Passion, Vision and Reflection
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...
Read MoreCelebrity Culture and Social Inquiry – 8th Edition
Dear Readers, We are reaching the end of the year, but bringing new promises and sophisticated understandings of media and celebrity culture. We welcome new readers and thank all writers, thinkers, educators, and artists who have been an integral part of our journey. On behalf of the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) board, I am pleased to announce that the 8th edition of Celebrity Culture and Social Inquiry has been published. Highlights include: – Guidelines for Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Conference Panel or Workshop (Deadline: November 30, 2014)...
Read MoreConference & Media Workshop Ryerson U. Toronto – 10 Days Left for Submission
Would you like your academic research to influence ideas, people, and public policies? Do you want to learn and share on how you can harness the power of media to reach out? Are you interested in discussing multidisciplinary, ground-breaking, speculative, and controversial ideas in an open and safe environment? If you think that these questions apply to you, participate in the international conference Bridging Gaps: Media, Higher Education and Society. The conference will be held on May 27-28, 2015 at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. The details of the call are at:...
Read MoreCelebrity Culture and Social Inquiry – 7th Edition
On behalf of the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) board, I am pleased to announce that the 7th edition of Celebrity Culture and Social Inquiry has been published. Highlights include: Dr Louis Massey and Dr Basuli Deb join CMCS media experts Dr Deb’s upcoming book Come, Cross the Line: Celebrity Lifestyles and Public Intellectualism CMCS board member Dr Anita Krajnc on SUN News Network and City TV Submission guideline for international conference Bridging Gaps: Media, Higher Education and Society. You may now access the newsletter for printing or review here. If you would like to...
Read MoreScholars as Critics: A Professional Development Workshop for Academics (May 27, 2015) – Ryerson University
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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