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Featured Events - Updated Weekly

"The Other You" Panel Discussion

Monday, October 21stÌýfrom 2:30-5:30pm

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion on the film "The Other You" directed by Shoshana Rosenbaum featuring renowned casting director and American University alumna Kimberly Skyrme, cinematographer/gaffer Anne Saul, and writer/actor Julie Gold. Don’t miss the chance to explore storytelling, casting, and film production with these incredible industry professionals.

Current Presents: "Ask Us Anything About Public Media"

Wednesday, October 23rdÌý12:30pm-2pm

Join the School of Communication for a special conversation with Current, AU’s journalism center that reports on public media, including PBS, NPR, and local stations across the country. Senior staff members Karen Everhart (Managing Editor), Mike Janssen (Digital Editor), and Julie Drizin (Executive Director) will share insights from nearly 100 years of combined experience in public media. Discover the history, present, and future of noncommercial, public service broadcasting and streaming, and learn about job opportunities and hiring trends in the field. This is a unique chance to hear from experts and understand how to stand out in the public media industry. Pizza will be provided, and those who ask questions will receive public media swag!Ìý

CAGE Demo

Wednesday, October 23rdÌý11am - 2pm

Head on down to the Media Production Center to learn how to use theÌýlighting grid, and CAGE equipment such as the jib, slider, and doorway dolly. Build sets with Larry Engle, Kylos Brannon, Geoff Turner and your peers.

Ken Walsh Book Talk:ÌýÌý"The Architects of Toxic Politics in America: Venom and Vitriol"

Monday, October 28th 7:00Ìý- 9:00pmÌý

Join Ken Walsh in the Media Innovation Lab at 7:00 PM to discuss his book, "The Architects of Toxic Politics in America: Venom and Vitriol." Around 8:00 PM Walsh there will be a catered reception. Additionally, Walsh will be staying to answer any last minute questions and sign books.Ìý

Recent Past Events

American Forum with Tara Palmeri

Thursday, October 17th 6:30pm-8pm

Please join the School of Communications, the Kennedy Political Union, College Democrats at AU, College Republicans at AU,Ìýand the American Forum on October 17th, 2024, for a rewarding discussion with Senior Political Correspondent at Puck & Host of the Ringer's "Somebody's Gotta Win,"ÌýTara Palmeri, moderated by SOC Professor Jane Hall. The event will take place in the Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater within the McKinley Building, and doors will open promptly at 6:30 PM. This event is only open to American University community members, and a current American University ID is required for admission.

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