Melanie Green, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Buffalo, will present a free public lecture. Her research examines the power of narrative to change beliefs, including the effects of fictional stories on real-world attitudes. Her theory of "transportation into a narrative world" focuses on immersion into a story as a mechanisim of narrative influence. She has edited two books and published numerous articles in leading communication, psychology and interdisciplinary journals.

Free public screening of "Do the Right Thing" (1989) as part of the Jeanne Hall Film Screening honoring late faculty member Jeanne Hall.

Information session for juniors and seniors in ALL majors about COMM 498A International Telecommunications, which will making a spring break trip to Cuba. Enrollment for the course is limited and prior approval is necessary for registration. Get information about the semester-long course and related trip at this meeting. Questions? Contact Matt Jackson -- mattj@psu.edu

A group of Penn State alumni working in digital advertising will relay their experiences entering this fast-paced and ever-changing environment. The free public session focuses on how to expect the unexpected when it comes to new developments in the digital advertising and public relations industries. Panelists include: Rachel Brown, Adroit Digital; Patric Fyock, Harmelin Media; Brad Groznik, Groznik PR; Leslie Malysiak, Google; and Jon Mercuri, Media Math. The session is part of a week of activities sponsored by the College of Communications and the College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Information session about a proposed Digital Media Trends and Analystics minor that combines foundational courses in the College of Communications and the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The 18-credit minor sequence, planned for launch in spring 2016, is indented to provide interested students with a stronger backgrond in new technologies, as well as the possibility of a number of leading industry certifications. Presenters include Lee Ahern, the minor coordinator, and Jamey Perry, an assistant dean and adviser in the College of Communications.

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.