Peace Communication in Costa Rica My Interterm 2017 travel course experience!
During my sophomore year (2015-2016), my academic adviser told me that, because of adding a second major at the start of the year, I was unable to study abroad. Since that was at the very top of my college bucket list, I was heartbroken. However, it was only a week later friends reminded me of
Chapman Hosts Scholars Writing Retreat
Finding it difficult to get time to work on that project that will get you promoted to Full Professor? You are not alone. Eight Associate Professors from around the United States convened at Chapman University for the inaugural National Communication Association Mid-Career Scholars Writing Retreat June 26th to July 1st. Hosted by the School of
The New SoC Social Media Coordinator/Ambassador Get to know me! (I'm the one in the middle!)
Hi everyone! My name is Allie White and I am your new School of Communication social media liaison & ambassador! I am so excited to apply what I’ve learned in and outside of Chapman in regard to social media to expand the School of Communication’s reach, engage more followers, promote the information you need to
Planning the Perfect Internship Behind the scenes of Extreme Greeks
Two years ago, I fell in love with the idea of planning perfect events for other people. Figuring out how to turn this passion into a reality, I found a company where I could accomplish this dream. Extreme Greeks is a division of an event planning company called The Perfect Event. The Perfect Event specializes
Marketing and Events Internship at St. John "It's all in the details"
This semester, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take what I have learned in the classroom and translate it into my internship experience at St. John Knits, a luxury-clothing retailer based in Orange County. As a marketing and events intern, I was able to enhance my understanding of what it means to
AISS Chapman STEM-C INSPIRES Weekend Academy School of Communication enhances STEM program with +C
Last weekend, Chapman University and the School of Communication partnered with the Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies (AISS) to host the inaugural AISS Chapman STEM-C INSPIRES Weekend Academy. This kick-off event marked the beginning of a seven weeks-long summer training and an overall two years-long program (called the AISS College to Career Readiness STEM Program)
Doors Always Open seize an opportunity, make goals a reality
I took this picture in December 2016 while traveling in the coastal rainforests of Belize. The image on the building depicts two Belize Cacao Lords straddling the entrance to one of the few remaining chocolatiers following the process of their Mayan ancestors. The gesture depicts their value of encouraging acceptance yet only through dedication and perseverance.
The Results Are In! The School of Communication’s “Rethink” Campaign had a BIG Impact on Campus Attitudes toward Prescription Stimulant Misuse
In March of this past Spring semester, Strategic and Corporate Communication students in Dr. Sara LaBelle’s Advanced Message Design (SCC 400) course tackled a difficult challenge: to change their peer’s attitudes toward using prescription stimulants to study for midterm and final exams; Unfortunately prescription stimulant abuse is a fairly common and accepted behavior for these
Pitch this. A music marketing agency internship.
Girlie Action is a Music Marketing Agency with headquarters located in New York City. I intern for the Los Angeles office, which is located in downtown LA in the Arts District. After transitioning from a management internship, I was very nervous to work for an agency as they are known for being high-stress and high-pressure.
California Dreamin’ A broken promise for Millennials
We wake up everyday and put our best foot forward in school-hustling, bustling, and competing so when we graduate from college we will lock down a great job. We do this in hopes of proving to ourselves and our parents that all the tuition money and debt was worth it. After landing our dream job