Faculty Profile: Introducing Dr. Lauren Mark, Communication Professor

Lauren Mark (Ph.D., Communication, Arizona State University, Hugh Downs School) is delighted to join New Paltz as an Assistant Professor of Communication and Culture. She originally hails from Wisconsin, and has previously called Taiwan, Israel, Arizona, and North Carolina home. She has taught and developed coursework at Wake Forest University and Arizona State University, after working in Taiwan and Israel as a cross-cultural community builder, translator, educator, and artist. She explored Asian theories and philosophy to develop a new methodology for her PhD scholarship. She studies, writes, and performs about intercultural communication, acculturation, affect, relationality, and racial representations in the media and lived experiences. 

     

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Communication Prof. Choi to Introduce CMM393 – Talk, Technology and Society Course for Spring 2023

In a special topics course CMM393 Talk, Technology and Society, Professor SoeYoon Choi will explore issues surrounding human communication that are driven by the development and adoption of communication technology, such as the Internet, mobile phone, and artificial intelligence. 

Students will learn the role of technology use in rethinking privacy, equal opportunity, and happiness in this 3-credit course. See the Spring schedule for details. 

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Ulster County Habitat for Humanity is Taking Applications for a Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern

Ulster County Habitat for Humanity is seeking DMJ and/or Communication students for an unpaid social media and digital marketing internship for the 2022 Fall semester AND the 2023 Spring semester. 

Social media and digital marketing interns will assist the Affiliate Office and the ReStore with various tasks related to social media, digital marketing, and graphic design.  Continue reading

Congratulations to 2022 Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Inductees

On Sunday, May 1 this year’s Lambda Pi Eta members were inducted into the national honor society in a ceremony in the Coykendall Science Building Auditorium.Lambda Pi Eta logo
Congratulations to the new members:
Michelangelo Amendola – Digital Media Production
Jordan Armoogan – Public Relations
Maggie Baer – Digital Media Management
Shannon Brosnan – Interpersonal Communication
Arlyn Cabral – Digital Media Production
James Cammarata – Public Relations
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Visit the Career Resource Center for help with your Job & Internship Searches !

Thinking about a Job or an Internship? The Career Resource Center, located in Humanities 105, is a great tool to keep in mind !

The CRC staff is available weekdays 12-4PM via their drop-in hours, which are offered both virtually and in-person. 

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Social Media and Communication Student Volunteer Needed for New Paltz Refugee Nonprofit: Immediate Opening

New Paltz for Refugees (https://www.newpaltz4refugees.org/) is a grassroots, volunteer, non-profit group working with other agencies and NGOs to resettle those in need to our New York State, Hudson Valley community. The organization seeks a volunteer for the role of communications, public relations and volunteer outreach. New Paltz for Refugees is narrowing its attention to focus on 2 very needy families, one of which arrives here in the next few weeks, and the group will need much assistance. Having a student who can send out updates of progress and of the need for volunteers or donations would be so helpful as well as to deal with any media outreach.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in the subject of humanitarian aid, social justice and global social issues. The candidate is required to be proficient in writing, public relations and social media posting, as well as possess strong interpersonal relationship skills. Candidates will need to work independently, but also participate in team meetings and projects.

Send resume and cover letter to Arthur Zaczkiewicz at: zacfisherking@gmail.com.

This position will be volunteer this spring semester, but may become a summer internship for credit if they student needs academic credit.

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Attention Juniors & Seniors: Consider Joining Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

ATTENTION Juniors & Seniors 

Communication and Digital Media and Journalism majors are invited to join the SUNY New Paltz Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta.

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New Course for Spring: CMM430 Training & Development

According to the Association for Talent Development, the global market for training and development topped $370.3 billion worldwide with $169.4 billion in the US alone. A new communication course, CMM430, Training and Development, introduces you to the basics of this field and the place communication has in it. The course focuses on creating face-to-face and eLearning training programs. Using a project-focused approach with actual clients, students will craft actual training and development interventions from the ground up. Students will learn how to juggle multiple projects using basic project management techniques that can apply to both school/personal projects and professional ones.  Continue reading