Webster University School of Communications

It’s the final day of game design and animation camps!

Game design and animation summer camps are in full swing!

The Webster Forensics and Debate Team, which recently won a national title, has moved from the School of Communications (SOC) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). The move was made to better align the team’s functions with the programs offered in CHSS.

“This transition aligns with our College’s mission to foster critical thinking, inquiry, and debate, empowering students to positively impact the global community,” said CHSS Interim Dean Danielle MacCartney. “The Forensics and Debate program offers all students the opportunity to enhance their speaking, thinking, and reasoning abilities through participation in competitive speech and debate. Any student can join the program, and participation in the program qualifies students for membership in the national forensic honor society, Pi Kappa Delta.”

For more information about forensics and debate, contact Jensen at [email protected].

https://news.webster.edu/2024/forensics_team_transition.php

The Webster Forensics and Debate Team, which recently won a national title, has moved from the School of Communications to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Webster University (CHSS). The move was made to better align the team’s functions with the programs offered in CHSS. Read more below.

The Forensics and Debate Team Program to Transition to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences The Webster Forensics and Debate Team, which recently won a national title, has moved from the School of Communications (SOC) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). The move was made to better align the team’s functions with the programs offered in CHSS.

Summer camps start Monday June 10! There are still a couple slots available in our Sound Recording camp, June 24-28. Register here: https://www.webster.edu/communications/summer-camps.php

We'd like to thank the sponsors of this year's camps: Heil Sound, STL.org, and Once Films

For our Gorloks staying in St. Louis this summer, check out the movies coming up in the Webster University Film Series held in the Winnifred Moore Auditorium!

Film Series | Webster University The Webster University Film Series, St. Louis' cinematic alternative since 1979, is a nationally known and recognized year-round film exhibition program.

Attention Webster University Alumni! Join your fellow Gorloks at Webster’s All Alumni Happy Hour on June 6 at 6pm at Armory STL. For those who aren’t in the know, The Armory is St. Louis’ biggest bar, equipped with games and an adult playground. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wK09r

Summer camps start in just a couple weeks! There's still time to sign up and spend a week learning in our state-of-the-art facilities!

INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.webster.edu/communications/summer-camps.php

Check out this recap of the 2024 Commencement!

2024 Commencement | Webster University https://www.webster.edu/ Webster University is an independent, nonprofit institution with over a century of time-tested results. Established in 1915, today w...

A huge congratulations goes out to School of Communications student Sarah Vallo on being named a recipient of the 2024 Elaine Chapin Scholarship!! Sarah is a current student double majoring in interactive digital media and graphic design. The Elaine Chapin Scholarship provides funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.

"I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis at the end of the summer of 2023. It answered a lot of questions I had as to why things didn't seem to work right in my body and brain. I was very quickly put on very intense treatment to slow the progression of my disease. I was about to enter my sophomore year at Webster and I was worried how this would affect my education. My outstanding care team has equipped me with so many resources to help me continue life as normal, including the Elaine Chapin Fund Scholarship. The Elaine Chapin Fund Scholarship is a fund set up to help those affected by MS to help continue their college education. I am so excited to be a recipient of the scholarship this year!" -Sarah Vallo

LIST OF RECIPIENTS: https://elainememorial.com/awards.html

Commencement 2024 was an absolutely incredible day on campus. From the smiling students to proud parents to the absolutely beautiful weather, it was a day to remember. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024. Go do great things and remember to come back and visit from time to time!

Attention Webster Alumni! Join your fellow Gorloks at Webster’s All Alumni Happy Hour on June 6, 6 p.m. at The Armory STL. For those who aren’t in the know, The Armory is St. Louis’ biggest bar, equipped with games and an adult playground. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wK09r

Congrats to the recipients of the Julian Schuster Writing Awards!

Webster University Celebrates Student Writing Excellence On April 25, Webster University honored freshman student writers at its Julian Schuster Writing Awards Ceremony. The event recognized outstanding academic and creative writing pieces nominated by faculty across Webster’s campuses around the world.

The students are gone, and the dorms are cleared out. It’s time for the Gorlok to kick their feet up for some well-earned relaxation.

Webster alumnus, Matt Vogel, better known as Kermit the Frog and Big Bird, recently reflected on his experience as the commencement speaker for Webster last year. It was a very busy time for him, and we are so happy he and his family could join us. Watch the podcast here: https://brnw.ch/21wJR4y

Faculty-Led Programs Bring Webster Students Around the Globe During Spring Break Most college students spend their spring breaks traveling, partying or just relaxing. This past spring break, 44 Webster University students chose the option of traveling – but with the intention of furthering their educational pursuits. Through Webster’s short-term, faculty-led study abroad pro...

Webster University alum and 2024 commencement speaker Erika Josephson-Heise spent the day before graduation meeting with Journalism students at the School of Communications. Josephson-Heise, the executive producer of NBC News Daily, led a discussion that covered a range of topics, including valued skill sets in a newsroom, staying motivated during challenging times, and how to anticipate and prepare for a shifting industry.

Tomorrow is the day...

The FTVP Senior Showcase took place at Hi-Pointe Theater this past Sunday! A big congrats goes out to our seniors!

Spots are still open for summer camps!

Camps are filling up! Register your kiddos for one (or all!) of our media arts summer camps this June. Info & registration at https://www.webster.edu/communications/summer-camps.php

Check out what Prof. Matt Burton and some of our game design students did over spring break!

Faculty-Led Programs Bring Webster Students Around the Globe During Spring Break Most college students spend their spring breaks traveling, partying or just relaxing. This past spring break, 44 Webster University students chose the option of traveling – but with the intention of furthering their educational pursuits. Through Webster’s short-term, faculty-led study abroad pro...

***TONIGHT***
"Cymbidium" by Julia Scott
On Exhibit May 3rd as part of...
Blueprints: 2024 Senior Exhibit
Opening Reception & Artist talk with the Graduates
Friday, May 3, 2024
5:30-7:30pm

Exhibiting Graduates:
Syd Bailey
Kaitlin Dyan Janeczko
Noah Carroll
Chandler Herron .by.chan
Kaiden Klein
Julia Scott
Hailey Sherman
Jacob Wooten .raw

with a Sideshow presentation from Animators Emily Foss, Landon Garland, Amelia Góssett, Jess Luke and the Animation Senior overview students.

A culmination of their undergraduate journey, this exhibit illustrates the confidence in which the graduates use visual language, their creative identity and self-expression. the exhibitors have created alluring visuals, critical narratives and intimate explorations of their world.

"Blueprints" Exhibit Runs May 3 until July 12, 2024.

Gallery events are Free & Open to the Public. Refreshments and light Apps will be served. Free Parking in Campus lots. KGallery is located at 8300 Big Bend Blvd, SECOND FLOOR-West Wing, 63119.

Blueprints: 2024 Senior Exhibit
Join us! Opening Reception & Artist talk with the Graduates
Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm

Exhibiting Graduates:
Syd Bailey
Kaitlin Dyan Janeczko
Noah Carroll
Chandler Herron
Kaiden Klein
Julia Scott
Hailey Sherman
Jacob Wooten
with a Sideshow presentation from Animators Emily Foss, Landon Garland, Amelia Góssett & Jess Luke and the Animation Senior overview students.

A culmination of their undergraduate journey, this exhibit illustrates the confidence in which the graduates use visual language, their creative identity and self-expression. the exhibitors have created alluring visuals, critical narratives and intimate explorations of their world. Refreshments & Apps will be served. Free Event Parking in University Lots.

The KGallery is located at 8300 Big Bend Blvd, SECOND FLOOR-West Wing, 63119.
Exhibit runs May 3rd through July 12th, daily.

Head to the Hi-Pointe Theater this Sunday, May 5 for the 2024 Senior Showcase!

A HUGE congratulations goes out to our own Dr. Seda Tuzun Canadinc on receiving the ARCC King Medal, which recognizes innovation, integrity, and scholarship in environmental design research, from Texas A&M Architecture Department!!

Here’s some great news: the student-produced magazine, The Ampersand, is back! The latest edition is a collection of news, profiles and features from Journalism students in the School of Communications.