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
How to Survive Finals Week
Finals week is upon us. You are living on minimum amount of sleep, sugary snacks became your breakfast, lunch and dinner and the caffeine you take in daily is usually enough to feed a whole football team. While this lifestyle certainly will make you get by, there are ways to push through finals week in
From California to Kansas: Finding a new academic home for graduate school
Applying to graduate school was an experience I didn’t expect to have when I first started college; before I decided to enter the field of research as a social scientist. The requirements were similar to applying to undergraduate with a couple differences. I’d have to submit a resume, a writing sample, and I’d also have to
An Internship Abroad
As I woke up on the morning of June 6th, I knew that the moment I looked in my e-mail I would be reading whether or not I received my dream internship. My heart was racing. My hands were clammy. I opened up my emails and there -in my inbox- was the email I had
Why do Strategic and Corporate Communication Majors Need to Take Principles of Microeconomics?
Q: Why do Strategic and Corporate Communication Majors Need to Take Principles of Microeconomics? A: To thrive in the workplace and everyday life. Strategic and Corporate Communication is a major that enables students to acquire the necessary skills to be a professional communicator. We are trained to advance an organization’s agenda (vision, mission, services) utilizing
Adderall Misuse....It's Nastier Than You Think
The Rethink campaign is organized by Strategic and Corporate Communication students at Chapman University, with the mission of inspiring peer-driven conversations about the risks of misusing prescription stimulants to study. By encouraging these conversations, we can reduce the normalization of this behavior on our campus. With the help of our friend Addy, we hope our
HOW TO GET BRANDING RIGHT: Strategic messaging lessons from Startups
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the School of Communication and the Office of IS&T brought a world-renowned branding expert to campus to share with us his wisdom and expertise. Fabian Geyrhalter is the Founder and Principal of FINIEN, a Los Angeles based branding company that has seen wild success working with startups, educational institutions, and
Marketing Through a Communicator’s Lens
Taught by Kara Udziela, Marketing through a Communicator’s Lens (SCC 329) exposes students to the reality of real-world industries, and arms students with firsthand experience in conducting market research and developing thorough marketing plans – valuable additions to any future marketer’s portfolio. In addition to the comprehensive projects, Kara invites several guest speakers, including more
Mindfulness and Spirituality in using New Technologies
Assistant Professor Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles, psychologist, researcher, educator, and innovator specializing in the field of Positive Psychology and Media, is one of the newest members of the School of Communication. After receiving her Ph.D. in Media Psychology from Florida State University in 2013, she worked as a member of the Communication Research Team at FSU