Marking a transformative addition to Â鶹´«Ã½Å®Éñ’s major in Digital Cinema, the Communication, Media & Cinema program is thrilled to announce the arrival of Vaun Monroe on campus. Newly hired as an assistant professor, Monroe begins in the Fall of 2022 as the program’s third full-time faculty member in Digital Cinema.
A few years ago, the economic value of watching other people play videogames might have seemed like a losing proposition. But the global esports market exceeded $1 billion in 2019, and by some accounts is expected to grow at an average rate of 24 percent for the rest of the decade.
Just where was Erik Palmer last year? Instead of his usual gig serving as the Communication Program’s chair and teaching courses such as Strategic Social Media, Creative Industries and Design Thinking, Dr. Palmer completed a sabbatical year in Ghana, supported by a Fulbright award from the U.S. State Department.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/02/SOU-Erik-Palmer-From-Oregon-to-Ghana-Learn-More.jpg4231024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2021-02-10 11:16:432021-02-10 11:23:43From Oregon to Ghana and Back: Erik Palmer’s 2019–20 year in West Africa
Communication program instructor Melissa Matthewson celebrated the release of her new book, Tracing the Desire Line, with readings in Jacksonville and Ashland earlier this month.
Vaun Monroe: Bolstering Directing & Screenwriting
/in Communication, Digital Cinema, FeaturedMarking a transformative addition to Â鶹´«Ã½Å®Éñ’s major in Digital Cinema, the Communication, Media & Cinema program is thrilled to announce the arrival of Vaun Monroe on campus. Newly hired as an assistant professor, Monroe begins in the Fall of 2022 as the program’s third full-time faculty member in Digital Cinema.
Esports Matter: Precious Yamaguchi, Competitive Video Gaming, Booming Market
/in Communication, FeaturedA few years ago, the economic value of watching other people play videogames might have seemed like a losing proposition. But the global esports market exceeded $1 billion in 2019, and by some accounts is expected to grow at an average rate of 24 percent for the rest of the decade.
From Oregon to Ghana and Back: Erik Palmer’s 2019–20 year in West Africa
/in Communication, FeaturedJust where was Erik Palmer last year? Instead of his usual gig serving as the Communication Program’s chair and teaching courses such as Strategic Social Media, Creative Industries and Design Thinking, Dr. Palmer completed a sabbatical year in Ghana, supported by a Fulbright award from the U.S. State Department.
Student Spotlight: Mattie Motz
/in Communication, FeaturedÂ鶹´«Ã½Å®Éñ Communication major Mattie Motz has been named captain of the Raiderettes dance team for the second year in a row.
Faculty Focus: Melissa Matthewson Book Launch
/in Communication, FeaturedCommunication program instructor Melissa Matthewson celebrated the release of her new book, Tracing the Desire Line, with readings in Jacksonville and Ashland earlier this month.