Kopenhaver Center

Kopenhaver Center The premier national organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders in communication.

The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication was established in 2012 by Dean Emeritus and Professor Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver as a pioneering site for the advancement of women in the field of communication -- a unique programming distinction at FIU. The Center's mission is to foster and advance the academic and professional growth of women by supporting the

next generation of professionals and giving them the impetus to take on challenges and to pursue leadership positions in the communication industry. The Center will engage females in a series of workshops, lectures, advisory boards, panel discussions and other activities, to further prepare them for successful communication careers - encouraging them to be future influencers and distinguished leaders of the profession.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Rana Arafat, the 2025 Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early-Career Woman Scholar Awardee! 🎉Dr. Arafat,...
06/19/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Rana Arafat, the 2025 Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early-Career Woman Scholar Awardee! 🎉

Dr. Arafat, Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism at St. George’s, University of London, researches advocacy journalism, digital activism, and newsroom innovation—notably in non-Western and conflict-affected regions. Her award-winning work bridges scholarship and impact, amplifying Global South and diaspora voices.

06/15/2025

Sponsored by the AEJMC Commission on the Status of Women, the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Advancement of Women in Communication at Florida International University, and the AEJMC Council of Affiliates, this 13th Annual Workshop, Women Faculty Moving Forward, is designed to help junior women faculty members move forward in their careers through mentoring, networking, and preparing for tenure and promotion and administrative or other leadership positions. The deadline to apply is July 1.
Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/233445283481155

We are seeking a cohort of new assistant professors on the tenure track for our pre-conference workshop, Women Faculty M...
05/15/2025

We are seeking a cohort of new assistant professors on the tenure track for our pre-conference workshop, Women Faculty Moving Forward: Pathways to Success, on August 6, 2025, 1–5 p.m., at the AEJMC annual convention in San Francisco. Applicants must be AEJMC members. Deadline for applying is July 1, 2025.
Register here ➡https://form.jotform.com/233445283481155

Join us on April 22, 2025 for an inspiring conversation with Jenny R. Friend, a true leader in the world of theatre. Wit...
04/14/2025

Join us on April 22, 2025 for an inspiring conversation with Jenny R. Friend, a true leader in the world of theatre. With nearly two decades of experience as the Production Stage Manager at the renowned Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge, heart, and real-world wisdom to the stage.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear her story and learn from her journey

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Join us on April 22, 2025, for an inspiring conversation with Jenny R. Friend, a true leader in the world of theatre. Wi...
04/14/2025

Join us on April 22, 2025, for an inspiring conversation with Jenny R. Friend, a true leader in the world of theatre. With nearly two decades of experience as the Production Stage Manager at the renowned Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge, heart, and real-world wisdom to the stage.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear her story and learn from her journey.

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We're thrilled to announce that our scholastic program partners, ASFI + The White Elephant Group (WEG), are hosting The ...
03/25/2025

We're thrilled to announce that our scholastic program partners, ASFI + The White Elephant Group (WEG), are hosting The South Florida Film Forum! This dynamic two-day event will celebrate South Florida's vibrant cinematic voices and traditions.

When: March 29-30, 2025
Where: MAD Arts Museum, Dania Beach, FL

Don't miss this chance to be part of South Florida's thriving film community! Visit www.SouthFloridaFilmForum.com for more details and ticket information.

FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts

Attention PR, advertising, and marketing agencies in South Florida! You're invited to the x@boldfiu career fair on Mar...
03/10/2025

Attention PR, advertising, and marketing agencies in South Florida! You're invited to the x@boldfiu career fair on March 21. It's free for employers and open to all communication students. It's a perfect opportunity to meet, recruit, and engage with top communication students from our nationally ranked programs.

You can sign up this week using the QR code or through link in bio ⬆️
For more details, feel free to contact Gabby Portela at dportela@fiu.edu.

Celebrating Women's History Month and Welcoming Jeanette M. Nuñez, FIU's New Interim President! This March, as we honor ...
03/08/2025

Celebrating Women's History Month and Welcoming Jeanette M. Nuñez, FIU's New Interim President!
This March, as we honor Women's History Month and the incredible contributions of women throughout history, we also celebrate a historic moment for Florida International University. We proudly welcome Jeanette M. Nuñez, our new Interim President—a two-time FIU alumna and a visionary leader committed to student success, academic excellence, and innovation!

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📢 Women’s History Month Webinar: Are We Getting the Whole Story?Get to know our convener: Erika Gonzalez, Anchor/Reporte...
03/07/2025

📢 Women’s History Month Webinar: Are We Getting the Whole Story?
Get to know our convener: Erika Gonzalez, Anchor/Reporter for CBSNews Miami

🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
📍 Location: Virtual Open to the Public
🔗 Link to registration in bio 🔝

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📢 Women’s History Month Webinar: Are We Getting the Whole Story?Get to know our keynote speaker: Kelley Benham French, N...
03/06/2025

📢 Women’s History Month Webinar: Are We Getting the Whole Story?
Get to know our keynote speaker: Kelley Benham French, Narrative Accountability Editor at the Washington Post

🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
📍 Location: Virtual Open to the Public
🔗 Link to registration in bio 🔝

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🚀 Join Us for an Inspiring Conversation!Communication is key—especially in times of stress. Don’t miss this insightful d...
02/19/2025

🚀 Join Us for an Inspiring Conversation!
Communication is key—especially in times of stress. Don’t miss this insightful discussion as Melissa Fox, COO and author, sits down with Rowan University’s Associate Provost Kha’ Sadler to explore the power of communication under pressure. Drawing from her experience in healthcare and advocacy for marginalized communities, Melissa will share valuable insights on navigating challenging conversations.
📅 Date: February 27, 2025
⏰Time: 3:00 PM (ET)
📍Location: Virtual
Register today and be part of the conversation!

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