Practice Makes a Master
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles has been teaching at the School of Communication since 2016. Dr. Janicke-Bowles is a positive media psychologist who investigates the role of new and traditional media in promoting and affecting character development, self-transcendent emotions, prosocial behavior, and well-being (aka happiness). Her research and teaching focus is
Summer as a Sales & Marketing Intern
Hi! My name is Samantha Roos, and I am a rising junior at Chapman University. I am pursuing a degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication, as well as a minor in Leadership Studies. Over this past summer, I had the opportunity to intern for a custom apparel company called Greek House. As a Sales and
Welcome, Miffy and Friends!
Hi everyone! My name is Jillian Chang, and I am beyond excited to share with you all about my spring internship. As a 4th-year Communication Studies major and Integrated Educational Studies minor, I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with a small, owned business gift shop, ZillyMonkey. Although it was my last semester before
What's Lambda Pi Eta?
What’s going on in the School of COM? Lambda Pi Eta was established in 2012 and is one of 4 student groups in the School of Communication. Lambda Pi Eta creates opportunities to gain leadership skills, resume material, and insight into the realm of Communication academically, professionally, and personally. The organization works closely with their faculty
Dr. Bevan's journey as a lifelong learner and her advice to students navigating their careers
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Jennifer Bevan has been a part of the Chapman family since 2007 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the School of Communication. She is also a highly recognized researcher whose research interests include the negotiation of difficult relational interactions, such as ongoing conflict, jealousy, family
Consistency is Key. Less is More. Make the Investment.
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Mark Hopson serves as a Professor and Graduate Admissions Director in the School of Communication. He is also the Senior Director of Ethnic Studies Programs and has been at Chapman University since 2021. In this short time, he has made his impact on the school by hosting
What's the School of Communication Student Advisory Board?
The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is one of 4 student groups in the School of Communication. The Student Advisory Board, founded in 2017, is student-run and serves as the student voice to the administration, representing the School of Communication to various constituencies (prospective and current students, faculty, parents, and administrators), and implementing programs and initiatives
Uncovering Dr. Miller-Day's Career and her Advice to Students Navigating their Careers
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Michelle Miller-Day has been teaching communication courses at Chapman University since 2012. Her research is at the intersection of interpersonal, family, and health communication. She is particularly interested in mental health, submissive communication, and substance use prevention. She is also a professional actor and has an
Navigating the Internship World
My name is Valerie Esquivel, I am a senior majoring in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Race and Ethnicity. Unlike many other students here at Chapman University, my experience finding an internship was quite spontaneous. After submitting several internship applications and completing numerous interviews, I was left with no options. This caused me to
The Art of Influencing
My name is Emma Golden, and I am a Communication Studies major and Leadership Studies and Creative and Cultural Industries minor. This semester, I have had the pleasure of interning at CLD PR in Los Angeles. In February, I started my internship at the Los Angeles based PR firm CLD PR. CLD PR helps clothing,