Communication and Media Graduate Studies Program, University of Calgary

CMF's own Dr. Lee Carruthers is giving a public talk "Projecting a Final Frame: Late and Last Works of Cinema," as part of her Fellowship at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities.

March 4, 7:00 p.m. - Register at the link!

Projecting a Final Frame: Late and Last Works of Cinema What is distinctive about final works and what ideas about "the last" do we project onto the final films that a director gets to make?

The 2024 Department of Communication, Media and Film - University of Calgary Graduate Conference on Digital Power and Justice is happening on May 9 and 10! The conference will open a critical dialogue on the ever-changing digital landscape.

The 2024 Department of Communication, Media and Film - University of Calgary Graduate Conference on Digital Power and Justice is happening on May 9 and 10! The conference will open a critical dialogue on the ever-changing digital landscape.

In these dynamic times, citizens around the globe are challenging digital barriers and censorship, while confronting the digital divide. This conference will showcase the innovative research of students across Canada, who are actively engaging with these pressing issues.

The conference will be held both online via Zoom and in-person at MacKimmie Tower 701. More info: https://bit.ly/44ulESZ

SAVE THE DATE!

The Department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary presents its annual Race in Film and Media Lecture by Ramnarayan S. Rawat, University of Delaware:

"Caste, Untouchability, and the Language of Liberalism: Recovering the Dalit Public Sphere in British North India"

Friday, February 2, 2024 (2:00-3:30 p.m. MT)

Online via Zoom. Register at: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-CurTksG9UZMh5j53X6TWqErjHEbRtc

This event will be streamed via Zoom but not recorded.

End of an era!! CMF's inimitable GPA, Megan Freeman, has worked in the department for 15 years, and working her last day today. We couldn't have asked for a better grad advisor for all these years and we'll miss her terribly!

Best of luck in your new role, Megan! You'll always have a home in CMF!

The application deadline is today!

You still have 1 week to apply to our Graduate Program! Applications are due January 15, 2019.

The Graduate Program in Communication and Media Studies offers students opportunities to pursue research in such fields as , , , , and ,
among others.

Learn more at:
https://commfilm.ucalgary.ca/graduate/admissions

Congratulations, graduates!

Don't miss AnneMarie Dorland's keynote address this week during Grad Success Week. She will discuss how design thinking can help overcome grad study challenges http://ow.ly/lc1F30jOL4l

Next week is Grad Success Week! Build different approaches for tackling common grad school obstacles. Don't forget to register. More here: http://ow.ly/uujX30jBbzd

“I very much recommend it. The biggest piece of advice I have for other grad students is to watch for those departmental emails that you might otherwise delete or ignore. Sometimes the opportunities go by really quickly or you might not be aware of them. They're out there.”

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“I very much recommend it. The biggest piece of advice I have for other grad students is to watch for those departmental emails that you might otherwise delete or ignore. Sometimes the opportunities go by really quickly or you might not be aware of them. They're out there.”

Transformative Talent Internships help graduate students Heather Osborne like connect with employers. A great opportunity towards career success! http://ow.ly/rHax30jGaBg

It's GRADImpact Week April 9-13! Share your story! grad.ucalgary.ca/gradimpact

It's important to write clearly when working on your research proposal. Address important issues like what your research is about, why it's new, and why it's important. More research proposal tips are available at: http://ow.ly/ZNPc30iUg2x

VILLAGE ICE CREAM. Yum!

Documentary & Discussion: "Bag It! Is your life too plastic?" FREE VILLAGE ICE CREAM AND FAIR-TRADE CHOCOLATE! Join us for real conversation over ice-cream and chocolate, at our fun screening of the award-winning “Bag It”, which follows the hilarious journey of one man in our plastic world! You’ll meet with sustainable leaders from the amazing Green Calg...