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The 2025 Paul H. Boase Prize winner, Dr. Walid Afifi, presented the prize's annual lecture on March 3. ??? Dr. Afifi is a communication professor from the University of California Santa Barbara and, in the lecture, discussed his work around how mental health is affected by uncertainty, noting the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Boase Prize was first awarded in 2003 and honors scholars who have made an impactful contribution to the communication field. The prize is named after the founding director of the School of Interpersonal Communication, which is now the School of Communication Studies.

That's a wrap on the annual 48-Hour Shootout. ?? The competition challenges teams of students to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days. This year, the 48 also welcomed high school teams and a team from Hocking College. ?? Full list of winners: ?? First Place - TEAM ROCKET (Ohio University Animation Club) ?? Second Place - Team Pasta Cheese ?? Third Place (TIE) - Hocking Hawks (from Hocking College) and Schoon Goons ?? Honorable Mention - Goofin' and Gaffin' ?? https://lnkd.in/eGUCA7tt

The Office of Information Technology has partnered with J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies' ITS 6440 capstone class to tackle the complexities of IPv6 deployment. ?? The capstone project focuses on deploying IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) at OHIO, simultaneously making improvements for the university and giving students practical experience.

3, 2, 1, action! ?? With 48 hours to turn concept into cinema, the annual 48 Hour Shootout competition pushes creatives to their limits, challenging participants to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days. ?? Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eGUCA7tt

Take time to unwind and relax this week, Bobcats! Happy Spring Break ?? University offices remain open. Classes resume on Monday, March 17.

Come along with Jenna and Lauren as they tell you about their experience in the Storytelling, Technology and Digital Media in Theme Parks class! ? For 13 weeks, students research and study the ins and outs of theme parks, concluding with a field experience at theme parks in Orlando, Florida. #ForeverOHIO

OHIO's first broadcast meteorology program graduate, Erin Ashley, BS '23, is headed from Toledo to Cincinnati to work with WXIX Fox 19's First Alert Weather team. ?? ?? “I’m thrilled to be going home. I’m honestly a little shocked an opportunity like this in a large TV market like Cincinnati came up so soon.” In partnership with Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences, the broadcast meteorology major pairs the training of a traditional meteorology degree with journalism curriculum. ??? https://lnkd.in/eawDSUNW

At the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts competition, five of our students received Awards of Excellence for their work at WOUB Public Media. ?? Will DeBlock, Parker Kopronica, Hailey Hollinger and Tim Hanna received an award for their work on the Gridiron Glory Season 25 promo. Donovan Varney received an award in the Television Hard News category. Our students were selected from a pool of more than 2,000 entries across more than 300 colleges and universities. Congratulations, we are so proud of our Bobcats! ??

Theme parks are magical, but have you ever wondered how the magic is made? ? Professors Beth Novak and John Bowditch teach students just that in their class Storytelling, Technology and Digital Media in Theme Parks. Throughout the semester-long course, they teach students the secrets behind immersive attractions. The class ends with a week-long trip to Orlando, Florida, for an up-close look at Disney World and Universal Studios.

All OHIO students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in practice forums taking place this week on Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5. The forums are in preparation for the Higher Learning Commission’s review in March. Virtual options will be available for those interested. Learn more ??