Pearl Gluck, an assistant professor in the Department of Film-Video and Media Studies, presents the Communications Colloquium.

Michael Bremer, director of student programs for American Pavilion Internships at the Cannes Film Festival and the Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity, will be the featured guest for a free public session sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the College of Communications.

Carnegie Cinematheque: Screening of "Salt of the Earth" (Michael Wilson, U.S., 1954). Made by Hollywood Blacklist filmmakers, this semi-documentary tale of a mineworkers strike in New Mexico is also a landmark in feminist cinema. This screening is for educational purposes only.

Kim Schaller ('80), executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HERCO), will discuss how she successfully markets Hershey as "The Sweetest Place on Earth" and a year-round destination, drawing visitors to the hotels, theme park, holiday-themed events and concerts and events in the Giant Center and Hersheypark Stadium.

Professor Eszter Hargitti of Northwestern University will present the Pockress Lecture. Hargittai's research focuses on the social and policy implications of digital media with a particular interest in how differences in people's web-use skills influence what they do online. The event is free and open to the public.

Kevin Hagopian, a senior lecturer in the Department of Film-Video and Media Studies, presents the Communications Colloquium.

The return of AdClub's popular Creative Panel will feature a group of Penn State alumni working in various creative jobs around the country and will include advertising art directors, advertising copywriters, graphic designers and creative directors. Panelists include: Melanie DiCaro ('12), junior designer, Lightstream Group (Phildelphia); Taylor Wenner ('13), junior designer, Brian Communications (Philadelphia); Andrea Tinkoff ('13), designer/media planner, Harmelin Media (Philadelphia); and Becky Kitlan ('07), digital art director, AKQA (New York City).

Distinguished Professor Mary Beth Oliver of the Department of Film-Video and Media Studies presents the Communications Colloquium.

ABSTRACT: Research in entertainment psychological has frequently examining the harmful aspects of entertainment such as violence, stereotyping, or unhealthy behaviors. However, a growing number of scholars have begun to examine the positive aspects of entertainment and how it can contribute to social good and well-being. This colloquium will overview this program of research, focusing on the meaningful sides of media entertainment.

Start-of-semester meeting for all College of Communications faculty members.

Sarah Sharma, an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the Univesity of North Carolina, will present the Social Though Program fall lecture in communication. The event is free and open to the public.