From Intern to Boss
Becca Winkler is living out every interns’ dream: to be hired post-grad by a company she loves! Having recently graduated last spring, Becca is now working as the sole marketing coordinator for C2O Pure Coconut water. Read on to see what Becca has to say about her job! Tell us about your position. I am
My (C)happiest Place on Earth
Four years ago, I had little idea where college would take me. Four years later, I could not be more amazed and thankful at where it did. Stepping onto Chapman’s campus for the first time those years ago, I knew I was at my dream school. And, knowing my deep passion for news, television, and
The Perfect Job for a Talker
About a month into my first semester at Chapman, I called my dad and asked how it was at home. His response was, “It’s a lot quieter around here…literally.” I have always been a talker and it was no surprise to my parents when I told them I wanted to study communication in college. I
Athletics Administrator and Author
Emily Hepp ’14 (BACOMM) left California to work in Texas after graduation. Three years later, she is back home and excited to work for her alma mater! She took a few minutes to share her story with us. Tell us about your position. I just recently started in Chapman Athletics as their Administrative Supervisor. This
Practice Makes Perfect
Essie Uribe is a May 2017 graduate from Chapman University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication. She took a few minutes this summer to tell us a little bit about her first position after graduation in digital marketing. Tell us about your position. I work in digital marketing for Penhall Technologies, a
Risk and Crisis Communication
The School of Communication here at Chapman University contains a variety of classes that are designed to give students the opportunity to gain valuable skills that will assist them in the workplace. Throughout my time at Chapman, I have taken many of these classes and have seen firsthand the impact that they can have in
Peace Communication in Costa Rica
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
AISS Chapman STEM-C INSPIRES Weekend Academy
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)
The Results Are In!
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