Hello School of Communication Family,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating spring break, ready to take on the remainder of the semester with fresh energy and enthusiasm.

As we dive back in, I encourage you to take advantage of the many exciting events and opportunities happening in the School of Communication. SOC Experience Day is on April 9th from 1:15-3:00 pm, right outside of Doti Hall on Memorial Lawn. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about all that the School of Comm has to offer! (careers, internships, advising, courses, etc.) 

Registration is starting on 4/7!  Not sure what classes to take? Our dedicated academic advisors and peer mentors are here to help—whether you need assistance choosing classes, understanding requirements, or exploring new opportunities. Be sure to check out some of our electives being offered in the fall below. Don’t hesitate to reach out and make the most of the support available to you.

Keith Weber Ed.D

Registration Starts on April 7th!  

Check out some of the electives being offered in Fall 2025! 

• COM 302 - Sports Communication (Professor Molina)
• COM 317 - Media and Politics (Dr. Brooks)
• COM 329- AI/Web: Economic/Social Impact (Professor Kotkin & Toplansky)
• COM 334 - Communication Through Entertainment (Professor Deutchman)
• COM 336 - Effective Sport/Organizational Communication: Leading Teams and Individuals (Professor Netherton)
• COM 346 - Communication and Civil Discourse (Dr. Katz)
• COM 372 - Introduction to Health Communication (Professor Dimas)
• COM 493 - Ethical Controversies in Communication (Professor Compangano)
• SCC 305 - Marketing Through the Communicator’s Lens (Professor Udziela) 
• SCC 329- Personal Branding (Professor Prince)

School of Communication Peer Advisors

Looking for guidance within the School of Communication? Peer advisors are here to help! Whether you need advice on classes, help with program evaluations, study tips, campus resources, or just someone to talk to, connecting with a peer advisor can make your SoC experience smoother and more rewarding. Don’t hesitate to reach out—they’re students just like you, ready to support and guide you on your academic journey! 

Spring 2025 Advising Hours 

Advising is available every day in person or through Microsoft Teams. You can schedule an appointment with any advisor on Bookings or reach out to them via email if you need to schedule an appointment outside of regular advising hours. Read more here.

PLEASE NOTE: From April 7th through April 17th, Mr. Jimenez will be available at Advising Fest in the Sandhu Conference Center from 9am-6pm. He will not be holding regular office hours/appointments.

Lambda Pi Eta Networking Event

Thurs, April 3rd | 7:30-8:30 PM | Beckman Hall 404

Networking is an important skill to have in any career… but what if you don’t know *how* to network? Join Lambda Pi Eta to learn best practices for professional networking and practice your skills with your peers. Beginners and experts alike are welcome to attend! We will have light refreshments, too!

Make sure to follow @chapman_lpe for the latest information!

Defense360: Be Aware & Stay Prepared Events

Defense360 is a campaign committed to cultivating awareness and strengthening self-efficacy among college-aged women, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely navigate public spaces and interpersonal relationships. 

Situational Awareness Seminar Monday, April 7 | 3PM-4PM | AF 209B

An interactive seminar that will review real world scenarios and practical tips to navigate one’s surroundings safely.

Building Thriving Relationships & Spotting Red Flags Wednesday, April 9 | 4:00PM-6:00PM | AF 209B

It is an evidence-based master class informing young women about green and red flags in dating relationships.

Defense360 Tabling Monday, April 14 | 1-4PM | Attallah Piazza 

This tabling event aims to raise awareness, foster solidarity, and turn personal stories into a meaningful symbol of resilience and empowerment. Participants can contribute their stories through our online social media initiative

Women’s Urban Threats Monday, April 21 & April 28 | 4-5:30PM | Memorial Lawn

An opportunity for young women to learn basic self-defense strategies against a potential attacker from a professional. 

Celebrating Faculty Excellence

Staff Spotlight

Communication Conference Highlights

School of Communication students and faculty attended the Eastern Communication Association Conference in Buffalo, NY, from March 26-30, 2025.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty and students at the conference! Here are some of their notable accomplishments:

• Dr. Cailin Kuchenbecker and Dr. Hannah Ball received a Top Paper award from the Applied Communication Interest Group for their paper titled: “‘Your share could make a difference: Facilitating Social Media Engagement of Missing Person Posts Through Timeliness, Empathy, and Respect”
• PhD student, Crystal Nguyen earned a Top Paper award from the Instructional Communication Interest Group for her co-authored paper: “Colorblindness in the Classroom is a Microaggression: A Dual Autoethnographic Exploration of Identity and Pedagogy” (pictured above left)
• Ph.D. students Kwaku Kyereh, Crystal Nguyen, and Denise Alonso-Pecora served on a panel titled "Contemporary Problems in Instructional Communication Research: The Role of Identity-Focused Research as a Creative Solution". (pictured above right)
• Current and former graduate students from the School of Communication made impactful contributions with their co-authored paper, presented as part of the Health Communication Interest Group. Denise Alonso-Pecora, Tate Renville, Kayla Loeb, Baylee Crummett, Hannah Ball, and Merrill Buczek collaborated on their research titled: “Comparative Analysis of Formal and Informal Caregivers’ Mental Well-Being: Exploring TRRL in HINTS 6.”

Graduate Student Celebrations

Congratulations to our Ph.D. students on successfully defending their dissertations!

Graduate Programs Information

4 +1 Integrated Undergraduate/ Masters of Health and Strategic Communication

The 4+1 Integrated Undergraduate/ Masters of Health and Strategic Communication at Chapman University allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. Students complete undergraduate coursework in the first three years, take a mix of undergraduate and graduate classes in year four, and finish graduate coursework in year five to obtain an MS in Strategic Communication. The program offers in-demand skills, real-world applications, and a time-efficient pathway to careers in public health campaigns, organizational communication, and health education. Open to Chapman undergraduates in relevant communication fields, the program provides a streamlined transition, personalized academic guidance, and enhanced job qualifications.

For more information about the program you can view our flyer or visit our website.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS

• Development Operations (1 intern)
• Education (1 intern)
• General Marketing (1 intern)
• Public Relations & Communications (1 intern)
• Special Events (1 intern)

These internships are for a total of 6-8 weeks each, 24 – 40 hours per week, and pay $16.50 per hour. Internships offer hands-on experiences, opportunities to build relationships and learn about arts administration, as well as free and discounted tickets! 

The deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is Thursday, April 17th. To review full job descriptions and apply, students should visit www.scfta.org/interns and please direct any questions to interns@scfta.org.

Check out the resources below for more internship/job openings!