Programs and Events

The Journalism and Mass Communication faculty is an energetic bunch, involved in the creation and collaborative production of a wide range of events (on and off-campus). Below are a few of our on-going programs and events.

Speakers: Each year the Department of JO&MC sponsors and co-sponsors a wide array of international media professionals, critics, and policy makers to speak at the College on topics related to media, arts, politics, technology, culture and global communications. Recent speakers include Dr. Josh Meyerowitz (Iraq and the Media), Michael Copps (FCC Commissioner), Bernie Sanders (U.S. Representative), Dr. Mitchell Stephens (Global Media), etc.

The Global-Eyes International Study Abroad Photography Competition: Co-sponsored with the Office of Study abroad at SMC, the Global Eyes International Study Abroad Photography competition highlights the best photographic works taken by SMC students from around the world. For more information on this competition contact Kelly Cullins (Office of Study Abroad), Dr. Jon Hyde (JO&MC), or Dr. Kimberly Sultze (JO&MC).

SMC DiGi-Fest: The SMC Digi-Fest is a Digital Arts Festival put on by the Department which highlights some of the best short films and animations created by students at the College. Digi-Fest '03 included digital film documentaries, advertisements, ad-busters, short fiction films, ski and snowboard films. All were shot, edited, and produced by SMC students. For more information contact, Dr. Jon Hyde (JO&MC).

International Media Study Programs: Our growing emphasis on global communication not only provides students with the opportunity to explore the impact of media abroad during the summer months guided by Journalism faculty. Recent and planned trips include: Greece, Brazil, India, and the West Indies.

Interdisciplinary Programs: The JO&MC faculty are involved in a variety of interdisciplinarly programs at SMC. These include Study Abroad, Global Studies, American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Multicultural Affairs, and MOVE.