September 29, 2015

Elliott School's Comm Week emphasizes networking, skill building and enrichment

WSU News Services

Excitement is building in the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University as students prepare for Communication Week 2015, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14-15.

Following fall break, Comm Week offers events covering a variety of subjects. The sessions will include information valuable to students in any communications emphasis, from journalism to advertising.

Activities this year include a panel discussion on diversity, alumni mixers and a downtown media crawl of agencies, including The Wichita Eagle, Howerton + White, Digital Brand, Justin McClure Creative, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, Intake Studios and Greteman Group. The media crawl is the only event requiring online registration.

The full schedule for Comm Week 2015 includes:

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • 9:30-10:15 a.m. – “The Gear Right Here: ESC Mobile Video Studio Demos,” 234 Elliott Hall. Discover the capabilities and opportunities for the Elliott School’s mobile video production lab.
  • 10:30-11:45 a.m. – “Game On: Communication Careers in Sports,” 265 RSC. Listen in on roundtable discussions with notable sports marketers, journalists and broadcasters.
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – “More Than Just a Story: Journalists Covering Crises,” 265 RSC.
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – “Opportunities Abound: Elliott School Showcase,” Elliott Hall Commons. Learn more about the student organizations in the Elliott School and enjoy free frozen custard from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • 9-10:15 a.m. – “Diversity in the Communication Field,” 258 RSC. Panel discussion with Kat Gordon, Sonia Greteman, Jessica Schremmer and Mark McCormick.
  • 9-10:15 a.m. – “HTM-what?: Coding for Communication Students,” 262 RSC. An introduction to coding from local experts.
  • 10:30-11:45 a.m. – “Up in the Air: Drone Usage, Regulations and Privacy for Communicators,” 262 RSC.
  • 10:30-11:45 a.m. – “Free Range: Freelance and Contract Careers in Communication,” 258 RSC. Information on how to build your own business.
  • 1-4 p.m. - CommCrawl: Touring Agencies and Media Companies in Old Town and the Douglas Design District. To sign up, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4286.