Month: October 2023

Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists have been selected to attend the invitation-only Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop on Nov. 6-7 in Tallahassee, Florida. Journalism seniors Alexa Herrera, Sandra McDonald and Silas Morgan will learn about legal reporting and covering the state courts from lawyers, judges and […]

Exploring Non-STEM Careers at NASA Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15 Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Location: Career Connections Center  UF Non-STEM flyer 2023 NASA is more than astronauts. We are human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians, educators, and many other kinds of people working together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Through Exploring Non-STEM Careers at NASA, […]

Lunch with TEGNA Calling all student producers! TEGNA is hosting a lunch on Wednesday, November 8. During this lunch, Talent Acquisition Partner Stephen Adams will discuss potential career opportunities producing news at TEGNA.  Date: Wednesday, November 8 Time: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Location: INC Conference Room Spots are limited! Register Now: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Zmstdv48mxbWei About TEGNA: TEGNA […]

Storytelling Bootcamp A professional development workshop presented by TEGNA Date: Tuesday, November 7th Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Weimer Hall, Room G030 Food will be provided Event Registration Link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hDRNOMoRL0Tki2 About TEGNA: TEGNA Inc. is a media company that owns 64 news brands in 51 markets, making it one of the largest and […]

Standing Out in Sports Media This is a professional development seminar on careers in sports media presented by TEGNA. Date: Monday, November 6th Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Atlas Lab, Weimer Hall ground floor Food will be provided at this event To secure your spot, please complete the form linked below. Limited […]

Chomp & Chat Speed Networking Event Connect one-on-one with top PR professionals at the Chomp & Chat speed networking event! Registration Link: https://go.ufl.edu/chompchat Chomp & Chat Flyer Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Time: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Location: The Atlas Lab, Weimer Hall Ground Floor Connect one-on-one with top PR professionals. Enjoy some treats while […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Christina Gayman, B.S. Journalism 1. Tell us about your current job. Syverson Strege is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. I oversee their communications and marketing efforts which includes everything from […]

The Harn Museum of Art is now accepting applications for the Museum University Student Educator Program (MUSE). MUSEs come from all majors and bring creative and dynamic energy with their unique perspectives into museum planning projects.   Join the MUSE program – Open to UF and SFC students -all majors! Curious about how you can […]

Three University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students who participated in the College’s 2023 Berlin Study Abroad program, swept the study abroad and service learning students category in the University of Florida International Center’s (UFIC) annual Global Culture Photo Contest. Public Relations senior Jordyn Chiodo placed first for “Eisenbahner in Berlin.” Journalism […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is quoted in “Anorexia Survivor Turns Instagram into a Platform for Body Positivity and Mental Health Advocacy” posted on cbs12.com in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Oct. 31. The story was the second of a two-part expose […]

Herbert Lowe, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior lecturer, served as a co-presenter during the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) On-Location event at the University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communication from Oct. 19-21. Lowe and Mira Lowe, dean of the Florida A&M School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, presented […]

The Atlas Lab invites you to attend an Intro to Social Media Listening Workshop on Friday, November 3, 1:00 – 2:30PM in the Atlas Lab (Weimer G033). Bring a laptop to this hands-on session that will teach you the fundamentals of social media listening. You’ll get FREE trial access to the Talkwalker social listening platform […]

CJC Students are welcome to join us on November 1st, at 1pm for a Q&A session with Jeff Goodell. Please RSVP http://bit.ly/46H8lhX if you would like to join the Q&A in a smaller group setting before his 3pm talk. At 3pm Jeff will be at the Reitz Union Auditorium to discuss his book “The Heat […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor is author of the opinion piece “We Need an Agenda for Rural Artificial Intelligence (AI)” published by Tech Policy Press on Oct. 10. The piece was also referenced in Politico’s Digital Bridge newsletter published on Oct. 19 McNeely […]

A new study has found that autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)-inspired advertising is considered calmer and more relaxing and can grab participants’ attention to deliver product benefits, a response that television and social media does not always accomplish. ASMR is a term used to describe a tingling, static-like, or goosebumps sensation in response to specific triggering […]

By Aurora Martínez, Journalism senior An enthusiastic journalist since middle school and a self-described political junkie, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student Brett Posner-Ferdman wanted to be the change he wants to see in the world. Media literacy and holding a global perspective kept him on the right track. Posner-Ferdman, a Journalism […]

Each Spring, the UF Bob Graham Center and UF Office of Government and Community Relations-Tallahassee Office sponsor UF interns working in Florida Legislative offices during that year’s session (for this even year-short session, from early January to mid-March). Tallahassee Intern Program students are provided housing and a modest cost-of-living stipend to help cover their expenses. […]

By Rachel Rosen, Media Production, Management, and Technology junior Nerves and uncertainty ran through Ceci Edelberg’s veins during her five-hour drive from Aventura, Florida, to Gainesville, Florida, for her visit to the University of Florida. She toured the College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) on a late Friday afternoon, and she saw students recording for […]

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of consumer media research, will be a presenter at the Sustainable Media & Brand Management Symposium hosted by the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany, on Nov. 8-9. Chan-Olmsted will provide insights on […]

  Two students will have a unique opportunity to study abroad at the University of Dubrovnik in Croatia this Spring, and essentially be paid to do so thanks to an Erasmus grant. This program is available only Spring 2024.   Please note one of the two students must fit into one of the three categories in […]

Ad Society is hosting Rookie and Guru next week! Join us for speed meeting, a presentation to meet your rookie and gurus, and a Halloween party! 🎃 🍬 The Dates: Tuesday, October 24th at 6 pm @ Weimer Room 3032 Wednesday, October 25th at 6 pm @ the AHA Lab Thursday, October 26th at 6:30 […]

SKY, a registered student organization focuses on the mental well-being of students, faculty, and staff. We aim to significantly lower stress on the UF campus and promote harmony in diversity, leadership, and service.   We are hosting the SKY Happiness Retreat on November 17-19, a mental health resource that several students, faculty, and staff can benefit from. Studies have shown that […]

CJC is proud to present an opportunity to spend a full semester in Europe! This unique, three-month study abroad program includes 12 credit hours and is divided into three phases: Phase 1, Aug. 19 to Sept. 10: Students will cover and/or create media content related to the Paralympic Games in Paris  under the direction of […]

The search committee for the tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Public Relations will meet on Friday, October 27, at 10:00 am in the AHA! Window Conference Room. Agenda: Review applicants and identify semifinalists Discuss format and timeline of zoom interviews