Name: Bridging Theory and Practice: Successful Media Service-Learning Projects in Partnership with Your Community
Start: 2025-04-06T11:30:00-0700
End: 2025-04-06T12:30:00-0700

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Sunday April 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

W308

The panel showcases innovative and proven production-based service-learning projects which actively engage students in their communities, enhance their cultural and social awareness, and assist students in their professional networking. The media service-learning case studies range from freshman to senior level, from small to large projects: community PSA, documentary, news magazine and other projects bridge theory and practice, encouraging students to apply their skills to real-world media projects in collaborative community and professional partnerships.
Moderator: Tim Hudson, Point Park University
Panelists:
Carolina Loyola-Garcia, Robert Morris University; Pairing Senior Film Students with the Arts and Culture Sector for Mutually Rewarding Service-Learning Experience
Kevin M. Smith, University of Pittsburgh; Pitt to the Point: Marrying a College Course to Your Community & Your World”
Helena Vanhala, Robert Morris University; PSAs, Media Workshops & Networking: Professional Development through Civic Engagement

Moderators

Tim Hudson

Dean Emeritus, Point Park University

Tim Hudson is Professor Emeritus and Founding Dean of the School of Communication at Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA. He was Founding Director of the School of Communication at East Carolina University, as well as longtime professor, Associate Director and Director of the H.H... Read More →

Speakers

BEA2025

Tim Hudson

Helena Vanhala

Carolina Loyola-Garcia

Kevin M. Smith

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