Communication Department News
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September 30
| High-Flying Stunts: On the Set at Raynham Park Filming, Special Effects Come Before Stars
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Ron Leone, associate professor of media and film at Stonehill College, comments on what the norm is for 'establishing shots’ during film production.
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September 27
| Introducing New Full-Time Faculty and Faculty Fellow
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This year, the College welcomes ten new full-time faculty and one faculty fellow.
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September 12
| Professor Maureen Boyle Receives Top Honors from Society for Features Journalism
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Assistant Professor of Communication Maureen Boyle, who also serves as the Journalism Program Director at the College, received first place honors in the 23rd Annual Excellence-in-Features Writing Competition by the Society for Features Journalism.
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May 19
| Scripted For A Career In Media, Entertainment
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Stonehill College graduate Peter Iannuccilli '93 is now making a living in New York City as a film and television editor and producer.
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April 28
| Learn, Imagine and Explore
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Senior Nicole Jaques was one of only 16 students nationwide to be selected for the International Radio and Television Society Summer Fellowship Program and beginning in June, she will be lending her talents to the hit children's show "Dora the Explorer."
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March 18
| PG-13 Movies Becoming More Violent, Professor's Study Says
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A new study by Stonehill professor Ron Leone has found that PG-13 films are more violent these days.
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March 01
| Muting the King's Message
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Edward Morrissey of "The Week" discussed Professor Ron Leone's study on the PG-13 rating over the past 23 years in his column recently.
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February 16
| Prof. Maureen Boyle Wins Top Journalism Award
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Asst. Prof. of Communication Maureen Boyle was honored by the New England Newspaper & Press Association at its 2010 New England Better Newspaper Contest awards banquet, taking first place in the racial or ethnic coverage category.
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December 10
| Stonehill Student Shines in Nonprofit Work
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Helping the needy is something most students like to do at some point in their college experience, but often their efforts get put on the back burner. Not so for senior Laura Sidla, who started working on charitable causes in middle school.
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November 30
| Student Pursues Passion for Nonprofit Work
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Senior Laura Sidla has always had a passion for charity work and with the help of many of Stonehill's resources like the Center for Nonprofit Management, her dream of someday creating her own nonprofit may become a reality.
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September 30
| Hooray for Hollywood! L.A. Internship Program Launches
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A new L.A. internship launches this semester. Four Communication majors are living and working in Hollywood, and they have already met Jay Leno!
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September 24
| Introducing New Full-Time Faculty & Faculty Fellows
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This year, the College has increased the number of full-time faculty to 151 and has also added four new faculty fellows.
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November 10
| Stonehill Featured in Report by National Survey of Student Engagement
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The 2009 report from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), "Assessment for Improvement: Tracking Student Engagement Over Time" lists Stonehill as one of many colleges and universities across the country dedicated to providing students with enhanced academic opportunities.
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August 29
| Big Screen Evolves to Compete with Small
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Ron Leone, a film and media studies professor, is quoted in this Associated Press article about the future of movie theaters.
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December 05
| Davis Grant To Establish Office of Community-Based Learning
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The Davis Educational Foundation has awarded the College a $238,959 grant, which will be used to establish a formal community-based learning program.
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September 16
| WBZ News Radio to Hold "Talk The Vote Series" Live From Stonehill’s Martin Institute
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On Thursday, October 16, WBZ News Radio will visit Stonehill College for its "Talk The Vote Series" with veteran Boston reporter Dan Rea.