In Brief: October 22

‘Frontline’ editor to speak on communication and media

Sarah Moughty, managing editor of digital for PBS’s “Frontline” documentaries, is responsible for cross-platform digital media and is considered a champion for public-service media. She is on campus this week to present a public discussion related to communication platforms.

Moughty will present “Digital Dialogues,” addressing the use of interactive tools to engage, inform and provoke audiences on matters of public interest. Her talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 22) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, with refreshments to follow.

She also is scheduled to speak to several student groups throughout her visit, discussing “Cross-Platform and Social Media,” “Evolution and Journalistic Standards of ‘Frontline’s Website” and “Coordinating Documentary Production and Website Development.”

Her visit is sponsored by a Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Grant, the Darl Ault Visiting Lecture in Journalism, WBGU-TV, the TCOMM Student Association, and the Department of Telecommunications. For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Mascaro, telecommunications, at mascara@bgsu.edu, or TCOMM President Carlin Dixon at carlind@bgsu.edu.

Hundreds of “Frontline” documentaries and auxiliary material are available at frontline.org.

Whitney presents A&S Distinguished Faculty Lecture

Lynn Whitney, area head of photography, will present "With So Many Images, Why Would One Matter?" for the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Whitney will speak at 4 p.m. today (Oct. 22) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.

According to Whitney, millions of pictures are made and shared in culture every day. Taking photographs is a part of our daily lives and functions as shorthand, a note taker for what we think and want to matter. The debate about value and attention paid to photographs has been reignited and students are again curious about the roots of this practice we take for granted. What makes a picture, one that lingers longer than the 1,000th of a second it took to make it?

Whitney will discuss some contemporary photographers and others from earlier times, and reveal what has sustained her personal practice as a teacher and artist in the wide-open field of photography.

A reception will follow her presentation.

Caryl Crane Youth Theatre seeks young actors

BGSU Firelands’ Caryl Crane Youth Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming productions of “Mickey Mouse Club Christmas” and “Cinderella” on Saturday (Oct. 24), in Room A at the Huron Public Library at 333 Williams St. in Huron.

“Mickey Mouse Club Christmas” will be performed Nov. 20-21. “Cinderella” will be presented Jan. 9-Feb. 7, 2016.

All ages and types for are sought for both productions. Roles are available for actors, singers, dancers and comedians. No experience is necessary.

To participate in “Mickey Mouse Club Christmas,” children must be age 6 or above by the first rehearsal on Nov. 7. To participate in “Cinderella,” they must be age 10 or above by the first rehearsal on Jan. 4. Rehearsals will be weekday evenings between 5-9 p.m., and select Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons for both productions. Actors may be cast in both productions.  

For complete audition preparation information, visit: www.firelands.bgsu.edu/ccyt and download the audition packet.