The Communicator
November 28, 2006
- Register for Communications Technologies
- Communications Lab Hours
- Featured Internship
- Work it.
- Pottruck Technology Center
- Evaluation Forms
- Bookbuilders Scholarship
Register for Communications Technologies
Are you looking for one more core Communications course to add to your spring schedule? Good news!
A third section of Communications Technologies, Comm 123, is now being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:50. There are currently 7 open seats. Register while you still can!
Communications Lab Hours
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: noon - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 9:30 p.m.
Labs will be closed over long holiday weekends unless otherwise noted.
Featured Internship
WGBH
The Educational Productions Department at WGBH is looking for an intern for January 2007 - May 2007 who is interested in working on a variety of multi-platform projects for in-classroom use and distance learning, geared to a range of levels (K-12, post-secondary, adult education, teacher training).
Duties include: research, rights clearance, project shutdown, and general office work. Participation in multiple projects in production and development as needed. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as with a production team.
Experience in television and multimedia production as well as with FileMaker Pro or other database software is preferred.
Requirements:
- Signature of college internship coordinator or individual instructor
- Minimum 12-16 hours per week for duration of spring ‘07 semester
Skills needed:
- Knowledge of MAC Microsoft Word
- Telephone and other office skills
- Internet research skills
- Diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
Please note that this internship is unpaid. All interns must be currently enrolled in an academic course and able to receive academic credit for their internship. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter briefly explaining your interest in an Educational Productions internship to:
Lily Ladd
Production Coordinator
Educational Productions
WGBH Educational Foundation
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
E-mail: lily_ladd@wgbh.org
Work it.
Annual Professional Panel
PRSSA, AMA, and IABC look forward to welcoming you to our annual professional panel in the Trustman Art Gallery on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 6 p.m. Come early for hors d’oeuvres and lively conversation, and then be sure to stay late for dessert, which will be served at 8 p.m. Remember to dress to impress, as cocktail attire is suggested.
To reserve your right to Work it. see Kerrin Dowling in L-302 on Wednesday or Thursday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Those who have already registered should pick up a ticket in L-302.
Pottruck Technology Center
Technology Training for Free
Did you know that technology offers an extensive training catalog for students, faculty, and staff?
Some courses offered in December are:
- Photoshop CS2
- iMovie
- HTML
- Flash MX
- Video Blogging
» Check out the calendar and register for courses
Evaluation Forms
Course evaluation forms will be distributed shortly. Please take care to fill in the dots completely. Check marks and x’s do not scan.
Bookbuilders Scholarship
Deadline: December 8, 2006
About the award
The Bookbuilders of Boston Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled at Simmons College who have demonstrated a strong interest in pursuing a career in the publishing industry or in a related field and are likely to make a contribution to the community of publishing. The total scholarship fund this year is $6,900. This total amount may be divided among as many worthy candidates as are determined by the selection committee. The selection committee may choose to delay distribution of funds if no suitable candidate applies.
» See the announcement for more information.
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