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Centers for Communication Research (CCR)

Marquette University Centers for Communication Research is an umbrella organization that coordinates and fosters the growth of interdisciplinary communication research and research-related teaching and outreach activities among the associated faculty and centers throughout the university. The mission of the CCR is:

• To enhance the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary communication research programs at Marquette University.
• To advance the development of theoretically-based communication research and its integration with the important teaching and service activities of the university.
• To maintain an environment that encourages, respects and rewards faculty and student communication research efforts.
• To enhance the potential to identify and develop present and future research opportunities that blend theoretical, social and professional applications.
• To provide broad, centralized support for the centers and faculty associated with the CCR.

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Center for Mass Media Research

As part of the graduate program, the college operates the Center for Mass Media Research. Limited opportunities exist for juniors and seniors to participate in the work of the center as research clerks. Assistantships are reserved for students in the graduate program.

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Laboratories

Several laboratories are available to students in the Diederich College of Communication. These facilities include the following.

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Advanced Digital Laboratory

The J. William and Mary Diederich Advanced Digital Laboratory is a computing laboratory emphasizing design and visual communication. Each of the eighteen Macintosh lab stations has its own scanner and a full complement of software for visual production.

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Converged Broadcast News Laboratory

The Kay and Don McNeill Broadcast News Laboratory provides students with real-world resources to hone their broadcast writing, reporting and producing skills. The Associated Press News Wire and EZ News are used extensively for class-related and co-curricular activities including live news broadcasts by MUTV and Marquette Radio.

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Graphics Laboratories

Students use Mac workstations in two labs equipped with professional production software for publication editing, design and desktop publishing courses.

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Multimedia and Broadcast Laboratories

In-studio work employs two fully-equipped, digital color studios, video editing suites, audio studios, extensive computer graphics platforms (including facilities for animation), digital video effects, advanced interactive digital equipment, both audio and video field equipment, a radio station (Marquette Radio) and a TV station (MUTV) on campus. Mobile equipment is used to broadcast sporting events.

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Reporting Laboratories

Two reporting laboratories are equipped with personal computers, standard newsroom reference materials and Internet access.

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Theatre and Dance Laboratories

The Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre provides an excellent theatre/teaching facility on campus. The structure includes a 226-seat theatre, with additional audience seating for the disabled; a proscenium stage; a scenery shop on stage level; multipurpose room for acting, directing and dance instruction; and production rooms: costume, light lab, make-up and dressing rooms. The 89-seat Straz Theatre provides additional classroom and performance space.

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Wakerly Technology Training Center

The Wakerly Technology Training Center provides a laboratory of up-to-date digital hardware, software and workspace appropriate for training as well as the development of multimedia projects. Individual students and teams typically work on class and community service projects. Web design, graphic layout, video and advertising campaign development are typical areas of project focus.

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Student Lounge

The new first floor lounge, "jPad," provides an open and digitally interactive place for students to study, collaborate, relax, have a coffee and meet with friends.