No images? Click here September 2020 A Message from the Dean of the School of CommunicationDear School of Communication Community, After months of preparation and a great deal of hard work and planning, the time we've all been anticipating is finally here – our School of Communication community is coming back together. Being together will be different this year, and while some of our community will continue to connect remotely this semester, our campus will be more active as we find creative ways to live, work, and play under current public health guidelines. Since the arrival of COVID-19 last Spring semester, the School of Communication and the enriching Chapman Experience we offer our students have continued on successfully; however, we have done so along a very unique path that forced us to recreate almost every aspect of our daily lives. The uncertainty in this environment in which we find ourselves will likely continue into the foreseeable future, but we are committed to providing you with the clearest path forward that puts our students first while maintaining the health and safety of our community. We will continue to keep the entire School of Communication community involved and informed as decisions are made. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, our community – like countless others – was traumatized by the murder of George Floyd. His death, along with the senseless killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, have deeply affected our nation, the University, and our School. I stand in solidarity with the voices of outrage and demands for justice, and I intend to do more to catalyze positive, sustainable change for communities of color. I am reminded of a quote from writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." Simply put, we want Chapman University and our School of Communication to be increasingly better. And we will be better. Difficult times such as these shape us, but they do not deter us. We will draw inspiration from our tripartite mission of education, research, and engagement to take on the world's greatest challenges. We're ready to show the world what we can do together! I sincerely thank each and every one of you for all you have done, are doing, and what you will do in the 2020-21 academic year. Continue to stay healthy and safe, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us at socdeansoffice@chapman.edu. Echoing the words and sentiments of New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, I call on you to "be strong, be kind, and unite" as we move forward together. Paws up! Lisa Sparks, Ph.D. Dean, School of Communication McGaw Endowed Professor in Behavioral Sciences Fall 2020 Program Advising HoursProgram advising will be online this fall and conducted through Microsoft Teams. You can schedule an appointment with an advisor on Bookings or reach out to them via email if you need to schedule an appointment outside of their advising hours. Travis Bartosh | Doti Hall 201 Dr. Arleen Bejerano | Doti Hall 211 Dr. Andrea Weber | Doti Hall 203 Fall 2020 Drop DeadlineThis fall, the last day to drop courses without record of enrollment is Friday, September 11th at 5 p.m. (PDT) Fall Internship Registration DeadlineRegister your Fall 2020 internship (for academic credit) on time and avoid having to petition! The deadline for fall internship registration is Friday, October 2nd at 5 p.m. (PDT). Chapman Family Homecoming 2020October 5-10, 2020Join us for a week-long celebration for the entire Chapman Family! Events will include a virtual 5K, conversations with Chapman faculty and special guests, global Chappy Hours and more. SoC Faculty UpdatesDr. Jennifer Waldeck collaborated with partners at Dairy Council of California to develop an assessment technique and measure for the Council’s Plan Your Plate nutrition literacy campaign. Plan Your Plate provides health practitioners and school personnel with educational materials and information designed to encourage young people and families to make evidence-based, healthy nutrition choices. Previous HCOM and SCC classes have worked with Dr. Waldeck on Dairy Council messaging projects. This fall, Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles is launching an international collaborative research project on Digital Flourishing. She is working together with 3 students from our first PhD cohort, and two international researchers from Germany and Canada. They are working on reframing the discussion from a problematic viewpoint of digital technologies to a flourishing framework. Chapman Radio UpdatesAlthough students are unable to access the Chapman Radio studios for live broadcasts, there is still exciting content the students will be broadcasting. This semester students will take a podcasting approach to doing radio. The students will be focusing on learning audio editing software to pre-record their shows, then their shows will be uploaded to the station’s computer systems to be broadcast at specific times throughout the week. Please tune in to chapmanradio.live to listen. Mindfulness Certificate Course Fall 2020Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Via Zoom Virtual Study Abroad Fair Week Starting on Monday, September 14, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Via Zoom Meet your Adivsor: Movie Themed TriviaTuesday, September 15, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Via Zoom Chapman Dialogue: Jimmie C. Gardner Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Via Zoom Weekly Yoga Sessions with Dr. Janicke-BowlesWednesdays from September 30th, 2020 - October 18th, 2020 | 5PM | Via Zoom Weekly Prayer Gathering in the Time of CovidWeekly on Fridays | 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Via Zoom Get the Early Bird Advantage With a Career Advising AppointmentStart this new school year right by launching your internship and job search strategy before you need to put it to work! Because your coursework and other activities will soon be making big demands on your time, consider making an appointment for a Zoom or phone career advising session now. There are lots for us to do to get you ready! By starting now, we can take the time to do career discovery, build your network, craft and polish your resume, develop a cover letter template that reflects the ideal you, and so much more. At Chapman University, you get career advising for life - so let’s get you the early bird advantage by jumpstarting your career success now! Connect Meaningfully with the SoCAlumni Spotlight: Angelo Tsirtsis '18Thanks to Ms. Nance Rosen, Career Advisor, for her outstanding work selecting alumni for this video series and producing them. Be sure to keep an eye out for more video spotlights! Angelo Tsirtsis graduated in December, 2018, with a degree in Strategic & Corporate Communication. With a territory in Los Angeles county, Angelo is an Account Manager with UPS. In his video spotlight, he shares how his SCC degree has helped him succeed in his career role. His outstanding communication skills, along with his understanding of communication networks, organizational structure, and communication strategy all help him keep his sales book strong. He also discusses how he was recruited to work at UPS, describes the interview process, and gives great advice for current students. Congratulations on all of your success, Angelo, and thank you for representing SoC so well. Internship Spotlight: Emma Lam's Experience with B Street Shoes"For each individual segment of a small business, communication is essential in all regards, and a different style is needed depending on your projected outcome or audience. This really reminded me of the concept of marketing to your target audience, something I learned all through Strategic and Corporate Communication classes, and it was nice to see it applied in a real-world business." Graduate Teaching Associate Spotlight:This semester, we will be introducing you to the members of our graduate programs who have been awarded Graduate Teaching Associates in the SoC. In this issue, we begin with one of our newest Ph.D. students. A little bit of background on the GTA Program: The School of Communication is very proud of its Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) program, which involves a rigorous selection, training, and development process. Both M.S. and Ph.D. students are eligible. Many apply because they want to be college professors one day, and we want to send them into the job market with the strongest possible skills. However, the long list of personal qualities, communication skills, and professional assets that graduate students build as teaching associates make them uniquely prepared for many kinds of work opportunities. GTAs begin with an intensive “teaching boot camp” the summer before their first Chapman class in which they learn the essentials of lesson planning, time management, instructional communication, classroom management, assessment, and Chapman and SoC teaching culture and policies. They are then assigned to one of our standardized courses: COM 102 (Public Speaking in a Diverse Society) or COM 219/310 (Business & Professional Communication). Johnny CapraCheck back next month to meet another new GTA! Johnny Capra (B.A., Communication Studies; M.A., Educational Leadership & Policy, University of Utah)I am from Northern California, and I have spent the last few years in Salt Lake City, Utah, where I attended the University of Utah for undergrad and my Master’s degree. I am new to Southern California and I am excited to experience a winter without getting snowed on! While earning my M.A., I was given a first-person perspective of what life in Higher Education looked like, and as a direct result of several influential professors, I gained a passion for education and research. I chose to attend Chapman because it is an impressive program with a great culture that offers me experience working with many influential figures in the field of Communication. I am excited and honored to fill the role of GTA here at Chapman. I look forward to creating an engaging educational setting, sharing with my students what the world of Communication has to offer, and improving my skill set as an educator. |