In April’s Faith + Works lecture, School of Communications professor Kevin John discussed how people can overcome the notion that there is an inherent gap between religion and science and instead use both to discover truth.

R. Gregory Christie, an award-winning illustrator, gave students a glimpse into his career

School of Communications professor Miles Romney was invited to present at the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) 2019 Conference in Las Vegas on April 6-9. Romney’s presentation will be based on his new book chapter titled 'Tune it or Stream it? Can Millennials and the Internet save ESPN?' Read more on the School of Communications website.

Communications graduate students Kylie Brooks and Sara Bezdjian May took second place in the communications division of the Arthur W. Page Society Case Study Competition, which features original cases studies from students across the U.S. This is the third year in a row that graduate students from the School of Communications placed in the competition. Read more on the School of Communications website.

The Ballroom Dance Company will perform their “Ode to Joy” and “Ritmo del Corazon” medleys for the last time On April 12 and 13, 160 students will come together to present “BYU’s Ballroom Dance in Concert.” The performance promises to showcase equal measures of quality dancing and theatrical spectacle. “Typically in the discipline of ballroom dance, you see couples dancing,” said Curt Holman, artistic director of BYU’s Ballroom Dance Company. “It’s really rare to take a group of people and create an ensemble piece that has eight couples. In some of our beginning teams, we have 16 couples on the floor. When you’re able to do that, it becomes very entertaining for the audience.” Read more at this BYU Dance article.

BYU’s College of Fine Arts and Communications (CFAC) will hold the 2019 Convocation ceremonies on Friday, April 26 in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC). Ceremonies will include student speakers, musical numbers and the presentation of master’s and baccalaureate diplomas to graduates. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the CFAC website. University Commencement will take place on Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. in the Marriott Center. More information on commencement can be found here. The School of Communications Convocation will take place at 9 a.m. Speakers will include public relations student Spencer Norawong and news media student Camille Baker. There will also be a performance by School of Music student Christian Hales. The Department of Art and Department of Design Convocation will take place at 12 p.m. Speakers will include studio art students Chole Welch and Annelise Duque, graphic design student Sienna Forsyth and illustration student Melissa Kamba. There will also be a performance by School of Music student CJ Madsen. The Department of Dance, the School of Music and Department of Theatre and Media Arts Convocation will take place at 3 p.m. TMA student Channing Weir will speak. There will also be a performance by School of Music students Catherine Boyack and Morgan Hastings. Tickets are limited to four per graduate for general admission and will be available for in-person pick up at the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) Ticket Office on the following dates: School of Communications | March 18-19 Department of Art/Department of Design | March 20-21 Department of Dance/School of Music/Department of Theatre and Media Arts (including MDT) | March 25-26 Late requests (any students that did not claim tickets on the previous dates) March 27-28 Students who are not on campus on their respective pickup date must contact their school or department to arrange pickup. After students have claimed their tickets, any additional tickets will be distributed at the HFAC Ticket Office on a first-come, first-served basis. This second round of ticket distribution will also be limited to a maximum of four additional tickets per student. For additional questions regarding convocation tickets, please contact cfacconvocation@byu.edu or read through the CFAC Convocation FAQs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKZDTmGU9A0&=&feature=youtu.be BYU School of Communications Professor Kevin Kelly's new film 'I Saw the Hosts of the Dead' will air Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m. on BYUtv before “Music and the Spoken Word.” The film is a documentary — mixed with a little live action — that explores Joseph F. Smith’s vision and the background behind it. To read more about the inspiration behind the film and what it took to create it, visit the School of Communications website.

School of Communications professor Adam Durfee was recently recognized as the social media innovator of the year by The Social Shake-Up. The organization holds an annual conference featuring cutting-edge social media techniques and the people behind them. To read more about Durfee's work and the award, visit the School of Communications website.

Lanegan connects his artwork with family history work

Keynote speaker Mike Rugnetta will address the possibilities and positive use of new media

Students’ Perspectives On Education Expanded Through Slow And Silent Learning

Communications professor Jessica Zurcher recently shared her research on pornography at a School of Communications Beckham Lecture. “It’s scary sometimes to jump into these topics, but I have felt the Spirit and the guidance of my Heavenly Father to be able to accomplish this work,” said Zurcher. Read more about Zurcher's lecture and research on the School of Communications website.