9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Going Digital: How Social Media, Smartphones & Apps are Changing Media Industries
This workshop explores how new media technology is impacting and transforming media industries across the board. The discussion includes audience engagement, operations, career opportunities, etc.
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Color the Rainbow
Panelists and participants explore the issues surrounding lack of diversity behind the scenes and reporting on/to multicultural audiences. The discussion includes: lack of multiculutural personnel in media outlets, reaching multicultural audiences, reporting stories/events involving multicultural people, etc.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mass Communications and Journalism Awards Luncheon
This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of the department’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sports, Entertainment and All that Jazz
As the world landscape has changed over the years, so has the traditional use of a mass communications/journalism degree. This workshop explores the many career options available with a mass communications/journalism degree.
6:30 p.m.
Alumni Mixer – Place TBD
This alumni only event is the time for MCJR alumni to reconnect with old friends!
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