Posts Tagged "Hollywood North"

Passion, Vision and Reflection

Posted by on Dec 25, 2014 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

Being a writer and director of an international organization is both challenging and rewarding.  I had an incredible year establishing the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) and simultaneously writing my first monograph. Passion, vision and reflection have played magical roles in channeling myself. The journey of research, writing, and creating innovative insights would not have been possible without the incredible love and support that I have received from many individuals and institutions across the world. I thank those who have been part of this precious journey, and wish all a...

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Scholars as Critics: A Profession​al Developmen​t Workshop for Academics (May 27, 2015) – Ryerson University​

Posted by on Oct 30, 2014 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

Scholars as Critics: A Professional Development Workshop for Academics This workshop will offer: guidance on professional skills and career opportunities both inside and outside academia; insights and resources for scholars to become critics and experts in media; and basic media and public relations training with a focus on how to answer questions from reporters. Key Speakers: Jennifer Polk is an academic and career coach for graduate students and PhDs. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Toronto in 2012 and is now a blog writer for academic magazine University Affairs,...

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