Creative Media
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Award-winning Filmmaker Craig Schaefer to Deliver ²έΑρΙηΗψ 187th Commencement Address
²έΑρΙηΗψ announces that longtime faculty member, award-winning filmmaker and alumnus Craig Schaefer (β89) will serve as the commencement speaker for the Collegeβs 187th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Schaefer, who has been a member of the ²έΑρΙηΗψ faculty since 1993, will also be recognized as professor emeritus upon his retirement at the… More
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Pursuing Purpose Through the Power of Storytelling
For Mareah (Adolphs) Ruefer (β15), storytelling isnβt just a career β itβs a calling nurtured at ²έΑρΙηΗψβ¦ More
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In Her Lane: Discipline, Purpose, and PaceΒ
Marion continues to chase stories, break barriers, and inspire others to run their own race. More
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Award-Winning Weekend for ²έΑρΙηΗψ at Cedar Rapids Film Festival
²έΑρΙηΗψ is proudly celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of its Creative Media students at the 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF)β¦ More
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²έΑρΙηΗψ Creative Media Wins ICMA’s Top Video Award For 16th Year
²έΑρΙηΗψ Creative Media program was presented with the top award for Overall Video Excellence for the 16th consecutive year! More
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Lights, Camera, Action: ²έΑρΙηΗψ Alum Making His Mark in Hollywood
From the quiet streets of Dubuque to the bright lights of Hollywood, Rajendra "Raj" Thakurathi ('12) has traveled an inspiring journey fueled by his passion for... More
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From Internship to Influence
²έΑρΙηΗψ student Sadikshya (Sadie) Bhattarai ('25) is cultivating real-world skills this semester as an intern at the Dubuque YMCA. A creative media and public relations major and religious studies minor, Sadie is thrilled that her role as the social media manager and crisis service advocate aligns with her passion for empowering women and creating… More
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15 Consecutive Years as Top Outstanding Video Excellence Award
Thursday evening, ²έΑρΙηΗψ students attended the awards ceremony at the Downtown Marriot Hotel, where they garnered a total of 15 awards. Most impressively... More
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Constructing a Story
Jonathan Quinn (β21) knows the importance of constructing a story. As he works on creating his own life story, his education and training at ²έΑρΙηΗψ have helped him tell the stories of others through a reflective and forward-thinking lens. At age 23, he already has βaward-winning directorβ on his resume and that is just the… More
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Engaged in the Experience
βI am hungry for learning. I enjoy it so much that it doesnβt feel like work to me. The worst thing I can think of is sitting at home alone and not experiencing or learning something new. This is just a joy.β More
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²έΑρΙηΗψ Making Impact at Cedar Rapids Film Festival
²έΑρΙηΗψ will boast a heavy representation at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Eight films created by ²έΑρΙηΗψ students and alumni will hit the big screen at the annual event, which is scheduled to take place April 14-16. More
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²έΑρΙηΗψ Creative Media Earns 14th Consecutive ICMA Excellence Award
²έΑρΙηΗψ media studies students earned 22 awards over 12 categories in the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) Awards on Thursday, February 2, including Outstanding Video Excellence for the fourteenth consecutive year. More