SJMC Weekly Announcements

Week of January 20–24

Kudos

Professor Lucas Graves shares fact-checking expertise with multiple news outlets

In the past two weeks, Lucas has given many interviews and written a Guardian piece related to Meta's decision to end fact-checking partnerships. Read his interviews below.

Op-ed in the Guardian about how the EU may respond to Meta's decision
WORT interview
Al Jazeera interview
EFE (Spanish-language newswire) interview
WISC-TV interview about how Meta's decision will affect you
Northwestern University Medill School's Local News Initiative interview

Three WSUM and SJMC undergraduate students awarded WBA scholarships

Three WSUM and SJMC undergraduate students will be awarded scholarships from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association this February. This is a competitive, state-wide program for college students that recognizes excellence in broadcasting. Congratulations to Oliver Gerharz, Ray Kirsch and Joey Bonadonna!

Publications

PhD student Laila Abbas publishes new article in Women's Studies in Communication

Laila recently published an article titled "Digitized Narratives on# MahsaAmini: Constructing a Digital Transnational Feminist Movement on TikTok" in the Women's Studies in Communication journal. In the article, Laila explores the meanings reflected in the compulsory hijab narrative on TikTok during the "Woman, life, freedom" movement that took place in Iran in 2022. During this time, #MahsaAmini was a powerful discursive attempt to challenge the regime's hegemonic approach in forcing the hijab policy and people took to TikTok to protest and demand justice for Amini and the abolition of the morality police and hijab law. Read the full article.

Vilas Hall Happenings

The latest happenings at the SJMC and links for easy sharing with your networks.

New Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Ross Dahlke

We are excited to welcome Ross Dahlke (BA'18) back to Vilas Hall this semester as an Assistant Professor. Ross’s research dives into political information exposure and the effects on the open web and private communication channels. We are eager to see Ross’s expertise, research and experiences come to life in the classroom. Get to know Ross by reading our Q&A.

Welcome Darby Winchel, new SJMC Career and Internship Specialist

We are excited to welcome Darby Winchel to the SJMC as the Career and Internship Specialist for Communications, Media and the Arts. Darby is an SJMC alum who brings several years of experience working with new UW students as well as working in two Madison-area advertising agencies to her new role.

Meet the SJMC’s Spring 2025 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers

We are excited to introduce our spring 2025 adjunct instructors and lecturer. Our instructors and lecturers bring a multitude of industry experience and expertise to the classroom, and they are eager to pass on their knowledge to our students

Events

Feb. 3: Emerging Scholars Lecture Series with Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin

Join us for the first talk in our 2025 Emerging Scholars Lecture Series on Monday, February 3 from noon–2 p.m. in the Nafziger room (5055 Vilas). Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin, assistant professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information, will present her talk, "Fugitive Media: Black Feminism, Popular Media, and the Political Possibilities of Tension." Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 30 to secure your meal. You may still attend if you do not RSVP.

Feb. 17: Emerging Scholars Lecture Series with Denetra Walker

Save the date for the second and final talk in our 2025 Emerging Scholars Lecture Series on Monday, February 17 from noon–2 p.m. in the Nafziger room (5055 Vilas). Talk details and RSVP form to come.

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