AAARCC Fall 2026 Lunch & Learn Series

Impact Storytelling through Photography & Videography: Tour of Purdue Brand Studio Productions

Thursday, September 3rd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  

Stewart Center Room G52 (128 Memorial Mall Dr.)  

RSVP for the tour by September 6: https://aaarcc.short.gy/LL0910RSVP  

Session Description:

Learn how Purdue's in-house production studio captures victories and heroes in Boilermaker history through promotional and instructional videos, documentaries, dramatic shorts, animation, and live event coverage 

Speaker Bio:

Jason Doty is the Director of Purdue Brand Studio Productions (BSP). An award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker, Jason has had his work screened at over 25 international festivals and reached audiences in theaters nationwide. Jason has developed and sold screenplays to major studios and has pitched projects to Warner Bros., Amazon MGM Studios and Bad Robot. His experience spans both independent and studio filmmaking, shaping a creative approach grounded in narrative, craft and audience connection. He also spent seven years teaching film and video studies at Purdue, mentoring students and helping develop the next generation of storytellers. 

About the Lunch & Learn Series: 

The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on select Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus-specific location (listed for each session). The Lunch & Learn series is partially funded through SFAB.

Each Lunch and Learn features faculty, staff, and students from a variety of disciplines sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. In Fall 2026, the AAARCC will highlight the theme “History in Motion: Asian American Narratives, Media, and America 250.” Through this lens, we explore the possibilities inspired by the following question: What type of agency and opportunities can Boilermakers utilize to weave in the stories that don’t always fit neatly? From film, music, and sports to news broadcasters, online content creators, and AI, join us in analyzing historical and modern influencers of our shared narratives across upbringings and disciplines. We will examine where and who our histories come from, how our histories are archived and retold through media, and how we can produce cultural artifacts of our lived experiences for others to connect with. Amid a polarized national political climate, this scaffolding will prepare Boilermakers to appreciate and articulate reflections about their strengths and resilience, value of networks and community, and leadership grounded in lessons of our shared histories.

Flyer: https://aaarcc.short.gy/LL0910