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Clubs offer networking, career development opportunities Want to get involved? The Communication Department’s two clubs, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the Advertising Club, are always recruiting new members. During the 2010-2011 academic year, members of the clubs mixed fun and hard work by hosting professional speakers, planning special events and competing in national competitions. Under the advising of Dr. Katie Place, PRSSA recently held its inaugural CareerConnections Day on March 25. The club hosted a panel of professionals in the Communication fi eld who spoke to students about their experiences in their areas of expertise, which included public relations, advertising, broadcast journalism and social media. After the panel, PRSSA students offered resume tips and put on a skit of the “do’s and don’ts” of an interview. Throughout the year, PRSSA invited guest speakers from the public relations fi eld to attend club meetings and offer tips about job searches, internships, resumes, cover letters, and writing styles. PRSSA meets every other Wednesday in Xavier Hall and encourages everyone to join, with national membership dues set at only $55 a year. As a member of PRSSA student have the opportunity to take advantage of Public Relations Society of America Ad Club students and faculty compete at NSCAC District Finals (PRSA)-sponsored network events at a reduced cost as well as unlimited access to PRSSA job center and PRSSA merit scholarships. Under the advising of Bill Tyler, the Advertising Club works as an on-campus advertising agency for clubs and organizations on campus, as well as some local non-for-profi t organizations. The Ad Club has worked on an Anti-Alcohol Abuse Campaign for SLU to raise awareness of excessive drinking and creating a logo for SLU’s Biz Tech Club. The Ad Club has also taken tours of some local St. Louis Advertising Agency such as Moosylvania and Toky Agency. Some members of the Ad Club also participate in the American Advertising Federation’s yearly National Student Advertising Competition. This spring, some members created a complete “Inspiring Second Glances” advertising campaign for JC Penny and then pitched their campaign proposal to a panel of judges in Kansas City, Mo. The Ad Club placed 4 th in the district. The Ad Club meets every other Monday in Xavier Hall and encourages anyone to join. The Communication Department is in the process of creating a Digital Media Club and it also features student-run organizations pertaining to journalism, such as U-News, SLU-TV and KSLU. Pros give career advice at inaugural CareerConnections Day Saint Louis University and the SLU Public Relations Student Society of America sponsored its fi rst CareerConnections Day on Friday, March 25 in Xavier Hall, Room 332. The purpose of the event was to allow students to hear personal testimonies from professionals in the fi elds of advertising, journalism, media relations and public relations. The key speakers included Anne Castellano from the Switch Marketing Agency, Maggie Crane from KMOV News 4, Pam Powell from the Hauser Group, and Tressa L. Robins from BurrellesLuce. Panelists offered insights about the expectations and qualifi cations that are needed within each particular fi eld. The most valuable advice was: �� Networking is important �� Be skilled in every aspect of your respective fi eld �� Prove that you are passionate about the fi eld �� Inquire about internships for hands-on experience within your fi eld of interest �� It takes time and patience to fi nd your niche CareerConnections Day is benefi cial because it allows SLU students to network with the panelists and hear their career journeys, explore career opportunities, and ask the panelists questions about suggestions and tips to improve their chance of “getting their foot in the door.” “I feel that this event was one of the most helpful events that I have attended about a particular career path and I left this event with a whole new perspective and I learned so much,” said Shaniqua Jones, an attendee. SLU students who are interested in seeking careers in advertising, journalism, public relations and media relations can attend this event again next spring. The Communicator Page 4
Communication students, faculty participate in study abroad program Saint Louis University students have the unique opportunity to study alongside peers from 65 different countries. At the university’s campus in Madrid, Spain, students can take communication SLU Madrid Campus courses, as well those regarding the arts, sciences, business and engineering. Students who study abroad for a semester, a summer, or an entire curriculum gain a competitive edge. “Being abroad, I was in classes with people from all over the world. This really enhanced the discussions we were able to have in class and this multicultural perspective caused me to see things in a new light and consider ideas I’d never thought about before,” said communication student Erika Miller. Study abroad students use their classroom knowledge to explore different cultures. Communication students and faculty alike are packing their bags to travel to Madrid this summer. Dr. Chris Chavez is among those heading to Madrid to teach. “I’m very honored to teach a summer course at SLU’s Madrid Campus,” Chavez said. “I’m teaching Analysis of Popular Culture and am very interested to getter a better sense of the impact of globalization on culture, particularly from the Spanish perspective.” The 2011 U.S. News & World Report ranked Saint Louis University as one of the best colleges for study abroad. For more information on the study abroad program, visit the SLU study abroad website at http:// www.slu.edu/x26920. xml. SLU Madrid Campus ...Continued from page 3. Introducing new faculty New faculty to join department this fall Schaefer knew he eventually wanted to return to St. Louis, and SLU’s Communication Department offered the position of a visiting professor in organizational communication. Schaefer jumped at the opportunity to work at SLU and is excited to be teaching here. “I really like the idea of taking the knowledge one obtains and sharing it to improve the community, businesses, organizations and society as a whole. For me, education is all about opportunity, and that’s one of the things I really try to get my students to think about,” said Dr. Schaefer. Schaefer also enjoys the Communication Department and its sense of collaboration. “I like the tight-knit department. It’s a very collaborative department, and people share ideas and resources to try to help you develop as a scholar rather than compete against you. That competition is a very common trait in many academic departments but not here,” Schaefer said. Schaefer currently teaches Introduction to Human Communication and Culture and will be teaching Communication Research and Organizational Communication in the fall. He enjoys many high-risk activities including extreme sports and motorcycling. He is also going skydiving for the third time on his birthday on August 25. He is a fan of the Cardinals and Rams and enjoys spending his free time staying active and keeping both his mind and body in good shape. Kevin Wright, Ph.D. (Department Chair) - Dr. Wright joins the department from University of Oklahoma. He holds teaching and research interests in the areas of computer-mediated communication, health communication and interpersonal communication. Jamel Bell, Ph.D. - Dr. Bell joins the department from Boston College and holds research and teaching interests in gender, race and ethnicity and media studies. Diana Carlin, Ph.D. - Dr. Carlin joins the department from University of Kansas and will serve as the Saint Louis University Vice President for Graduate Education. She holds research and teaching interests in political communication and debate. Hyunmin Lee, Ph.D. - Dr. Lee joins the department from University of Missouri. She holds research and teaching interests in public relations, health communication and social media. The Communicator Page 5
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