Registration is Open for Free Fall Classes
MANCHESTER, NH -- Registration is now available for fall classes at Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications. Classes are free and open to all.
Fall classes will be in-person at our new location: The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, inside the NH Institute of Politics building at Saint Anselm College. Driving and parking instructions will be sent to students in advance of classes.
All classes will be offered Wednesday evenings, September 20, 27, October 4, and 11, from 5:30pm to 7pm.
Register for the following classes:
Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Media, with instructor David Humphreys
This class covers the current state of misinformation, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the role both play in shaping the media landscape. This class delves into the multifaceted ways in which AI technologies are impacting the dissemination, consumption, and detection of misinformation within various media platforms. Using examples taken from today’s news and information sharing, and through hands-on AI creation, students will learn strategies to enhance media literacy, and explore potential ethical implications tied to the implementation of AI-powered solutions. This class equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of information, AI, and media, fostering a deeper understanding of how these forces intersect and influence one another.
Saving Lives – The Art of Writing about People, with instructor Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett
Biography can take many forms – from book-length manuscripts, short profiles, or liner notes to family histories, obituaries, and other tributes. Whether you’re writing for a scholarly audience, humor lovers, armchair historians, or even members of your own family, this course will help you stare down the blank page (or screen) and understand how to capture the significant elements of a storied life. The techniques we discuss, and practice, will strengthen your interviewing and research skills, as well as help you write interesting and engaging narrative prose.
Messaging Your Mission, with instructor Lauren Collins Cline
This class will help professionals, business owners, and leaders understand how to cut through the clutter of messaging and get to the core of any communication—your mission.
Understanding why you do what you do and why it matters can be harder to put into words than you think. But harnessing your mission gives you a foundation for all your communication, both internal and external, that keeps you and your brand authentic and on-message.
Fear Not Public Speaking, with instructor Andrea Bard
To be successful in today’s professional environment individuals need to know how to communicate confidently to a variety of different audiences. Learn how to channel your nervous energy to speak effectively while delivering public presentations to small and large audiences. This workshop will enable you to develop professional and impactful presentations through information and application. You will gain confidence using proper eye contact and the use of hand gestures. You will also learn how to use a step-by-step methodology to develop presentations, effectively use a variety of visual aids, and answer difficult questions no matter the audience.
Register for all classes at loebschool.org/register, or contact us at loebschool@loebschool.org with questions.
Starting this fall, the Nackey S. Loeb School is offering a new program, called Afterwords. This is a series of pop-up lectures where experts deliver succinct talks on a topic of interest to Loeb School students and the community, followed by an engaging Q&A session. These conversations offer a unique opportunity to unravel deeper insights, learn about behind-the-scenes experiences, and satisfy your intellectual curiosity.
Afterwords programs will be offered from 7pm -8pm on September 27, October 4, and October 11. These are free and open to all. To learn more, visit https://loebschool.org/register/afterwords.
The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications promotes and defends the First Amendment and fosters interest, integrity and excellence in journalism and other forms of communication by educating students of various ages and providing them with the tools and knowledge to improve their skill. Learn more about the School at loebschool.org.