SCC to Host "TweetUp SCC," Week of Events About Social Media Sept. 26-29

Published: 09/08/2011

The week includes four presentations and two film showings, all of which are free and open to the public. For more information about the schedule, contact Andrea Compton, TweetUp SCC coordinator, at 636-922-8321 or acompton@stchas.edu.

“Social media allows us to network with experts, leaders and others with similar interests and build a life-long learning network,” Compton said. “We want to show students the importance of social media and how they can use it to their benefit.”

TWEETUP SCC SCHEDULE

All events will take place Sept. 26-29 in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus.

Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26
“Social Media @ SCC”
Kanna Taylor, SCC marketing specialist and avid social media enthusiast, will discuss the college’s social media efforts, including Facebook, Twitter and blogs.

6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26
“Networking vs. Friending”
A board member from Social Media Club – St. Louis (SMCSTL) will discuss the difference between networking and “friending” on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, as well as the benefits of networking via social media. 

6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27
Film showing of “The Social Network” (PG-13)
“The Social Network” is an Academy and Golden Globe-award winning film about how Facebook was founded.

Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28
“Social Media in the Classroom”
A panel made up of SCC faculty and students will discuss how social media can be used in the classroom, as well as its benefits and downfalls.

6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29
Film showing of “Catfish,” Privacy and Security Panel
“Catfish” is a 2010 documentary about a New York City photographer who meets and builds a romantic relationship with a young woman through Facebook. Following the film, a panel will discuss the privacy and security issues involving social media.  

The SCC Student Activities and Marketing and Communications departments partnered with the student chapter of Phi Beta Lambda to sponsor the week-long events. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu/tweetup. 

Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.