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ICYMI

Spring Registration Begins Nov. 6th

Looking for an elective? Check out these Special Topics courses to add to your spring schedule. 

JMM 596/ 682

Managing Media Brands

Wednesday, 5:05-7:50PM | Open to all seniors and grauate students (Limited seats) 

This course examines the art and science of strategic brand management for all sorts of media enterprise, including radio, television, cable, and online media. 

For more information & permission contact Professor Dupagne at dupagnem@miami.edu

CIM 489/689 - Section J

Business and Legal for Games

This course focuses on the legal and business issues of game development and distribution, including marketing, the economics of the industry, the essential terms of the primary agreements, and the latest regulatory issues.

Check out this article in News @ the U about course instructors Veda Cruz and David Greenspan as they discuss addressing diversity and inclusion to examining the impact of gaming on society, this piece offers insightful perspectives on this evolving and influential field.

 

UpcomingEvents

Thursday, Nov. 3rd @ 3:30pm | Zoom Link Below

Horizons: Preparing For Interviews

On November 3rd, we are holding a special Horizons panel titled: Preparing for interviews: crafting your cover letter, resume, and portfolio. Horizons is offering this panel for free and open to everyone; we hope it gives you a taste of the Horizons programming! Distribute attached flier freely and widely! 

Date & Time: November 3 @ 3:00pm ET

Location: Zoom link here

Friday, Nov. 4th @ 5pm | $10 - Cosford Cinema

Watching Movies with Connie Ogle: "Aliens" (1986)

Join Miami Herald food writer Connie Ogle and Bill Cosford Cinema manager Rene Rodriguez for a screening of 1986’s “Aliens” followed by a Q&A discussion with Ogle.

Connie Ogle has worked at the Miami Herald for 36 years in a variety of roles, including books editor, movie critic, features writer and editor. She is currently the food writer for the Herald.

Buy Tickets Here

Wednesday, Nov. 8th @ 6pm ET | Register Below

Writer's Corner - Monthly Virtual Workshop

My First Job in Film is hosting a FREE workshop for aspiring screenwriters to talk about their careers, get advice, feedback and guidance from our team. Click to learn more and register now

Tuesday, Nov. 14th @ 7pm ET | Register Below

Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center Info Session

At DART, we believe problems facing our communities are solvable. We hire and train professional community organizers to build power and fight for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. Learn more at www.thedartcenter.org

DART will hold a LIVE online info session on November 14 at 7pm ET to discuss careers in community organizing. All UM students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before May 2024. Click to RSVP  

 

Announcements

Paid Volunteer Opportunity

FilmGate Interactive Festival - Docents Needed

FilmGate Miami, a non-profit based in Miami,FL that empowers filmmakers, storytellers, and creators working in the traditional and immersive space. We are looking for docents for our upcoming Interactive Festival from 11/28 to 12/6! 

Apply Now. 

Deadline to submit - December 31, 2023

United Black Students & UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival

The School of Communication is pleased to announce the inaugural United Black Students and UTrailblazers Canes Black History Film Festival. We seek short (5 minutes or less) films based on contents in the UTrailblazers Experience, current events, and/or Black student experience(s) on a multicultural campus.

Films awarded first place will receive $1500 and second place will receive $500. In addition, the filmmaker awarded first place will have a chance to attend the ’Canes Los Angeles Film Showcase in May 2024.

Deadline for submissions is December 31, 2023For full details and submission guidelines, click to learn more.

Post Grad Plans

Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) @ UM

1. Enroll Now. 

Enrolle in the Teacher Accelerator Program to begin a one-semester course which prepares aspiring educators to teach in K-12 classrooms. Visit teacheraccelerator.org

2. Paid Summer Internship

Earn $5,000 for a summer internship with Achieve Miami & Teach for America Miami-Dade.

3. Start Teaching. 

Obtain your initial certification, and secure a teaching position in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 

4. Ongoing Mentorship.

Participants will have access to professional development opportunites resoures & networking opportunities. 

Volunteer Opportunity

Mentoring America Corp. | Dedicated to Educational Empowerment

Mentoring America, a non-profit organization founded and run by UM students. Mentoring America is dedicated to offering free, one-on-one college counseling to high school students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. Click to view their flyer and learn more!

 

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