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Social Media Class in Fall 2012 SemesterAre you interested in learning more about social media? If you would like to take a class where you learn about how organizations can use social media creatively and if you would like to engage in discussions about the implications of social media on individuals and society, check out the COMM 232 class which will be offered in Fall 2012 on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons. I hope to see you there! See a flyer for the course here which has more information: Social Media Flyer 2012
UGAB: March 12, 2012Undergraduate Announcement Board (UGAB) for Communication
Week of March 12, 2012 – Ninth Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“The final test of a leader is that he or she leaves behind in other people the conviction and the will to carry on.”
-Walter Lippman
Lunch and Learn: One of our students, Lindsey Conboy, transferred to Maryville this past Fall and has been interning at the Delmar Loop and doing some neat event planning and urban planning work in that organization. She kindly accepted my invitation to share what she is up to at her internship and what she has learned in her role from the conversation with all of us this Wednesday (tomorrow) at 1pm in the Maryville dining hall. Come and look for Rebecca and Lindsey at one of the tables and join us to chat more about internships in St. Louis. Lindsey mentioned that the organization is looking for more interns, so if you are interested in the city, urban planning, and/or event planning, I hope to see you there!
YNPN Event this Thursday: For those of you interested in networking within the nonprofit community, I want to encourage you to attend this Thursday’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) event. The event is a “Meeting the Executive Directors” event where you will be able toThe event will be held from 11:30am-1pm at the United Way-St. Louis office in downtown St. Louis at 910 North 11th Street.
CSPRC Event this Friday: The Community Service Public Relations Council is hosting an event this Friday, March 16th at 10am at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park on the status of women in Missouri. This event is free but reservations are required. There are a series of speakers including people from health care organizations, the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at UMSL, the Foundation for Missouri Women, and more. Dr. Dohrman will be attending the event and would be glad to have any students come along to talk about this important issue. To reserve a space at the event, email info@stlpressclub.org with your name and the event name/date.
6th Annual Race Against Violence at Maryville on April 1st: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 6th annual Maryville Race Against Violence, Sunday, April 1st at 1pm. It is a family friendly event, with something for everyone. 1 mile fun walk, 5K run/ walk. $20 for all non-students, $5 for students, Kids 12 and under FREE. All proceeds are donated to Safe Connections to support victims of domestic violence. Register the week before in the Gander Dining Hall during lunch or online or on site the day of the Race. The attached flyer has more information.
On-Campus Housing Option: Some communication students have mentioned wanting to live near each other next year in the dorms on campus and Sarah Kwak, who works in Residence Life, said that she would be happy to help get a group of rooms together for any interested student. Feel free to e-mail Sarah at skwak@maryville.edu. Sarah actually earned her BA and MA in journalism/communication, so she’s a great resource for us on campus!
Recent Internship Opportunities: Trailnet is looking for a Marketing and Communications intern to begin immediately and to continue into the summer. For students interested in the outdoors, health, and wellness, this might be a great choice! A second internship opportunity that Crickett Leber, one of our majors, recommended is at Safe Connections, an organization focused on ending violence against women. They are looking for someone with strong writing skills to intern for 20 hours/week in their development office. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Deb Cottin right away a Deb@Safeconnections.org or by phone at 314-646-7500. The internship could possibly continue into future semesters.
Student/Alumni News: Mindi Haas has signed on for a summer internship in the advancement/development office at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, IL. Congrats, Mindi! Vinita Kaiser recently had some copy published in Alive Magazine! Amazing! Attached is a photo of what she wrote. We are proud of you both and all of our students! (Have you recently accepted an internship or position? If so, tell me about it so I can include it in UGAB!)
PRSA – St. Louis event at SLU: On Friday, March 23rd from 10am-3pm, PRSA-St. Louis will be hosting a Pro-Am (Professional-Amateur meaning this event is designed to bring seasoned professionals and students/new professionals together) Day on SLU’s Campus. Dr. Dohrman is planning to attend the event, so please register and come! There is a $25/student fee for the event.
What We’re Reading: Up this week…NextSTL’s take on the GOOD Ideas event that happened last week at the Contemporary Art Museum. This event brought together different teams that proposed ideas to improve the city of St. Louis. It was a great event with some very interesting presentations and ideas. Happy reading!
Class News: Congratulations to everyone who completed an 8-week class last week and good luck to everyone who is starting a class this week. Please consider submitting your final papers from your class that just ended to the 2nd Annual Research Symposium!
Fall Registration: Advising appointments will occur in the next two weeks and fall registration begins the week of March 26th. Be sure to register early to make sure you get a seat in the classes you want. Feel free to e-mail your advisor some times that work for you to meet to get the process started for setting up an advising appointment.
What people are talking about in the halls…..poetry, eight weeks until summer, social media, stereotypes, InDesign, and informational interviews.
What is UGAB? The Undergraduate Announcement Board is the weekly newsletter for the undergraduate Communication program at Maryville University.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
UGAB Editor GAB: March 12th EditionGraduate Announcement Board
Week of March 12, 2012 – Ninth Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“The final test of a leader is that he or she leaves behind in other people the conviction and the will to carry on.”
-Walter Lippman
Lunch and Learn: One of our students, Lindsey Conboy, transferred to Maryville this past Fall and has been interning at the Delmar Loop and doing some neat event planning and urban planning work in that organization. She kindly accepted my invitation to share what she is up to at her internship and what she has learned in her role from the conversation with all of us this Wednesday (tomorrow) at 1pm in the Maryville dining hall. Come and look for Dr. Dohrman and Lindsey at one of the tables and join us to chat more about internships in St. Louis. Lindsey mentioned that the organization is looking for more interns, so if you are interested in the city, urban planning, and/or event planning, I hope to see you there!
YNPN Event this Thursday: For those of you interested in networking within the nonprofit community, I want to encourage you to attend this Thursday’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) event. The event is a “Meeting the Executive Directors” event where you will be able toThe event will be held from 11:30am-1pm at the United Way-St. Louis office in downtown St. Louis at 910 North 11th Street.
CSPRC Event this Friday: The Community Service Public Relations Council is hosting an event this Friday, March 16th at 10am at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park on the status of women in Missouri. This event is free but reservations are required. There are a series of speakers including people from health care organizations, the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at UMSL, the Foundation for Missouri Women, and more. Dr. Dohrman will be attending the event and would be glad to have any students come along to talk about this important issue. To reserve a space at the event, email info@stlpressclub.org with your name and the event name/date.
6th Annual Race Against Violence at Maryville on April 1st: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 6th annual Maryville Race Against Violence, Sunday, April 1st at 1pm. It is a family friendly event, with something for everyone. 1 mile fun walk, 5K run/ walk. $20 for all non-students, $5 for students, Kids 12 and under FREE. All proceeds are donated to Safe Connections to support victims of domestic violence. Register the week before in the Gander Dining Hall during lunch or online or on site the day of the Race. The attached flyer has more information.
Recent Internship Opportunities: Trailnet is looking for a Marketing and Communications intern to begin immediately and to continue into the summer. For students interested in the outdoors, health, and wellness, this might be a great choice! A second internship opportunity that Crickett Leber, one of our majors, recommended is at Safe Connections, an organization focused on ending violence against women. They are looking for someone with strong writing skills to intern for 20 hours/week in their development office. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Deb Cottin right away a Deb@Safeconnections.org or by phone at 314-646-7500. The internship could possibly continue into future semesters.
PRSA – St. Louis event at SLU: On Friday, March 23rd from 10am-3pm, PRSA-St. Louis will be hosting a Pro-Am (Professional-Amateur meaning this event is designed to bring seasoned professionals and students/new professionals together) Day on SLU’s Campus. Dr. Dohrman is planning to attend the event, so please register and come! There is a $25/student fee for the event.
What We’re Reading: Up this week…NextSTL’s take on the GOOD Ideas event that happened last week at the Contemporary Art Museum. This event brought together different teams that proposed ideas to improve the city of St. Louis. It was a great event with some very interesting presentations and ideas. Happy reading!
Class News: Congratulations to everyone who completed an 8-week class last week and good luck to everyone who is starting a class this week. Please consider submitting your final papers from your class that just ended to the 2nd Annual Research Symposium!
What is GAB? The Graduate Announcement Board is the weekly newsletter for the Maryville University MA Programs in Strategic Communication and Leadership and Organizational Leadership.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
GAB Editor
UGAB: February 27, 2012 EditionUndergraduate Announcement Board (UGAB) for Communication
Week of February 27, 2012 – Seventh Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.”
-Author Unknown (hat tip @jeffccs5721/Jeff Hancock)
Lunch and Learn: One of our students, Jeff, recently had lunch with Scott Dietz, VP at Fleishman-Hillard, and he kindly accepted my invitation to share what he learned from the conversation with all of us this Wednesday at 1pm in the Maryville dining hall. Come and look for Rebecca/Dr. Dohrman at one of the tables and join us to chat more about the PR market in St. Louis. I hope to see you there!
Internship/Volunteer Opportunity at Lydia’s House: If you are interested in volunteering or interning atLydia’s House, which provides transitional housing for abused women and their children, please see the attached document. They are looking for people with communication backgrounds.
Study Abroad: If you are considering studying abroad this summer through Maryville, please consider studying in Beijing with Drs. Carver and Borah or Madrid with Dr. Dohrman. We are very excited about this opportunity to spend three or four weeks with students in a new environment and we hope you’ll consider traveling this summer. Other locations include Ireland, Oxford, Italy, and several others. More information here: http://maryville.edu/about-excellence-globaled-studyabroad.htm
Recent Job Opportunity: 2e Creative is looking for a writer and their job ad is interesting and is creative enough that it must be added to the list of “signs of the time.” Dr. Carver recently told me about AdSaint which is a great site for job searching. Look for more jobs here.
Student/Alumni News: Michelle Lawrence has accepted TWO internships: one in social media at the New Jewish Theatre and one in Marketing with Hermann London. Go, Michelle! Also, one of our recent graduates, Whitney Matt, recently accepted an events position with the St. Louis Cardinals. We are convinced we have the most amazing students in town! Congrats to Michelle and Whitney! (Have you recently accepted an internship or position? If so, tell me about it so I can include it in UGAB!)
What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week….. theShorty Awards. These awards are like the Oscars of Social Media. They “honor the best producers of short content on social media” and they are really fun. You can view the finalists at the bottom of the above link. Happy reading!
Class News: The students in Introduction to Writing for Communication and Media (COMM 141) are submitting their feature stories this week! They’ll be presenting their story topics in class and I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ve come up with.
Summer Registration Now Live: You can register for summer classes starting today! Go tohttp://accessmu.maryville.edu to register for the summer. The earlier you register, the better!
What people are talking about in the halls…..informational interviews, AdSaint, summer registration, Fleishman-Hillard, SPRING BREAK!
What is UGAB? The Undergraduate Announcement Board is the new weekly newsletter for the undergraduate Communication program at Maryville University.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
UGAB Editor GAB: February 27, 2012 EditionGraduate Announcement Board
Week of February 27, 2012 – Seventh Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.”
-Author Unknown (hat tip @jeffccs5721/Jeff Hancock)
Recent Job Opportunity: 2e Creative is looking for a writer and their job ad is interesting and is creative enough that it must be added to the list of “signs of the time.” Dr. Carver recently told me about AdSaint which is a great site for job searching. Look for more jobs here.
Summer Registration Now Live: You can register for summer classes starting today! Go tohttp://accessmu.maryville.edu to register for the summer. The earlier you register, the better!
Summer Class on Strategic Communication Writing: This summer, we are offering Strategic Communication Writing (COMM 547) for students interested in studying writing skills and pieces in communication. We are partnering with two nonprofit organizations and students in this class will design and write eight pieces tailored around an event idea for these organizations.
Internship/Volunteer Opportunity at Lydia’s House: If you are interested in volunteering or interning at Lydia’s House, which provides transitional housing for abused women and their children, please see the attached document. They are looking for people with communication backgrounds.
Student/Alumni News: Michelle Lawrence has accepted TWO internships: one in social media at the New Jewish Theatre and one in Marketing with Hermann London. Go, Michelle! Also, one of our recent graduates, Whitney Matt, recently accepted an events position with the St. Louis Cardinals. We are convinced we have the most amazing students in town! Congrats to Michelle and Whitney! (Have you recently accepted an internship or position? If so, tell me about it so I can include it in GAB!)
What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week….. the Shorty Awards. These awards are like the Oscars of Social Media. They “honor the best producers of short content on social media” and they are really fun. You can view the finalists at the bottom of the above link. Happy reading!
What is GAB? Graduate Announcement Board is the weekly newsletter for the Maryville University MA Programs in Strategic Communication and Leadership and Organizational Leadership.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
GAB Editor
UGAB: February 20, 2012 EditionUndergraduate Announcement Board (UGAB) for Communication
Week of February 20, 2012 – Sixth Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“Communication–the human connection–is the key to personal and career success.”- Paul MeyerPawprint Design and Layout: Pawprint, Maryville’s student newspaper, is looking for someone to design and lay out What I Wish I Knew (the booklet given to incoming students at Maryville each year at orientation) into a hard copy since last year it was only developed online. Any student interested in doing the design and layout for this book is eligible to earn three credits in the second eight week session this semester.
Pawprint Update: Maryville’s student newspaper, Pawprint, is making huge strides this semester. Last week the site hit the 1000-reader mark! They are always looking for writers, advertising sales people, etc, so if you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail Jennifer at jkorte@maryvlle.edu.
Fleishman-Hillard Internship Deadline Coming Up: The deadline for summer internships at Fleishman-Hillard is March 1. These paid, full-time internships are ideal for seniors or recent graduates who have had at least one previous internship experience. Several of our students visited F-H last semester and learned about this wonderful organization. We hope you’ll consider applying! See the attached document for more information.
Event Critique/Volunteer Opportunity: On April 28th, 4-5 selected students from our program will be attended a fundraising gala in Grand Center (Sheldon Hall) for a local nonprofit organization. We will do some volunteering tasks at the event, and we will also act as “critics” and provide the organization with written feedback about how they could improve the event. If you are interested in event planning and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please e-mail Rebecca Dohrman at rldohrman@maryville.edu with a few sentences about your interest and confirming that you are available that evening. This is a unique opportunity that we are very excited about!
Macy’s Professional Dress for Career Success: This program will give several Maryville students the opportunity to work with a Macy’s Personal Shopper to select updates for your professional wardrobe. See the attached document for more information. The deadline is March 2nd.
Recent Job Opportunity: The Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis (located in Chesterfield) is looking for a Communications and Development Manager. This is a great entry-level position for students who graduate with a communication degree. We encourage you to review the job posting to become more aware of the current market in communication. It looks like fun!
What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week….. the Bronze Quill Awards are awarded every year by the International Association of Business Communicators and this is a great opportunity to read more about the awards so that hopefully you all can apply for them after you get in your professional positions in a few years.
Class News: Did you know that every day in COMM 345 (Critical Approaches to Communication), we start class with a brainteaser to get us all into thinking mode? Here is one from last week: What do these three things have in common: dogs, diamonds, and double plays? Answer: They are all someone’s best friend (a man’s, a girl’s, and a pitcher’s).
What people are talking about in the halls…..Summer registration (the schedule is up!), Kennedy’s Chappaquiddick speech, Photoshop projects, research about spirit at Maryville, summer internships!
What is UGAB? The Undergraduate Announcement Board is the new weekly newsletter for the undergraduate Communication program at Maryville University. Day students, Weekend/Evening students, Majors, Minors, etc. are all welcome to receive this newsletter. You are receiving this because you are a current or recent Communication major or minor at Maryville University. I’ll include program highlights, internship opportunities, scheduling information, faculty highlights, class project successes, etc. in future newsletters to help keep you informed about all that is happening in the program.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
UGAB Editor —
Rebecca L. Dohrman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication Maryville University Office: ABAC 3267 Office Phone: 314-529-6838 RLDOHRMAN@maryville.edu Follow Maryville’s Communication Program @MaryvilleComm and “Like” us on Facebook GAB: February 20, 2012 EditionGraduate Announcement Board
Week of February 20, 2012 – Sixth Week of the Semester
Quote of the Week
“Communication–the human connection–is the key to personal and career success.”- Paul MeyerFleishman-Hillard Internship Deadline Coming Up: The deadline for summer internships at Fleishman-Hillard is March 1. These paid, full-time internships are ideal for seniors or recent graduates who have had at least one previous internship experience. Several of our students visited F-H last semester and learned about this wonderful organization. We hope you’ll consider applying! See the attached document for more information.
Research Symposium: We look forward to receiving your submission for the 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium! The deadline is coming up, so please submit your paper today using the easy submission form. See the attached document for more information.
Recent Job Opportunity: The Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis (located in Chesterfield) is looking for a Communications and Development Manager. This is a great entry-level position for communication program graduates. We encourage you to review the job posting to become more aware of the current market in communication.
What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week….. the Bronze Quill Awards are awarded every year by the International Association of Business Communicators and this is a great opportunity to read more about the awards so that hopefully you all can apply for them after you get in your professional positions in a few years.
Event Critique/Volunteer Opportunity: On April 28th, 4-5 selected students from our program will be attended a fundraising gala in Grand Center (Sheldon Hall) for a local nonprofit organization. We will do some volunteering tasks at the event, and we will also act as “critics” and provide the organization with written feedback about how they could improve the event. If you are interested in event planning and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please e-mail Rebecca Dohrman at rldohrman@maryville.edu with a few sentences about your interest and confirming that you are available that evening. This is a unique opportunity that we are very excited about!
What is GAB? Graduate Announcement Board is the weekly newsletter for the Maryville University MA Programs in Strategic Communication and Leadership and Organizational Leadership.
Make it a great week!
Rebecca Dohrman
Assistant Professor, Communication
GAB Editor
GAB: February 15th EditionGraduate Announcement Board Quote of the Week Young Nonprofit Professionals Network: The February YNPN event is a panel discussion at Schlafly Branch Public Library in the Central West End on Wednesday, FEbruary 29th from 4-6pm. This event will feature a Senior VP from Fleishman-Hillard, an Assistant Attorney General, and a Senior VP from the United Way. The topic will be “In Nonprofits We Trust.” It will no doubt be a lot of fun and it is free, so please mark your calendars if you would like to attend. NCA Conference: The National Communication Association Conference is one of the largest and most interesting communication conferences in the field of communication. If you are interested in attending the conference this November in Orlando, consider sending one of your research papers in for consideration. Visit this link and click on “Student Section” to get information on a section where you can submit your papers. Students can submit to any division, and we encourage you to read some of the other division’s calls for paper, but the Student Section is a great place to submit your work for your first submission! Contact any of your professors if you have questions about this. St. Louis Entrepreneurs Meetup Group Event: The St. Louis Entrepreneurs Meetup Group is sponsoring an event about Google+ and its importance to your business. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm at Racanelli’s Pizza in Kirkwood. Visit here for more information and to RSVP. What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week…..The Joy of Living Alone by Eric Klinenberg. This New York Times article discusses the recent sociological trend of people choosing to live alone. It’s an interesting read! If you are interested in public policy work, consider attending UMSL’s Public Policy Discussion Series (info available in the attached document). What is GAB? Graduate Announcement Board is the weekly newsletter for the Maryville University MA Programs in Strategic Communication and Leadership and Organizational Leadership. Make it a great week! Rebecca Dohrman UGAB: February 15th EditionUndergraduate Announcement Board (UGAB) for Communication Quote of the Week NCA Conference: The National Communication Association Conference is one of the largest and most interesting communication conferences in the field of communication. If you are interested in attending the conference this November in Orlando, consider sending one of your research papers in for consideration. Visit this link and click on “Student Section” to get information on a section where you can submit your papers. Students can submit to any division, and we encourage you to read some of the other division’s calls for paper, but the Student Section is a great place to submit your work for your first submission! Contact any of your professors if you have questions about this. St. Louis Entrepreneurs Meetup Group Event: The St. Louis Entrepreneurs Meetup Group is sponsoring an event about Google+ and its importance to your business. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm at Racanelli’s Pizza in Kirkwood. Visit here for more information and to RSVP. What We’re Reading: What We’re Reading will include links to interesting articles, websites, and essays that are in the news right now. Some will be related to communication and some are just for fun. Up this week…..The Joy of Living Alone by Eric Klinenberg. This New York Times article discusses the recent sociological trend of people choosing to live alone. It’s an interesting read! If you are interested in public policy work, consider attending UMSL’s Public Policy Discussion Series (info available in the attached document). New Photography Blog: Professor Scott Angus has created a new photography blog for Maryville students interested in photography. Professor Angus’ classes are a great elective for communication students to learn photography skills! Professional Development Event from YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network): Here are details about the YNPN February event! Hope to see you there! Title: In Nonprofits We Trust – February 29th – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Location: Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library in the Central West End. This is a free moderated panel of local and regional sector leaders (including a VP from Fleishman-Hillard!) where proponents will explore ways nonprofits can enhance public trust and build a positive image in challenging times. Networking and information sharing will follow. Pre-registration is recommended; 314-539-0357 or e-mail kparks@slpl.org – This event is co-sponsored with the Library’s Grants & Foundation Center and Nonprofit Missouri (a statewide association of nonprofits). Featured Panelists include: Class News: Did you know that every day in COMM 345 (Critical Approaches to Communication), we start class with a brainteaser to get us all into thinking mode? Here is one from last week: What do these three things have in common: dogs, diamonds, and double plays? I’ll send the answer next week! What people are talking about in the halls…..apologetic rhetoric, collecting survey data, getting A Foot in the Door, midterm papers, AP style! What is UGAB? The Undergraduate Announcement Board is the new weekly newsletter for the undergraduate Communication program at Maryville University. Day students, Weekend/Evening students, Majors, Minors, etc. are all welcome to receive this newsletter. You are receiving this because you are a current or recent Communication major or minor at Maryville University. I’ll include program highlights, internship opportunities, scheduling information, faculty highlights, class project successes, etc. in future newsletters to help keep you informed about all that is happening in the program. Make it a great week! Rebecca Dohrman |
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