Transcript Title Slide - Illinois State University

Illinois State University
Passages 2010
Welcome
• Dr. Larry Long, Executive Director
• Dr. Stephen Hunt, Associate Director
Advisement
• Freshmen: University College
– Fell 324
– 309.438.7604
• Transfers: School of Communication
– Fell 450
– [email protected]
– 309.438.7080
• COM Week has been a School of Communication tradition for over 25 years
• Main events include:
– Many different panel sessions, including “How to Get a Job”, “Social Media in Corporations”,
“Communication Outside the Box”, and “Young Alumni Panel”
– A Career Institute focusing on Education and Opportunities for Communication Majors only
– An Awards & Scholarships Luncheon where more than 130 people gather to recognize the best
and the brightest students and alumni in the School of Communication
Join us for COM Week 2011—March 21–25, 2011!
The Field Experiences program offers students the opportunity to take a step outside of the academic
setting and apply what they have learned to a real world work environment while earning course
credit.
Who can participate:
Any student who has completed the basic (100-level) courses in their major
Contact Information:
Tom Lamonica
Coordinator of Field Experiences
School of Communication
456 Fell Hall
Office: (309) 438-8578
Email: [email protected]
Rachel Wadle
Assistant Coordinator of Field Experiences
280 Fell Hall
Email: [email protected]
Website: communication.illinoisstate.edu/current/internships.shtml
COMM/LPH
COMM Club
- "Communication Opportunities for Majors an Minors"
- Everyone who is a Com major or minor is welcome to join.
LPH
- Lambda Pi Eta is an honors communication fraternity
- Participants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and major GPA of 3.25
- Must have at least 12 Com hours and at least 60 total hours
- There is a $45 lifetime membership fee
Contact Information
Steve Hunt
Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
Claire Phillips
Student Contact
[email protected]
The Illinois State University Debate team participates in competitive debate
against universities from throughout the nation. This year the debate team will
travel to tournaments in New York, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Texas
and possibly California. Every member of the debate team receives at least a small
amount of scholarship money for participating on the team.
Who can participate?
Any ISU student in good standing with the University
Contact Information
Donny Peters
Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
438.2321
Scott Siebert
Student Contact
[email protected]
Website: communication.illinoisstate.edu/forensics/debate/index.shtml
ISU Speech has the honor of being part of ISU Forensics, the oldest Registered
Student Organization at Illinois State. The team travels the country September
through April competing in public speaking and performance of literature they have won nationals 6 times, boast 47 student champions and are currently
ranked 3rd in the country. The team is the proud host of the 2011 National
Forensic Association National Championship tournament in April.
Who can participate?
All students in all majors. No auditions necessary.
Contact information:
Megan Koch: [email protected] or
Jon Carter: [email protected]
Student leader Joe Cozza: [email protected]
Website: forensics.ilstu.edu
PRSSA
PRSSA is the student-focused arm of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
ISU PRSSA provides members with professional development opportunities, hands-on
public relations experience, networking opportunities, tours, speakers and national
and regional conferences.
Who Can Participate?
ISU PRSSA currently has 78 active members in multiple majors. Anyone from any major
is welcome to join.
Contact Information:
Faculty advisor:
Peter M. Smudde, Ph.D., APR
Office: 430 Fell Hall
E-mail: [email protected]
Student leader:
Jennifer Detweiler, ISU PRSSA
President
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: prssa.ilstu.edu (tentative; new website under development)
Want to Join?: Tuesdays in 138 Schroeder Hall, 8-9 p.m.
WZND is great place to work on your skills and make new friends. We operate 24/7 and have
many events and responsibilities running simultaneously. We would love your help! We are awardwinning and nationally recognized as one of the top college radio stations in the nation.
Who Can Participate?
No experience is necessary and all students are welcome. New staffers are interviewed and on-air
staffers audition for spots. Anyone willing to wear the gorilla suit is especially welcome!
Contact Information
Deb Lesser
Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
General Manager
Nick
[email protected]
Website: wznd.com
Want to Join? Wednesday August 25th at 7:30pm in CVA
Students In the News Broadcasters
Association
SINBA is a student chapter of a statewide organization that has 250+ radio and
TV broadcasters as members. SINBA members will learn more about
broadcasting through guest speakers, field trips, and other activities that
typically occur twice a month.
Contact Information
Laura Trendle Polus
Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
Want to Join?
SINBA Cook-out
-Sunday, August 29
-6pm
-right behind Fell Hall
The Student Television Workshop produces entertaining programming -- talk
shows, stand up comedy, sports shows, etc. We typically offer four to five weekly
shows. By participating in the STW you gain experience running studio equipment,
performing on camera, and producing programs
Who Can Participate?
Anyone!!
Contact Information:
Bob Carroll
Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
Want to Join?
First STW meeting - Tuesday, Aug. 31 in the TV-10 Studio
TV-10 has been producing a live newscast since 1974. It goes on the
Bloomington/Normal Cable System to more than 90,000 households. News crews
cover campus and community events all day and night in the Fall and Spring
semesters.
Who Can Participate??
Students enrolled in Journalism & TV Production classes
Contact Information
Laura Trendle-Polus
Broadcast Journalism
[email protected]
Website: tv10.ilstu.edu
Bob Carroll
Television Production
[email protected]
Everyone is invited
to watch the LIVE
shows!
– 12:00 noon
– each weekday
– TV-10 Studio
(basement of Fell
Hall)
Closing Remarks and Questions