MacEwan University - Department of Communication

09/10/2026

Mark your calendars for the Edmonton launch of At the Freak Show!

Hosted by the amazing Audreys Books, this will be a celebration of Candas Jane Dorseys dazzling, experimental novel.

Click through for details: https://www.audreys.ca/events/6014420260922

06/30/2026

🏒 Love sports? Love telling stories? Why not combine the two?

This Fall, BCSC 399: Sports Communication takes you beyond the final score and into the stories that make sports unforgettable.

🏟️ Cover live sporting events.
🎤 Interview athletes and sports professionals.
📹 Develop real-world reporting and storytelling skills.
⚽ Explore the personalities, culture, conflict, and impact of modern sport.

Whether you're passionate about journalism, communications, content creation, or simply love sports, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience with award-winning journalism instructor Neill Fitzpatrick.

Don't just watch the game—tell the story.

Learn more and register today!

https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/news/2026/05/featured-faculty/

"Fans are increasingly craving the story behind the score,” says Neill Fitzpatrick, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication. “Rather than just reading about Connor McDavid’s hot night or the Edmonton Elks’ latest signing, there is a strong desire for deeper analysis, richer context, and human-driven features.”

Explore the world beyond the scoreboard - the personalities, politics, culture, conflict and human stories that shape modern sport.

Taught by journalism faculty member Neill Fitzpatrick, this new Communication Studies course BCSC 399 gives students the opportunity to develop real-world reporting, interviewing, feature-writing and storytelling skills through the lends of sports media.

Read more about the course and Fitzpatrick’s approach to sports storytelling: https://lnkd.in/g4-43ShW

06/19/2026

Great news! The registration deadline has been extended to July 6—don’t delay!

We’re excited to announce our fourth annual Communications Bootcamp for underrepresented youth in Grades 10–12 in Edmonton, taking place August 13–15, 2026.

This program continues to empower young voices and provide hands-on media experience to students who might not otherwise have these opportunities.

If you know talented high school students who would benefit from this experience, please share this post and encourage them to apply.

Applications here: https://lnkd.in/gmbwDR4D

Let’s keep building the next generation of diverse storytellers.

For detailed program information please visit www.MacEwan.ca/communicationdegree or attend an inform

06/03/2026

"Fans are increasingly craving the story behind the score,” says Neill Fitzpatrick, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication. “Rather than just reading about Connor McDavid’s hot night or the Edmonton Elks’ latest signing, there is a strong desire for deeper analysis, richer context, and human-driven features.”

Explore the world beyond the scoreboard - the personalities, politics, culture, conflict and human stories that shape modern sport.

Taught by journalism faculty member Neill Fitzpatrick, this new Communication Studies course BCSC 399 gives students the opportunity to develop real-world reporting, interviewing, feature-writing and storytelling skills through the lends of sports media.

Read more about the course and Fitzpatrick’s approach to sports storytelling: https://lnkd.in/g4-43ShW

05/25/2026

Ribbon Rouge Foundation we would love for you to share with your network!

05/21/2026

"Fans are increasingly craving the story behind the score,” says Neill Fitzpatrick, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication. “Rather than just reading about Connor McDavid’s hot night or the Edmonton Elks’ latest signing, there is a strong desire for deeper analysis, richer context, and human-driven features.”

Explore the world beyond the scoreboard - the personalities, politics, culture, conflict and human stories that shape modern sport.

Taught by journalism faculty member Neill Fitzpatrick, this new Communication Studies course BCSC 399 gives students the opportunity to develop real-world reporting, interviewing, feature-writing and storytelling skills through the lends of sports media.

Read more about the course and Fitzpatrick’s approach to sports storytelling: https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/news/2026/05/featured-faculty/

05/13/2026

We're excited to announce our fourth annual Communications Bootcamp for underrepresented youth in grades 10-12 here in Edmonton August 13 to 15, 2026!

This program continues to empower young voices and provide hands-on media experience to students who might not otherwise have these opportunities.

If you know talented high school students who would benefit from this program, please share this post and encourage them to apply.

Application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdYJNTycbU9N-WxoB5BP9CHv1CJ04gzhGyyCIsHWKL9TIdSg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112733640004557717840

Help us build the next generation of diverse storytellers!

05/12/2026

Early-bird deadline to purchase your tickets is May 14! You don’t want to miss this money-saving opportunity. Come chat with skilled journalists and listen to candid conversations at this year’s event hosted at Carleton University's School of Journalism!

Tickets available online now at caj.ca/caj26

05/04/2026

📣The nomination period for CAJ's 2026 Annual Election is now OPEN. All professional, retired and student CAJ members are eligible. Nominate someone today...or even, nominate yourself! For more info, check out our website: caj.ca/about/our-team/elections

05/04/2026