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  • Important Registration Updates

    Good Monday to you all…we are in the home stretch now…only 3 more weeks of classes. A couple of items for you to be aware of as you continue to plan for summer and fall registration. 1. In order for a course to make (and not be cancelled due to low enrollments ) I strongly urge you to pre-register for...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 04-20-2009
  • Spring is here!

    Welcome back everyone from Spring Holiday. I hope you got some good rest and got caught up on things last weekend. We are now in the home stretch to the end of the semester. Below are a few items of interest to all COM majors and minors...opportunities, registration tips, and honors to our students....
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 04-13-2009
  • When do I register? And where? Why?

    Have you uttered any of these words lately? This time of year is always a bit anxious for students as you wonder what courses will be offered, what times, will you get into the ones you want, and when do I register are issues you all are dealing with right now. On top of that, we are using TWO different...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 03-25-2009
  • Unique Opportunities To Explore: Jobs and New Courses Offered

    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...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 02-05-2009
  • Winter Is Calling: Get Involved, Get Networked, Get Interviewed & Get Registered!

    So, as the days are getting cooler (okay, cold), it’s time to start doing some planning and preparation for next year (for some of you next semester, others on the job market). As students, you are presented with numerous opportunities to make connections with professionals to help with career preparation...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 10-27-2008
  • Reflections on COM Week and other opportunities for students

    Last month, during the week of Sept 15-19 we hosted our annual COM Week activities. For about six years now, the department has offered this week of events for students to get experiences outside of the normal classroom through what we call “master classes,” to learn directly from alums and professionals...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 10-08-2008
  • Two Great Opportunities for COM students

    ONLY A WEEK AWAY! COM Week 2008 September 15-19, 2008 THEME: "Making it in the Real World with a communication degree" Registration Continuing! Alumni/Student Networking Luncheon Friday, September 19, 11-1 p.m., PSU Ballroom East Cost: $10, includes FREE COM Week t-shirt. MASTER CLASSES: Registration...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 09-08-2008
  • Welcome Back COM majors and minors

    Did you enjoy the last summer weekend of Labor Day? Now it's the start of the second week of classes. How are things going for you so far? Have you figured out your schedule yet? How's parking this year? Remember InCommon? New to InCommon? Hi, my name is Dr. Kelly McNeilis, I'm the department...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 09-02-2008
  • Congratulations are in order

    I intended the "last hurrah" to be the last post for this semester. However, I didn't want the semester to pass without congratulating a few of our own and others. PUBLIC SPEAKING SHOWCASE This past Wednesday, May 7, the department of communication hosted its semi-annual Public Speaking...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 05-09-2008
  • The last hurrah!

    There was a definite process by which one made people into friends, and it involved talking to them and listening to them for hours at a time. Rebecca West, Irish critic, journalist, & novelist (1892 - 1983) I've posted this quote on the Craig Hall lobby board for May. As we say goodbye to our...
    Posted to InCommon Blog (Weblog) by Kelly McNeilis on 05-07-2008
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