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All events are in the Virginia Room, second floor of the Student Center, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, March 10
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Building a Personal Brand that Opens Doors
10-10:50 a.m.
This session will delve into the power of personal branding and how intentional efforts shape the way we connect, influence, and build community. We’ll talk about ways to authentically define, communicate, and strengthen a personal brand to create meaningful relationships and professional opportunities.
Deep Dive: Going below the surface to tell the ocean's stories
11 - 11:50 a.m.
Recent Flagler grad, Jenna Boerst will take us across the ocean and under the waves to tell us about the work she did as a photographer and filmmaker during her time as a Digital Media Production and Journalism major at Flagler. The stories she followed took her on free dives in south Florida,
In Good COM-pany
Noon - 12:50 p.m.
Dalton is a full service advertising and PR agency headquartered in Jacksonville. Attend this informal panel and you’ll be in good COMpany! A mix of professionals from various Agency roles, alongside a couple of their clients, will overview what it’s like to work at an agency, give a snapshot of their unique positions and discuss how agency life differs from being in-house or “client side.” If you’re unsure of the direction to take in the marketing/communication field, this panel may provide some insight. Panelists will include:
Cari Bessinger, Dalton Director of Strategy & Planning (Flagler Alum ’08)
Chris Obarski, Dalton PR Account Supervisor
Pat Donnell, Dalton VP, Web & Interactive (Flagler Alum ’07)
Louise Lee, Dalton Social Media Manager
Kelsey Strange, Dalton Senior Paid Media Planner
Eden Sutherland, GATE Director of Marketing & Communications
SMT Lunch and Learn
Noon - 1 p.m.
Sports Media Technology (SMT) hires for both students/graduates from COM, Design, Sport Management, and Computer Science programs . Meet and eat with representatives from SMT to learn more about opportunities with the broadcast operations and video production services that help tell the stories of sports biggest broadcasts and events. Space is limited, so register by visiting our Events page.
Brands of One: How to Find Your Next Chapter, Stay True to Self and Find Your Crew
1 - 1:50 p.m.
In today’s world, success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how you connect with others. In this high-energy keynote, Flagler alum Florian "Flobo" Boyce dives into the real secrets of networking: making authentic connections, building a personal brand that feels genuine, and unlocking seemingly impossible opportunities through relationships—not résumés. Whether you’re aiming for your dream job or looking to launch your dream company, it all starts with staying true to who you are.
Alumni Panel
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Join a panel of Flagler College Communication alumni for a question and answer session about school and their lives after college.
Tuesday, March 11
Note that the 3:30 event on Tuesday has been canceled.
Communication Under Siege
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
This session brings together members of the Communication Department faculty to discuss their opinions on the pressing matters facing core democratic values and free expression in today's world. Each of the faculty members will address the issue of "communication under siege" in the context of his or her specialization. The discussion will not only identify areas under attack where pillars of democracy like free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse are threatened but highlight the role of communication in maintaining such values.
Working in Film & Video Today
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Join members of the northeast Florida Women in Film and Television (WIFT) to explore the ins and outs of working in film and video in 2025.
Lunch and Learn with WIFT
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Join the guest speakers from Women in Film and Television (WIFT) for a lunch discussion. Space is limited, so please register on the Events page
Speech Competition
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Join us for the annual COM Week speech competition. Students test their public speaking abilities in a 3- to 5-minute speech responding to this year's prompt for a chance to win a cash prize. Space for speakers is limited, so please register on the Events page.
Imagined COMmunities: Marketing Video Games in Japan and the US
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS: Join Dr. Evan Lauteria, Assistant Instructional Professor of Sociology at the University of Florida, for an exploration into the history of video game marketing in Japan and the US. Through a critical examination of video game advertisements from the 1980s to 2000s and oral history interviews with Japanese industry retirees, we’ll discuss (1) strategies companies used to delineate specific consumer groups; and (2) the concept of "localization" —the process of adapting games for different markets—and how it was used to navigate perceived cultural and linguistic barriers. Across both, this session will emphasize how the Japanese gaming industry largely relied on simplistic assumptions of national and cultural differences between Japan and the US for business, and how these assumptions continue to impact design and marketing, as well as gaming communities, today.
"What Just Happened?" Evening Seminar
7 - 9 p.m.
Flagler College's Forum on Government and Public Policy brings nationally recognized journalists, commentators, and speakers to St. Augustine to discuss issues at hand in regional, state, and federal government. For more than 30 years, the forum has promoted intellectual talks about government and public policy.
Note that this event is free and open to the public in the Virginia Room.
Wednesday, March 12
Book of Freedom
10 - 10:50 a.m.
Flagler Cinematic Arts students will share their experiences working on the docudrama "Book of Freedom." The film is being produced entirely by Flagler College students under the guidance of visiting filmmaker Jim Gilmore and Flagler professor Tracy Halcomb.
The Finnish Line: Pulitzer Reporting on Homelessness
11 - 11:50 a.m.
Join Lilly Dietz as she shares her journey of earning a Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship Grant to report on homelessness in Finland. This talk explores the challenges of student journalism, from navigating obstacles in the field to crafting impactful stories, while highlighting the importance of passion and perseverance in addressing critical human rights issues.
Saving Lives with PR
1 - 1:50 p.m.
In this session you will learn about the organ donation process, misconceptions and hear from a local transplant recipient. We will discuss how public relations plays a role in the public's opinion about donation.
The End of Anonymity: Privacy and Labor Concerns for the Children of Family Vloggers
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Associate Professor from the University of Alabama will discuss privacy concerns with the rise of social media.
Parks in Peril
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Join journalist Max Chesnes to discuss how we broke the Florida state parks saga – and what it means for the future of conservation.
Thursday, March 13
From Clicks to Connection
Led by student leaders, this event provides a platform for discussing the trials and triumphs of communicating effectively within diverse groups.
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Student Presentations
Join us for this session of students presenting their work at the invitation of the COM faculty.
11 - 12:15 p.m.
Student Open House
See examples of the work that students are creating in a variety of communication classes. The exhibit is an open house in the lobby space outside the Virginia Room.
12:30 - 1:45
One-Minute Film Festival
Filmmakers - ready your pens and your cameras for a filmmaking contest with a cash prize. Respond to this year's prompt with a film of exactly 60 seconds to enter COM Week's One-Minute Film Festival. Join us for a screening of the entries and the award ceremony. Learn more and register as a filmmaker on the Events page.
2 - 3:15 p.m.
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