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 | EPICSs + MFA Writing: Pathways for Writers: Advocating for Artists with Bret Adams Agency Ltd (Friday, February 5th 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST)When: Friday, February 5th 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Location: Unknown Join us for this dynamic conversation with the team from the literary department at Bret Adams Ltd., a leading New York-based artists agency for writers, directors, actors, and other creatives in theatre and the performing arts. Panelists will include Bruce Ostler, Owner, […]
- SoC | EPICS: CPT/OPT Presentation by OIS (Wednesday, February 10th 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, February 10th 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST Location: Unknown CPT/OPT Presentation by OIS. Have your questions answered about obtaining and completing your OPT and CPT paperwork.
- SoC | EPICS: Experience Matters | Addressing Employment Gaps, Resources and Advice for Experienced Professionals (Wednesday, February 10th 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST)When: Wednesday, February 10th 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST Location: We are thrilled that The Mom Project (https://themomproject.com/) will present to The Northwestern School of Communication. The MOM Project will bring their knowledge and expertise on how to address issues and questions surrounding a return to work after a gap in your career […]
- SoC | EPICS + Undergraduate: Life After NU (Wednesday, March 10th 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST)When: Wednesday, March 10th 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Location: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/96828972672?from=addon
- Experience Matters | Practical Resume Advice for Experienced Professionals (Wednesday, February 24th 2021, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm CST)When: Wednesday, February 24th 2021, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm CST Location: Unknown This workshop is designed to assist students who plan to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence. The content will include information on addressing job gaps, writing a functional resume focused on skills, AND formatted to get through the dreaded Applicant Tracking […]
- SoC | EPICS: Executive Presence - How to use feedback for professional growth (Wednesday, March 3rd 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, March 3rd 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Whether you are an emerging leader or an experienced professional, executive presence is an essential tool for success. Learn about the elements of executive presence and how to solicit honest feedback […]
- SoC | EPICS + Medill: Marketing/PR/Advertising Panel + Networking (Friday, February 5th 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST)When: Friday, February 5th 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States Join Medill Career Services and EPICS as they host industry experts from marketing, advertising, and public relations to discuss the industry and potential career paths. The event will be a mix […]
- SoC | EPICS + Sound MA/MSLCE Creative Connect: James O. Boggs, Head of Editorial Podcasts, Apple (Friday, February 19th 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST)When: Friday, February 19th 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States James O. Boggs ('02) is a twenty-year veteran of the online software industry and Global Head of Editorial for Apple Podcasts. James earned his BA from Northwestern’s Weinberg College of Arts […]
- SoC | EPICS + MSLCE Creative Connect: Nicholas Austin, Sony Pictures Television, Director of New Media & Emerging Platforms Development (Thursday, February 11th 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST)When: Thursday, February 11th 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST 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. Nicholas Austin is Director of New Media & Emerging Platforms […]
- SoC | EPICS + MSLCE Creative Connect (Thursday, February 4th 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST)When: Thursday, February 4th 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST 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. Information on the speaker will be updated shortly.
- SoC | EPICS + MSLCE Creative Connect: Lindsay Schuster, Netflix, Production Executive, Original Series Production (Thursday, January 21st 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST)When: Thursday, January 21st 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST Location: Virtual Room, Virtual Room, 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. Lindsay Schuster is currently a Production Executive at Netflix, where she oversees production on […]
- SoC | EPICS: Theatre + Arts During the Pandemic (Thursday, February 25th 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST)When: Thursday, February 25th 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States The pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life. Join this EPICS panel with industry professionals from arts and theatre organization. The discussion will center around how these individuals and their […]
- SoC | EPIC: EPICS Presents - The Pitch Meeting: Getting to Yes (Wednesday, February 17th 2021, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, February 17th 2021, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- SoC | EPICS: EPICS Presents - Building Your Website (Wednesday, February 24th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, February 24th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- SoC | EPICS: Can you REALLY answer the question- Why Should I Hire You? (Wednesday, January 27th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, January 27th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- SoC | EPICS: Kick Your (Internship) Networking into High Gear (Wednesday, January 20th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, January 20th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Location: SoC | EPICS: Virtual Location, EPICS Virtual Event, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- SoC | EPICS + Undergraduate: SoC Internship Program Info Session (Wednesday, January 27th 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST)When: Wednesday, January 27th 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST Location: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/99763831757?from=addon Join EPICS to learn more about how you can gain academic credit for your internship through the SoC internship program.
- SoC | EPICS + PhD: MTS/TSB/RPC Alumni Panel (Monday, March 8th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST)When: Monday, March 8th 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Location: Unknown Alumni panel with recent MTS, TBS, and RPC graduates who are pursuing alternative career paths.
- SoC | EPICS + MA in Sound Workshop: Voiceover with Donna Fulks (Friday, January 29th 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST)When: Friday, January 29th 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST Location: Unknown Veteran voice-actor Donna Jay Fulks will provide an overview of her industry from the actor’s point of view. She will discuss the techniques of performance, auditions, technical requirements among other facets of the business. She will offer demonstrations as well as the […]