Vilas Communication Hall

SJMC Weekly Announcements

Happy Thanksgiving!
Week of November 25–29, 2024

Kudos

Professor Sue Robinson wins $5,000 to develop new CBL course

Congratulations to Sue Robinson for winning A $5,000 Community Based Learning Development Grant to create a new CBL class connected to Madison Commons. She will pilot the class this Spring, evaluating challenges, planning an April event, and developing partnerships. This Spring the team of 7 SJMC undergrads, protrackers and Madison Commons interns will be working on the issue of low-income housing and tenant rights.

Professor Lucas Graves participates in disputatio in Barcelona

Lucas participated in a disputatio – an academic debate – at Barcelona City Hall on "Disinformation: The Invisible Global Threat." This annual debate has been organized by Academia Europæa since 2013 and brings together two renowned experts holding different viewpoints on a common topic of social relevance.
 

Upcoming Events

Dec. 5: SJMC Holiday Celebration

SJMC faculty and staff are invited to a holiday celebration on Thursday, December 5 from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Fluno Center. Spouses and significant others are welcome.

Dec. 6: Hidden Curriculum – Networking in the academy

Join fellow graduate students on Friday, December 6 from noon–1 p.m. in the Nafziger room for the December installment of Hidden Academy: Networking in the Academy.

Dec. 9: Ivan L. Preston Research Colloquium with Jennifer Pan

Jennifer Pan, Sir Robert Ho Tung Professor of Chinese Studies, Professor of Communication and Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, will present her research, "China int he Global Information Ecosystem." The presentation will be held in the Nafziger Room (5055 Vilas) from noon–2 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon prior to the talk.

Dec. 9: Curb Magazine Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of the newest edition of Curb magazine, Curb: Blaze on Monday, December 9 from 6–8 p.m. at Tripp Commons in the Memorial Union.

Dec. 11: SJMC Winter Graduation Celebration

Celebrate our December 2024 graduates on Wednesday, December 11 from 11 a.m.–noon in the Nafziger Room (5055 Vilas). The celebration will include brief remarks from director Katy Culver, individual graduate recognition, snacks and plenty of photo opportunities.

Dec. 12: End of Semester Celebration

Join SJMC graduate students, faculty and staff for lunch from noon–1:30 p.m. in the Nafziger Room (5055 Vilas) to celebrate the end of another fantastic semester.

Dec. 13: Professional M.A. Portfolio Presentations

Join our graduating professional masters students from 9–11 a.m. in the Nafziger Room (5055 Vilas) to hear their final portfolio presentations.
 

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