Important Dates & Deadlines; Opportunities to get involved on campus.
News Alert – September 5, 2023 | Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline to Apply – Sept. 28
The Steven Joel Sotloff Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to a student pursuing journalism who demonstrates both academic success and financial need.
WW – September 6, 2023 | Last Day to Drop without a “W”
Weekly Tip: Brush up on your resume, cover letter, and online profiles; Upcoming events, campus job opps, and summer internship programs
WW – September 13, 2023 | It’s Recruiting Season! Here’s what you need to know
September through October are peak times for companies to recruit and hire new talent. Now is the time to update your resume, brush up on your interview skills, and network with employers!
WW – September 20, 2023 | Personal Branding: Tell me about yourself…
Your personal brand defines who you are while showcasing your unique skillsets, achievements, and experiences. As you step out into the job market, how are you effectively marketing yourself?
WW – September 27, 2023 | Networking: Expand your professional network beyond those in your immediate circle
Upcoming events – Unveiling New Horizons in Narratives: A Digital Frontier; Navigating the Job Search with ChatGPT; Get Your Free ArshtPass Membership
News Alert – October 3, 2023 | Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline to Apply – Nov. 2nd
SoC Internship Fund; SoC Emergency Fund; Greg & Mary Shepherd Experiential Learning Endowed Fund; Wine Spectator Foundation Scholarship
WW – October 4, 2023 | Stop by, Say Hi to the Stein Family Career Center Team!
Have you taken the ALEKS Math Placement Exam; UMLA deadline extended; College TV Awards is Now Accepting Submissions
WW – October 11, 2023 | Informational Interviews: Why & How You Should Request One
Last day to apply for fall 2023 graduation; Applications for Orange Umbrella are live; Cultivating Your Public Voice: How, Why, & For Whom Do We Write Op-Eds?
News Alert – October 17, 2023 | Spring 2024 Special Topics
Looking for an elective? Check out these Special Topics Courses to Add to your spring schedule. And don’t forget, spring registration begins November 4th.
WW – October 18, 2023 | Developing Your LinkedIn Profile
Check out CaneLink’s Degree Planner before your next advising appointment; Scholarship Opportunities – Roy W. Dean Fall Grant for Filmmakers, Overseas Press Club of America
News Alert – October 20, 2023 | Week of Events!
Get ready for a packed week ahead as we share with you an exciting lineup of events!
WW – October 25, 2023 | Connecting with Alumni
Connect with SoC Alumni – Journalism & Justice with Julian Glover, SoC Homecoming, and AdGroup Alumni Spotlight “Climbing the Creative Ladder”; Become a teacher or mentor; Submit a film for the United Black Students & UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival
WW – November 1, 2023 | Activate your free WSJ subscription!
Spring registration starts Nov. 6th, check out these Special Topics to add to your course schedule; Activate your FREE WSJ Subscription; Let’s talk about careers in these upcoming workshops; New jobs & internships posted, apply now!
WW – November 8, 2023 | ICYMI here’s the latest events, resources, and more!
UMLA takes a new approach with “Behind the Studio Walls: Master Class,” in Spring 2024; Check out upcoming events with our employer partners at DART and My First Job in Film; Need post grad plans- check out the Teacher Accelerator Program
WW – November 15, 2023 | New Look! Welcome to the Stein Family Career Center’s new website
Stein Family Career Center’s got a new look and sharing the latest resources to help you on your career journey. Plus, we’re hiring! Tons of new additions to the job & internships board for opportunities in spring/summer 2024.
WW – November 22, 2023 | Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all enjoy your holiday break
Time to fix up your resume and start apply for spring internships. Check out these latest opportunities! Ferriss-UC Berkeley Journalism Fellowship offering ten $10,000 grants; United Black Students & UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival submissions due soon.
WW – November 29, 2023 | Need Career Advising? Schedule your appointment today!
New Fellowship Opps for Advertising & Journalism; Upcoming Events: Future’s Frontline Tour @ UM, SoC Graduate Degrees Virtual Info Sessions, Cinema Photography in Europe – Summer Study Abroad
WW – December 6, 2023 | Student Spotlight: Meet DSC Member Catherine Butler
Student Spotlight! Meet DSC Member Catherine Butler; Good Luck on finals we’re almost at the end; Latest in SoC News; Check out these new Job & Internship Postings worth applying to over winter break!