IMPORTANT REMINDER: COM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1
As noted in previous posts applications for scholarship in Communication are due 
--REVISED--March 2, in Craig 375. There are five undergraduate and two graduate scholarships available this year.
Don't miss this opportunity to apply for a scholarship--sure it's money but it's also a way to be recognized for the great work that you do. Scholarship recipients will be notified at our Annual Honors Awards Ceremony, April 22, in the PSU. In addition to receiving a fabulous plaque, the scholarships have a monetary award and range in value from $300 up to $1000. As they say, "if you don't apply, you can't be considered."
If you aren't sure if or how you should apply, talk to a faculty member about the scholarships and get their input on which one to apply for or how to write a strong application letter. The COM department office has graduate and undergraduate scholarship criteria and applications in Craig 375. They should also be found on the departmental webpage. Check in the office first. These are great opportunities to be rewarded for your excellence in the classroom as well as excellence in community engagement. APPLY NOW!
Tell me about your accomplishments in 2008!
Each year, we compile a list of all the research, teaching and service accomplishments in the COM department. So, I need to hear from you…tell me what kind of things you achieved last year as an undergraduate or graduate student at MSU so that I can include them in my report. There’s much to be proud of in this department and I want to include yours, so DON’T be shy.
Here’s what I’m looking for:
1. Perhaps you won a state, national, or international award? If so, please explain the award.
2. Did you have a conference paper or panel accepted for presentation at any level of conference (Sooners, Central, NCA, etc.)? If so, please submit the APA citation for that (your name, date, title, and where it was presented).
3. What research projects were you involved in last year with a COM or other faculty member? Please briefly explain the project and the name of the faculty member.
4. Other?
If at all possible, I’d like you to send this information to me electronically…by Friday this week. If it’s easier, copy and paste the lines from you vita or resume. I really want to include your accomplishments, so take a few moments and send me this information. Thank you!
Kelly
My last post provided information about COM scholarships and I hope you have taken my recommendation to apply based on your qualifications. March 1 is the deadline, so you've got plenty of time to complete your application, request letters of recommendation, or write a short essay. With money tight for everyone these days, finding all available sources of funding for your continued education is very important. These scholarships range from $300-$1000, which will be applied to your 2009-2010 account.
This week's post is about additional opportunities and offerings coming up. Be sure to check out the updated COM bulletin board in the lobby of Craig Hall (next to the newstand). I have updated staff and student profiles as well as a couple of new quotes for February.
Summer 2009 COM courses
The budget for offering summer classes is tight. Of course, we always offer COM 115 sections because students always fill those up. However, other COM classes are more difficult to fill, so I am advertising those that we are offering so you can make plans to take one or both.
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COM 209, online, full 8 weeks: Ms. Heather Walters
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COM 315, M-R, 12:30-1:45pm, full 8 weeks. Dr. Elizabeth Dudash
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If you would like to see another course offered, please email me as soon as possible. If enough people request the same course, we may be able to open a section.
Planning for Fall 2009 Registration
With the arrival of new faculty (Carmack and Norander) we have a great opportunity to offer special topics classes to explore their areas of expertise and current practices in communication. In the next few blog posts I will highlight a specific course that we are offering which I believe you should consider putting in your fall schedule. Here's the first:
COM 597/698: Health Communication and Culture. Tuesday 6:30-9;20pm. Dr. Heather Carmack
Jobs in the health care field are predicted to rise each year, despite the economic downturn. Dr. Carmack's research specialty is health communication, the study of communication processes in the delivery of health care. This special topics class (undergrads register for COM 597 and grad students for 698) focuses on communication in health with an emphasis on how culture influences the experience and delivery of health care. This class explores the role of culture in how we understand and make health decisions. It explores both Western and non-Western cultures and their conceptions of health. Learn about how cultural experiences shape how we communicate about health. This topics (COM 597) course should count in any COM major or minor program...check with your advisor. Health com, intercultural, and interpersonal majors especially should take this course!
Career Expo 2009 Coming Soon
Summer vacation is only 100 days away!
Where will you work?
Find a FULL-TIME job, a SUMMER INTERNSHIP, or a PART-TIME job
at the Missouri State University Career Expo 2009
When? Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 1:00- 5:00 PM
Where? University Plaza Convention Center, St. Louis Street, next to Kentwood Hall
More than 100 EMPLOYERS will be there to meet you!
For additional information or for help preparing for the Expo,
call us at 836-5636
or visit the Career Center- Carrington Hall 309 or Glass Hall 103
Don't be jobless June 1st!
Speaking of Internships--PR Majors should look into Fleishman-Hillard Internships opportunities.
Did you know that most PR agencies hire college grads only as interns as a "training" period to see if there is a good fit? Fleishman-Hillard is a St. Louis based agency and is a leader in this practice. I'm attaching here a Fleishman-Hillard STL Internship Brochure.pdf with information about their internships and how to apply.
Thinking of something cool to do after graduation? 
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| CIEE Teach Abroad Programs |
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| Why CIEE? |
Since October, the job outlook for most recent graduates has gone from bad to worse. On January 12th, the New York Times reported, "There are 11.1 million unemployed people in the United States, and the unemployment rate is at a 16-year high." CIEE Teach Abroad programs provide college graduates with semester or academic-year paid teaching positions in Spain, Chile, China, or Thailand. No matter their career aspirations, teaching English abroad is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to:
- Build transferable management skills in the classroom
- Acquire international savvy and perspective through full cultural immersion
- Make a difference in the lives of students and school community
- Gain real-world skills and international competency
- Improve their foreign language ability
Why CIEE?CIEE Teach Abroad programs are the most comprehensive foreign teaching programs available worldwide, offering complete service and support. With over 60 years experience in international education, you can trust CIEE.
CIEE provides:
- An English Teaching position with primary, secondary, or university level students
- A local stipend (to cover living expenses and some travel!)
- Comprehensive in-country orientation
- Accommodations (full housing in Thailand, China, and Volunteach Chile; temporary housing in Spain/Chile)
- Knowledgeable staff offering pre-departure and 24-hour in-country emergency support
- Visa advice
- Travel and medical insurance
- TEFL certification at a discounted rate
- Teaching, language, and cultural resource materials
Teach TimelineAll of this is good news for frustrated job seekers! CIEE offers programs to accommodate anyone at any point in their job search.
I hope that you encourage your students to explore the experience CIEE Teach Abroad programs offer. If you or your students have any questions or would like additional posters and brochures, please do not hesitate to contact me.
SincerelyJ. Spencer Jones
Director of Non-Credit Programs
CIEE International Work & Study Programs
Tel: .207.553.4045
Fax: .207.553.5045
Email: jsjones@ciee.org
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In the category of "something to think about"-- FACEBOOK and your boss
Check out this article on CNN.com about if you should friend your boss from work. It's definitely something to think about as you move from school to work. I wonder if you think the same decision rules applies to friending your faculty members as well. What do you think? Post a comment...
Kelly