In Madison to present their newest films at the 13th AnnualWisconsin Film Festival, independent film directors Brett Haley and Alex Ross Perry spoke to Communication Arts students about their experiences in writing, producing, and directing …
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Professor Emerita Cantor Appears on “Office Hours”
In the second episode in a row featuring Communication Arts faculty, Professor Emerita in Communication Science Joanne Cantor appeared on the Big Ten Network’s news interview program“Office Hours”. Cantor explained how performing multiple tasks concurrently actually results …
Professors Gray and Xenos Featured on “Office Hours”
Professor in Media & Cultural Studies Jonathan Gray and Professor in Communication ScienceMichael Xenos examined the expanding role of political satire in today’s news coverage on the Big Ten Network’s news interview program “Office Hours”. Gray and Xenos discussed …
Filmmaker and Alumnus Errol Morris Attends Year of the Arts Events
Prolific filmmaker, documentarian, commercial director, and UW-Madison alumnus Errol Morris(History, ’69) recently appeared at numerous signature campus events as part of the university’sYear of the Arts celebration. On Thursday, October 21st, Morris taped an appearence on Wisconsin Reflections, a Big …
Professor Chávez Featured on Big Ten Network’s “Office Hours”
Professor in Rhetoric Karma Chávez was recently featured on the Big Ten Network’s news interview program “Office Hours” as she discussed the intersection of immigration and LGBTQ social issues. “Office Hours” is a half hour weekly talk show on …
Multimedia Artist Allee Willis Speaks With Students
Grammy winning, Webby honoree, and Emmy nominated songwriter, artist, set designer, director, and collector Allee Willis(BA ’69, Journalism) recently discussed with Communication Arts students, faculty, and staff her more than thirty-year career in art. Willis, whose …
Alumnus George Hamel Visits Hamel Family Digital Media Lab
In a September 17th visit to the Hamel Family Digital Media Lab, Department of Communication Arts donor George Hamel (BA ’80) and his parents met with Hamel Family Professor Sabine Gruffat,Professor Vance Kepley, and Faculty Associate Erik …
Department Welcomes New Professors Karma Chávez and Catalina Toma
This year, the Department of Communication Arts is pleased to welcome Professor of Rhetoric Karma Chávez and Professor of Communication Science Catalina Toma. Chávez’s research focuses on the rhetorical practices of marginalized groups and the …
Cinematheque Welcomes new Director of Programming Jim Healy
Starting in October, the Cinematheque and Department of Communication Arts will welcome Jim Healy to the position of Director of Programming. Jim brings a wealth of programming experience to the Cinematheque. Since 2001, he has been Assistant …
Emeritus Professor Joanne Cantor Appears on MSNBC
On Thursday, July 22, Emeritus Professor Joanne Cantor appeared on MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie and later on MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts. Cantor shared tips from her new book Conquer CyberOverload on how …