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Marketing, Communications and Events

For assistance with your next project, event, or news update, use the forms and contact information below.

Marketing, Communications and Events Team

The Westphal Marketing, Communications, and Events team supports the faculty, professional staff, students, alumni, and external partners of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.

Brandon Johnson brj36@drexel.edu
Executive Director of Marketing & Events

  • Marketing, advertising, media relations
  • External partnerships
  • Branding and design
  • Social media inquiries

Laurel Hostak Jones lgh28@drexel.edu
Associate Director of Communications

  • Internal communications
  • Newsletter, e-mail, and digital promotion
  • Story pitches
  • Website updates and maintenance
  • Liaison to Staff Council

Dayana Marshall dlm386@drexel.edu
Event Coordinator

  • Event Requests
  • Event Services Liaison
  • Event Calendar


Share News: Research, Creative Work, Accolades and More

For Westphal faculty and staff wishing to share research updates, news, publications, awards, etc; including updates on behalf of students and alumni:

Submit News to Westphal Communications

For Westphal faculty and staff wishing to send a mass e-mail to Westphal internal listservs:

Mass Communication Request Form (Internal)

Westphal Newsletter Dates & Content Deadlines

Refer to the calendar below for deadlines to submit news, events, or updates for inclusion in the Westphal newsletter.

 Digital Publication
 Content Deadline
 Distribution Date
October Newsletter
 10/12/2023  10/18/2023
November Event Roundup
 10/26/2023  11/1/2023
November Newsletter
 11/9/2023  11/15/2023
December Event Roundup
 11/21/2023  11/29/2023
January Newsletter
 1/8/2024  1/10/2024
February Event Roundup
 1/25/2024  1/31/2024
March Event Roundup
 2/22/2024  2/28/2024
March Newsletter
 3/7/2024  3/13/2024
April Event Roundup
 3/28/2024  4/1/2024
April Newsletter
 4/11/2024  4/17/2024
May Event Roundup
 4/25/2024  5/1/2024
May Newsletter
 5/9/2024  5/15/2024
June Event Roundup
 5/23/2024  5/29/2024
June Newsletter
 6/6/2024  6/12/2024

Request an Event

To submit a request for a Westphal event coordination, notify the Events team of an upcoming event, or request event promotion, please fill out the event request form:

Event Request Form

Submit a Website Update

To submit a request for Westphal website updates:

Westphal Website Update Request Form

For Sitecore contributors who have a web update ready for approval:

Submit Your Changes for Review