Most Recent Exhibit at the Kooyumjian Gallery
Sky Hopinka: Poetry, Photography and Film
Sky Hopinka, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, is a filmmaker, photographer and writer whose work centers on Indigenous homeland, landscape and language. Hopinka, who previously taught the Indigenous language Chinuk Wawa in Portland, Oregon, has screened his media work at the Sundance, Toronto and New York film festivals. A MacArthur and Guggenheim fellow, Hopinka has also received the Alpert Award for Film/Video and the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award in Art.
Friday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Nov. 17
Communication Careers Week
During the Fall semester, the School of Communications brings in industry leaders representing a cross-section of organizations, from nonprofit journalism to full-service entertainment production companies. With a combination of presentations, workshops, networking sessions, panel discussions and an internship expo, Webster students can jump-start their own communications career.
Career Prep Workshops, Media Commons (SVER 112)
Internship Director Shannon Lehnbeuter guides you as you lay the foundation for your career. Each session focuses on a critical step toward developing your own personal brand and creating a career-long presence in the professional community. We use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) Method interview technique in our Prep Sessions. You must be familiar with this system to participate. Please Google “STAR Method” to learn more.
Previous workshop topics include:
- LinkedIn and Digital Presence Checkup and Networking Like a Pro
- Mastering the Internship Expo
- Interviewing with Confidence
- Beyond the Expo: Building Long-Term Career Momentum and Collateral
During Communication Careers Week, guest speakers join select classes, sharing their unique career journeys in the media and communications fields. Open to all — students, faculty, staff and visitors — these sessions provide an interactive space to learn about diverse career paths, gain industry insights and ask questions. It is an ideal chance for attendees to connect with professionals and explore the real-world experiences that shaped their careers.
All presentations are free and open to the public, no reservations needed.
Look for the 2026 schedule in the Fall semester. Below is the schedule from the 2025 Communications Careers Week:
Tuesday, Nov. 11, Media Commons (SVER 112)
- 12:15-1:15 p.m. — The Heat is On: Surviving and Thriving in a Live Events Media Career, David Vedder, director of live experience, St. Louis City Soccer Club
- 3-4 p.m. — A Life in the Arts: Balancing Passion and Practicality, Walter Parks, national recording artist and entrepreneur
Wednesday, Nov. 12, Media Commons (SVER 112)
- 10-11 a.m. — Everything Everywhere All At Once: Video Content Creation and Multi-Platform Brand Promotion, Jeff Keane, founder and CEO, Coolfire Studios
- 1-2 p.m. — Don’t Fear the Bot: Using AI to Artistic and Business Advantage, Carl Reed, founder, Composition Media
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. — Brick-by-Byte: Building a Marketing Brand in a Mixed Media World, Lucas Farrell, CEO, Bucket List Creative
Thursday, Nov. 13, Media Commons (SVER 112)
- 12-1 p.m. — Surviving Self Employment: Contracts, Copyright, Pricing, Negotiation and more, Steenz, Artist, editor and adjunct professor, Webster University and Sue Greenberg, executive director, Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
- 3-4 p.m. — Finding Your Crowd: The Art and Science of Successful Crowdfunding, Christopher Badell, co-founder and editor-in-chief, Greater Than Games, and adjunct professor, Webster University
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Swipe Right: The Business of Online Influencing with a Global Brand-Influencer Matchmaker, Belle DuChene, founder and content director, BDC Media Management
Internship Expo
- Held in the Boylan West Atrium, Sverdrup Hall
The Internship Expo at Webster University's School of Communications is more than an event; it's an investment in the future of our industry. This annual gathering connects leading professionals and emerging talent across journalism, digital media, marketing, UX/UI, animation, film, sound engineering, photography and game design, creating invaluable networking and growth opportunities.
Our students come prepared with skills, ideas and a drive to make an impact and they're ready to meet the organizations shaping the industry. The Expo provides a forum for employers and students to engage, interview and build meaningful relationships, laying the groundwork for future careers and innovations. By partnering with us, you help build community and play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of communicators, helping students find their path in a diverse field while identifying talent that will help your organization thrive.
Together, we're creating a pathway for internships and real-world experience that spans Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Whether you're a longtime partner or joining us for the first time, we're excited to collaborate in this journey to bridge today's needs with tomorrow's talent.
Employers who participated in 2025 include:
- Belle DuChene Media and Management
- Bucket List Creative Marketing Agency
- The Crack Fox Odditeas
- CTI
- Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
- Gateway Foundation
- Gateway Studios and Production Services
- Hauser Group Public Relations
- Hope for Tomorrow Community Development Center
- Ironman Sound Industries (now Markey's)
- Lin. Woods Inspired Media
- O'Fallon Hoots
- Shock City Studios
- SLM Media Group
- St. Louis City Soccer Club
- Unbridled Media
- Webster Arts
Tour the School of Communications
The School of Communications loves showing off Sverdrup Hall! Contact socsuccess@webster.edu to inquire about a tour. Note: Prospective students interested in attending Webster University should schedule a full campus tour through the Admissions department.
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