Just prior to the event the current students, primarily seniors and juniors who were visiting Los Angeles as part of an Intersession course within the Film and Media Studies Program, met with alum and cinematography legend Caleb Deschanel (A&S ’66) to hear about his industry experiences and ask questions. Following this there was an hour long drinks/hors d’oeuvres mixer of both students and alumni.
Host Don Kurz then thanked everyone for attending and introduced Film and Media Studies Program Director Linda DeLibero. She gave a quick overview of the program and its growth over the past few years and introduced the group of students who had traveled out from Baltimore for the class.
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Following this Don moderated a panel discussion and Q&A featuring alumni Paul Boardman (A&S ’89), Jason Altman (A&S ’99), Devon Chivvis (A&S ’96), and Chris Aldrich (Engr. ’96). Panelists discussed how some of their Hopkins experiences helped to shape their subsequent careers in the entertainment and media sectors.
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After the discussion, Linda presented Don with a gift of a framed artistic print of the newly renovated Center Theatre, part of Station North and a hub for the Film and Media Studies Program. She thanked him for all of his work and effort on behalf of the program, saying she knew he’s “always got our back.”
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Emily Hogan gave a brief overview of her work at the JHU Career Center and encouraged alumni who had job openings or internship opportunities within their companies or knew of other opportunities for students/alumni to contact her with details and help in filling them.
Following some additional networking, a portion of the crowd retired to nearby pub/restaurant Public School 310 to continue the discussion.
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Event Photo Gallery
![Chris Aldrich and the panel Chris Aldrich (near left) captures a quick selfie before the event.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484463923347-scaled.jpg?w=393&h=295&ssl=1)
![Alumni and students at the panel discussion Don Kurz welcoming the crowd.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484464024637-scaled.jpg?w=259&h=146&ssl=1)
![Don Kurz welcomes everyone to Omelete Don Kurz (JHU A&S '77) welcomes everyone to Omelete.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484464063662-scaled.jpg?w=259&h=145&ssl=1)
![Paul Boardman and the panelists Panelist Paul Boardman (seated at far end) describing how his experience in breaking down films scene by scene at Hopkins helped to prepare him for a subsequent career as a screenwriter. Jason Altman and Devon Chivvis sit to his right.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484464090616-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=183&ssl=1)
![Alumni and students attending the discussion Students and Alumni listening to the panel discussion](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484464146916-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=183&ssl=1)
![Linda DeLibero presents Don Kurz with a token of gratitude Linda DeLibero (right) presents host Don Kurz with a small token of the Film and Media Studies Program's gratitude.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484464242232-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=183&ssl=1)
![Afterparty at Public School 310 Alumni continue the conversation at Public School 310. Picutred left to right: Jason Somerville, Jason Altman, Paul Boardman (obscured), Devon Chivvis, Cari Ugent, Karen Swift, Mark Swift, and Kathryn Alsman.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp-1484466595861-scaled.jpg?w=326&h=183&ssl=1)