USC Annenberg Events

Knight Chair screening: Jesus Camp

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:02:53 GMT

USC Annenberg's Knight Chair in Media and Religion presents a screening and discussion of the documentary Jesus Camp. The film follows a group of young children to Pastor Becky Fischer's "Kids on Fire Summer Camp," where "they are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in God's army and are schooled in how to take back America for Christ." The film is "a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become part of America's political future."

The screening is followed by a discussion with filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady of Loki Films. Co-sponsors include Cinematheque 108 (USC School of Cinematic Arts); USC Center for Religion & Civic Culture, Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, and the School of Religion (USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences).

RSVPs requested. To RSVP, e-mail bakere@usc.edu.

Public Diplomacy Welcome Reception

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:33:44 GMT

USC Annenberg’s Center on Public Diplomacy hosts a reception to welcome new public diplomacy faculty and students for the 2007-2008 academic year, including diplomat in residence Anne Chermak, journalism and public diplomacy professor Philip Seib, public diplomacy senior lecturer Pamela Starr, and international relations professor Geoffrey Wiseman.

CPD Faculty Speaker Series: Anne Chermak, Public Diplomat in Residence "Engaging Muslim Populations in Europe Post 9/11 – A U.S. Public Diplomacy Approach"

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:29:20 GMT

Anne Chermak will speak at the USC Center on Public Diplomacy at the Annenberg School's first Faculty Speaker event. Chermak is the Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and chairperson of the German-American Fulbright commission, and has recently joined the USC Center on Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School as the public diplomat in residence for the 2007-2008 term. Since joining the U.S. Foreign Service in 1975, Chermak has served for more than 30 years in six different countries: Spain, Yugoslavia, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany and Russia.

Conversations in Public Diplomacy: Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:07:56 GMT

USC’s Center on Public Diplomacy will host Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy for a roundtable discussion. Graffy oversees public diplomacy and public affairs programs for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, and coordinates efforts with Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes.

IJJ premiere of Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:38:32 GMT

The Institute for Justice and Journalism presents the premiere screening of Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream. This documentary film by IJJ fellow Phillip Rodriguez explores how the media and marketing influence America ’s perception of Latinos.

Annenberg County Fair

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:03:04 GMT

Dean Ernest J. Wilson III invites new communication and journalism students to the Annenberg County Fair. Enjoy food and games while meeting faculty, staff and fellow students. Share popcorn and cotton candy with your classmates as you visit student organization booths and learn about exciting academic opportunities and extracurricular activities at Annenberg. The afternoon includes tours of our classrooms, broadcast facilities and newsroom. For more information, visit annenberg.usc.edu or call 213-821-3015.