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NMIXpo
Friday, December 9 &
Saturday, December 10
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TEDxUGA 2023
Friday, March 31
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We're Feeling Eerie-sistible! | |
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"Oh look, another glorious newsletter... makes me SICK."
— Winifred Sanderson, Hocus Pocus
For many of us, the stuff of nightmares isn't skeletons, monsters, or things that go bump in the night. It's... (suspenseful music please)... public speaking!
Here at the New Media Institute, we're all about harnessing the power of storytelling, despite how scary it might be. With this in mind, fearless faculty and friends rose to the occasion to inspire audiences across campus.
The secret to speaking in front of an audience? Be scared and do it anyway! After all, isn't facing your fears the real meaning of the Fallidays?
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Abracadabra, Active Learning is Magical | | |
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John Weatherford spoke at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication's Lunch and Learn series along with a panel of other frightening faculty. "Busy Work or Deep Learning? A Lightning Round with Active Learning Experts," was dedicated to the application of active learning in college classrooms—something we're pretty passionate about around here! Each panelist had trained on active learning best practices, successfully implemented them, and shared all their tried and true tips and tricks. | |
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Each year, high-achieving UGA athletes are inducted into the L.E.A.D. Academy. L.E.A.D. equips UGA's most promising student-athletes with leadership development resources necessary to compete for top conference and national awards and postgraduate scholarships. The 2022 L.E.A.D. Academy features 71 athletes all navigating the early days of the NCAA's NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) changes. As they each embark on their new leadership journey they will have ample opportunity to share their story—the story of being a student, an athlete, a leader, and more. Stories that will be shared with audiences here on campus and far beyond. And who better to serve as their navigator than our own expert storyteller Megan Ward.
Megan was invited by the UGA Athletic Association to be the keynote speaker for the 2022 L.E.A.D. Induction Ceremony. Held in Sanford Stadium's beautiful West End Zone, Megan encouraged these incredible student-athletes to fearlessly craft their stories so that their time in the spotlight was dedicated to connecting with those standing in the shadows. As Megan does day in, day out in the classroom and with TEDxUGA presenters, she reminded these new inductees that stories are a catalyst for meaningful change and that harnessing the power of storytelling is an invaluable skill set for personal, professional, and academic growth. Megan, we can't think of anyone more fitting to inspire these storytellers!
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Potions, Pumpkins, and Panels | |
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UGA's Innovation District is currently hosting a Bootcamp for Creatives. Over the course of seven sessions the cohort explores the basics of commercialization and targeted skill-building, and receives one-on-one support from experienced coaches.
Each session is dedicated to a specific topic, and the NMI took the spotlight for a panel focused on branding and marketing.
Chris Gerlach served as moderator for an incredible lineup of panelists that addressed the unique challenges related to branding and marketing commonly faced by innovators and entrepreneurs in the creative industries.
NMI Alum and Advisory Council Member, Shep Ogden, served as a panel expert. Shep is the CEO and co-founder of Offbeat Media Group, an Atlanta-based social-first company dedicated to disrupting traditional and social media marketing industries.
As the Innovation District continues to thrive, the NMI looks forward to facilitating more connections between our esteemed Advisory Council, alumni, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. If this sounds right up your alley, look for further opportunities coming down the pipeline!
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UGA’s Center for Teaching and Learning and Office of Online Learning hosted a meeting of the Learning Technology Consortium, a collaboration among universities with common interests and challenges in learning and teaching with technology. This group brings together representatives from ten schools, all engaged with learning technology on their campuses.
During the three-day meeting, UGA highlighted some of the different ways in which technology is used around campus to enhance the educational experience. As leaders in this space, the NMI was asked to join the conversation.
John Weatherford and Chris Gerlach showcased the work being done by the NMI, discussing both the challenges and opportunities related to tech and education, and offering insights into the future of tech in classrooms.
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Get In, We're Going Haunting | |
Hunker Down for Home Depot | |
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Starting in Spring 2021, the NMI officially dedicated Fridays to fostering student and industry collaboration. Through this initiative, the NMI is actively promoting the professional growth of students. From networking lunches to internship interviews to industry conferences to site tours, Professional Fridays offer opportunities for students to learn and grow.
Following two successful Chick-Fil-A site visits, the NMI spread its (chicken) wings and headed to The Home Depot. During their day at HD HQ, students heard from various panels and speakers on The Home Depot employee experience, learned about the intricacies of user experience within the company, chatted with recruiters on the best tips and tricks for getting a job, and got a behind-the-scenes look at how The Home Depot is innovating the customer experience in-store and online. To put it shortly, we had a blast!
A huge thank you to Douglas Borenstein, UGA and New Media Certificate alum, for making this trip possible! Next up on the Professional Fridays roster, the NMI is soaring to Delta World Headquarters!
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This Ain't No Hocus Pocus | |
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The SLAM experience that you know and love is becoming bigger and better! YES, you'll still see unbelievable projects. YES, you'll will get to network with your favorite students and friends. AND YES, it will still be an incredible weekend of connecting, exploring, showcasing, reminiscing, and looking toward the future.
Announcing the elevated SLAM experience (drumroll, please): NMIXpo, a two-day collective in which all of the NMI's end-of-semester features come together. NMIXpo includes Mini Merge, Emerge, SLAM, reunions, and so much more! While each NMIXpo may look slightly different, the heart of NMIXpo will always be centered around showing off students!
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Mini Merge
Friday
December 9
12P - 3P
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Hosted every Fall, Mini Merge celebrates the halfway point of Emerging Media Masters Capstone Projects. It is the culmination of the Fall semester where Capstone Betas are debuted. For the first time, we are inviting Emerging Media Alumni to Mini Merge with us and lead the first round of project consultation meetings. In these consultations, each current EM Capstone team will be paired with a set of rockstar EM Alumni. These Alumni will offer constructive feedback, share words of encouragement, and advise on project development and direction.
Alumni serving in a consultation capacity will be invited to Emerge in the Spring, where their team will launch their final 1.0.
EM Alumni, we can't do it without you! Plan now to join us and give back to those following in your footsteps.
📍 UGA Delta Innovation Hub | 210 Spring Street
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EM Reunion
Friday
December 9
6:30P - 8:30P
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One of the best benefits of EM is the close-knit family experience that continues long after graduation. Our vibrant and growing alumni family is more than 60 strong and eager to connect with current students. Whether you graduated five years ago with the inaugural cohort (shout to the OG crew) or from the online pathway just a few months ago, it's time for all the Emerging Media Alumni to come together! We're ecstatic to swap stories, savor yummy bites, and catch you up on the future of EM!
📍 Cine | 234 West Hancock Avenue
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Certificate Challenge Brunch
Saturday
December 10
10A - 12P
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We're always looking for ways to make things work, then work better. For the first time ever, we’re calling on the expertise of Emerging Media Alumni and the NMI Advisory Council to ideate the next generation of Capstone Projects! Enjoy brunch at this collaborative brainstorming session dedicated to bringing new perspectives to NMC Capstone Projects. You might see your big idea debuted at NMIXpo in Spring 2023 or published in the App Store!
📍 UGA Delta Innovation Hub | 210 Spring Street
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SLAM
Saturday
December 10
12:30P - 5P
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Hosted every semester, SLAM features New Media Certificate Capstone creations. Everyone is invited to this can't-miss day dedicated to student projects that take innovation and creativity to the next level. As always, SLAM will kick off with the student showcase at the Delta Innovation Hub, but this semester we’re inviting everyone on a short walk back to NMI HQ. At the NMI, happy hour will be complete with certificate ceremonies, award honorees, and a tour of our recently upgraded spaces.
📍 UGA Delta Innovation Hub | 210 Spring Street
📍 New Media Institute | 120 Hooper Street
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Hotel
Block
Courtesy Block: NMIXpo
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Want to stay near all the fun? Located on the edge of campus and downtown, SpringHill Suites is within walking distance of the Delta Innovation Hub plus all the eats and entertainment Downtown Athens has to offer. Act fast—to reserve a room in the block, make your reservation by Wednesday, November 9.
📍 SpringHill Suites | 220 South Hull Street
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You know our slogan:
Make something work. Then make it work better.
You can help us explore more ways to make things work better with a gift.
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