Creative Media – �鶹ԭ��

A Duhawk in Patriots Territory

Stephanie Ludovissy — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:56:34 +0000

Michael Runde (’20) Media Studies When Michael Runde (’20) began looking at colleges, he didn’t expect to stay in his hometown of Dubuque. At his parents’ encouragement, he agreed to visit �鶹ԭ��. An overnight stay changed his mind. “I just remember getting on campus for an overnight visit and just almost being mad because I loved it so much,” Michael shared.

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Award-winning Filmmaker Craig Schaefer to Deliver �鶹ԭ�� 187th Commencement Address

Alexis Daack — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:19:01 +0000

Schaefer, who has been a member of the �鶹ԭ�� faculty since 1993, will also be recognized as professor emeritus upon his retirement at the end of the 2026 academic year, concluding 33 years of service. As professor of creative media, Schaefer played a transformative role in shaping �鶹ԭ��’ creative media program. Throughout his career, he taught courses in production, sports media and media…

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Pursuing Purpose Through the Power of Storytelling

Lexi Schroeder — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:07:51 +0000

For Mareah (Adolphs) Ruefer (’15), storytelling isn’t just a career; it’s a calling nurtured at �鶹ԭ��. Growing up with a family legacy of Duhawks, Mareah was drawn to the Media Studies program, where she quickly found her voice behind the camera. “From TV1 class to putting newscasts together for LCTV, I was able to get the experience to enter the real world of broadcast journalism…

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In Her Lane: Discipline, Purpose, and Pace

Stephanie Ludovissy — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:01:03 +0000

Marion Edwards (’23) Media Studies and Public Relations Chicago, IL A proud Chicago native, Marion Edwards (’23) was attending a college track meet when she first encountered the �鶹ԭ�� team. “I just knew. The energy felt different,” she recalled. “Even though I was nervous to transfer, �鶹ԭ�� felt like a second home.” She transferred in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Award-Winning Weekend for �鶹ԭ�� at Cedar Rapids Film Festival

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:40:45 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� is proudly celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of its Creative Media students at the 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF), where purple and gold lit up the Eddy Awards ceremony. Seven Duhawks were honored with awards for four outstanding films, earning four of the six total awards presented across the festival’s highly competitive categories. The festival…

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�鶹ԭ�� Creative Media Wins ICMA’s Top Video Award For 16th Year

Lexi Schroeder — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:53:30 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� Creative Media students had the opportunity to participate in the annual Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) Convention and Awards on February 6th, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. �鶹ԭ�� students attended the awards ceremony at the Downtown Marriot Hotel, where they garnered a total of 24 awards. Most impressively, the �鶹ԭ�� Creative Media program was presented with the top…

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Lights, Camera, Action: �鶹ԭ�� Alum Making His Mark in Hollywood

Lexi Schroeder — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:58 +0000

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 storytelling and filmmaking. Today, the �鶹ԭ�� alum juggles the roles of writer, director, and producer for film, television, and digital projects in Los Angeles. Raj’s path found its spark at �鶹ԭ��, where he discovered a love for…

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From Internship to Influence

Lexi Schroeder — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:36:45 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� 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 positive change.

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15 Consecutive Years as Top Outstanding Video Excellence Award

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:55:53 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� creative media students had the opportunity to participate in the annual Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) Conference and Awards in Des Moines. �鶹ԭ�� students attended the awards ceremony at the Downtown Marriot Hotel, where they garnered a total of 15 awards. Most impressively, the �鶹ԭ�� creative media program was presented with the top award for Overall Video…

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Constructing a Story

Demeri Mullikin — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:23:00 +0000

Jonathan Quinn (’21) knows the importance of constructing a story. As he works on creating his own life story, his education and training at �鶹ԭ�� have helped him tell the stories of others through a reflective and forward-thinking lens. At age 23, he already has “award-winning director” on his resume and that is just the start. His Duhawk documentaries, storytelling at Forever Ready Productions, and current role at Morgan Stanley as Research and Multimedia Editor, makes him our June 2023 Duhawk Dozen.