Event Calendar
Jan 13, 2025
Spring Semester Classes Begin
Time: All Day
Jan 14, 2025
The Film Industry Perspective
Jac Garell, Universal Pictures, and Cat Cao ('23), Universal Pictures
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Carnegie Cinema (113 Carnegie Building)
“The Film Industry Perspective: Developing Theatrical Films from Script to Screen,” features Jac Garell, director of development for Universal Pictures, and Cat Cao ("23), film production and development assistant for Universal Pictures, discussing what it takes to bring some of Hollywood’s biggest films from the writing room to the big screen. The session is part of the ongoing Comm Career Conversations series presented by the Office of Internships and Career Services.
Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
Penn State 48
Time: All Day
Over 48 hours, teams will be tasked with writing, filming and editing an entire short film. Sponsored by the Student Film Organization. Interested? Email studentfilmorganization@gmail.com
Jan 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
(No Classes)
Time: All Day
Jan 21, 2025
Cover Letter and Resume Workshop
Bob Martin
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 173 Willard Building
Jan 21, 2025
Internship Information Session
Julie Miller
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 360 Willard Building
Jan 22, 2025
Spring Semester Involvement Fair
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Bellisario Media Center
Start-of-the-semester opportunity for students to learn more about communications-related clubs and organizations.
Jan 24, 2025
Faculty Meeting
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Robb Hall, Hintz Family Alumni Center
Start-of-the-semester Bellisario College faculty meeting. Meetings 3-5 p.m. with reception to follow.
Feb 04, 2025
Etiquette Dinner
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Coaly Ballrooom, The Graduate Hotel
Feb 05, 2025 - Feb 07, 2025
Grad Program Open House
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations
Feb 12, 2025
Advanced Resume Review
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Carnegie Cinema (113 Carnegie Building)
Feb 12, 2025
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Speaker Series
Sara Liao
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: 335 Willard Building
Sara Liao, an assistant professor of media studies and Asian studies, will present the next-to-last talk in the series of six lectures. The speaker series is conducted by the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Feb 17, 2025
JobExpo.Comm Information Session
Bob Martin
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 121 Sparks Building
Feb 21, 2025
JobExpo.Comm
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Annual in-person, on-campus internship and job fair for Bellisario College students.
Feb 26, 2025
Internship Information Session
Julie MIller
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 60 Willard Building
Mar 04, 2025
Oweida Lecture in Journalism Ethics
Don Hudson
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library
Don Hudson retired from Newsday in November. He had served as Newsday's editor since 2022, and before that assistant managing editor of specialty topics since October 2018. During his tenure, he led the company’s COVID coverage and watched the staff of more than 250 win an unprecedented number of awards. He helped transform and change the culture of that organization through digital, TV and investigations/enterprise.
Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
Spring Break
Time: All Day
No Classes
Mar 18, 2025
Success in the City Information Session
Bob Martin
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 10 Sparks Building
Mar 21, 2025
Films and Friends
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dolby Screening Room, 1350 Avenue of the Americas
Annual networking event for Bellisario College alumni filmmakers and students in New York City.
Mar 21, 2025
Success in the City
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: etc.venues, 45th and Madison Avenue
Annual in-person internship and job fair for Bellisario College students featuring companies and opportunities in New York City.
Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
Philadelphia Career Exploration Experience
Time: All Day
Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Short Doc Workshop
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations
An intense, hands-on, multi-day workshop giving Bellisario College students the chance to produce short documentaries while working closely with alumni professionals who return to campus as instructors and mentors.
Mar 31, 2025
Internship Information Session
Julie MIller
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 60 Willard Building
Apr 01, 2025
PSPA State Competition
Time: All Day
Location: HUB-Robeson Center
State championships in student journalism competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Press Association and hosted by the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Students who advanced from regional competitions earlier in the year will compete in a dozen different writing, design or artistic categories on the University Park campus.
Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025
Centre County Report 20th Anniversary Celebration
Time: All Day
Location: Nittany Lion Inn, Bellisario Media Center
Apr 06, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025
Ad/PR Alumni Board Meeting and Events
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations
Apr 25, 2025
Faculty/Staff Awards Reception
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Coaly Ballroom, Graduate Hotel
Apr 29, 2025
Student Awards
Time: All Day
Location: Bellisario Media Center
Annual student awards program. Start time TBA.
May 02, 2025
Spring Semester Classes End
Time: All Day
May 10, 2025
Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Bryce Jordan Center
May 11, 2025 - May 15, 2025
Maymester in Manhattan
Time: All Day
Jul 06, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Summer Camps
Time: All Day
Three hands-on camps for high school students -- broadcast journalism, film, and social media -- taught by Bellisario College faculty members.