Jubilee "50 Years of DCM"

The celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the DCM took place on 7 April 2016 in the university building Pérolles 2 at the University of Fribourg. The DCM organised a panel discussion with former students, and the long-time director of the institute, Louis Bosshart, spoke about the development of communication studies. In addition, the award of an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg to the journalist, media entrepreneur and radio pioneer Roger Schawinski was announced at the ceremony.

Press release about the jubilee (with event schedule) in German

Press release about the jubilee (with event schedule) in French

Press release about Roger Schawinski

Welcoming address by Prof. Dr. Manuel Puppis, president of the DCM

Impressions from the Jubilee

(photos: Vinzenz van den Berg)

Everything is ready for the welcome aperitif. 

 

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Uni Pérolles 2 is decorated for the occasion. 

 

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Uni Pérolles 2 is decorated for the occasion. 

 

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Information panels on the history of the Department 

 

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They were in charge of the preparations: the organising committee, consisting of students of the DCM. 

 

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The students were supported by lecturers Franziska Oehmer (on the right) and Rolf Widmer (2nd from right). 

 

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Prof. Dr Manuel Puppis opens the celebration with his welcoming address. 

 

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The audience came in large numbers to the celebration in the Joseph Deiss Hall. 

 

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The audience came in large numbers to the celebration in the Joseph Deiss Hall. 

 

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The audience came in large numbers to the celebration in the Joseph Deiss Hall. 

 

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The audience came in large numbers to the celebration in the Joseph Deiss Hall. 

 

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Roger Schawinski is awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Fribourg. 

 

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Roger Schawinski is awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Fribourg. 

 

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Roger Schawinski is awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Fribourg. 

 

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Saare Yosief and Chiara D'Arpa host the jubilee celebration. 

 

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Host Chiara D'Arpa 

 

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Panel discussion with former students. From left to right: Saare Yosief (host), Matthias Meyer, Barbara Colpi and Constanze Jecker.  

 

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Panel discussion with former students: Saare Yosief (host) and Matthias Meyer.  

 

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Panel discussion with former students: Barbara Colpi and Constanze Jecker.  

 

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Panel discussion with former students: Barbara Colpi.  

 

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Panel discussion with former students. From left to right: Saare Yosief (host), Matthias Meyer, Barbara Colpi and Constanze Jecker.  

 

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Louis Bosshart speaks on the topic of "Research in Communication Studies in the Past and Today". 

 

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Radio Unimix, Unicam television and Spectrum magazine are also present at the event. 

 

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Radio Unimix, Unicam television and Spectrum magazine are also present at the event. 

 

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Radio Unimix, Unicam television and Spectrum magazine are also present at the event. 

 

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Evening scene at Pérolles 2 

 

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The rock band "Decode" from Fribourg plays a concert. 

 

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The party went on for a long time. 

 

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History of the Institute

History from 1964 to 2016