The Public Interest Communications Educators Network and Georgia State University Department of Communication are thrilled to bring you the 2025 Public Interest Communications Summer Institute, June 3-5, 2025!
Join university and college faculty, students, researchers, administrators and professionals who want to learn and share knowledge about the growing academic discipline of public interest communications. We’ll gather on the Georgia State University campus in downtown Atlanta for a day and a half of small-group sessions that will enable you to take a deep dive into issues and talk with our expert facilitators. We will hold a half-day syllabus workshop on Thursday afternoon after the formal program has ended.
The institute offers valuable skills, networking opportunities and new friendships. Whether you are well-versed in strategic communications for social change or new to the field, this institute is for you!
Schedule
We’ll start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, with our welcome reception. Our sessions will run 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. Our syllabus workshop will be from 2-5 p.m. Thursday for those who would like to stay. There is no extra charge for this, but we ask you to register for it in advance.
First time? Welcome! Learn more about the summer institute.
Please register early! The $80 rate will increase to $100 on Feb. 1, then to $120 on April 1.
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We have a block of rooms at the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown, 134 Peachtree Street NW, for $159 per night (not including taxes and fees). The last day to book to receive this group rate is Friday, May 2, 2025. Please book through this link.
Food
Tuesday: We’ll have plenty of great food at our Tuesday night reception. Have dinner with us while you mingle and make new friends!
Wednesday: Breakfast is included with your room. We’ll serve lunch on Wednesday and snacks throughout the day. Dinner will be on your own.
Thursday: Breakfast is included in your room. We’ll have snacks throughout the morning. The program will end at 1 p.m. Those who wish to stay for the syllabus workshop can grab lunch on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please arrive on Tuesday, June 3, in time for our welcome reception, which will run from 6 to 8 p.m. We start our program first thing the next morning.
We have a block of rooms at the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown, 134 Peachtree Street NW, for $159 per night. The last day to book to receive this rate is Friday, May 2, 2025.
After our Wednesday opening session, we’ll go into smaller group sessions. You’ll have several to choose from. Grad students will have a research brainstorming and poster session. Thursday features a half day of workshops and a closing session followed by an optional half-day syllabus workshop.
Yes! We will provide a robust selection of food at our Tuesday night reception. We’ll serve lunch on Wednesday and snacks throughout the day on Wednesday and during our half day of programming on Thursday. Breakfast is included with your hotel room. Dinner Wednesday will be on your own.