Posts Tagged communications and media studies
Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Eliot-Pearson Awards Ceremony
Posted by Georgy Cohen in General, Live-Tweeting, School of Arts and Sciences on February 25, 2011
On Feb. 25 in Distler Hall, the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development and the Communications and Media Studies Program honored Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint for their extensive work in childhood media by giving them the Eliot-Pearson Award for Excellence in Children’s Media. In recognition of the fact that media play a significant role in the lives of children, this bi-annual award honors commitment to innovation, diversity, non-violence and developmentally appropriate media.
Inside the Activist’s Study: Alan Khazei
Posted by Georgy Cohen in Live-Tweeting, School of Arts and Sciences on November 8, 2010
In the latest installment of the Inside the Activist’s Study series, investigative journalist David Goodman talked to Alan Khazei, former Massachusetts senatorial candidate, co-founder of City Year and CEO of Be the Change, Inc., about the intersection of media and social change.
Cosponsored by Peace and Justice Studies and CMS, this ongoing series brings prominent activist leaders together on stage to discuss the fascinating intersection of media and social change.
Adam Richman (A’93), producer, “Gran Torino”
Posted by Georgy Cohen in Live-Tweeting, School of Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2010
On Oct. 4, noted film producer Adam Richman (A’93) participated in a Q&A following a screening of the critically acclaimed 2008 film “Gran Torino,” starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, which he produced.
The event was sponsored by University Advancement and Communications and Media Studies.