Illinois State University Passages 2010. Welcome Dr. Larry Long, Executive Director Dr. Stephen Hunt, Associate Director.

Illinois State UniversityPassages 2010

Welcome• Dr. Larry Long, Executive Director

• Dr. Stephen Hunt, Associate Director

Advisement • Freshmen: University College– Fell 324– 309.438.7604

• Transfers: School of Communication – Fell 450 – [email protected]– 309.438.7080

• COM Week has been a School of Communication tradition for over 25 years

• Main events include:

– Many different panel sessions, including “How to Get a Job”, “Social Media in Corporations”, “Communication Outside the Box”, and “Young Alumni Panel”

– A Career Institute focusing on Education and Opportunities for Communication Majors only

– An Awards & Scholarships Luncheon where more than 130 people gather to recognize the best and the brightest students and alumni in the School of Communication

Join us for COM Week 2011—March 21–25, 2011!

The Field Experiences program offers students the opportunity to take a step outside of the academic setting and apply what they have learned to a real world work environment while earning course credit.

Who can participate: Any student who has completed the basic (100-level) courses in their major

Contact Information:Tom LamonicaCoordinator of Field Experiences School of Communication 456 Fell Hall Office: (309) 438-8578 Email: [email protected]

Website: communication.illinoisstate.edu/current/internships.shtml

Rachel WadleAssistant Coordinator of Field Experiences280 Fell HallEmail: [email protected]

COMM/LPHCOMM Club

- "Communication Opportunities for Majors an Minors"- Everyone who is a Com major or minor is welcome to join.

LPH

- Lambda Pi Eta is an honors communication fraternity- Participants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and major GPA of 3.25- Must have at least 12 Com hours and at least 60 total hours- There is a $45 lifetime membership fee

Contact Information

Steve Hunt Faculty [email protected]

Claire PhillipsStudent [email protected]

The Illinois State University Debate team participates in competitive debate against universities from throughout the nation. This year the debate team will travel to tournaments in New York, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and possibly California. Every member of the debate team receives at least a small amount of scholarship money for participating on the team.

Who can participate?Any ISU student in good standing with the University

Contact Information Donny Peters Faculty Advisor [email protected] 438.2321

Website: communication.illinoisstate.edu/forensics/debate/index.shtml

Scott Siebert Student Contact [email protected]

ISU Speech has the honor of being part of ISU Forensics, the oldest Registered Student Organization at Illinois State. The team travels the country September through April competing in public speaking and performance of literature - they have won nationals 6 times, boast 47 student champions and are currently ranked 3rd in the country. The team is the proud host of the 2011 National Forensic Association National Championship tournament in April.

Who can participate? All students in all majors. No auditions necessary.

Contact information: Megan Koch: [email protected] or Jon Carter: [email protected] leader Joe Cozza: [email protected]

Website: forensics.ilstu.edu

PRSSAPRSSA is the student-focused arm of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). ISU PRSSA provides members with professional development opportunities, hands-on public relations experience, networking opportunities, tours, speakers and national and regional conferences.

Who Can Participate? ISU PRSSA currently has 78 active members in multiple majors. Anyone from any major is welcome to join.

Contact Information:Faculty advisor:Peter M. Smudde, Ph.D., APROffice: 430 Fell HallE-mail: [email protected]

Website: prssa.ilstu.edu (tentative; new website under development)

Want to Join?: Tuesdays in 138 Schroeder Hall, 8-9 p.m.

Student leader:Jennifer Detweiler, ISU PRSSA PresidentE-mail: [email protected]

WZND is great place to work on your skills and make new friends. We operate 24/7 and have many events and responsibilities running simultaneously. We would love your help! We are award-winning and nationally recognized as one of the top college radio stations in the nation.

Who Can Participate? No experience is necessary and all students are welcome. New staffers are interviewed and on-air staffers audition for spots. Anyone willing to wear the gorilla suit is especially welcome!

Contact InformationDeb LesserFaculty Advisor [email protected]

Website: wznd.com

Want to Join? Wednesday August 25th at 7:30pm in CVA

General ManagerNick [email protected]

Students In the News Broadcasters Association

SINBA is a student chapter of a statewide organization that has 250+ radio and TV broadcasters as members. SINBA members will learn more about broadcasting through guest speakers, field trips, and other activities that typically occur twice a month.

Contact InformationLaura Trendle PolusFaculty Advisor [email protected]

Want to Join? SINBA Cook-out-Sunday, August 29 -6pm -right behind Fell Hall

The Student Television Workshop produces entertaining programming -- talk shows, stand up comedy, sports shows, etc. We typically offer four to five weekly shows. By participating in the STW you gain experience running studio equipment, performing on camera, and producing programs

Who Can Participate?Anyone!!

Contact Information:Bob CarrollFaculty [email protected]

Want to Join? First STW meeting - Tuesday, Aug. 31 in the TV-10 Studio

TV-10 has been producing a live newscast since 1974. It goes on the Bloomington/Normal Cable System to more than 90,000 households. News crews cover campus and community events all day and night in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Who Can Participate??Students enrolled in Journalism & TV Production classes

Contact InformationLaura Trendle-Polus Broadcast Journalism [email protected]

Website: tv10.ilstu.edu

Everyone is invited to watch the LIVE shows!

– 12:00 noon – each weekday

– TV-10 Studio (basement of Fell

Hall)

Bob CarrollTelevision [email protected]

Closing Remarks and Questions