School of Communication changes academic requirements
The School of Communication (SoC) faculty voted on Friday in favor of eliminating the requirement that all communication students complete a second major outside of the SoC. However, this ruling has a long way to go before it can become official. The decision is subject to approval from the University of Miami Faculty Senate and...
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Meditation classes Take a break from classes and develop mental clarity through meditation. Lunthita Duthely, a follower of Sri Chinmoy’s teachings, will guide you through the session. It takes place Feb. 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The class is free and open to the public. Reserve your spot by calling the Wellness Suite at...
Interested in studying abroad?
Contact Info Email: ieep@miami.edu Phone: 305-284-3434 skype: UMabroad Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Campus Location: Allen Hall, Room 111 (next to the School of Communication, behind the Memorial Building) Staff Members Glenda Hayley: ghayley@miami.edu Advising areas: Australia, China, France, Japan, Singapore, Korea, and Switzerland. Jasmine Phillips: j.phillips4@miami.edu Advising areas: Austria,...
School of Communication promotes media in Haiti
One effective way to help Haiti may be by just sitting down and having a conversation. School of Communication community members have discussed the role media need to play in Haiti’s future in a January conference co-hosted by the Voice of America, an international news service that has been working in Haiti. “We’ve talked about...
Aid, medical care continue abroad
The University of Miami has not forgotten its commitment to rebuilding Haiti. In the midst of political instability, health epidemics and a crumbling city structure, Haiti is still reeling from the effects of the 2010 earthquake that affected the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as well as the cities of Leogane and Jacmel. Students, faculty and staff...
Canes Film Festival showcases student work
Film students, take note- your shot at Hollywood Stardom is right here.
Big screen sans the big bucks
For a thrifty college student, a night out at the movies is probably far-fetched. But who would pass on the opportunity to watch a free blockbuster that’s just a few minutes’ walk away?
Dean to start work in July
On May 11, university administration announced that they had selected a new dean of the School of Communication. Starting July 1, Gregory J. Shepherd, currently the dean at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, will be replacing the current SoC Dean Sam L Grogg, who is leaving after his six year tenure. Grogg...
Keeping it locked on sports, campus involvement
Unlike most students at UM, Justin Antweil dove right into campus involvement when he first arrived, and has been making a statement ever since. Although many are overwhelmed by the bombardment of new classes and student activities, Antweil advises that students take advantage of every opportunity. “After three weeks of being at UM, I had...
New dean of School of Communication chosen
On Monday, university administration announced that they had selected a new dean of the School of Communication.
Canes Film Festival showcases student work
Now in its 14th year, the Canes Film Festival is a three-day event at Cosford Cinema that showcases pieces created by undergraduate and graduate students.
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Director of Herrick Center appointed Christina Lane has been appointed director of the University of Miami School of Communication Norton Herrick Center For Motion Picture Studies. Lane is an associate professor on the SoC’s Motion Pictures’ program. In her role as director, Lane will work with faculty and administration to develop programming for the center...
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