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NSC alum thrives despite tough economic times
John Alexander, a 2006 Nicholson School of Communication graduate, left UCF with a competitive resume that in addition to his education included positions as Program Director and then Station Manager for WNSC, a position with Turnstile Publishing to create a web show for Golfweek TV and a job as a radio show host for “The Morning […]
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NSC studio upgrade
Major upgrades are happening in the NSC studio and newsroom. UCF has awarded technology enhancement grants for two major projects at the Nicholson School of Communication: 1) Phase 1 of the multimedia newsroom and 2) High Definition(HD) upgrades to the NSC studio. The multimedia newsroom project will create a new learning laboratory for news students […]
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Internship opportunity for students
The Student/Farmworker Alliance needs energetic and committed young people to work as interns during the Fall 2012 semester. Dates for internships are flexible, but a three to four month commitment between September and December is preferred. The deadline for the internship application is Friday, June 22. For more information, including specific intern responsibilities and how to […]
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Global Communication Studies update from Dr. Chandler
Colleagues, Students, Alumni and Friends: I wanted to report on the significant new partnerships and scholarly opportunities which are emerging for Nicholson School of Communication’s (NSC) global communication studies initiative. NSC is developing special partnerships with six international elite “sister” communication schools. These partnerships include: agreements for reciprocal student exchange, study abroad, faculty teaching abroad, […]
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Valedictorian to major in broadcast journalism at UCF
Routt Catholic High School Principal Gale Thoroman will remember this year’s graduates for many things, but especially for their dedication to academics and community service. “Our students accept the challenge. They want the tough classes,” Thoroman said. Routt valedictorian Rachel White is going to the University of Central Florida to study broadcast journalism. “I would […]
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NSC presents research at UCF Graduate Research Forum
The Nicholson School of Communication Graduate Program had a record number of presentations at UCF’s Graduate Research Forum, this year. The presentations were (those marked with an asterisk are on display in the NSC graduate suite): “Intercultural Communication Within European Multicultural Societies”*Shomik Chakrabarti “Marshall Arts: Retrieving McLuhan for Communication Scholars”*Curry Chandler “The Stigmatization of the […]
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NSC magazine continues coverage of UCF
The second issue of Centric debuted recently. The campus magazine, published by the Nicholson School and produced by Journalism instructor Rick Brunson’s Magazine Editing & Production class, features articles, photos and graphics that spotlight interesting and innovative people in the UCF community. As part of the final exam for the class, staff members met at […]
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NSC staff integral part of leadership institute
Three members of the Nicholson School of Communication, Dr. Rufus Barfield, Dr. John Malala, and Ms. Kirsten Seitz, were integral in the planning and execution of University of Central Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (UCF-ERAU) 2012 Leadership Institute, held earlier this year. Sponsored by the Offices of Diversity Initiatives for the University of Central Florida […]
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Avoiding online gaffes
Journalism instructor, Rick Brunson, led a webinar for members of the Florida Press Club recently titled “Avoiding Online Gaffes.’’ In the webinar Brunson covered protocols and best practices for reducing errors while producing breaking news on the Web. Brunson teaches reporting, editing, ethics and magazine production in the Nicholson School. The Florida Press Club is […]
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Alum’s video goes viral
“Today in America” producer Evan Golden recently gave a heart-warming speech at his sister’s wedding in Jupiter, Florida that incorporated text he wrote with the mechanical voice of his cell phone. The ending result is one that broke the wedding guests into bales of laughter and gave the speech writer a “Golden Nugget” of creativity […]
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NSC Alumni discuss careers during Leadership Week
As part of Leadership Week at UCF, alumni of the Nicholson School of Communication came back to campus on Feb. 28 for the Knights of Legend event hosted by the UCF Alumni Association and 4EVER KNIGHTS. Students had a chance to hear from successful alumni about their careers and to ask for advice to learn […]
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Outstanding students of NSC
Four outstanding undergraduate students were awarded the honor of NSC Outstanding Student of the Year for their respective majors on COMM Day. The 2011-2012 award recipients were: Advertising-Public Relations – Alina Alvarez Journalism – Chelsy Tracz Radio-Television – Logan Kriete Interpersonal-Organizational [Human] Communication – Joanna Goldonowicz Undergraduate Outstanding Student of the Year recipients with members of […]
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Piloting a Community-Based Social Marketing Program to Protect Marine Ecosystems from Boating Impacts
Dr. Denise DeLorme’s research funding proposal with the Florida Sea Grant has been funded for the fiscal year 2012-2013. Her project, “Piloting a Community-Based Social Marketing Program to Protect Marine Ecosystems from Boating Impacts” will identify barriers and benefits of environmentally-responsible recreational boating and use the findings to develop, implement, and pilot test an innovative […]
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Spotlight on NSC Alumni Chapter Chair: Jason Holic
Four years ago, Jason Holic was attending classes inside the UCF Nicholson School of Communication building preparing for graduation. Majoring in advertising/public relations, Holic knew he would soon enter the “real world” but he was not nervous to leave the univesrity because he knew that UCF would always be part of him. After all, how […]
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Research: Conflicting schemas associated with white skin in graduate classroom
Gina Castle Bell, a recent graduate from the I‐O undergraduate and graduate program within the Nicholson School of Communication, has had her article “WHAT is SHE Doing Here? And WHAT Did SHE Say SHE Studies?: Exploring Conflicting Schemas Associated with White Skin in the Graduate Classroom,” published in the journal, Mosaic: A Journal of Original Research […]
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Communication grad inducted into the Hall of Fame
Heissam Jebailey, ’00, was selected as the 2012 Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame inductee. This honor recognizes esteemed NSC alumni for their career accomplishments and professional contributions to the university. “I am honored and grateful for being inducted into the Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame. All the hard work during and […]
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Gen Y grads more likely to launch start-ups
According to a 2012 report by the Kauffman Foundation, the largest entrepreneurial foundation in the U.S., 29.4% of entrepreneurs were 20 to 34 years old, and roughly 160,000 start-ups a month were led by Millennials in 2011. Even though 40% of 8- to 24-year-olds Kauffman polled say they would like to start a business, “There […]
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Broadcast journalism alumnus gaining fame as local rap performer
When you first look at Logan Herlihy, he looks like your typical college student. He has a charming personality and makes himself approachable to all with his comedic-like humor. Put Herlihy in front of a mic, and he turns into his rapper pseudonym: Swagga Blanco. Last Friday, Herlihy took the stage at Café Annie during […]
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NSC grad launches FemCityOrlando
Leah Nash, 34, is membership coordinator for the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. She also runs Trusted Source Communications, an Orlando-based marketing firm. Nash’s passion for culture and connecting with people led her to launch FemCityOrlando, an Orlando group for women business owners. Nash earned a master’s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida. “I wanted […]
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Florida International Summit
The Florida International Summit, sponsored by the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF Global Perspectives Office and the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, was held last month. The event, titled “Technology, Society and Innovation in an Era of Globalization” was a success with national and international guest speakers. Specialists in technology, innovation and globalization spoke Thursday at the […]
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UCF grads include pro race-car driver Shea Holbrook
A recent Orlando Sentinel article featured a COS graduate. Shea Holbrook, who graduated with distinction Saturday from the University of Central Florida, already has a good job. And she’s likely the only graduate who wears a fire-retardant jumpsuit and helmet at work. Holbrook, 22, is a professional race-car driver in the Pirelli World Challenge, a […]
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Steering Her Own Destiny
Few college graduates can say they have a job waiting for them in this economy, or that they run their own company. Even fewer can say they are breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. But then again, Shea Holbrook is anything but ordinary. The 22 –year-old is a full-time professional race car driver, runs her […]
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Article by Dr. Chandler selected for special recognition
An article Dr. Robert Chandler co-authored with Dr. Denise Ferguson and Dr. J.D. Wallace which is to be published in Public Relations Journal (6, (1) Winter 2012) has been subsequently selected for additional recognition at the PRSA International Conference, October 14-16, 2012 in San Francisco as part of only five articles recognized in a session titled […]
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COS graduate profiled on LA WEEKLY
Lauren Berger has gotten coffee at MTV. She’s gotten coffee at Fox. And yes, she’s done it at several other agencies that may not have as much brand recognition. She even broke the darned coffee pot once. These days, the 28-year-old entrepreneur gets others to fetch the java for her. Her web-based business, InternQueen.com, connects […]
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Culture & Cocktails event hosted by COS alumnus
Culture & Cocktails, hosted at the Maitland Art Center, featured poetry readings by local writers and artwork by Andrew Spear. Andrew Grant is a Nicholson School of Communication graduate from 2005, who has his own style of art. Grant said he liked the concept of Spear’s art in that it presented a different look at […]
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COMM day brings nationally-renown speakers to UCF
COMM Day is a day of professional development for students to help them transition to the real world. Nationally-renown speakers will share insights on careers and skills needed to start your career. UCF Alumni also will learn new ideas and strategies for keeping their skills current in the changing communication landscape. COMM Day is sponsored by […]
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Communication student organizes anti-bullying week
Abu Ngauja, a UCF sophomore advertising/public relations major and the judicial adviser of the Division of Student Affairs at SGA, helped organize Know Your Rights week and felt that the anti-bullying campaign fit right in with the three-day event. “One of your rights here at UCF is to feel safe. When you’re bullied, you don’t […]
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Photos: International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference
The 2012 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times brought together leaders, researchers, and experts from private industry, government and the academy to facilitate an international dialogue about how we can collectively understand, adapt and respond to the significant crisis communication challenges we face in the wake of growing skepticism, suspicion […]
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Journalism student launches internship site
UCF journalism student Lauren Holliday has launched an internship web site, Freelanship. Holliday found herself in a troublesome predicament: she needed major-related work experience, but her parents said, “No more internships.” Managing four classes, an internship and freelance work was a daunting task in itself. Holliday knew it would be impossible to throw a part-time […]
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Dr. Chandler awarded Top Ethics Paper Award
A paper co-authored by Dr. Robert Chandler was recently awarded the Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper. The Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper Award is sponsored by the Department of Communication at Brigham Young University, and is given annually to the top ranked International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) paper dealing with ethics and […]