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| From left: Nate Silver, creator and author, FiveThirtyEight blog, The New York Times, and George Stephanopoulos, co-anchor, ABC News' "Good Morning America." |
The School of Communications and the Polling Institute hosted the event featuring Stephanopoulos, co-anchor of ABC News' "Good Morning America," and panelists Beth Fouhy, The Associated Press political reporter; John Heilemann, New York Magazine national affairs editor and author of "Game Change;" Eric Shawn, correspondent of Fox News; and Nate Silver, creator and author of The New York Times blog FiveThirtyEight.
"These are journalists who have some of the best sources in the country," said Lee Kamlet, dean of School of Communications. "With the dynamics of the campaign changing almost by the minute, we're fortunate to get their insight and context."
The panelists dove into some variables that could change the race for the presidency, such as the effects of negative campaigns by super PACS, which are funded by union and corporate money, and how candidates fare in Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina Republican primaries.
View more photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Graduate P.R. program named one of top 10 up-and-coming programs in U.S.
The School of Communications' graduate program in public relations has been named one of the top 10 up-and-coming graduate public relations programs in the U.S. by the Commission on Public Relations Education.
School of Communications hosts discussion on social media and the revolution
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| Students, faculty and staff took part in the Campus Cross Talk series at the School of Communications on Oct. 11. One panelist joined via Skype. |
The School of Communications hosted the panel discussion "Teach-in: Social Media and Revolution" Oct. 11, 2011, as part of the University's Campus Cross Talk series. Lee Kamlet, dean of the School of Communications, moderated the discussion.
Panelists included: Janet Bahgat, an adjunct professor who was in Cairo a week before the Tahrir Square revolution earlier this year; and Dr. Hazem Hallak, a physician in Philadelphia, whose brother was tortured and killed by Syrian authorities. Since his brother's death, Dr. Hallak has been using social media from his home in Philadelphia to condemn the Assad government and call for its overthrow. Alan Fisher, a correspondent from Al Jazeera, joined the discussion via Skype.
New faculty members join School of Communications
Three new, full-time faculty members have joined the School of Communications this fall.
- Joshua Braun, assistant professor of communications
- Phillip Cunningham, visiting professor of communications
- Marty Lang, visiting professor of communications
Communications instructor creates exhibit at Peabody Museum of Natural History
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| Kent Golden |
Kent Golden, a communications instructor in the School of Communications, created the interactive kiosk, "Invasion of the Bloodsuckers: Bedbugs and Beyond," which is on display at the Yale University Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven until Jan. 8, 2012.
The kiosk is a fast-paced interactive game in which players attempt to help a sleeping character make it through the night, while various bloodsuckers, including bedbugs, ticks, mosquitoes, lice and fleas, try to get their next meal. Players can stop the creatures by properly identifying them as true bloodsuckers or impostors. Play the game online.
Former CBS News executive to work with journalism students
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| Paul Friedman |
Paul Friedman, the former executive vice president of CBS News, will serve as professional-in-residence in the School of Communications for the 2011-12 academic year. Friedman will work with students in writing and production courses and help expand internship possibilities.
"I'm very pleased to have the chance to help the Quinnipiac faculty teach students the skills and values they'll need to succeed as journalists in an increasingly challenging environment," said Friedman.
Prior to joining CBS News, Friedman served as senior vice president of ABC News. An award-winning producer, he also has solid teaching experience as an adjunct professor at Columbia University, New York University and the University of Southern California.
"I worked for Paul when he was executive producer of 'World News with Peter Jennings' in the 1980s," said Lee Kamlet, dean of the School of Communications. "Paul is one of the finest editors and producers I have ever worked with, and I am certain our students will benefit greatly from his presence on campus."
Kamlet and Friedman plan to work together to design a distinguished speaker series, both on-campus and in New York City.
School of Communications presents Fred Friendly Award to David Fanning of 'FRONTLINE'
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| David Fanning |
The School of Communications presented its 18th annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award to David Fanning, executive producer of "FRONTLINE," during a June 14, 2011, ceremony in New York City.
The award is named in honor of the late broadcast journalist who had a lifelong commitment to freedom of speech. The award acknowledges one of the most basic constitutional rights and honors those who have shown courage and forthrightness in preserving it.
In his acceptance speech, Fanning recommended creating a public journalism fund--supported by foundations, individuals, major donors and public money--that would alleviate the pressure to find money, which he says has influenced the content of reporting. He also said it was time for public television to reinvent itself and bring in "a new generation of young reporters who are used to the daily demands, the drumbeat of reporting in the digital world."
Acclaimed Hollywood producer/director to work with Quinnipiac film students
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| Scott Rosenfelt |
Rosenfelt's most prominent films include "Home Alone," the highest grossing live action comedy of all time; "Mystic Pizza," "Smoke Signals," "Teen Wolf" and "Extremities."
"We are delighted to welcome Scott Rosenfelt to campus. We strive to give students access to professionals who've achieved outstanding success in their own careers," said Lee Kamlet, dean of the School of Communications. "This is an exceptional opportunity for students to work with, and learn from, one of the finest producers in Hollywood."
At Quinnipiac, Rosenfelt will review and critique student projects, present guest lectures, design and implement a weekend producer's workshop and help expand student internship opportunities in Los Angeles and New York.
"There are so many myths, hurdles and roadblocks thrown in the way that I feel it's best for students to learn from those who are active in the industry," Rosenfelt said. "I hope to provide guidance and insight and allow students to develop their own visions."