Story by Jordan Spurgeon
SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Media Studies Department is hosting Media Days from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 1 and from 9:35 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 2 in room P-32.
The free, two-day events will feature industry professionals from the fields of journalism, radio, television, cinema, and photography. Some of the speakers include Palomar Media professors as well as other broadcasting and journalism professionals.
Students who are interested in or are currently pursuing a career in Media Studies are welcome to attend. The presentations will feature topics ranging from Marvel Comics, television culture, broadcasting, photography, journalism, and social media.
The event will close with the Media Studies Awards Reception that will highlight the accomplishments of current media students and faculty on Thursday night.
Media Days at Palomar College began in 2009 and has happened every year since. The event coordinators hope to provide students with the opportunity to network with industry professionals and to learn more about specific jobs in the industry.
For more information about Media Days 2019 and to see the full schedule of guest speakers, visit www.palomar.edu/pages/mediastudies
