Seneca Media Unscripted : Year In Review
As another great year comes to a close, we here at Seneca Media decided to relive it for nostalgia’s sake – well that, and podcast’s sake. It has been one of our most eventful years yet. We wouldn’t be a very effective media team if we didn’t milk it for one last content piece, would we? So, here it is, our last podcast of the year – 2018 In Rewind. We talk about all the amazing things that happened this past year – not that anything we do is not amazing. Err, this podcast may be a bit longer than anticipated.
Allan Garden Speeches
Who: Public Relations Students – Section C
What: Public Speaking
Where: Allan Gardens Toronto / Out in the Freezing Cold
When: Sometime in January / Far Too Early in the Morning
Why: Because, David Turnbull
How: Like champs
Voices 2018
Who: Public Relations Students
What: Public Speaking Competition – Centennial, Georgian, Humber and Seneca.
Where: The Burroughes Building– Toronto / Very Cool and Trendy Loft
When: Sometime in March / At a Decent Time (there was breakfast)
Why: To showcase creativity and public speaking talents, and give students a platform to talk about something they’re passionate about.
How: Seneca was so good, that we brought home TWO trophies #winning
Lobby Day at Queen’s Park
Who: Colleges Ontario and Government Relations Students and Building F
What: Lobby Day to Showcase the Innovative Ideas and Programs Colleges in Ontario Offer
Where: Queens Park
When: March / Also Too Early in the Morning
Why: Because, Joe MacDonald
How: We Learnt About So Many Cool Projects the Colleges Were Working On, and Ate Some Aesthetic Looking Food
The Moxi Awards
Who: School of Media
What: The Moxis: Digital Format Awards to Celebrate the Amazing work our School of Media Students Have Done All Year
Where: Seneca @ York Campus
When: April – After the Worst Snowstorm of the Year
Why: Because we wanted students to be recognized for their hard work
How: A LOT of work and planning
RTVT Screening Night
Who: Television Students
What: A Red Carpet Affair to Showcase the Short Films 4th Semester Students Produced
Where: Seneca @ York Campus
When: April – In the Evening (Thank You)
Why: To Celebrate Students’ Hard Work and Share it With Friends and Family
How: Like a Legit Film Festival Organized By EMP Students
Journalism Summer Institute @ The Toronto Jazz Festival
Who: Journalism Summer Institute Students in Partnership With Toronto Jazz
What: Students Received Exclusive Access to Behind the Scenes Activity at the Jazz Festival – They Interviewed Performers, As Well As Guests (it was a full entertainment reporter experience)
Where: Yorkville
When: June – One Week
Why: To Give Journalism Students First-Hand Field Experience As Reporters
How: Ongoing Partnership Between Seneca and TD Toronto Jazz
Journalism @ TIFF
Who: Journalism Students and Out There With Melissa DiMarco
What: Students Interviewed the Cast of ‘Corporate Prey’ in a Press Junket Style at TIFF
Where: Toronto International Film Festival
When: September – In the Middle of a Thunderstorm
Why: To Give Journalism Students First-Hand Field Experience As Entertainment Reporters (How to Speak to Celebrities Etc.)
How: Proper Press Junket Set-Up – At a Hotel, Where Vanity Fair and ET Canada Were Also Conducting Interviews (a lot of star-spotting happened)
Seneca Media Turns 2 – The Magic Continues with Our HP Party!
Who: Seneca Media fam
What: We Celebrated Our Second Birthday on Halloween with a Harry Potter Themed Party-
Where: Seneca@York
When: Halloween
Why: To recognize the magic that happens here at Seneca Media
How: A LOT of Arts and Crafts
PR Alumni Panel
Who: Current PR Students and Five PR Program Alumni
What: Former Students Discussed How They Set Up Their Blogs for Martin Waxman’s Social Media Class, (as well as their experience in the program)
Where: Kaleidoscope Room
When: October
Why: To Help Current Students Better Understand Their Projects, and How to Navigate The Process of Setting Up a Blog
How: With the Clever Event Management Capabilities of The Seneca Media Team
PHEW! Those were only the highlights of this year. 2018 was packed with lots of fun and hustle. There was never a dull moment, and students were constantly surprising us with their passion and creativity. We accomplished a lot this year, including starting out own podcast series. We wish you all a relaxing winter break, and look forward to seeing you all back in action in 2019! We cannot wait to see what the new year has in store!
Take Care, and Happy New Year Fam!!!
