Screening of "The New Black," followed by a Q-and-A session with the documentary's director, Yoruba Richen. The free public session is presented by PSN-TV and the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the College of Communications.

Regional meeting of Associated Press Sports Editors, conducted at Penn State in collaboration wtih the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism.

Screening of "The Organizer" (1963, Mario Monicelli / Yugoslavia, Italy) 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 labor organizer in the 19th century confronts economic and social injustice.

Alumna Morgan Nixon ('12 Ad/PR) will provide the featured presentation during a free public session titled "Succeeding in the Global Market," presented by the Diversity Ambassadors and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Joel Makower, chairman and executive editor of GreenBiz Group Inc., the producer of GreenBiz.com and GreenBiz Forums and VERGE conferences around the world, will present a free public lecture titled “Can Companies Ever Be Credible on Sustainability?” His presentation will explore best practices in organizational sustainability communications. Is all green communication just “greenwashing?” Or is embracing sustainability a matter of survival for the successful companies of today and tomorrow? As sustainable and social-responsible business practices become elements of greater interest for employers, employees and consumers, these are becoming critical questions for anyone interested in a communications career.

A former nationally syndicated columnist, Makower is author or co-author of more than a dozen books, including his latest, “Strategies for the Green Economy” and the annual “State of Green Business Report.” His unique background as journalist, entrepreneur, researcher, advocate and publisher gives him keen insight into the complex but critical relationship between sustainability and profitability. For 20 years, he has been a well-respected voice on business, the environment and the bottom line. In 2012, he was awarded the Hutchens Medal by the American Society for Quality, which cited “his ability to tell compelling stories that both inform and inspire business leaders toward profitable action.”Makower has been a commentator on environmental topics for public radio's "Marketplace" and appears frequently in both broadcast and print media. He serves as a board member or adviser to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and speaks to companies, industry groups, and business schools around the world.

Having trouble choosing between communications majors? Talk one-on-one with students to learn more about COMM majors and find out which major is right for you. Free cookies will be served. Contact Chrysten Colacicco at chrys10c@gmail.com with questions about the event. The program is coordinated by the College of Communications Student Council Peer Mentor Program. The event will be held in 165 Willard Building.

Nicole Kramer, professor for social psychology - media and communication at the University of Duisberg-Essen in Germany will provide an overview of empirical research in CMC and HCI with a focus on social psychological foundations and social effects. The event is sponsored by the Media Effects Research Lab.

Second annual event featuring faculty and communications industry experts providing insights about freelancing options for students in the College of Communications and beyond.

Travis T. Vogan, a leading sports and media scholar, will present the spring 2015 Robert M. Pockrass Memorial Lecture titled "ESPN Culture." The session is free and open to the public. Vogan is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism & Mass Communication and the Department of American Studies at the University of Iowa. He is the author of "Keepers of the Flame: NFL Films and the Rise of Sports Media" (University of Illinois Press, 2014) and "ESPN: The Making of a Sports Media Empire" (Forthcoming, University of Illinois Press).

AdClub will wrap up the the AAF Nittany Group team's preparations as they put their year of research and creativity to the test as they pitch their campaign for Pizza Hut to a panel of local ad professionals whose feedback of the presentation will help the team prepare for the regional competition the following weekend in New York City.