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(1:10:19) Dr. Michael Miner is a 2008 graduate of Fitchburg State University and currently a lecturer at Harvard University where he teaches courses on government and international security. Miner will lead us in a broad conversation about American foreign policy with a few specific points on US-China relations. Introduction by Professor Eric Budd and moderated by Professor Joshua Spero. This presentation is sponsored by the Fitchburg State University Alumni Association.

(1:13:25) The Fitchburg State Alumni Association hosts a discussion featuring alumni panelists with an extensive knowledge of cybersecurity from different backgrounds and varying experiences. Dr. Mark Fearer graduated in 1993 and 1999 with two degrees in Computer Science. He currently leads a team of information security auditors at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission who examines infrastructure of stock exchanges for good practices in efforts to keep them available and secure. Jim Geary, Class of 1978, is a results-driven software entrepreneur with over 25 years as a CEO, Chairman, and Board Member in startup and growth stage companies focused on cybersecurity, enterprise information and data analytics. Geary was an early employee of RSA Security, and in 2017, was named Forbes Magazine #1 Cloud Computing Company CEO. John Honeycutt is a 1991 graduate and an Emmy-Award winning media and information technology expert. Most recently, Honeycutt served as Vice President of Google Cloud’s Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications and Gaming division, where he established and implemented Google Cloud’s initial product and go-to-market strategies for those sectors globally. Currently, Honeycutt advises and consults with media companies, private equity investors and technology developers on their strategies and investments. Honeycutt is also an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at the American University Kogod School of Business and serves as a charter member of their Cybersecurity Executive Advisory Council. Moderated by Sherry Horeanopoulos, Chief Security Office at Fitchburg State University.This presentation is sponsored by the Fitchburg State University Alumni Association.

(1:04:07) Fitchburg State alumna Kristin Link '85 offers tips and tricks to "Elevate your virtual presentation from competent to captivating." Kristin C. (Anderson) Link graduated from Fitchburg State with a degree in Computer Science in 1985 and began her career in Silicon Valley. At Hewlett-Packard, she began in technical roles, then in sales and marketing before moving into leadership training. Her varied jobs often included conveying technical information to non-technical audiences. The skills she learned about storytelling and simplifying information are the foundation of what she shares with her clients. As a Public Speaking Coach and Storyteller, Kristin inspires people to share stories that create meaningful change. She works with global business leaders from executives to engineers to entrepreneurs at Amazon, eBay, Intuit, Stanford Graduate School of Business, TEDx San Francisco, Zoom, etc. She offers workshops, one-on-one coaching and team coaching. (kristinlinkcoaching.com). Presented by the Fitchburg State University Alumni Association

(1:12:36) Rob Comeau is a 1993 graduate of Fitchburg State’s communications media program. Comeau is a passionate, energetic and resourceful photographer/videographer and has worked extensively in advertising, and creative management. He currently teaches at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA and has conducted workshops over the summer through AndersonRanch Arts Center (RobComeau.com). Comeau will lead us in an engaging conversation about how photography has changed in 195 years and the fundamentals that still hold true today, even when using our camera phone. Moderated by Amy Riley, Class of 1993.This presentation is sponsored by the Fitchburg State University Alumni Association.

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(7:23) Motion Design Compilation 2 from Fitchburg State Professor Jon Krasner, a member of the Communications Media Department faculty. To learn more about the university's graphic design concentration, please visit https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/graphic-design-concentration-communications-media-bs. To learn about the minor in graphic design, go to https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/undergraduate-day-programs/all-minors/graphic-design-minor/.

(12:22) Motion Design Compilation 1 from Professor Jon Krasner, a faculty member in Fitchburg State University's Communications Media Department. Learn more about the graphic design concentration at https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/graphic-design-concentration-communications-media-bs. Learn about the graphic design minor at https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/undergraduate-day-programs/all-minors/graphic-design-minor/.

(1:26:11) Part of the Fitchburg State University Alumni Association's Falcon Talks series, this discussion from November 2020 features Professor Charles Roberts (Communications Media) and Fitchburg Historical Society Executive Director Susan Navarre reviewing newly-restored footage of the city of Fitchburg from November 1941. Professor Roberts has overseen a painstaking digital restoration of the original film elements, which provide, with Navarre's assistance, an incomparable window into the city's past.

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(9:54) Congratulations Falcons! Here are some bonus well-wishes for the graduates of 2020.

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(26:32) We kicked off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Campus, featuring holiday greetings from around the world.