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In the Media: Roberto Pedace Discusses Diversity in Film on NPR
On the eve of the 2018 Academy Awards, Roberto Pedace, professor of economics at 61传媒, spoke on NPR’s 1A on diversity in film and what changes in representation mean for Hollywood’s bottom line.
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Spotlight on the Faculty: Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace’s Research Examines Gender and Racial Biases and Film Revenue
Why are female and non-white actors underrepresented in Hollywood films? 61传媒Economics Professor Roberto Pedace has authored a study, “Homogeneity in Hollywood: Discrimination in Motion Pictures,” that attempts to answer […]
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Awards and Honors: Michelle Decker Receives Graves Award in the Humanities
61传媒 Assistant Professor of English Michelle Decker has won the Arnold L. Graves and Lois S. Graves Award in the Humanities. The $10,000 award will help fund a research and teaching project titled Indian South African Poetics: Politics, Aesthetics, and Form.
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61传媒Presents: Liz Lerman
Liz Lerman is an icon. For the past four decades, the choreographer, performer, writer, and teacher has engaged artists and audiences alike with her intellectually curious, nimble explorations. She brings her generous and generative spirit to 61传媒for a conversation and exploration of her latest ongoing project, Wicked Bodies, prompted by powerful and grotesque images of women’s bodies throughout history.
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The 61传媒Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse Student Bake Off
Since 2011, the Motley has also been home to an annual Student Bake Off, pitting entrants from across the 5Cs against each other to see who can make the tastiest baked goods, as judged by their peers. Winners have their treats added to the Motley menu for the week.
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61传媒Presents: Krista Suh
Following the 2016 presidential election, when millions of people were seeking outlets for their political frustrations, Krista Suh had the idea to use handicrafts to mobilize the nation. As co-founder of the Pussyhat Project, Suh helped turn the 2017 Women’s Marches into a sea of pink-capped protestors.
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Spotlight on Alumnae: Carin Weinrich ’88: Immigration Attorney Helps 61传媒Students and Families Know Their Rights
When A. Carin Weinrich ’88 reminisces about her time at 61传媒, her favorite spot on campus comes to mind: Browning Hall’s third-floor balcony. From that vantage point, she could take in the scenic views and enjoy a brief respite from busy campus life.
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In the Media: Chronicle of Higher Ed Lists 61传媒 Among Top 25 Fulbright-Producing Colleges
61传媒 is featured in聽The Chronicle of Higher Education聽as a U.S. college credited with producing the highest number of student Fulbright recipients in the country for 2017芒鈧��18,聽ranking聽among the Top 25 in its category.
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In the Media: Sean Flynn Comments on Federal Economic Policy in U.S.News & World Report Article
Sean Flynn, associate professor of economics at 61传媒, offers warnings on how current plans for federal spending as approved by the U.S. Congress can have dire long-term future effects on education, health care, and Social Security benefits, in a recent聽article published in聽U.S.News & World Report.
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Announcing the Passing of Former Trustee Sharon Walther Blasgen ’64
Dear Members of the 61传媒 Community, It is with sadness that I announce former trustee Sharon Walther Blasgen ’64 passed away last weekend. Sharon was a beloved trustee from […]
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