University of Denver's
Media, Film & Journalism Studies Newsletter
Spring 2016
Media student connects Muslims
Students past and present
Looking Within: Reflecting on My
and non-Muslims through
collaborate with professor on DU
Experience in IIC
international multimedia
Project F.I.L.M.
by Xiaoyi Zhu, IIC grad student
initiative
After one conversation with Katie
Cook, media, film and journalism
studies graduate student, you know
that she is passionate – passionate
about her research and passionate
about people. Cook transforms
passion into purpose by connecting
unlikely individuals in diverse locales
and facilitating an important dialogue.
Learn More
Sheila Schroeder brought together a
number of current and former DU film
studies and production students as
part of DU Project F.I.L.M., an effort
that is producing an award-winning
original screenplay written by
Schroeder titled, Happy F-ng
Valentine’s Day! The film was shot
during December and is currently in
post production.
Graduation date is approaching. It is
a good time to look back and reflect
upon my experience at the University
of Denver, as I am finishing up my
master’s program in International and
Intercultural Communication (IIC).
People often ask me, “So, what is it?"
when they first learn about IIC. Learn
More
CHAIR'S CORNER
MFJS: Planning our Future
STAY CONNECTED
The Department of Media, Film, and Journalism Studies is
buzzing with activity. In addition to teaching close to 500
students in 32 classes this Spring, we’re holding our annual
Estlow Lecture and Margolin Distinguished Family Lecturer
events, participating in the university’s Internationalization and
Women’s Summits, and so much more.
MFJS Calendar
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Film professor captures essence of national parks
through creative photography and digital painting
Graduate Programs
For Rodney Buxton, the art of filmmaking is about much more
than the final product, it’s about the process. He also applies
this principle to his creative pursuits, including a growing
passion for photography and digital painting. Learn more
Email us at [email protected]
MFJS Website
The Estlow Center
Internship Opportunities
Undergraduate Programs
SHARE YOUR NEWS
Tell us about your career and
personal accomplishments,
ALUMNI PROFILE
Q&A with Orange is the New Black, Writer/Producer
Jim Danger Gray is most acclaimed for his career as an
established writer and producer in Hollywood, but his status as
a University of Denver alumnus is nearly as exciting to our
department. Examples of Gray’s work include Orange is the
New Black, Hannibal (TV Series), High Moon, Torchwood, In
Plain Sight, Pushing Daisies, and Crossing Jordan. Learn
more
MFJS SHOWCASE
Recent faculty achievements
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].
INNOVATIONS IN MEDIA &
COMMUNICATIONS CLASS
FIELD TRIP
MFJS faculty are busy with research, writing, special lectures
and presentations around the world, awards and other honors.
Read more about our recent achievements.Learn more
FEATURED EVENT
Estlow/Margolin Lecturer Lourdes Garcia-Navarro:
Parallel Lives: Stories from an Interconnected World
On April 14 and 15, the University welcomes National Public
Radio International Correspondent Lourdes Garcia-Navarro to
campus. Garcia-Navarro has been reporting on the Zika virus
in South America. Learn more
SAVE THE DATE!
Don't miss our MFJS Film Showcase on June 2. Learn more
The MFJS Innovations in Media
& Communications class took a
field trip to Thrive Ballpark, a
workplace that gives local
entrepreneurs in the IT and
entertainment industries a
creative and comfortable place
to work collaboratively.
Media, Film & Journalism Studies
2490 South Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80208
303.871.4949 | [email protected]