Elise James-Decruise, senior director and head of global training for the New Marketing Institute, will present the keynote lecture -- a free public event -- as part of a week of activities focused on digital approaches sponsored by the College of Communications and the College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Representatives from USA Today, VH1 and BillPenn.com will discuss how technology is changing the practice of journalism and media promotion during a free public session. The session is part as part of a week of activities focused on digital approaches sponsored by the College of Communications and the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Participants include: Mary Nahorniak, media editor, USA Today; Mark Dent, reporter/curator, BillyPenn.com; and Mia Aquino, director of social media, VH1.

Information session about a research-releated opportunity for undergraduate students through the Media Effects Research Laboratory on campus. Students selected for the program will work on a multi-disciplinary project about Internet security and privacy funded by the National Science Foundation. Presenters include Distinguished Professor Shyam Sundar and graduate student Jinyoung Kim.

Talk to fellow communicatiions students about different majors. Get advice and insight about classes and major requirements. Free cookies, too! Coordinated by College of Communications Peer Mentor Program.

Multimedia journalist Jim MacMillan will present a free public lecture, presented by the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism, as part of a week of activities focused on digital approaches sponsored by the College of Communications and the College of Information Sciences and Technology.

An information session for all Penn State students about sports-related internships and opportunities available on campus and in the community. Sponsored by the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism with participants from a variety of organizations, the event provides an important chance to learn about all the options available to get hands-on experience and take initial steps toward building a career in sports.

Special event for College of Communications students as well as faculty/staff and families. College of Communications Night features special ticket prices and deals. For $2 students get admission to the game and a College of Comm souvenir cup. The first 100 students to RSVP also gat a voucher for a hot dog and drink. For faculty/staff and their families, $8 gets admission, a souvenir cup and dinner (either a burger or chicken sandwich, fries and a drink) as the Nittany Lions play host to Pitt. It's also a giveway night with a blue color stress ball. Activities during the game will recognize award-winning students, faculty and staff.

Screening of "The Band's Visit" (2007, Erin Kolirin / Israel) as part of Carnegie Cinematheque -- the Thursday night film series presented for educational purposes for students by the Department of Film-Video and Media Studies. A gentle comedy about an Egyptian police band finding itself in an Israeli town by accident -- and how the town and band get to know each other."