KSU School of Communication & Media

Calling all SPJ members and future members!

The KSU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host its first meeting this semester on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:00 PM. Please plan on joining us in the Social Sciences Bldg. in room 2027A or log in virtually. We will be selecting new officers for the Fall semester. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity to put on your resume this would be a great opportunity!

For additional information or for the virtual meeting link, please contact the chapter advisor, Stella Payne, at [email protected].

Please join the School of Communication and Media for the SOCM Graduate Studies Virtual Open House! This is a great information session for anyone interested in the Digital & Social Media Certificate, MA in Integrated Global Communication and the Dual MPA/MAIGC program. The event will take place Thursday, Sept 15 at 6:00 PM EDT on Microsoft Teams.

Register for a spot here: http://ow.ly/ukB950KHfu1

We're here to help you! For our officially declared, interested students, and general KSU students, feel free to reach out to us for any assistance.

Hey, SOCM Owls! Are you looking for an internship within the communication sector? With our blog, you can find a variety of opportunities to broaden your writing, designing, and production skills!

Check out our blog at http://ow.ly/R2zZ50KAXIl or visit http://ow.ly/OlqG50KAXIp to learn more about the internship program within SOCM.

Declare a minor in Public Relations today! To learn more or to view the catalog for the minor, visit http://ow.ly/luAF50KyYxs.

Interested students wishing to major within the School of Communication and Media will no longer need to take the entrance exam to apply. Now, students will only be required to complete COMM 1110, COMM 2020, COMM 2033, COMM 2135, and COMM 2240 with an adjusted 2.75 GPA.

Be sure to visit our website at https://radow.kennesaw.edu/socm/ for more information.

Great news, PR seniors! KSU's student-run PR agency, Peak Communications, has just opened up two additional positions for the Fall, 2022 semester. Yes, it is short notice, but if you would like to be part of a student-run PR agency while getting credit for your capstone (PR 4465) class, here is your chance! If you are currently registered for a different section of PR 4465, you will be able to drop/add once you are accepted into the agency class.

If you have completed 90 hours, including COM 3435 and PR 3375, it's time to apply! Simply complete the online application. Once you receive a confirmation email, you will be asked to submit a resume. If you have questions, contact Dr. V at [email protected].

Not sure if you'll need textbooks for your fall classes? Visit the KSU bookstore in person or online to see which texts are required for you! Getting a head start on this process could save you a lot of time once the Fall semester starts.

The Internship deadline is August 9th. All internship materials must be turned in on or before August 9th. For questions about an internship in the School of Communication and Media, please contact Professor Payne at [email protected].

August 10th is the last day of registration before drop-add begins. Be sure to check over your DegreeWorks and meet with an advisor to see which classes you'll need on your schedule!

Have some questions about majoring in SOCM or needing help with your schedule? Meet with one of our amazing advisors at the RCHSS Advising Center. Each advisor is here to help you succeed, and they will always be a great resource to students. Book an appointment with them at http://ow.ly/AwK150JPu8s!

For the upcoming Fall, sign up for JOUR 4450: Video News Production! Students in this class will produce four separate 30 minute TV magazine shows and live election night coverage. If you are interested in television news anchoring, reporting, producing, directing, editing, and producing graphics this class is for you!

For any questions, email Professor Azriel at [email protected] or Professor Payne at [email protected].

In case you missed it, COM 2129: Public Speaking is now COMM 1110. Just a quick reminder for incoming or current students looking to take this course!

Thank you to our guest speakers who took time to speak to our Journalism Study Tour students. This year, students met with WSB Radio, The Center for Sustainable Journalism, Georgia Public Broadcast and Media Professionals, Marietta Daily Journal, Atlanta Magazine, and Facebook.

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is looking for Digital Media Student Assistant. Any SOCM Owls interested in this opportunity can apply!

Visit http://ow.ly/sbHi50JrNAk to view the job description and to apply.

The KSU School of Communication and Media Journalism Study Tour is under way. A big thank you to WSB radio, the Center for Sustainable Journalism and Georgia Public Broadcast, and all the media professionals who took the time to speak and share advice with students this week. It was a huge success!

Already completed your AREA F courses with a 2.75 GPA? Be sure to apply to become an officially declared SOCM major! Be sure to get your application so you can begin enrolling in your upper-level courses.

Are you still looking for courses to fill up your schedule this summer? Check out these classes and be sure to sign up for one today!

Last day of classes will be May 2nd, but the SOCM office will continue to be open to help with any questions or general assistance. Feel free to stop by our office in SO 5106 at any time before 5:00 PM or shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are here to help!

With the end of the semester right around the corner, be sure you’re on track to become an officially declared SOCM major! To officially be declared as one of our offered majors, students must complete the five Area F courses with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Since the entrance exam is waived for the 2020-2021 academic year, students can begin applying for their choice of major.

Don’t miss out on important information and check out https://radow.kennesaw.edu/socm/ for more information.

Have you heard of our Crisis Preparedness minor? This 15-credit-our minor will teach students how to be the next generation of crisis communication management leaders. With five courses ranging from homeland security administration to global security, any student can register!

Learn more at http://ow.ly/4Qwv50ISyfq.

KSU'S Society of Professional Journalists will be hosting a virtual event, All About Internships, sponsored by the SOCM Internship Program. Ken Foskett, Internship Manager at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will be guest speaking and sharing his insight for students wishing to learn the ins and outs of internships. Don't miss out on this opportunity, this Thursday, April 28th at 9:30 AM!

Students with SOCM’s Peak Communications Agency participated in KSU’s first annual Community Impact Day to show how the student-run agency has helped organizations throughout the Cobb County area. Among the students attending were (L-R): Aly Turner, Baylie Gossett, Andrea Geiger, Maddie Young, Lauren Chapman, and (not shown) Bernarda Cervantes.

The 2022 Speech Olympics was a huge success! Roughly 50 individuals attended the event, and several students took home rewards for their great speeches. We are even more excited to announce that of our contestants, 11 students competed in both the speaking events and earned the Speech Skills Bag in KSU Badgr.

Students interested in the Georgia Film Academy Certification Program can now enroll in GFA courses in Owl Express. Classes range from set construction to post-production editing, and they are typically once a week for 6+ hours at on-set locations which include OFS Studio (Norcross) and Trilith Studio (Fayetteville). This program provides professional training and can lead to internships or job placements. Sign up for a class today!

The 2022 Adobe Creative Jam at KSU was the largest, single-university Creative Jam in the nation! With over 300 students, faculty, and staff registering for the event, this year’s was a 93% increase from last year’s. In addition, 75 students earned their micro-credential in Digital Storytelling, and 50 different majors were registered for the Jam.

Thank you for the hard work of those who had a helping hand in this event, and we can’t wait for the next one!

JOUR 4450 Advanced Digital Audio Production students recorded and produced the last Gold Dome Debrief Podcast for the semester. Each week the students wrote and produced stories about the 2022 General Assembly session. Keep up the great work!

Calling all Journalism Students!

Are you interested in a unique opportunity? JOUR 3395: Journalism Study Tour is available for you. This course offers students the opportunity to learn about news gathering, production, and presentation in one of the nation’s largest media markets. Students will visit news organizations to see how different media outlets operate. This is an intense two-week class that prepares students to better understand a professional newsroom. Students will visit news outlets for a first-hand look at the news gathering process.

Interested students can contact Professor Payne, [email protected], for any questions.

The Video News Production course had its first newscast of the semester! We are so proud of all the hard work the students have put into the newscast.

Watch it here: http://ow.ly/rjI250IJN5K.

Interested in all things film and looking for a club? Look no further because the M.E.NT. Club kick-off is April 14th! The club is a community for content creators to find new skill sets, produce, collaborate, and share content while networking and enjoying support from peers and industry professionals. Snacks and drinks will be provided, so RSVP for a spot now!

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