The Ithacan

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The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications welcomed Mark Gross ’88 on Oct. 25 and 26 to speak in classes and participate in an open Q&A.

James Rada, professor and chair for the Department of Journalism at Ithaca College, announced Sept. 20 that he will leave the college after the 2022–23 academic year.

Jeff Orlowski-Yang, creator of the award-winning documentary “The Social Dilemma,” visited campus as the Roy H. Park School of Communications distinguished visitor of 2022. 

Ithaca College continues to be affected by staffing shortages as the college rebuilds its leadership departments and deals with staff, faculty and administrative turnover.

PALS offers students a wide range of classes that teach them new skills and the opportunity to get hands-on with activities they may not have had the chance to ever partake in.

Staff writer Emma Kersting spoke with filmmaker Jeff Orlowski-Yang on his process for filmmaking and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

News Editor Syd Pierre sat down with Amy Falkner, dean of the Park School of Communications to discuss her transition to IC and her future goals.

Amy Falkner has been appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and will begin her new position at the college Aug. 1, 2022.

Faculty, staff and students attended sessions between May 2 and 5 to meet the final candidates for dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Direct communication and swift action is necessary to resolve this apparent rift between the esports team and the Office of Recreational Sports.   

Since 2019, the Ithaca College Esports Club has appealed to casual gamers who just want to have fun, as well as competitive gamers who enjoy the thrill of tournaments.

Ithaca College junior Caitlin Holtzman, has been named the editor-in-chief of The Ithacan for the 2022–23 academic year.