College of Media Events

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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  New Approaches to International, Area, and Global Studies Talks

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  306 Coble Hall

  Join Media faculty as they discuss their recent trip with students to Accra, Ghana, to film a documentary about the lives of young female head porters who have migrated from Ghana’s rural north to work in Accra’s urban markets.

  • Informational

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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  Media Well-Being Workshop

  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

  123 Gregory Hall

  College of Media students are invited to this Well-Being Open House.

  • Reception/Open House

Friday, May 1, 2026

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  2026 Skornia Symposium: Understanding Public Media Audiences in an Era of Disruption

  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Collins Studio, Campbell Hall, NE corner of Main and Goodwin, Urbana

  The 2026 Skornia Symposium will feature a panel of academic and industry experts who will explore how public media can best engage with audience research to identify and meet community needs, strengthen audience relationships, and innovate content in ways that honor public media’s mission.

  • Seminar/Symposium