Our Faculty

Publications

Luskay, M. The Heart of the Story.

Luskay, M. “Writing the Hit Movie: The Story Pattern in Successful Movies”.

Luskay, M. Wildlife Conservation Film Fetitval, August 2015, Curaçao's Coral Challenge – Reviving the Rain Forests of the Sea.

Luskay, M. • Best Shorts Competition, July 2015, , Curaçao's Coral Challenge – Reviving the Rain Forests of the Sea, Award of Merit, Documentary Short..

Luskay, M. Accolade Global Film Competition, June 2015, Curaçao's Coral Challenge – Reviving the Rain Forests of the Sea, Award of Merit, Documentary Short..

Luskay, M. Accolade Global Film Competition, September 2014, Green Vs. Gold: Brazil's Race to Balance It's Sports-Fueled Tourism Boom, Award of Merit.

Luskay, M. Blue Ocean Film Festival, September 2014, “Viva la Tortuga”, Honorable Mention.

Luskay, M. Douro Film Festival , Portugal, 9/14- 9/21 for The Battle Behind The Bottle – accepted into festival and shown.

Luskay, M. 2013 44th annual MCA-I Media Festival – Bronze Reel – “The Battle Behind the Bottle”, A film on the Cork Question.

Luskay, M. Village of Brewster Fim Festival, August 2013. “Viva la Tortutga.

Luskay, M. Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, May 2013, “Viva la Tortuga”.

Luskay, M. 2012 Silent River Film Festival, Irvine, CA – Official Selection 10/17- 10/20 – Directors of the Future Showcase for The Battle Behind the Bottle.

Luskay, M. For Documentary, "Linda Thornton, Seeking Sustainability One Shrimp at a Time".

Luskay, M. Documentary, "The Life of an American Ambassador".

Luskay, M. Documentary, "The March of Time, the History of Pace University".

Luskay, M. Video, "Service Learning: Beyond the Classroom".

Luskay, M. Video, "In Your Hands" for the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens.

Luskay, M. Video, "The People behind Your Light Switch" for Consolidated Edison and the NY City Public School System.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Writer/Producer/Director Expert Witness - screenwriting, editing

Grants, Sponsored Research and Contracts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• International Association of Broadcasters
  
• International Association of Business Communicators
  
• Media Communications Association International
  
• National Broadcasters Association
  
• National Communications Association
  
• Women in Communications
  

COLLEGE SERVICE

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Communication Arts and Journalism, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences []
  Desc: • Researched and co-developed BA in Communication and Communication Arts and Journalism • Developed undergraduate curriculum • Researched local universities and colleges and surveyed communication experts for feedback and suggestions • Developed and administered student surveys • Provided market research plan and compiled application to NY State
  
• Media and Communication Arts Department, Pace University []
  Desc: • Designed and streamed promotional videos for website • Created YouTube Channel for MCA with link to homepage • Originated Vimeo Channel with link to homepage • Developed Department pages on Facebook and Tumblr for BA and MA • Assisted with technology development and expansion of Media Lab
  

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• Co-op/Career Services, Pace University
  
• Cultural Diversity Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Departmental TAPS [Committee Member]
  
• Freshman Composition Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Homecoming Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Lit/Com Curriculum Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Master of Arts in Media and Communication Arts, Pace University
  Desc: • Researched, compiled and developed MA program, presented to NY State and approved 5/09 • Created all courses and syllabi for both core and elective courses • Managed viral networking campaign to promote and advertise program • Recruited, interviewed and hired new adjunct faculty • Appointed Director of MA in MCA
  
• Pace Accepted student days, Pace University
  
• Pace University
  Desc: Chaperoned student trip to California to attend Media Conference
  
• Pace University
  Desc: Departmental Student Advisor
  
• President's University committee on International Global Centers, Pace University [Committee Member]
  
• Search Committee for Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer [Committee Member]
  
• Student Life Media Awareness Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Technology Committee [Committee Member]
  
• Via Pace
  
• Writing Contest Committee [Committee Member]