SOC Events Calendar
Each year the School of Communication hosts many exciting events including screenings, guest speakers, seminars, and receptions.
Join the School of Communication for a special conversation with Current, AU鈥檚 journalism center that reports on public media, including PBS, NPR, and local stations across the country. Senior staff members Karen Everhart (Managing Editor), Mike Janssen (Digital Editor), and Julie Drizin (Executive Director) will share insights from nearly 100 years of combined experience in public media. Discover the history, present, and future of noncommercial, public service broadcasting and streaming, and learn about job opportunities and hiring trends in the field. This is a unique chance to hear from experts and understand how to stand out in the public media industry. Pizza will be provided, and those who ask questions will receive public media swag!听
Head on down to the Media Production Center to learn how to use the听lighting grid, and CAGE equipment such as the jib, slider, and doorway dolly. Build sets with Larry Engle, Kylos Brannon, Geoff Turner and your peers.
Join Ken Walsh in the Media Innovation Lab at 7:00 PM to discuss his book, "The Architects of Toxic Politics in America: Venom and Vitriol." Around 8:00 PM Walsh there will be a catered reception. Additionally, Walsh will be staying to answer any last minute questions and sign books.听
Thursday, October 17th 6:30pm-8pm
Please join the School of Communications, the Kennedy Political Union, College Democrats at AU, College Republicans at AU,听and the 69传媒 Forum on October 17th, 2024, for a rewarding discussion with Senior Political Correspondent at Puck & Host of the Ringer's "Somebody's Gotta Win,"听Tara Palmeri, moderated by SOC Professor Jane Hall. The event will take place in the Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater within the McKinley Building, and doors will open promptly at 6:30 PM. This event is only open to 69传媒 University community members, and a current 69传媒 University ID is required for admission.
Monday, October 21st听from 2:30-5:30pm
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion on the film "The Other You" directed by Shoshana Rosenbaum featuring renowned casting director and 69传媒 University alumna Kimberly Skyrme, cinematographer/gaffer Anne Saul, and writer/actor Julie Gold. Don鈥檛 miss the chance to explore storytelling, casting, and film production with these incredible industry professionals.
Each year the School of Communication hosts many exciting events including screenings, guest speakers, seminars, and receptions.
SOC's McKinley building offers a host of event spaces available for rent, ranging from classrooms to a 144 seat theater with 4k projector.