University of Denver's Media, Film & Journalism Studies Newsletter
Fall 2015
IIC Student Leads Cross­cultural
Competency Project in China
DU is First North American
University to Offer Cannabis
Journalism Course
My Internship with RTD:
Navigating Colorado and Beyond
Joy Pan, second­year IIC student,
completed an internship in Shanghai
during summer 2015. Pan noted how
she was able to use the skills and
concepts that she learned in the IIC
program in her work that focused on
cross­cultural competency and cross­
functional alignment. Learn More
With Colorado serving as the petri
dish of the marijuana legalization
experiment, DU's department of
Media, Film and Journalism studies
(MFJS) became the first to offer a
course solely devoted to cannabis
journalism, during summer interterm
2015.
Learn More
I remember landing in Colorado
Springs, Colo. and entering the U.S.
for the first time quite vividly. I was
excited about going to college, being
in a new country and a million other
things. Then, culture shock set in
when I realized that Colorado Springs
lacked viable public transportation.
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CHAIR'S CORNER Fall as a season of exploration The fall quarter is coming to a close, and what a busy one it's
been! We have been engaging in a bit of experimentation with
differing class offerings and settings, and also launched a new
graduate program, M.A., Media and Public Communication. Learn more
STAY CONNECTED
MFJS Calendar
MFJS Website
The Estlow Center
Internship Opportunities
Graduate Programs
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Professor incorporates international research into
curriculum
Undergraduate Programs
Email us at [email protected]
Students have the unique opportunity to learn from professors
who work and research across the world. MFJS and IIC
programs boast professors with experience in countries from
Germany to Costa Rica and from Kenya to Romania.
Learn more
SHARE YOUR NEWS
ALUMNI PROFILE
Alumna finds success as international journalist Neela Eyunni ('08), author, news anchor and television host, is an international triple threat. As a journalism studies major, she
gained critical experience in preparation for her career today.
Eyunni's first journalism class sparked her interest in writing.
Learn more
MFJS SHOWCASE
Alumni and faculty continue to achieve MFJS faculty and alumni have been busy this summer and fall
with research, writing, film screenings and presentations around
the world, awards and other honors. Read more about recent
alumni and faculty work. Learn more
Tell us about your career and
personal accomplishments,
awards, life events or whatever
else is keeping you busy. Share
your news with fellow MFJS or
IIC alumni by submitting a note
to [email protected]. DIGITAL MEDIA CLUB
FEATURED EVENT
DU Diversity Summit January 21­22, DU campus The 2016 Diversity Summit will explore how each of us can
individually contribute to creating an inclusive campus and
changing our community. Get involved and register now. Learn more
REMINDER Project DU F.I.L.M.
Several DU students and
faculty provide leadership for
South High School's after
school Digital Media Club. Each
week, DU students mentor high
school students who would like
to use media to make a
difference in their community. Learn more about the story.
Project DU F.I.L.M. (Film Initiative Linking to Mentors) is a
collaborative, interactive and vibrant film community that gives
students the opportunity to work with professionals in
meaningful ways. Learn more and contribute today. Media, Film & Journalism Studies
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