SOC Events Calendar
Each year the School of Communication hosts many exciting events including screenings, guest speakers, seminars, and receptions.
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Recent Past Events
Career Conversations with the Fellows (Moderated by Polson Kanneth (SOC/BA ’05)
April 7 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM in Mary Graydon Center 305
Come hear from Tara Palmeri, SOC Alumna and host of the Ringer’s Somebody’s Gotta Win election podcast and author of "The Red Letter" about her career! Polson Kanneth (SOC/BA '05), Executive Director, Washington and Special Events Booking, CNN, will moderate the discussion. Prior to her current roles, she served as Senior Political Correspondent at Puck and as Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO as well as writing the marquee newsletter Playbook. Register here.
Screening of The Quiet Diplomat
Wednesday, April 2nd from 5:30 - 9pm
Come join SOC and KSA in a lively discussion about Ban Ki-Moon,
the future of the UN, and his legacy. The documentary, directed by Charles Lyons, follows the life and legacy of the former UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. American University's School of Communication and Korean Student Association are hosting a screening followed by a reception. Register here.
"Get in the Mix" with Video Producer Grace Ibrahim
Wednesday, February 19th 1:00pm-4:00pm
Curious about what happens behind the scenes of a podcast? Join us at the Media Production Center for a hands-on experience creating an episode of Media in the Mix featuring SOC Dean Marnel Niles Goins. You'll develop video content, set up lighting, mic talent, and record the episode—all while gaining real-world podcasting skills to boost your resume.
Don’t miss this chance to build your storytelling expertise. Plus, coffee and donuts are on us! Register Here
Media UnMasked Presents: "Black Social Television" By Sherri Williams
Wednesday, February 19th 6pm - 7pm
Ever wondered how a hashtag could change the TV landscape? Join us on Wednesday, February 19th from 6pm to 7pm at the Doyle-Forman Theater in the McKinley Building, as Professor Sherri Williams discusses her groundbreaking book, "Black Social Television: How Black Twitter Changed Television." Explore the dynamic influence of Black digital activism on media and how shows like ABC's Scandal and events like Club Quarantine reshaped viewing habits. RSVP Here
We See YOU at SOC
We See YOU at SOC
Friday, February 28th 12pm-1:30pm
Come join us as SOC-related student organizations, faculty, advising, and staff gather in the McKinley Building, Media Innovation Lab, to share about how YOU can participate in our growing SOC community! Come win T-shirts! Pizza will be provided! RSVP Here
American Forum: Witnessing History with Photographer Anna Moneymaker
Thursday, March 20th from 6:30pm - 8pm
Hear from the SOC Alum who captured the assassination attempt, insurrection, pandemic, and landmark moments that have framed the world as we know it. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anna Moneymaker is a Getty Images staff photographer in Washington, DC. She joined the staff of Getty Images in 2021 and covers national news and politics. Moneymaker received her bachelor’s degree from American University in 2018, with a major in film in media arts and minor in international studies. Register Here
Civic Innovations in Media, Storytelling & News
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the McKinley Building Entrance and Media Lab
The School of Communication will host four stations – each with an expert and a hands-on innovation tied to civic life. For example, most Americans have never tried VR for civic dialog to cross lines of difference (we will have headsets). New ways to participate in civic life are emerging, and you can try them in this session. Come see how we can use interactive documentary to open new conversation about refugee camps (case study: Peabody winner by the New Yorker on participatory documentary filmmaking). Get behind the desk of a news anchor with our teleprompter, and hear how civic dialog is advanced by approaches that are informative rather than persuasive. Learn how messages from extremist groups might be “inoculated against” with careful framing on social media through a game you can try out. Learn more here.
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Event Spaces
SOC's McKinley building offers a host of event spaces available for rent, ranging from classrooms to a 144 seat theater with 4k projector.
