Saint Rose Communications

Statement of Support and Plan For Students and Faculty of Color We, the faculty of Department of Communications, are aware of and distressed by the levels of systemic racism not only in our country, but also in how such ideologies seep into our educational institutions. We are committed to standing up for racial justice, empowering and promoting students of color, diversifying our faculty, and modifying our curricula and pedagogy to incorporate anti-racist methods and ideologies.

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To All SR COM Students: The Sister Patricia Kane Writing Award in Journalism The nominee must be a Communications Major or Declared Minor. The full-time undergraduate student must be a junior or senior.... Digital nominations must be submitted by Feb 19, 2021 by noon to Karen McGrath at [email protected]. An original writing sample produced for a print journalism or magazine writing class, published or not published, must be submitted in digital format. Supplementary hard copies may also be submitted. The piece of writing must have been produced within the current or previous three semesters before the date on which the award will be conferred. Bylined, headlined stories must include interviews and be multi-sourced. Stories with anonymous sources are not eligible. Only one entry per writer may be submitted. The story should demonstrate the author’s ability to capture the reader’s attention, provide an accurate and compelling account and adhere to standard journalistic convention. All full-time teaching faculty in the Communications Department will consider submissions and come to a consensus concerning the award recipient prior to Honors Convocation on TBD. A plaque will be presented to the recipient for Convocation with a check for $150. The author’s name will appear on a perpetual plaque and will be prominently displayed in the Journalism Lab. -30- Inquiries: Karen McGrath, Chair, Department of Communications, [email protected], Hearst Room 125 (email during Pandemic). See more

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Like Beer? Want to learn more about it? Then check this out: Not sure of the difference between a red and a rosé; a lager or a pale ale? Looking for a fun cocktail that is alcohol-free? Tune in Wednesday night, February 10, for some answers. Moderated by Dr. Gerry Lorentz, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities and a beer scholar, the discussion, starting at 7 p.m., continues our monthly virtual alumni series. The speakers are Ann-Marie Berdar '18, founder and owner of Bare Blends LLC, and Mykha'el Wilson '19, a wine educator, salesperson, and one-time vineyard employee. The session is free. Pre-registration is required to receive the link.

From Mary Alice: It is with deep sadness that I note the passing of Pat Filien, a COM graduate of the class of 1993. Pat was also for a time a basketball coach here and a member of the College's Admissions team. Pat had an amazing, deep connection to our department and would often just "drop in" to one of my classes. That usually resulted in a giant bear hug and laughter all around. When a man who is 6'7" tall gives you a hug, it's a truly memorable experience!! He deeply loved his classmates, many of whom I have heard from in the last 2 days, his team mates, and of course, his family. Please keep Pat's family in your thoughts. I'm attaching a link to today's Times Union article about Pat's passing. Godspeed big man! https://www.timesunion.com//Longtime-area-player-and-coach