This semester, students in Professor Chanta Haywood’s speechwriting class had the experience of a lifetime. Instead of writing speeches for figurative occasions or historical figures, students interviewed FSU Head Basketball Coach, Leonard Hamilton. Haywood wanted her students to write speeches that use language well and reflect solid critical thinking, while also getting real-life experience of …
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Public Relations Students Interview Head Basketball Coach Leonard Hamilton
Handcrafted with Love: Alumna Launches Jewelry Business
Daniela Agurcia (’14, B.A. Media Communication Studies) launched her first business, Loulou La Mar. Loulou La Mar is a Miami-based company specializing in the sale of fine, handmade jewelry. All of the jewelry is made to order by Agurcia herself from ethically sourced, high-quality pearls, crystals, and stones. While Agurcia has always had a passion …
CONTINUE READINGPreparing the Next Generation of Multicultural Communication Professionals
This article was written by Ni’A Landon, a School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) presented its annual Mentorship and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2. During this annual event, academic scholarships were extended to 15 students who were also paired with industry professionals. These professionals will serve as their mentor …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication student to participate in President’s Showcase in Research Excellence
This article was written by Abigail Ellis, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. For the second year in a row, the School of Communication will be represented at The President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence, a yearly university-wide event promoting research and creativity. Rachel Corry, a senior double majoring in …
CONTINUE READINGCenter for Hispanic Marketing Communication Works to Support Colombian Farmers
CHMC Teams Up with Farmer-to-Farmer Colombia and Fundación SalvaTerra to Support Colombia’s Smallholder Farmers. Contact: Lauren Lootens, PR Coordinator (850) 644-9698 Lnd14b@my.fsu.edu TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 20, 2020) – The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) has announced a partnership with Farmer-to-Farmer Colombia and Fundación SalvaTerra to help support smallholder farmers in Colombia that are transitioning out of …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Announces Premiere of FSU COMMversation Podcast
This article was written by Jessie Colegrove, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. FSU COMMversation, the School of Communication’s first-ever podcast is now available on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Podcasts. The first edition features Susannah Wesley, an FSU Communication alumna and crisis communications expert who previously worked for American Airlines, …
CONTINUE READINGFPRA Student Chapter to host its first-ever virtual networking workshop
This article was written by Abigail Ellis, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. On November 12 and 13, the Florida Public Relations Association Student Capital Chapter (FPRA), one of the School of Communication’s student organizations, will host its first-ever virtual seminar. The student chapter affiliated with Florida’s general FPRA, the oldest public …
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