On May 1, the Communication Studies Department held an all-day event that included the presentation of student awards and discussion panels. The panels started early at 9 am in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater. The panel held alumnus that come from different aspects of the communications field, from television to public relations. They touched on subjects about public speaking, how to network, where to get confidence, and mostly; how to get from where the students were sitting to where the panelists were sitting. “Confidence comes from two things: first is preparation. Do your homework in advance, second is practice. The more you get out of your comfort zone, the easier it … [Read more...] about Communication Studies Symposium
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Dr. Astrid Sheil keeps busy on campus
By Erin Campbell | Staff Writer | Funny and inspiring, Dr. Astrid Sheil has taken on her newest task as the official Interim Chair for accounting and finance. A typical day in the life of Dr. Sheil begins with a 5:30 a.m. workout session, whether it's Zumba class, lifting weights or walking her dogs. After her workout, she heads straight to work. Her days are mostly filled with meetings with students, advising them on how to make their college experience as smooth and stress free as possible. In addition to student meetings, there are leadership meetings that focus on the direction of the College of Business and Public Administration. Prior to her current position, … [Read more...] about Dr. Astrid Sheil keeps busy on campus
Hernan Calderon: 6 years waiting
By Hernan Calderon |Coyote Contributor| I entered CSUSB in the fall of 2006 with no clue about what I wanted to study, but I am truly happy how everything turned out. I only had one clue, I wanted to be able to use my imagination to further my activities. One spring quarter, I can confidently say that I experienced a textbook description of a burnout which lead me to retreat from communication studies altogether for two consecutive quarters. I changed my major a total of five times, the last change was in my concentration from mass communications to public relations. Once regaining my composure, I had a new outlook in life and a better idea of how precise public relations can … [Read more...] about Hernan Calderon: 6 years waiting
CSUSB Debate Team Triumphs
By Chris Johnson |Staff Writer| CSUSB's debate team brought home an array of awards from their final tournament of the school year, one of which is the Ozark National Rookie Championship held in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. According to Department of Communication Studies Interim Chair, Treadwell Ruml, communication studies undergraduates, David Allison, Ronald Dawson, Kevin Gema and Gus Shalabi all participated in the tournament. Together they took first and second place in parliamentary debate, while also taking first, second and third place speaker. They also took the first place team award and the second place team award in parliamentary debate. Total points earned from each … [Read more...] about CSUSB Debate Team Triumphs