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Blanca Vázquez Erazo Social Justice Scholarship Award

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The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) and the Aronson Awards for Social Justice Journalism in the Department of Film and Media Studies have launched the Blanca Vázquez Erazo Social Justice Scholarship Award ($1,500). It will be awarded to a Hunter College student who best exemplifies Blanca’s unwavering commitment to social justice, peace, and freedom.

Application: https://forms.gle/npY5S7t6TF6v2fmX8
Deadline: Oct. 15
Must be enrolled in Hunter College by the time of the award (Fall term). Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.

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FM student Máté Novák’s film

Tisztan Latok poster by Novak Mate

Máté Novák, Hunter’s film student, co-wrote, co-directed, co-produced and acted (lead role) in a short film made entirely on a budget of $0 that is gaining traction on social media called 

NOW I SEE. Máté was invited to present the film at the Hungarian Consulate on October 6th for its creative reimagining of space, cast, crew and no budget. Máté filmed on location in Hungary (his birth country) for 2.5 days and all equipment was donated to the production. Máté and his collaborators asked 13 equipment houses for help, all said NO, except one. 

Directed, Written & Produced by: Levente Kovách & Máté Novák
Cinematography: Ákos Löcher
Edited by: Levente Kovách
Color Grading: Ákos Löcher
Werk: Benedek Kovách
Lighting: Barnabás Novák

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Journalism Program Meeting & Internship Info Session

journalism Info Session Fall2026

Weds., October 28 | 2:30-4:00PM
via HN 436 TV Studio or Online

Attending In-Person:
https://journalism-info-fa26-inperson.eventbrite.com
Attending Online:
https://journalism-info-fa26-online.eventbrite.com

Please come to the Journalism Program Information Session to find out about classes, meet your professors and Hunter journalism alums, and learn about internship opportunities.

Questions? Contact: Journalism Program Director Sissel McCarthy

Prof. Anna Sang Park’s play

Anna Park Ahjumma one act play

Professor Anna Sang Park wrote and directs Ahjumma, a one-act play appearing in the 7th Brownstone Steps Short Play Festival at South Oxford Space in Fort Greene on October 17-18. The play has been featured by Stage Whisperer.


Tickets and more info…

Ahjumma
After the death of their housekeeper, a family is forced to confront the lies that have held them together. Ahjumma examines power, privilege, and the unseen labor that underpins the ideals we profess to cherish.

Cast
Matthew Park 
Alexis Rosenbaum
Kathleen Kwan
Eric McGinty