Call for Work: Deadlline 26-28 May 2019

Spring is here and with it, comes new life, reemergence from the dregs of winter, and just an overall feeling of renewal. Framations Art Gallery is pleased to invite artists to explore the topic of renewal, to truly be inspired. For the upcoming exhibit Renewal, the gallery asks artists to focus on the themes of spring, the eruption of new life and other forms of renewal. 

This exhibit is open to all media and all subject matter that fits within the theme of Renewal. Artists who are interested in participating are invited to deliver up to four entries to Framations the weekend of April 26 - 28, 2019. Framations is open 10-6 Friday and Saturday, and 12-5 on Sunday. There will be an Opening Reception for the exhibit on May 3 from 6-8 pm. Renewal will be on display May 3 - June 13, 2019.

The Juror for this exhibit will be Megan Singleton, an artist and educator located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Artists can find the full entry details, including size restrictions, at www.framations.com.

218 North Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
framations@gmail.com
636.724.8313

James Balog film: Thursday, 11 April 2019

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 7:00 pm at Kirkwood Tau Center In an arresting new documentary from the producers of RACING EXTINCTION, THE COVE and CHASING ICE, environmental photographer James Balog captures the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of climate change. Please join us as we screen this multiple award-winning documentary. This event is free, but we require registration by noon the day of at 314-965-3700 or via our website at fsolph.org in order to aid us with event set-up.

Julia Margaret Cameron Lecture: Saturday, April 6, 2019

‘Spirit & Beauty: The Photographs of Julia Margaret Cameron’ a Lecture with David Hanlon

Saturday, April 6th, 2019, 1:30-2:30 pm

Julia Margaret Cameron was one of the most innovative photographers of the nineteenth century. Although her visual techniques were sometimes questioned by Victorians who preferred a standardized approach to portraiture and storytelling, by the beginning of the twentieth century she was viewed as a pioneer who had developed the medium’s expressive potential.

David Hanlon is a Professor at St. Louis Community College, where he leads instruction in photography and photographic history at the Meramec campus. He has exhibited his photographs both regionally and nationally for the past thirty-five years, and spent twelve field seasons working as an archaeological photographer at sites in the Middle East and the Balkans. Hanlon is also active as a curator and a writer about the history of the medium, his essays being published in international journals and museum catalogs. His book, Illuminating Shadows: The Calotype in Nineteenth Century America, was released at the end of 2013.

Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm, First Friday 11 am-9 pm

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
3415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Hahnemuehle contest update

We are sorry! Due to a bug in our IT system, some submissions have not been saved. We kindly ask all participants who have submitted their images before March 19, to re-register and re-upload the image series on www.hahnemuehle.com/photocompetition. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Library Resources

‌ Spring II, 2018 Library News ‌ Librarians are standing by to answer your questions! As we near the busiest time of the academic year, the most important thing to remember when doing research is that research experts are standing by to assist you. We can help you select a research topic, navigate library resources, and get better Google results. When you make the most of library resources and services, you can turn in your best work. Reach us through 24-hour chat, email, or call us at 1-800-985-4279. Get help now! Online Presentation: Top Tips to Transform your paper Learn from the research experts with our online training presentations! Learn simple and effective tips from Writing Center and Library staff to make your writing more polished and to find and integrate others’ ideas and research to strengthen your thesis and argument. To register for this training session go to https://websteru.webex.com/websteru/k2/j.php?MTID=td80cc71e49e3762edf956fec9b199eb8   Once you are approved by the host, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session. To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link https://websteru.webex.com/websteru/k2/j.php?MTID=tc1a504212b930bc3895e3eb11eeb55a5 Need a quick orientation to the new library website or help with getting started, searching, citation or services right now? Check out our list of training, tutorials and recorded presentations or check out Webster University Libraries on YouTube for closed captioned videos. Preparing for a Job Interview: Research Your Prospective Employer The search for summer and post-graduation jobs is right around the corner! Prepare for your interview and impress potential employers by researching the companies you'd like to work for. Find out more here ‌ Research Guides: A Roadmap to Information On Your Topic With so many resources available, getting started with research can be the biggest challenge of an assignment. Research guides point you in the right direction! These guides are "road maps" to information on your topic and provide suggestions for databases, eBooks, websites, and more. Find guides for your topic, class, or program of study here: libguides.webster.edu Library Resource Spotlight: IBISWorld Industry Market Research What economic factors drive online beverage sales? Who are the major players in the car wash industry? What percentage of cosmetic sales come from perfume? What is the five year outlook for the tobacco farming industry? All of these are questions asked by business students, and all can be answered with IBISWorld!  IBISWorld Industry Market Research provides profiles of industries and companies, including current trends and five-year outlooks. This data is not only useful to business students. Questions about advertising, marketing, environmental factors and sustainability, computer science, social sciences, and even activism and social justice can be addressed with economic data from a variety of industries.  Try IBISWorld here! Webster University Library | 1-800-985-4279 | library.webster.edu Follow us for research tips, news, and more! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

School of Communications scholarships: Deadline 15 April 2019

There are several scholarships available to incoming and current students who select a major in the School of Communications. Find eligibility requirements, applications, and due dates here.

One is only for graduate students, one is only for photo students, one is for women over 25, and one is for anyone living in the St. Louis area.

Experience has been that there are relatively few applicants for these scholarships. That makes me sad.

Deadlines are April 15th.

Media Academy -- Cash Prizes!

Students!  The Media Academy is all about real world applications, so we are creating a social media competition to encourage you to apply and share what you learn.

The Dean of the School of Communications is offering two $75 cash prizes for social media promotion of Media Academy. 

Here’s how to compete:

1.     Like the Webster School of Communications on Twitter and Instagram @webstersoc.

2.     Share your photos, thoughts, work, or quotations from Media Academy on Twitter.

3.     Tag the post with the hashtag #mediaacademy.

4.     If your account is private, please accept our request to follow.

$75 prize will be awarded for the single tweet or Instagram post with hashtag #mediaacademy that receives the most likes, comments, or retweets.  A second $75 prize will be awarded for the highest total number of likes, comments, and retweets March 6 & 7 for all posts with the hashtag #mediaacademy.

Winners will be announced after Media Academy.

#mediaacademy

@webstersoc

@websteru

For more information:  http://webster.edu/mediaacademy

VLAA Workshops

Collecting Sales Tax Monday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 PM Does sales tax make you cringe? Accountant Branko Marusic, BDO, will make this subject less daunting by covering all the basics, including guidance on the recent Supreme Court decision that gave states the authority to require online retailers to collect sales tax—even if the business does not have a physical presence in the state. Ask an Entertainment Lawyer Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 PM Join a panel of experienced entertainment attorneys, including Eric F. Kayira, Kayira Law; Peter W Salsich III, Capes Sokol, Benjamin Siders, Lewis Rice, for a lively open discussion of legal and business issues. Anatomy of a Contract Monday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 PM Although many of us prefer to conduct our business on a handshake, vague verbal agreements can result in ugly mis­understandings. In addition to covering contract basics, this interactive session will help you sharpen your negotiation skills. Instructors: Attorney Mason McBride and Actor Michelle Hand Copyright Clinic Monday, April 8, 6:30-8:30 PM Do you have pressing questions about copyright? Here’s your chance to learn the fundamentals. Dan Cohn, Husch Blackwell and Erika Cohn, Saint Louis University School of Law will cover the basics. Then you’ll have an opportunity to spend 15 minutes talking to a volunteer lawyer. Consultations will be scheduled in person that evening and may not be available if you do not register in advance. Copyright Myth Busters  Monday, April 22, 6:30-8:30 PM  FREE (but please register) Attorney Michael Kahn, Capes Sokol, will debunk widespread misperceptions about copyright, such as: registration is required to get copyright protection; if it’s on the internet, its free; background music on YouTube videos is a fair use and more. Presented in collaboration with the Copyright Alliance and celebrating World IP Week. Business Edge workshops are held at at The Stage at KDHX, 3524 Washington Avenue in Grand Center. Metered street parking (and free parking along Samuel Shepard Drive). Register at least 24 hours in advance and pay $10. Tuition is $15 at the door. Can’t afford to pay? Please contact us to request a scholarship.

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