EPICS and our career partners offer virtual events throughout the academic year. Below you will find EPICS upcoming events for School of Communication students. Click on the link below to learn more about an event or to RSVP. To see the full list of events, in chronological order, please log into Handshake.
Employers and friends of Northwestern can view all events open to the public on the University’s main calendar, PlanIt Purple.
SoC | EPICS Events
- SoC | EPICS + Mezcla: Breaking Into the Chicago Indie Film Scene (Thursday, April 22nd 2021, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT)When: Thursday, April 22nd 2021, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Join Mezcla (http://www.mezclamediacollective.org/) for this fantastic panel on Breaking Into the Chicago Indie Film Scene: a conversation with women filmmakers of color. Panelists include: Ashley O'Shay: Ashley O’Shay is a DP […]
- SoC | EPICS + MFA Writing: Pathways for Writers: A Roundtable with Rachel DeWoskin (Wednesday, April 21st 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT)When: Wednesday, April 21st 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT Location: Unknown MFA Writers are invited to his special lunchtime roundtable conversation with novelist, poet, memoirist, and TV writer Rachel DeWoskin. She will discuss writing for a variety of media including fiction, non-fiction, young adult novels, poetry, adaptation, and more. Bio: Rachel DeWoskin is […]
- SoC I EPICS + MSC: Value Proposition Practice Session (Saturday, May 29th 2021, 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm CDT)When: Saturday, May 29th 2021, 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Practice speaking your Value Proposition in real-time to a potential connection, hiring manager, or a peer. Now that you have written it, how does it sound when you say it out […]
- SOC | EPICS + MSC: Bio-dynamics! (Saturday, May 8th 2021, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm CDT)When: Saturday, May 8th 2021, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm CDT Location: Unknown Go deeper into your personal life story and how events led you to your choice in a career. Can you tell that in an engaging, likable, and human dialogue that makes instant connections with friends, peers, and your LinkedIn connections? We will […]
- SoC | EPIC: EPICS Presents - Working with a Recruiter (Wednesday, April 28th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT)When: Wednesday, April 28th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States EPICS Presents / How to Work With A Recruiter: April 28, 2021 12:00pm (noon CST) Join NU alum Jillian Pender to find out how forming a partnership with a recruiter can […]
- SoC | EPICS: EPICS Presents - MythBusting: An Interactive Discussion about the job search, interviewing, salary negotiation, etc. Bring your Question! Let's Talk! (Wednesday, April 14th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT)When: Wednesday, April 14th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Do you have questions about the following: Resume, Cover Letters, Prepping for Virtual or In-person interviews, Salary Negotiation, is LinkedIn really worth? These questions and more will be answered in this […]
- SoC | EPICS: Your Story Is Your Superpower (Wednesday, April 21st 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT)When: Wednesday, April 21st 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Everyone has a story. Use yours to make an impact. What's your superpower? It's the details and specifics of who you are that employers want to know. This session will give […]
- EPICS + MFA: Applying to Labs and Fellowships (Wednesday, May 12th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT)When: Wednesday, May 12th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Location: Unknown And overview of strategies and tips for MFA candidates considering applying to Labs and Fellowship prior to or following graduation.
- SoC | EPICS + MFA: Writers Panel 2021 (Friday, June 4th 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT)When: Friday, June 4th 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT Location: Unknown Annual Writers Panel of the MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage Program. More details to be announced in spring quarter.
- SoC | EPICS + RTVF + MFA Writing: A Conversation with Brad Krevoy about the 2021 Krevoy Screenwriting Prize (Friday, April 16th 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT)When: Friday, April 16th 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT Location: Unknown A conversation with Brad Krevoy on the 2021 Krevoy Screenwriting Prize. Krevoy will discuss what executives in the industry look for in film and television writing and offer some words of encouragement and inspiration to students who are planning on or considering […]
- SoC | EPICS + MFA Writing: Pathways for Writers: A Conversation with Alex Keledjian (Friday, May 14th 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT)When: Friday, May 14th 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT Location: Unknown Alex Keledjian worked with every screen in the industry: Movies, documentaries, TV series, and the internet. With his ability to bridge the gap between Hollywood glitz and tech wizardry, Keledjian offers the best of both worlds. He has worked with ABC, CBS, […]
- SoC | EPICS + Sound MA Masterclass: Reaper with Brendan Baker (Friday, April 16th 2021, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT)When: Friday, April 16th 2021, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT Location: Unknown If you’ve ever wanted to feel like the audio producer version of Neo in The Matrix, this is the seminar for you! Over the last decade or so, Brendan Baker has built a customized system for making radio and podcast projects using […]
- SoC | EPICS + MSLCE Creative Connect: Angela Goding, National Young Arts Foundation, Senior Director of Advancement (Thursday, April 15th 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT)When: Thursday, April 15th 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Due to the university’s recommendation for Zoom security, please register for this event to receive the link to join the session. Angela Goding serves the National YoungArts Foundation as its Senior […]
- SoC | EPICS + Sound MA/MSLCE Creative Connect: Hanna Boloanos, Audio Producer at Spotify (Friday, April 23rd 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT)When: Friday, April 23rd 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT Location: Unknown Hanna graduated from Medill in 2017 with no idea what she was going to do. During undergrad she dabbled in everything: newspapers, magazines, graphic design, coding and broadcast. In the fall of 2017, she moved to D.C. to intern at NPR's All […]