Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II Application is LIVE

If you are a Webster University student experiencing a short-term financial need due to the disruption of campus operations caused by COVID-19, please log on to your Connections Portal 2.0 account, look for the banner that says “HEERF II Funding Application” and read closely the criteria for eligibility. If you believe you are eligible based on the three criteria cited, fill out the application for consideration of a one-time emergency student grant. Not all students are eligible.

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Aaron AuBuchon
Webster Film Festival & Kinematifest *Submissions OPEN*

The Kinematifest & Webster Film Festival are student initiatives created for and by Webster University students. Our mission is to inspire and innovate Webster University students to grow as artists through motion pictures; To draw attention to rising filmmakers and animators; To give students a chance to present their work; To encourage dialogue with the community.

There are nine submission categories for students to submit to Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Experimental, Music Videos, Experimental Animation, Animated Shorts, and Animated Clips! The animated clips section is to encourage beginning animation students to submit small clips of their work! It is free for Webster students to submit their work and only Webster student work is eligible to be screened at the festivals. Students can submit as much of their work as they would like!

For more information, rules, and to submit your work, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/WebsterFilmFestival

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Aaron AuBuchon
SOC Internship Expo Prep Session Registration

Nervous about attending the internship expo next week? Want to learn how to navigate this virtual event? Not sure how to prepare? Want to practice your elevator pitch and talking to internship partners? THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU! Join us as we go over everything you need to know to feel ready to have a positive and valuable experience at the Virtual Internship Expo! All students are welcome to attend! The workshop will be presented by Trezette Dixon, Director, Internship Program and John Holste, Career Advisor for School of Communications students and Assistant Director, Career Development in the Career Planning & Development Center

REGISTER

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Aaron AuBuchon
Pan Galactic Digital Scholarship for Black Students in Marketing

Pan Galactic is committed to amplifying Black voices in the field of digital marketing. While we do not have all the answers on how to make this happen, in support of this goal, the agency is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Black student pursuing a career in digital marketing. The team at Pan Galactic will also offer mentorship to the scholarship winner, including meeting with them and sharing contacts in the marketing industry in order to support the winner in expanding their career network. We understand the systemic barriers Black students face and want to do our part to make the marketing industry more inclusive and racially diverse. Incremental representation of Black voices in our field will contribute toward this goal.

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Aaron AuBuchon
*UPDATE* Virtual Commencement to be Held for Class of 2020; School & College Events Added to Homecoming & Alumni Weekend

UPDATED MARCH 31st: Due to the updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic the NCR Commencement Ceremony (May 16th) for this year will be canceled, 2020 graduates are invited to join the NCR 2021 Commencement ceremony on May 15th, 2021. Additionally, the main campus 2020 Commencement ceremony will be held virtually on May 9th: http://www.webster.edu/commencement/index.html The Webster Today article has information as well: http://news.webster.edu/global/2020/commencement-virtual-ceremonies-homecoming.html

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Aaron AuBuchon