March 19 Documentary Film Screening: “Just Eat It,” An Entertaining Look at Food Waste

Are you interested in composting and waste reduction?

If so- or if curious, come enjoy JUST EAT It- A Food Waste Story, a film that will leave you more aware of the nourishment you discard. You will learn the effects what thousands of people with similar food habits as you are doing to our planet. Below are some answers to common questions.

When will the film be shown? 

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. 3:30 P.M. start time.

 Does any event follow?

This film is approximately an hour long.

However-an introduction to UCRRA services as well as a Q&A session with UCRRA’s Recycling Educator, Tanesia White will follow. Please stay with us for all.

QR Code for the Film Screening RegistrationPoster for the Just Eat It film screening

Where will the film be shown?

CSB (Coykendall Science Building)

Auditorium, SUNY New Paltz, NY.
12561.

*Across the hall from the planetarium.

Do I need money to watch this film?

No fee is required to view this film.

Who is running this event?

This event is a collaboration between the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency and Brett Barry, SUNY New Paltz professor.

For further inquiry-feel free to reach out to twhi@ucrra.org.

This film is approximately an hour long. However-an introduction to UCRRA services as well as a Q&A session with UCRRA’s Recycling Educator, Tanesia White will follow. Please stay with us for all.

Included in the barcode is more information. How to get to the event (directions), accessibility and a trailer for the film are included.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

Attention Juniors & Seniors: Have a 3.25 GPA and 3.5 Major GPA? Join the Honor Society!! Deadline March 15th to Join; Ceremony in May

If you are a Junior or Senior, it’s time to think about possibly joining the New Paltz chapter of Lambda Pi Eta – the National Communication Association’s Honor Society (Open to all majors in the Department of Communication and Department of Digital Media and Journalism). To qualify for membership in the Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, you must: Continue reading

Save the Date: Media Day Thursday, May 9th!

The Department of Digital Media and Journalism, CAS, SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association, and BEA present… Media Day 2024!

Media Day will take place Thursday, May 9th beginning with the Alumni Panel at 10am in SUB 62/63 and closing at 6pm with Keynote Speakers at the College Terrace. Save the date!

Network with graduates from our programs, learn about their career ladders and paths. Details on the alumni guest speakers coming soon.

If you have accessibility questions or require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please call 845-257-3972 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Summer 2024 Study Abroad Reporting Opportunity in Spain — Info Session Dec. 7

Study and report in Madrid next summerHave you fantasized about reporting overseas? Do you think about studying abroad?The 4-week program, which runs June 27th to July 24th, 2024, will give you a taste of the foreign correspondent’s life in one of the most beautiful and culturally rich capital cities in Europe.Here are two ways to find out more:Madrid Information SessionThursday, Dec. 7th at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ETREGISTER HERESchedule an advising session to learn more:
SCHEDULE HEREAbout the Madrid programYou’ll learn to find stories in a global context and conduct interviews to report on from across the city. You’ll publish your work on a multimedia website (options to publish bilingually in Spanish and English).No Spanish language is required, but we’ll give you some Spanish lessons and you’ll be reporting on stories collected from locals speaking in Spanish and English.You’ll earn 3 transfer credits from the University of Jamestown, which can count as a journalism elective or meet a global studies requirement (check with your school). Graduating seniors and others who don’t need the credit will get a $450 discount off the $5,745 program fee.
Click here to read more about the program.For more info, contact:Teresa PuenteProgram Director, ieiMedia MadridProfessor of Journalism and Bilingual Magazine Adviser, CSULBteresa.puente@ieimedia.com

Hawk Studios Announces Inaugural Film Festival!

Hawk Studios is proud to announce its first-ever film festival on DECEMBER 7th @ 7 PM in the CSB AUDITORIUM! This film festival will showcase the creativity and artistic achievements of any New Paltz students who wish to enter! Students have the opportunity to present their OWN FILMS for the chance of winning at The Festival. If you do not wish to be involved in the selection process, you can still choose to show your film for fun while keeping it out of the selection process. Students who choose to be a part of the selection process could win some fun prizes! The winner for BEST PICTURE will receive a $50 Best Buy Gift Card! You also have the chance to win: Continue reading

Journalism & Production Internships Available at Legislative Gazette in Albany; $10K in Scholarships Available to Qualified Students

The Legislative Gazette is seeking journalism and multi-media interns to serve as writers, photographers, copy editors, social media editors, podcast producers, and video content producers for the spring 2024 semester. More than $10K is available to provide Scholarships for qualified students (preference given to underrepresented students and those with financial hardship).

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