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Fall 2012 Produced By The Fall 2012 English 411 Class

Sections:
Lets Get Social, Ferris! Students Gain RealLife Experience Homecoming Highlights JFactor: Politics & the Press Students Around the State SMC Student Spotlight In a Crystal Ball Whats Up Alumni?

Lets Get Social, Ferris!

Ferris State University launched SocialFest 2012 on Monday, September 10, to encour age students to connect with the campus !"#$%&!'"$()*$+),-!%$.&#-!$,!"$/&"&01$ their future. SocialFest, a social media festival, consisted )2$03&$#!4+$)2$2'&&$&3&"1+$!"#$!,1-3-1-&+$#& signed by the Universitys social media team to engage new, upcoming, and current students.
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NewsServicesandSocialMediaManagerSandy Gholstonsaid,Oursocialmediateamiscomprised offaculty,staff,andstudentswhoshareamutual interestinpromotingpositivesocialmediauseon campus. Thesocialmediateamincluded ?# ?# ?# ?# ?# SandyGholston MaryKayMaCiver AmberBalmer BetsyMusolf JenniferHegenauer ?# ?# ?# ?# RobBentley AveryLarson ByronWilliams AngelaRoman ownerLukeWyckoff(picturedabove),aphotocaption contestwithFerrismascotBrutusatBulldogBonan za,andtwoFoursquarecheckinevents. Socialmediacreatesendlessopportunitiesfornet workingamongindividualsfromallovertheworld. Socialmediaplatformshavecreatedopencommuni cation,butusershavebeguntocombinetheirperson alliveswithfutureandcurrentemployersbymaking thischoice,platformsarenotbeingusedproperly. !"#$%&#'(&#)$*+#&(&"$,#-./01*2#3&41*56/77/"&#!8 portantforYourFuture,Wyckoffexplainedthatcom paniesarecapableofviewinganemployeesmedia platformandoftenusethisasareferenceduringthe hiringprocess.

Theteamcreatedactivitiesthatwouldinvolvesev eral,ifnotall,platformsofsocialmediainaway thatwoulddemonstrateFerristhroughtheeyesofa student,saidGholston.

614#9/:#;/1"#$%&#&(&"$<#=*1$5:>4*$&#9/:+#)$*$:),# tweetyourfriends,checkinonFoursquare,andup loadaquickvideotoYouTube.Gettheconversation TheeventkickedoffonMondaywithaYouTubeFilm started:studentsarethefutureofcommunicationand thefutureofsocialmedia.Besocial! Festival.Therestoftheweekseventsincludeda visitfromFerrisalumnusandSocialMediaEnergy

By Kayla Konway

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Students Gain RealLife Experience

I couldnt have asked for a better internship for summer 2012. I was blessed with being the Mar keting and Public Relations intern for Mackinac State Historic Parks. I lived and worked on Macki nac Island with wonderful people who taught me more than I could have asked for. Going into the internship, I didnt know much about marketing or public relations. However, as the time went by my responsibilities grew, and I continued to learn more and more about each )2$1(&$0&%#+5 My responsibilities ranged from a variety of things including drafting and pitching press releases, #&+-6"-"6$7)+1&'+8$94&'+$!"#$'&#&&.!/%&$,):7)"+8$7').)1-)"!%$7()1)6'!7(48$!"#$+1'!1&6-,$ marketing development with an emphasis on digital communications. I was also responsible for creating the content and layout of a biweekly newsletter, The Current, which was distributed to 160 employees. I had a number of memories that could compete for my favorite moment from my internship; however, I would have to say my number one favorite moment would be from my last day of work. ;!,($.)'"-"6$/&2)'&$<)'1$=!,>-"!,$*):%#$)7&"$1)$1(&$7:/%-,8$1(&$/-6$,!"")"$*):%#$/&$0'&#$ /4$!$(-+1)'-,$-"1&'7'&1&'5$=-":1&+$/&2)'&$1(&$,!"")"$*!+$1)$/&$0'&#$2)'$)7&"-"6$1(!1$#!48$.4$ supervisor asked if I wanted to be the one to set it off. Of course I jumped at this opportunity and within minutes I was standing next to the cannon with the glove on my hand, being told how I was supposed to do it properly. Because I had no prior training, I was extremely nervous that Id mess up. ?(&"$-1$*!+$.4$,:&$1)$7:%%$1(&$')7&8$@$7:%%&#$!"#$1)$.4$+:'7'-+&$1(&$,!"")"$#-#"A1$0'&5$=4$+: 7&'3-+)'$4&%%&#$!1$.&$1)$7:%%$(!'#&'5$?(&"$@$#-#8$1(&$,!"")"$0'&#$!"#$@$*&"1$94-"6$-"1)$1(&$*!%%5$ Everyone ended in laughter, and although it was my most embarrassing moment, it was my favorite.

Katelyn Crain

This past summer, I had the pleasure of work ing at two internships. I spent the majority of my time working for Ferris State in the Infor mation Technology Services department and the remaining time at Womens Information Service, Inc. in Big Rapids. These opportuni ties offered a great contrast in work environ ments and made each week an interesting experience. But even better, these internships gave me a good reason to quit my previous job of working at the local pawnshop. More particularly for my Ferris internship, I

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worked as an assistant to the Information Technology Services Man ager. Some of my responsibilities included editing policies and proce dures, creating brochures and pamphlets for new students, watering a kumquat plant, and writing and editing those beloved MyFSU emails that clog up students inboxes. ?).&"A+$@"2)'.!1-)"$B&'3-,&8$@",58$)'$?@B;8$-+$!$")"7')01$)'6!"-C!1-)"$ designed to help those affected by domestic violence and sexual as sault. I assisted in writing grant proposals, editing procedures, and cre !1-"6$/'),(:'&+5$@1$*!+$!$6'&!1$)77)'1:"-14$1)$*)'>$-"$!$")"D7')01$0&%#$ where I knew my hours were going towards a good cause. I encour !6&8$2').$!$0'+1D(!"#$3-&*8$1)$3)%:"1&&'$!1$?@B;5$E(&-'$+&'3-,&+$!'&$!"$ asset to the community, and working for such a good cause brought .&$")1$)"%4$3!%:!/%&$+>-%%+8$/:1$!%+)$!$,&'1!-"$2:%0%%.&"1$1(!1$,).&+$ from assisting those who need it most.

Eric M. Mercer

When people ask what I did at work my answer is Everything but anchor sports. During my late nights at FOX I learned how to do everything a sports anchor does: shoot sporting events, conduct interviews, put highlights together, write scripts for the broadcast, write web stories, and do re search. I learned there is more to working in a sports department than watching sports. I was mentored on how to be a good anchor/reporter learning how to do standups, anchor and approach situations. The long days never slowed down and work always needed to be done. Though it was a lot of work, I had a blast and made FOX my second home. I was blessed to work with great people, and even had the chance to work with my sports anchoring inspiration, Tim Doty. I have too many favorite memories to count but there are three that stick out. On May 31, Jason and I were assigned to attend Nick Lidstroms retirement at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The mag nitude and emotion of the announcement will forever be with me as the captain said goodbye. One of the coolest things I did was personally interview NASCAR stars Kyle Busch and Travis Pas trana for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. sports broadcast before a local race at Berlin Raceway. They both were friendly and fun to talk to. The best memory that comes to mind is the two times I was sent to cover the NASCAR Sprint Cup Races at MIS. I had all media access and relished every second.

Cody Gould

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?(&"$@$0'+1$*!"1&#$1)$6&1$-"3)%3&#$-"$+7)'1+$!"#$<&''-+$B1!1&$F1( %&1-,+$+7&,-0,!%%48$&3&'4)"&$@$+7)>&$*-1($>&71$1&%%-"6$.&$()*$G-1$ isnt a job, its a lifestyle. I continued to say that I understood, but I never grasped the concept until I started. The hours are never predetermined. I could be working until late at night and then begin again early the next morning. I am responsible for updating parts of the website, including one of the most important pages, Gameday Central. I also write soc cer and hockey notes at the beginning of the week, which get posted online. I write the recaps for hockey games during the 6!.&8$+)$@$)"%4$"&&#$1)$!##$0"-+(-"6$1):,(&+$)",&$1(&$6!.&$ is over. After the game, my other main responsibility is conduct ing the postgame press conference. I am able to interact with reporters, coaches, and players, as well as get my voice on the radio. I am gaining the best experience I could ask for with this in ternship. I have the ability to network with people who could help .&$6&1$!$6'&!1$H)/$-"$+7)'1+8$,'&!1&$!.!C-"6$'I+:.I$/:-%#&'+8$ and even get my name out there. My internship with Ferris State F1(%&1-,+$(!+$#&0"-1&%4$'&!++:'&#$.&$1(!1$.4$#'&!.+$!'&$&J!,1%4$ where I want them.

Homecoming Highlights
Despite the gloomy weather during Homecoming week 2012 Ferris students, community members, and alumni still came out to partake in the activities. The theme for Homecoming 2012 was an election year theme. To kick off 1(&$2&+1-3-1-&+$+).&$'&6-+1&'&#$+1:#&"1$)'6!"-C!1-)"+$6)1$1)6&1(&'$1)$,'&!1&$ a dance to go along with a mashup of songs for lip sync. Seven groups participated in Lip Sync, representing several resident halls and registered +1:#&"1$)'6!"-C!1-)"+8$-",%:#-"6$K%!'>$!"#$L&%&"$<&''-+$(!%%+8$F%7(!$B-6.!$ Tau and Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Zeta and Sigma Pi, Phi Sigma Kappa and Al pha Xi Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Sigma Sigma and Alpha Chi Rho and Lambda Chi Alpha and Lambda Kappa Sigma. All of the groups picked a mostly patriotic theme for their song and dance to go along with the theme for Homecoming. The routines elicited a lot of laughter and cheering from the audience. After all of the groups performed the judges voted to choose a winner. Additionally, there was a peoples choice award, which consisted of a representative from each group by collecting money from audience members. Audience members put their money into the bucket for the group they liked the most and all proceeds went to United Way. Contd on page 6

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The Peoples Choice Award was awarded to Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Xi Delta. First place winner was Lambda Chi Alpha and Lambda Kappa Sigma, second place winner was Clark and Helen Ferris Halls, and the third place winner was Phi Sigma Sigma and Alpha Chi Rho. ;'-,$=,M:!-6$1():6(1$-1$*!+$!$/-1$.)'&$)'6!"-C&#$1(!"$7'&3-):+$4&!'+5$G@$1():6(1$-1$*!+$6))#5$ @1$*!+$.)'&$1-.&$&20,-&"1$!"#$N:-,>&'$1(!"$%!+1$4&!'8O$=,M:!-6$+!-#5$ F")1(&'$().&,).-"6$!,1-3-14$*!+$1(&$P-,>/!%%$1):'"!.&"1$!1$E)7$E!66!'1$<-&%#5$Q'6!"-C!1-)"+$ +:,($!+$1(&$B1:#&"1$F%:."-$R)%#$K%:/$!"#$1(&$R'&&>$)'6!"-C!1-)"+$7'&3-):+%4$.&"1-)"&#$7!' ticipated in the tournament. On Saturday, the Homecoming 2012 parade took place in downtown Big Rapids. The parade started at the middle school and ended on Ferris campus. Despite the constant downpour of rain, students, alumni and community members came to watch the parade, the football game and the crowning of the 2012 Ferris King and Queen. This years King is Byron Williams, a senior in public relations and this years queen is Avery Lar son, also a senior in public relations. Both the King and Queen were all smiles although they spent a day in the rain. This years Homecoming proved that although the weather was gloomy, Ferris pride was not.

By Jessica Smith

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JFactor: Politics & the Press

Ferris State University hosted The Second Annual Journalism Day, which presented speakers from 1(&$0&%#8$7')3-#&#$-"1&'!,1-3&$*)'>+()7+8$!"#$ helped promote the Ferris Journalism Program. S):'"!%-+.$T!48$'&2&''&#$1)$!+$GSD<!,1)'8O$-" formed 150 students from Big Rapids and nearby school districts about what they could do with a Journalism and Professional Technical Communication degree. Advisor for the Ferris campus newspaper, the Ferris State Torch, and assistant professor in Jour nalism and English, Steve Fox, was the mind be hind the project along with Leah Nixon, Director )2$=!'>&1-"6$K%-&"1$B&'3-,&+$*-1(-"$1(&$)20,&$)2$ University Advancement and Marketing. Fox was happy with the turnout and found the &3&"1$1)$/&$(-6($N:!%-148$G@$1(-">$1(&$+1:#&"1+$ who had an interest to learn more about the topic were entertained and enjoyed the day. Fox has a Bachelors degree in Journalism with a minor in history from Central Michigan University, and a Masters degree in Communications from Grand Valley State University. Those students who attended were provided with a Ferris tshirt, lunch at the Rock dining hall, an oncampus tour, and the opportunity to learn more about individuals and practices involved in 1(&$S):'"!%-+.$0&%#5 Speaking at the event included Chad Livingood, a state government and politics reporter for The Detroit News, Kelsey Schnell, a Ferris alumnus and former Torch editorinchief, who serves as public '&%!1-)"+$!"#$.!'>&1-"6$)20,&'$2)'$1(&$=!,>-"!,$ State Historic Parks. Schnell interned in 2008 for Vice President Joe Biden. Also representing Ferris were, Political Science professor Richard Grif 0"$!"#$!++),-!1&$7')2&++)'$U-,(!'#$L&*&'8$/)1($ members of Ferris Political Engagement Project steering committee. In addition, Ferris photog '!7(&'$V-%%$V-1C-"6&'8$V-6$U!7-#+$Pioneer Editorin Chief Dave Clark, and Ferris alumnus and current Associate Professor of Media and Television Pro duction, Glen Okonoski were also in attendance. G;!,($4&!'$*&$1!>&$*(!1$*&$(!3&$%&!'"&#$2').$ the previous years event and develop an idea 1(!1$*-%%$/&"&01$1()+&$*()$!11&"#8O$+!-#$<)J5$ Next year the Rankin Student Center will be closed for remodeling and plans for the third annual Journalism Day location are being dis cussed.

By Kayla Konway

Kelsey Schnell, a presenter at JFactor, spoke about the importance of Social Media.

Students Around the State

The Technical & Professional Communication (TPC) program has attracted several students from Southwestern Michigan College in Dowa giac, Michigan. Southwestern Michigan College now offers students a TPC degree, along with several other bachelors degree options through Ferris State University, without having to leave the Dowagiac area. In fact, many of the courses required for the pro gram are offered as online and hybrid classes, 6-3-"6$1(&$+1:#&"1+$&3&"$.)'&$9&J-/-%-14$)2$()*$ often they need to visit Southwestern Michigan Colleges campus. A variety of mixeddelivery classes were designed to integrate students from both campuses using online meeting sites. This allows students to gain real experience of using technology to coordinate business meet ings and projects. They form teams comprised of members from two or more geographic areas, and are able to coordinate with each other to design, write, edit, and complete proj ects such as this TPC Newsletter. Courtney Livingston joined the TPC program because it combines writing and business. Originally majoring in journalism, she decided to broaden the focus of her degree, and this pro 6'!.$7')3-#&#$1(&$)77)'1:"-14$2)'$7')0,-&",4$-"$ both disciplines. G@$'&!%%4$&"H)4$/:+-"&++8$*'-1-"68$!"#$&#-1-"65$@$ think this program helped me to combine my interests into one degree, said Livingston. E():6($+(&$#)&+"A1$(!3&$!"4$#&0"-1&$7%!"+$ upon graduation, the skills she has gained in this program, such as technical editing, pro posal writing, and professional communications, combined with the courses she completed in business, marketing, and project management, *-%%$!%%)*$(&'$9&J-/-%-14$*(&"$,())+-"6$!$,!'&&'$ path. The TPC program is also appealing to students with backgrounds in graphic design. G@$H)-"&#$1(&$EWK$7')6'!.$1)$2:'1(&'$.4$&#:,! tion and to open up new and exciting career opportunities, said Vernon Austin, a junior in the program. The core of his Associates work is comprised of graphic design classes, and he desires to pursue !$,!'&&'$-"$1(!1$0&%#5$L)*&3&'8$1(&$EWK$#& gree has allowed him to pursue multiple career choices. The TPC program is a great opportunity to achieve a Bachelors degree from Ferris State University without having to commute back and forth to the main campus in Big Rapids. This af fords Austin the ability to provide for his family, and makes acquiring a degree locally, a reality.

By Jenelle Huskey

Via classroom technology, SMC students Rachel Breden and Countney Livingston participate in lectures taking place miles away.

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SMC Student Spotlight

I joined the Technical and Professional Communication Program at Southwest ern Michigan College in Dowagiac in January of 2012. The TPC program was the right choice for me because every 1(-"6$!/):1$-1$01$7&'2&,1%4$*-1($*(!1$@$ "&&#&#5$@$#-#$")1$'&!%-C&$@$*!+$6'!#:!1 ing from SMC when I did so I was scram /%-"6$1)$1'4$1)$0"#$!$1'!"+2&'$+,())%5$$ F21&'$1!%>-"6$*-1($.4$!#3-+)'+$@$'&!%-C&#$ that Ferris State Universitys program *):%#$/&$!$6))#$01$2)'$.4$"&&#+5$E(&$ application process was quick and easy, so I could transfer at the last minute. I wanted a program that I could afford and was close to home. I also wanted most of my credits to transfer so eliminat ing concern about any of them going to waste. I received all of that with Fer ris program. I love that I can take SMC classes, at an SMC price, while gaining Ferris credit. The Ferris program at SMC allows me to save expenses by living at home and commuting to school just a couple days a week. It also gives me a competitive edge in the job market, since I can add long distance commu nication as a skill on my resume. I was worried that online classes would /&$(!'#8$/:1$1(&$,%!++&+$!'&$)'6!"-C&#$ well so its easy to stay on track, and the instructors are very understanding, and are easy to work with. I also love that I can learn at my own pace and in my )*"$1-.&5$@A3&$+1':66%&#$0"#-"6$1-.&$1)$ make my classes work around my work schedule, but online classes eliminate this problem entirely. And as an added bonus, I will graduate in May of 2013, after only a year and a half after joining the program!

Rachel Breden

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In a Crystal Ball
@"$03&$4&!'+$@$()7&$1)$+&&$ myself in West Michigan, preferable in my home town of Sand Lake, and working as an anchor or reporter for WXMI FOX 17 News out of Grand Rap ids. FOX 17 is a place that Ive always dreamed of working. Before my ca reer comes family, I hope to be starting a family by then. Whether that means getting married or getting ready to have a kid, I really hope to have people around me that care about me. If Im not in West Michigan I hope its because Im covering one of the NASCAR series.

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@"$03&$4&!'+$@$*-%%$/&$+1&77-"6$2))1$):1$)2$!$7%!"&$*-1($1(&$.&"$ who make up the National Hockey Leagues Los Angeles Kings team. I will watch them post victory over every team they com pete against and then I will be on live television interviewing the coach and some players on what it feels like to have such a great team. I will help the team celebrate winning the Stanley Cup again by drinking some beer right out of the trophy.

MariahKennedy
@"$03&$4&!'+$@$()7&$ to be working in either the Grand Rapids or Chi cago area. I plan to work in public relations, broad casting or the .!6!C-"&$-"#:+1'45$ Eventually I would like to attend graduate school to obtain a mas ters degree. I hope that in 5 years Ill be working full time as a writer somewhere within the L:.!"$B&'3-,&+$0&%#5$=4$,)"1&"1$+7& cialty gives me a good background in +),-!%$+&'3-,&+8$+)$@$()7&$1)$0"#$!$"-,(&$ in helping social programs obtain fund ing and support.

CodyGould

AndrewChurchhill

@"$03&$4&!'+8$@$7%!"$1)$(!3&$ @"$03&$4&!'+$2').$1)#!4$@A%%$/&$+1&77-"6$ a Masters degree in either out of my beach house into the morn English or Political Science. -"6$/'&&C&5$=!4/&$@A%%$1)++$!$<'-+/&&$1)$ I would love to teach my loyal golden retriever while I sip on an English parttime at a com KatelynCrain iced tea, and while forgetting about my munity college while pos sunburn, Ill feel the sand under sibly pursuing a Ph.D, or my feet. But then again, maybe /&,).&$!$+1!1&$B&"!1)'5$$@$!%+)$()7&$1)$(!3&$!$+-6"-0,!"1$ Ill be nosedeep in HTML source amount of travel experience under my belt by then. I coding. Or perhaps Ill be cursing want to explore the wilderness of Alaska and improve my my coffeecharged brain when +:'0"6$+>-%%+$-"$L!*!--5$F21&'$@A3&$,).7%&1&#$1(&+&$6)!%+$@A#$ I cant remember the grammar like to pursue my number one life goal of being a stayat rules for that and which5$@"$03&$ home, home school mom. years, I think Ill be okay with either RachelBreden option.

EricM.Mercer

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In May 2013, I will have graduated with my Bachelors degree in Technical and Professional Communication. Five years from now, I hope to be pursuing a career in 1(&$E&,("-,!%$!"#$W')2&++-)"!%$K)..:"-,!1-)"+$0&%#5$ I look forward to starting a family and traveling to see the many friends and family that my husband and @$(!3&$!,')++$1(&$Z"-1&#$B1!1&+5$@$()7&$1)$0"#$!$H)/$ where I can do most of my work from home so that I can spend time with my husband and children.

TPCTimes
@"$03&$4&!'+$@$*-%%$/&$XY$4&!'+$)2$!6&5$@$ plan to have gotten married, and be on my way to creating a family in my new home out of the state of Michi gan. I hope to have furthered my skills as a journalist and be working towards creating my current job position as !$.!6!C-"&$*'-1&'$-"1)$!$%-2&1-.&$,! reer. My ultimate goal is to work for a .!6!C-"&$,).7!"4$!20%-!1&#$*-1($1(&$ Hearst Corporation. I aspire to inform teen girls of my past life experience in a way to help them better understand not only themselves but the problems they could be faced with during their lives.

CourtneyLivingston
@"$03&$4&!'+$@$*):%#$%->&$ to be an independently wealthy business owner liv ing the American Dream. I see myself running my own design company, doing contract work for Fortune 500 companies like creat ing logos and developing branding. Being my own boss will afford me the luxu ry of taking time off of work whenever I want to go on vacation with my wife, and the money I will be making from my company will help to make these vacations memorable. So, in short, in 03&$4&!'+$@$+&&$.4+&%2$'&%!J ing in the Bahamas with my wife, sipping on margaritas!

@"$03&$4&!'+8$@$()7&$1)$ be working in either 1(&$S):'"!%-+.$0&%#$)'$ 1(&$B),-!%$?)'>$0&%#D maybe a combination KaylaKonway )2$/)1(5$@"$1(&$0&%#$)2$ Journalism, I would like 1)$*)'>$2)'$!$+.!%%$,-14$"&*+7!7&'$!"#$0"$1(&$B),-!%$?)'>$0&%#8$@$ *):%#$%->&$1)$+7&,-!%-C&$-"$2)+1&'$,!'&5$@$!%+)$*):%#"A1$.-"#$#)-"6$ public relations for a Social Work agency. Its a lot to think about though, as Im not quite certain yet about what I really want to do. One thing I know for sure is I want to have a steady career, be married and start a family. Right now Im just trying to focus on completing my education and to graduate.

JessicaSmith

I hope to make a career as a childrens !:1()'5$@"$03&$4&!'+$ Id like to have several short stories and arti VernonAustin cles in childrens mag !C-"&+5$L)7&2:%%4$@$*-%%$ have several stories ready for submission to a pub lisher or even have at least one story published. After I have done childrens literature for a while, I want to try putting some of my other story ideas for older readers into transcript form. Remember my name! You may be reading a story of mine to your kids!

Im an older college student with grown children and my whole aca demic career began on a whim, with ")$,%&!'%4$#&0"&#$6)!%$-"$.-"#5$$@$ began to focus my path once I began the TPC program a few semesters ago and will be rounding out my Bachelors with some classes in Advertising and Marketing. Hopefully, I will be able 1)$0"#$!$,!'&&'$*(-,($!%%)*+$.&$1)$ combine my love for writing and being creative with the valuable skills I have gained in this program.

RachelWeed

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@AlyssaMartuch
I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for a corporation called Michigan Audubon. The company connects birds and people as a means to /&"&01$/)1($1('):6($'&+&!',(8$&#:,!1-)"8$!"#$,)"+&'3!1-)"$-"$1(&$+1!1&$)2$=-,(- gan. I handle the communication through press releases, social media tools, and direct mass emails.

@MalloryKing
I started out in New York City and I now live in Chicago writing social content and managing social media for consumer brands.

@MikinzieStuart
I work at Walt Disney as part of the Disney College Program Housing Communications team. I recently accepted an event planning profes sional internship within the housing team which will begin next semester.

@AngieWalukonis
@$!.$,:''&"1%4$*)'>-"6$!1$=BZ$!+$!$G1&,("-,!%$*'-1&'5O$@A.$'&+7)"+-/%&$ for copy editing, writing press releases, handling Extensions social media presence, and populating and maintaining MSUs website.

@NatashaBerryman
@$(!3&$/&&"$*)'>-"6$!+$!$7)%-1-,!%$'&+&!',(&'$2)'$!$+.!%%$'&+&!',($0'.5$@$'&,&"1%4$ began applying to schools that fall within an interdisciplinary study of politics, philosophy, and social theory in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Ireland.

@6*"#C*812$/"
Im curently a reporter for the Cadillac News newspaper located in Cadillac, Michigan. I recently got the opportunity to interview U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra in regards to his political stance and views of Michigans cur rent economic state.

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