UBC2C NYC

UBC2C icebreaker

UBC2C — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:08:02 +0000

UBC2C NYC students were given an opportunity to socialize with fellow students, workshop presenters, guest speakers and mentors at a special mixer held at Macaulay Honors College near Lincoln Center. All participants were given a gift bag during registration.

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Silvercup Studios Tour

UBC2C — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:30:16 +0000

Gary Kesner, Executive Vice-president of Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, gave UBC2C students a tour of the legendary studio where current shows “Gossip Girl” and “30 Rock” are filmed.

NPR / WBFO Story about UBC2C NYC

Roma Mandzyk — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:48:16 +0000

WBFO’s Eileen Buckley reports on UBC2C NYC.

United Nations added to NY Times DAY IN THE LIFE

Roma Mandzyk — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:40:32 +0000

A visit to the United Nations has been added to the NY Times/CUNY Day in the Life visit.

We still have several spots available for this incredible Day in the Life opportunity. If you’re interested in journalism or photography this is one Day in the Life session you can’t miss.

You’ll start with a tour of CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, where you’ll get a chance to meet recent graduates of the program who

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Broadcast Journalist Marie Hickey Joins UBC2C

Roma Mandzyk — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:02:43 +0000

We’re excited to announce that Marie Hickey, an Emmy Award winning producer and New York Bureau Chief for the syndicated entertainment show “Extra” has joined UBC2C NYC as a guest speaker in the Journalism and New Media workshop.

Marie has worked in television for more than 20 years covering not only entertainment stories but hard news as well. A graduate of Fordham University, Marie is also an adjunct instructor at Manhattan College in the

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New Mentor: Georgiana Pickett ’94

Roma Mandzyk — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:08:54 +0000

Georgiana Pickett serves as Executive Director of Brooklyn-based 651 ARTS, an internationally recognized presenter and producer of contemporary performing arts from the African Diaspora.

New Mentor: Harrison Greenbaum

Roma Mandzyk — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:22:48 +0000

Harrison Greenbaum is one of stand-up comedy’s hottest rising stars. He’s been featured on SPIKE TV, the Science Channel, and on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. He’s also won several awards, including being named a finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award, a finalist for the New York Comedy Contest, and a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. In addition, Harrison had the honor of headlining the sold-out “Andy Kaufman Funhouse” shows at TBS Just for Laughs Chicago

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UBC2C in Daily Variety Gotham

Roma Mandzyk — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:28:19 +0000

Thanks to our generous sponsors at VarietyMediaCareers.com, UBC2C Symposium was give some nice ad space in yesterday’s Daily Variety Gotham. We’re also in an issue next week (after the holiday). Check it out!

New Mentor from Time Inc: Scott Kerr ’82

Roma Mandzyk — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:54:33 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that Scott Kerr ’82 will be joining UBC2C as a mentor.

A 28-year media and marketing veteran, Scott Kerr is a Director at Time Inc for the Style & Entertainment Group magazine brands – including People, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, StyleWatch and People en Espanol. He oversees the research & insights for these brands and helps position them to advertisers.

Can’t Miss Workshop led by Saul Elkin

Roma Mandzyk — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:08:38 +0000

Saul Elkin, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the UB Department of Theatre and Dance will be leading two half-day workshops at UBC2C, Perfecting Your Audition: An Actor’s Workshop and Starting a Theatre Company.

Saul Elkin is founder of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, which has been a Buffalo summer tradition since 1976. It’s the country’s second most successful outdoor Shakespeare festival in terms of audience, attracting an average of 50,000 patrons each summer. Only New

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