The Fall 2017 semester has officially begun! Campus is once again buzzing with life and we are all excited for a busy and productive year. As you know, we are entering our second year as our very own school, so this marks the first edition of our School of Communication newsletter!

We hope to use this platform to keep you informed of School of Communication happenings and opportunities for SoC students. Look for a new edition at the mid-point of each month!

You know your professors. You went to Costa Rica with LaBelle. You've worked with Bartosh at Chapman Radio. You've met Dean Sparks. But who else should you know in the School of Communication? Are those SoC students speaking about graduate school in your classes and scheduling your Instagram takeover?

Yes, yes they are!

Get to know these familiar faces this semester by clicking on their names below. When you see them in Doti, introduce yourself and learn about all of the opportunities the School of Communication has to offer!

Maya Vahid, HCOM Ambassador

Juliette Atchekzai, HCOM Ambassador

Allie White, Social Media Coordinator

JOIN US! All COM and SCC students are invited!

Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society is holding it's first fall meeting:

Wednesday, September 27th at 6pm in AF 119A.

Join us to learn about how to get involved in the School of Communication, talk about careers and internships for COM and SCC majors, get to know your colleagues and professors, and maybe even take on a leadership role!

See you there!

Applications are still being accepted for Peace Communication, an interdisciplinary travel course to Costa Rica during Interterm 2018! Join Dr. LaBelle (Strategic and Corporate Communication) and Dr. Leitz (Peace Studies) on a trip to Costa Rica to visit with and learn about various organizations that pursue peace and social justice, and experience real world applications of communication and peace studies research. Working with the United Nations-mandated University for Peace, students will learn about local efforts in Costa Rica to build peace, overcome poverty, and enrich environmental and human sustainability, as well as the efforts of international diplomacy and peacebuilding via the United Nations and affiliated organizations.

There is still time to be a part of this exciting and inspiring travel course, but the limited number of spots are filling up, so apply soon!

For more information (including a sample syllabus and travel costs) visit the Global Education site for the course here.

If you are interested in coming to Costa Rica, fill out the preliminary application no later than September 25th, 2017.

You can also email Dr. LaBelle with questions (labelle@chapman.edu)

The Houston Food Bank was grateful for donations from the Chapman University School of Communication (and our partners at Imperial Elementary in Anaheim). Together, we donated close to 3,000 items for residents of the Houston area impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Thank you for showing your true colors, SoC.

Stay tuned for more SoC opportunities to help communities ravaged by natural disasters.

How does Communication Research work in the real world?

Sandy Hilfiker is a communication consultant specializing in health literacy through clear communication. If you are interested in organizational, strategic communication, health, persuasion or message design, then this talk is for you!

Effective health communication is critical to improving health literacy, or an individual’s ability to find, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services. Sandy’s talk will focus on the role of health communication in improving health literacy, including strategies for developing clear health information and enabling productive interactions between health care providers and patients. She will also discuss the role of applied communication research in developing clear communication and improved health systems.
Sandy Hilfiker is a Principal at CommunicateHealth, Inc., a health communication consulting company that specializes in improving health literacy through clear communication. CommunicateHealth supports organizations like the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

We will see you on Monday, October 23rd at 4:00 in AF 209A for this Extended Learning Opportunity!

Are you in your first Intro to COM or SCC class? Maybe taking Research Methods? Then you'll know about the Subject Pool, your rite of passage as a School of Communication Student.

We promise, it isn't as daunting or scary as it seems. In fact, it's essential to student- and faculty-led research! We promise that you'll reap the benefits of it in your 400-level courses. For now, learn about why the Subject Pool is necessary on our blog! 

Are you following the School of Communication on social media? You can find us @socchapman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest about resources, events, opportunities, and more.

You can also read about student internships, courses, accomplishments, alumni, and careers on the School of Communication blog.

Hello SoC students,

I can't believe that summer is already over! I am so excited to be starting this year with all of you. I wanted to make sure to introduce myself and tell you a little about what I do. My name is Matthew Ghan and I am starting my second year as your School of Communication Senator for Student Government Association. I am a sophomore COM major from Northern California. I am here to support and listen to any social or academic concerns you have.  If you ever need anything please feel free to contact me by email at socsenator@chapman.edu
I look forward to meeting all of you.
Sincerely,
Matthew Ghan
Senator, School of Communication
Vice Chair, Senate Allocations Committee
Student Government Association 
socsenator@chapman.edu