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Apr 01, 2025

"Effective Communication"

Workshop by Bellisario College Fellows

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Multipurpose Room, Bellisario Media Center

First in a series for communications students presented by the Bellisario College Fellows

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

"Take Back the Night"

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: Old Main Lawn and Various Locations

Take Back the Night is a program led by Lambda Theta Alpha, with support from the R-VOICE Center and Centre Safe, to provide victims of rape and sexual assault with a space to share their stories and learn about available resources.

Apr 02, 2025

Harmelin Media Challenge Info Session

Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Location: Innovation Lab / 10 Willard Building (Bellisario Media Center)

The 2025 Harmelin Challenge will give student teams real-life experience in media planning and client strategy -- plus exposure to senior leaders of one of the largest media-planning agencies on the East Coast. Student teams will: assess client needs; analyze proprietary research data; develop recommendations for targeting audiences to achieve client goals; develop a media plan to reach those audiences; and pitch their plan to a panel of judges (including client and media-planning agency representatives). Cash prizes totaling $7,500 available!

Apr 02, 2025

Donuts with the Deans

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Location: 3 Carnegie Building

Open to all communications majors! Join Dean Hardin, Jamey Perry and the student council for donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and conversations!

Apr 03, 2025

"Branding Yourself: From Your Portfolio to LinkedIn"

Workshop by Bellisario College Fellows

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Multipurpose Room, Bellisario Media Center

Second in a series for communications students presented by the Bellisario College Fellows

Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025

Centre County Report 20th Anniversary Celebration

Time: All Day

Location: Nittany Lion Inn, Bellisario Media Center

Apr 05, 2025

Admitted Student Event

Time: All Day

On-campus opportunity for students who have been offered undergraduate admission to visit Penn State and the Bellisario College, including afternoon tours of the Bellisario Media Center.

Apr 06, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025

Ad/PR Alumni Board Meeting and Events

Time: All Day

Location: Various Locations

Apr 08, 2025

"You've Gotten Your Internship, Now What?"

Workshop by Bellisario College Fellows

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Multipurpose Room, Bellisario Media Center

Third in a series for communications students presented by the Bellisario College Fellows.

Apr 10, 2025

"Probably the Most Honest Lecture Ever Given to College Students Who Want to do Better and Be Happier in the Business World"

Mark Ronquillo

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Kern Auditorium (112 Kern Building)

A lecture for students from Bellisario College faculty member Mark Ronquillo.

Apr 10, 2025

Celebrating Community and Culture

Time: All Day

Location: TBA

Two events — one for faculty/staff (a midday professional development session) and one for students (an evening panel discussion) -- focused on community and workplace success. Organized by the Bellisario College Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Apr 21, 2025

Blue and White Film Festival

Time: All Day

Location: The State Theatre, Downtown State College

Annual student film festival, featuring some of the best work by Bellisario College student filmmakers.

Apr 22, 2025

Admitted Student Event

Time: All Day

On-campus opportunity for students who have been offered undergraduate admission to visit Penn State and the Bellisario College, including afternoon tours of the Bellisario Media Center.

Carolyn Kaster

Apr 22, 2025

Photo Night

Carolyn Kaster

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: TBA

A hands-on session for all students with Carolyn Kaster, an award-winning chief photographer for The Associated Press, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, who focuses on news, long-form issue reporting and mentoring. Kaster previously worked in Washington, D.C., for 15 years and documented seven presidential campaigns and four administrations. She covers sports, the Olympics and breaking news worldwide across multiple platforms.

Apr 24, 2025

Student Awards & Recognition Reception

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Bellisario Media Center

Annual student awards program. Students by invitation only.

  • Program, 5-6 p.m.
  • Reception, 6-7 p.m.

Apr 23, 2025

'Finding Truth, Building Trust' Online Discussion

Suki Dardarian, Minneapolis Star Tribune; Jon Iwata, Yale School of Management; and Vivian Schiller, Aspen Institute

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Zoom

Register here.

The Arthur W. Page Center is hosting a free online event featuring experts at the highest levels of public communication called “Finding truth, building trust.” The discussion and Q&A will explore the societal impacts of eroding public trust and provide essential tips and tactics for its restoration. Experts will share valuable insights and practical advice for navigating today's complex media landscape.

Apr 29, 2025

Faculty/Staff Awards Reception

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Coaly Ballroom, Graduate Hotel

May 02, 2025

Spring Semester Classes End

Time: All Day

May 09, 2025

Commencement Reception

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Location: Bellisario Media Center

Event to celebrate the Class of 2025 with faculty, staff, family and friends.

May 10, 2025

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement

Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Bryce Jordan Center

May 12, 2025

Dean Hardin Farewell Celebration

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Bellisario Media Center

A farewell celebration recognizing the excellence, impact and leadership of Dean Marie Hardin.

May 11, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Maymester in Manhattan

Time: All Day

May 12, 2025 - May 30, 2025

DC Maymester

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.

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