Excitement is building in the Elliott School of Communication at 麻豆传媒 as students prepare for Communication Week 2015, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14-15.
Following fall break, Comm Week offers events covering a variety of subjects. The sessions will include information valuable to students in any communications emphasis, from journalism to advertising.
Activities this year include a panel discussion on diversity, alumni mixers and a downtown media crawl of agencies, including The Wichita Eagle, Howerton + White, Digital Brand, Justin McClure Creative, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, Intake Studios and Greteman Group. The media crawl is the only event requiring online registration.
The full schedule for Comm Week 2015 includes:
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淭he Gear Right Here: ESC Mobile Video Studio Demos,鈥� 234 Elliott Hall. Discover the capabilities and opportunities for the Elliott School鈥檚 mobile video production lab.
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淕ame On: Communication Careers in Sports,鈥� 265 RSC. Listen in on roundtable discussions with notable sports marketers, journalists and broadcasters.
- 1-2:30 p.m. 鈥� 鈥淢ore Than Just a Story: Journalists Covering Crises,鈥� 265 RSC.
- 1-2:30 p.m. 鈥� 鈥淥pportunities Abound: Elliott School Showcase,鈥� Elliott Hall Commons. Learn more about the student organizations in the Elliott School and enjoy free frozen custard from Freddy鈥檚 Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
Thursday, Oct. 15
- 9-10:15 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淒iversity in the Communication Field,鈥� 258 RSC. Panel discussion with Kat Gordon, Sonia Greteman, Jessica Schremmer and Mark McCormick.
- 9-10:15 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淗TM-what?: Coding for Communication Students,鈥� 262 RSC. An introduction to coding from local experts.
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淯p in the Air: Drone Usage, Regulations and Privacy for Communicators,鈥� 262 RSC.
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. 鈥� 鈥淔ree Range: Freelance and Contract Careers in Communication,鈥� 258 RSC. Information on how to build your own business.
- 1-4 p.m. - CommCrawl: Touring Agencies and Media Companies in Old Town and the Douglas Design District. To sign up, go to .