Strategic Communication Assistant Professor Jason Del Gandio was interviewed by Nicole Radzievich of The (Allentown) Morning Call newspaper (“Penn State Trustee Campaign Heats Up,” April 8, 2013, p. A1). Del Gandio was asked to comment on the advocacy efforts of Penn State alumni in the wake of the Jerry Sanduksy scandal.
By London Faust
Strategic Communication student
The Temple School of Media and Communication’s Department of Strategic Communication hosted “From Us to You” Feb. 27, an informational event and networking opportunity between professors and students.
Students were able to ask questions and receive advice from a panel of four StratComm professors: Gregg Feistman, Alanna Miller, Leanne Augustine and Dale Wilcox. The professors, all of whom have many years of experience in the media and communication field, were open and honest.
“From Us to You” was hosted by PRowl Public Relations Assistant Firm Director Kaitlyn Sutton. Sutton opened up the panel discussion by asking, “What was your dream job and where did you end up?,” a question that certainly got the conversation going. Students were reminded not everyone will obtain their dream job directly after graduation and their future goals may be altered during the process of finding that “perfect job.” Most of the panel said that by being able to teach and prepare students for the future of the media and communication field, they had finally found their dream job.
The event continued with a great deal of discussion about the media and communication industry, with the students asking their professors a broad range of questions. The panel discussion came to a close as the professors provided advice as to what classes they would recommend students to take outside of the media and communication realm. It was a unanimous vote; students should take at least one business class during their college career.
After the event was over, students introduced themselves to the panel and were able to network with them.
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By Samantha Miller
Strategic Communication student
photos by Rachel Royer
A partnership between Temple University Television, Temple University Athletics and Temple’s student-run PR firm, PRowl Public Relations, came to fruition in an effort to find the Temple student who eats, sleeps and breathes cherry and white. The result was a Feb. 21 contest in which three Temple students were dubbed “the most spirited owls on campus.”
TUTV’s cameras were rolling at the Liacouras Center as the men’s basketball team became Big 5 champions with a meaningful win over LaSalle University. As TUTV scouted for the most spirited students, the crowd roared particularly loud in the cherry and white student section.
The three students who cheered the loudest and showed the most pride for their school during the game’s first half were selected to receive a TUTV prize package on the court during halftime. They were Alec Murphy, Brittney Benjamin and Michelle Adshead.
“At TUTV, we celebrate the success of the Temple men’s and women’s basketball programs,” said TUTV General Manager Paul Gluck. “We were excited to meet, identify and recognize the most spirited fans in the stands at the Temple-LaSalle game. Their energy and excitement fuels victory that is truly Temple Made.”
The Most Spirited Contest footage premiered as a special on TUTV in the City of Philadelphia on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 50 and Channel 45 on Verizon FIOS Friday, March 1. It is also available online at templetv.net.
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TUTV’s Most Spirited Contest from TUTV on Vimeo.
By Mackenzie Krott
Strategic Communication Student
The Temple University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America welcomed back recent graduates Feb. 19 to talk to members about their Temple experience and how it has helped them navigate life after college.
The Young Alumni Panel consisted of five recent alumni of the Department of Strategic Communication: Jade Barnes, ’11, account coordinator at Skai Blue Media; Lauren Cox, ’12, public relations specialist for the office of the city representative of Philadelphia; Niki Ianni ’12, public relations specialist at The National Humane Society of the United States; Alex Crispino, ’12, learning and development consultant at PricewaterhouseCooper; and Emily Ascani, ’12, media facilitator at the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit.
The panel members discussed their past internships and leadership roles that led them to their current jobs, as well as tips for soon-to-be graduates.
(L-R): Alex Crispino, Jade Barnes, Lauren Cox, Emily Ascani and Niki Ianni.
“Hiring managers want to see that you can successfully manage yourself, your time and your work,” Ianni said. “Being an active member of PRSSA and PRowl Public Relations gives you that opportunity.”
The room of approximately 60 PRSSA members had plenty of questions for the panel. The questions touched on virtual internships, job search strategies, ways for younger PRSSA members to get involved in leadership roles and how to balance a busy career with a personal life.
“I was honored to be invited back to campus to speak about my experience,” said Crispino. “I’m happy to know I made an impact here and was reminded how great it is to be Temple Made.”
Lauren Apple, STRC 2010, is a Gender Studies master’s student at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. Bringing together her love for travel, education and meeting new people, Lauren began this two-year master’s program in the Fall of 2011 and is set to defend her thesis and graduate in June 2013. Then, Lauren plans to return to her public relations roots and secure a recruitment department position at her university in Budapest. Read More
Strategic Communication Associate Professor Donnalyn Pompper received the 2012 PRIDE Award from the National Communication Association’s Public Relations Division for Best Published Article for its innovation, development and educational achievement in Public Relations Scholarship, (“‘Cheap labor’ speaks: PR adjuncts on pedagogy and preparing Millennials for careers”), which was published as part of a special issue on “Public Relations Pedagogy” in Public Relations Review, 37(5), 456-465.
Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway, JPRA ’06, was named as one of the “People to Watch” in the public relations industry by PR News. The organization listed 34 rising stars from agencies, corporations and non-profits.
She is a public affairs specialist at DuPont.
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The Media and Communication Program announces the 15th annual School of Media and Communication Graduate Student Research Forum. It is a competitive research forum open to ALL graduate students in any SMC program.
WHEN: Friday, March 22, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: TBA
Followed by a free luncheon for participants at TBA.
SMC graduate students are encouraged to submit a paper of their completed or in-progress scholarly work. Examples may include:
Submissions will be blind-reviewed by M&C faculty and invited reviewers. Criteria for judging will include: originality of research, contribution to the field, theoretical and methodological soundness, clarity and organization. All M&C students are expected to attend the forum. Cash prizes will be awarded. Each student may submit only one paper. Submissions must include a 100-word abstract and a cover sheet with the submitter’s name, phone number, email address and mailing address. The author’s name must not appear anywhere else on the paper.
Please submit a digital version of your paper by Friday, January 25, 2013, as an email attachment to Andy Mendelson at amendels@temple.edu.
Andy Mendelson, JOUR; Hector Postigo, MSP; Brooke Duffy, ADV; Carrie Isard, MMC student
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Communication Management M.S. program releases Spring ’13 newsletter
The MeSsenger newsletter for the M.S. in Communication Management marks its first year in print with the Spring 2013 edition.
This semester’s newsletter features more photos of graduate students, their career goals and success stories, news about upcoming courses and a story about important behind-the-scenes support.
Click here to download the PDF file of the Spring 2013 MeSsenger newsletter.
Graduate students are invited to work with Dr. Donnalyn Pompper, who directs the M.S. program, and edits the MeSsenger newsletter. Story ideas and photos always are welcome.
For more information about the Department of Strategic Communication, follow @StratCommTU on Twitter and visit the M.S. Program on Facebook.