Name: Welcome and BEA 101
Start: 2026-04-17T16:30:00-0700
End: 2026-04-17T17:30:00-0700

Friday April 17, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Welcome to BEA2026! Sit back and get the inside knowledge on BEA initiatives, volunteer opportunities and journals. Panelists will give you tips on navigating BEA's annual convention and NAB Show.

Moderators

Adam Kuban

Professor, Ball State University

Professor — reporting & writing, documentary storytelling, sports, science/sustainability, community engagement, (critical) service learning, project-based curriculum

Speakers

I've been involved with BEA for almost twenty years.
I'm a Professor in the Point Park University School of Communication, and currently serve as School Chair.
I teach Video Production, Media & Society, Media Literacy, Multimedia, and other random things.
My professional experienc... Read More →

Jennifer Meadows

Professor, Chico State University

Jennifer Meadows is a Professor of Media Arts in the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department at California State University, Chico. She is the 2025-2026 BEA President. Her research and teaching focuses on communication technology, emerging technologies, diversity and inclusion... Read More →