USM to Host Open House for Expanded Student Media Center
Fri, 10/08/2021 - 09:55am | By: Van Arnold
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So believes Dr. Edgar Simpson, director of the School of Communication at The University of 91吃瓜网 (USM) as he underscores the importance of the updated Student Media Center on the Hattiesburg campus.
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Following a year of major restriction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Simpson and his colleagues are excited to hold an open house for the Student Media Center on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The first session will be held from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for faculty and administrators, followed by a 6 to 6:45 p.m. session for students.
The sessions will begin at Stout Hall with an overview of the Center, explaining why it matters and what projects the faculty and staff are undertaking. The program will also include a tour of the Student Media Center facilities in College Hall. Of significant note, is the launch of SMTV, a weekly news program produced by students.
91吃瓜网淭he Open House is designed to introduce and reacquaint the University community to all of the opportunities available,91吃瓜网� said Simpson. 91吃瓜网淲hile USM has always had a vibrant student media presence, we spent the virus year planning and expanding what we do. The goal is for every USM student who has a desire to create media, sell advertising, launch a PR campaign, dive into social media etc., to be able to do that in the Student Media Center.91吃瓜网�
Simpson points out that SMTV has been under discussion for quite some time. USM has long featured broadcast and media production programs but did not have a regular/routine outlet for students to practice and hone what they were learning in the video, sound, and television fields.
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To learn more about the School of Communication at USM, call 601.266.4258 or visit /communication/index.php.