Month: October 2023

Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty members have contributed to the Commission on Public Relations Education’s (CPRE) 2023 Signature Report, Navigating Change: Recommendations for Advancing Undergraduate Public Relations Education. The College’s Public Relations Department was one of five sponsors of the report, and the only sponsor from higher education. Public […]

The search committee in Advertising will meet on Monday, 23 October, at 16:00 in Weimer 3210 (plus https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93955986046). Agenda Review Round 1 interviews Identify finalists for on-campus Round 2 https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/528434/advertising-assistant-or-associate-professor

The search committee in Advertising will meet on Monday, 23 October, at 16:00 in Weimer 3210 (plus https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93955986046). Agenda Review Round 1 interviews Identify finalists for on-campus Round 2 https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/528434/advertising-assistant-or-associate-professor  

The search committee in Advertising will meet on Monday, 23 October, at 16:00 in Weimer 3210 (plus https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93955986046). Agenda Review Round 1 interviews Identify finalists for on-campus Round 2 https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/528434/advertising-assistant-or-associate-professor

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, will receive a $1,000 research grant from the college honor society Kappa Tau Alpha to investigate audience’s changing expectations for news written by artificial intelligence (AI). News-writing algorithms have witnessed a surge in their application for automating news production across various domains, […]

Thais De Moraes Campello, B.S. Advertising 2023, is the author of “A Grounded Theory Exploration of Air Taxis in Florida” published in the University of Florida Journal of Undergraduate Research on Oct. 17. The study investigated Floridians’ perspectives on air taxis, an upcoming mode of transportation. Technically known as e-VTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing), […]

Join us for an engaging workshop where you can discover the world of media sales careers & essential networking strategies! October 26th from 12 – 1pm at Weimer Hall #1090

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is quoted in “Closed-Door Sessions Endure at County, City Meetings” published on nogalesinternational.com on Oct. 13. The article focuses on a closed-door meeting by Arizona’s Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors involving a legal discussion between the county and South32, the company behind the Hermosa […]

Chomp FPRA is having a meeting on Oct. 24th at 6:30 p.m. in Weimer RM 3020. Bring your friends! Chomp FPRA Instagram

Join the UF Association of Black Journalists for an interactive workshop on scholarships and internships with the director of the Knight Division, Katrice Graham.   Event will be held in the Atlas Lab at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19.   The Zoom link is located in their Instagram bio for those who cannot make […]

Ad Society’s GBM this week has an amazing panel of recent CJC grads, all who currently work at NYC ad agencies! Thurs. 10/19 @ 6 pm, Pugh Hall Auditorium, Room 170. https://www.instagram.com/p/CydnYlOOHld/

We are excited to announce that applications for the Emerging Scholars Program open today! If you are not already familiar with the program, ESP is designed for 1st and 2nd year students who have no previous university-level research experience. Program highlights: The program runs through the spring – fall semester (with optional work during the […]

The search committee for two positions in Advertising will meet to interview semifinalists in an initial round of 20-minute audio-only Zoom calls. https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97367855263 The search committee will then plan to reconvene on Monday, 23 October, at 16:00pm in Weimer 3210 (and https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93955986046) to discuss the interviews and identify finalists.

The search committee for the faculty position in Journalism (tenure-track assistant/associate professor) will meet on Thursday, October 19, at 10:45 am on Zoom (https://ufl.zoom.us/j/2303962050). Agenda: Discuss Zoom interviews and identify candidates for on-campus interviews

We’re excited to bring together an incredible lineup of alumni panelists who’ve mastered the art of professional success. From their industrial experience to their networking know-how, they’re here to share it all! 🗓️ Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Thursday, Oct 19th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Pugh Hall Auditorium Room 170 Get ready to […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism, 1984 Before he was a celebrated nature and an award-winning newspaper photographer, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus John Moran, B.S. Journalism 1978, was a teenage rock ’n’ roll photographer in the 1970s, when Gainesville “was a magical place in a magical time.” That’s how Moran […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Associate Professor Huan Chen has been named chair of the Advertising Department, after serving as interim chair since last November. During her tenure as interim chair, the department hired three new faculty members, Hyesoo Chang, Yuan Sun and Jinping Wang. It also added three new permanent […]

The Department of Special & Area Studies collections is pleased to invite you to the unveiling of a newly donated collection covering the life and works of Gore Vidal. The Gore Vidal Collection contains over 1,000 books, articles and ephemera relating to Vidal’s publications across seven decades, from working drafts and screenplays to translations of […]

Are you looking for ways to enhance your resume and become more involved? The Office of Career and Corporate Partnerships invites YOU to roll out the red carpet for the Taylor Swift resume workshop and CJC involvement quiz! These activities aren’t just about improving your professional profile – they’re a backstage pass to new opportunities. […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, and doctoral student Nikki Lyons will be presenting “Focusing on the Fellas: Stacey Abrams’ Social Media Campaign Addresses Misogynoir” at the ninth annual International Journal of Press/Politics conference at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland from Oct. 11-13. The research paper focuses […]

Come meet a panel of communications professionals who will recruit at the Careers in Communications Fair on October 11th! They will answer your questions and help you make a great impression! Taking place today, Wednesday, October 11th at 7pm on Zoom Link to the meeting: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/95924535769

Innovation News Center Open House All UF students are invited to learn more about the Innovation News Center and the immersive, hands on learning experiences offered. Attendees will learn about the numerous immersion experiences, meet with professional staff members working in the space and indicate interest in future (Spring 2024) involvement. There are numerous opportunities […]

The Innovation News Center is looking for new faces to welcome into their immersive space! WUFT-TV  Anchor and On-Air Auditions will be taking place on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm in the Innovation News Center. Students interested in on-air work for WUFT-TV in any capacity (news, weather or sports) should attend […]

Mark your calendars! On October 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM, we’re hosting a transformative leadership development workshop you won’t want to miss. Dive headfirst into immersive simulation activities that will challenge and expand your understanding of power dynamics in various contexts. This workshop is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, offering a […]