Gallaudet University Communication Studies

10/12/2018

We wanted to let you that SPJ, in connection with Google News Initiative, is bringing a new program on covering elections and others to 17 cities, including Washington, D.C. -- There are still some spaces available and the program might be of interest to you. The free half-day training program instructs journalists, educators and journalism students on data journalism, ethics, trust & verification and will showcase new tools and will be held at the Google D.C. office.

You can find out more about the program or register here:

During elections, misleading news reports can sway opinions. Digital attacks can take important websites offline, silencing information when voters need it most. Access to accurate information, safety from malicious attacks, and clear understanding of how to break down complicated topics with data m...

08/31/2018

Come one, come all!

08/23/2018

Devoted and dynamic faculty members, Marina Dzougoutov and Stacy Nowak, loved their time with all the new students they met and interacted with at the expo. When we engage as community members, we bring global shifts to the world.

08/23/2018

Dynamic faculty members, Jonathan McMillan and Stacy Nowak, of the Communication Studies program with President Bobbi Cordano during the Bison Walk this morning on campus!

12/14/2017

"I would like to make you all aware of two opportunities for our students and recent alums through the USBLN (US Business Leadership Network). For those of you who have not heard of USBLN, it is an organization that unites businesses around disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace. USBLN has more than 130 corporate partners spanning the technology, healthcare, financial, transportation, entertainment, and retail industries.

At this time, USBLN's Rising Leaders Initiatives are encouraging Gallaudet students and recent alumni to apply to the Rising Leaders Mentoring Progam (open to all students) and the Rising Leadership Academy (best for juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni). Deadline to apply is Dec.18th if students are interested in either or both programs. The application is as simple as filling out a survey monkey form, doesn't take long and the benefits are huge! For both programs, individuals will have the opportunity to network with employers who "get it", develop their career development skills, and even secure job offers. On the application form, students can choose which (or both) programs they're interested in.

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Please take time to read the attachment about these programs and recommend to anyone you think might benefit from this! The Career Center staff is trying to get the word out now to students, but sometimes hearing about things from faculty makes more of an impact! For the Rising Leadership Academy which coincides with USBLN's annual conference (this summer it's in las Vegas!), there is no charge for students. USBLN's corporate partners include Southwest Airlines and Marriott International, so flights and hotel costs are covered.

For more information about the Rising Leadership Academy, you can view this video of a 2016 Gallaudet graduate, Afomeya Mekonnen, being interviewed about her experience attending the Academy and subsequent employment with a USBLN partner: https://my.gallaudet.edu/intranet/announcements-archive/rising-leaders-initiatives-through-us-business-leaders-network-usbln-now-recruiting-students" - Karen Cook

12/11/2017

Are you looking to gain real-world, professional experience this summer? Do you have a desire to intern with the federal government? If yes, sign-up for more information on the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative! This program offers accepted students a full-time federal internship, a stipend, free housing, and professional development programming. These summer positions will go fast, so we recommend submitting an application before the January 17th, 2018 deadline. By applying, you?ll be considered for internships at the: - Federal Aviation Administration - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Department of Treasury - U.S. Census Bureau - National Archives and Records Administration - And more! Application Requirements - U.S. Citizenship (no exceptions) - 3.0 GPA - Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program - Strong interest in federal employment - Available to intern full-time for 10 weeks - January 17, 2018 deadline for summer term To learn more and start an application, please visit http://www.twc.edu/hbcu

12/11/2017

"There are two reasons we all have different information about the world. First, as each of us proceeds through life -- and through any difficult situation -- the information available to us is overwhelming. We simply can't take in all of the sights, sounds, facts, and feelings involved in even a single encounter. Inevitably, we end up noticing some things and ignoring others. And what we each choose to notice and ignore will be different. Second, we each have access to different information." - Sheila Heen

12/04/2017

Are you creative? Enjoy traveling? Need credits? APPLY!

11/27/2017

COM 495: Storytelling in Animation!

This lecture-lab course introduces students to the discipline of animation storytelling by writing an episode of a television series. Emphasis will be on the processes involved in the creation of animation story concept, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animatics, and animation production. Study of animation terminology and production and post-production processes will be included in this curriculum. Students will work in teams, supervised by industry professionals in an active workspace environment, to help an episode of the TV series, Silver Scorpion, which is being produced by Pigmental Studios.

Note: This is a writing-focused class. Students will NOT be required to have any drawing ability. If this speaks to you, REGISTER!

11/26/2017

Exciting summer internships are available with Wolf Trap's Internship & Apprenticeship program. The deadline for applying is Feb. 1. Please let us know if you have questions and if you want to see what great opportunities await. We can't think of a more fun way to spend the summer, earn credit and get real-world experience.

Wolf Trap internships and apprenticeships in DC give budding professionals a competitive edge—whether they seek jobs in the arts or any other field.

11/17/2017

One of our students, Fahad Althayidi, will be presenting at GWU tomorrow!

11/09/2017

LEARN HOW TO ENACT POSITIVE POLITICAL CHANGE
Register for COM 450: Political Communication T/Th 3:30 to 4:50 with Professor Amy Stevens. Spring 2018!

An examination of the persuasive strategies used by mainstream politicians, social activists, and propagandists. Special emphasis is on the rituals and implicit rules of conducting public information campaigns and electoral campaigns, and the relationship among politicians, the voting public, and the mass media that link them.

Prerequisite: COM 150 or permission of the instructor

Singer-songwriter, activist Ani Difranco holds a sign with a quote by civil rights icon Angela Davis.
[Image: Susan Alzner, 2016]