Events
The College offers events throughout the year focused on increasing student knowledge, experience and connections. That includes guest speakers, workshops, community events and more.
College Events
September 17
9:00am - 4:00pm
Media Sales Day
Join us for a day of insights from industry leaders, workshops, and networking opportunities.
September 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
Caffeine with the Dean
Join our regular get-together with CJC Dean Hub Brown for coffee, conversation and community.
October 12
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Professional Networking Workshop | Careers in Communications Week
This presentation, led by Ashley Baldwin of the Walt Disney College Program, explains what networking is, how to go about seeking out opportunities, and…
October 12
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Networking Yappy Hour | Careers in Communications Week
Mocktails. Networking. Future Talent. Join us for the first Careers in Communications week Yappy Hour!
October 13
10:00am - 2:00pm
Fall 2026 Careers in Communication Fair
Students and alumni interested in internships and job opportunities related to advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management, and…
October 13
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Careers in Film, Video & Documentaries Speaker Seminar | Careers in Communications Week
Join Christopher LeClere, Staff Producer at NBC News NOW and UF doctoral candidate, as he shares his unconventional journey from a high school production…
October 13
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Business Readiness Workshop | Careers in Communications Week
This session, led by Jen Harringer of Hearst Media, will teach students the professional skills, confidence and insights that will help them build…
November 17
9:00am - 2:30pm
2026 Collier Prize Symposium
Special Events
In addition, the College sponsors and coordinates a variety of annual events for students, professionals and the local community, including:
Annual Awards Banquet, held in April, celebrates achievements from our students, faculty and staff, and honors our new alumni Hall of Fame members.
Becoming a Woman of Influence, held in the spring semester, is a leadership symposium featuring CJC alumnae and designed to inspire students and emerging professionals to enter the workforce with confidence and impact.
Climate Communications Summit brings together journalists, practitioners and scientists to discuss how to effectively communicate issues related to climate change and the environment.
frank, an annual gathering for those who use communications to drive positive social, institutional and behavioral change, informs and drives the field of public interest communications through research, insights and news.
Great Storytellers showcases some of today’s most highly-regarded storytellers across media and platforms, including award-winning authors, journalists, photographers, documentarians, bloggers and performance artists.
Science Journalist in Residence brings leading science writers to UF to interact with faculty and students during public events, in the classroom, and in meetings directly with students and faculty.
Summer Media Institute is a five-night, six-day workshop, where high school students are immersed in journalism and communications. Students take part in an assortment of electives and specializations, and learn from award-winning UF instructors and industry stalwarts.