By Kylie Rowe and Ansley Kate AllenGeorgia College & State University is celebrating two major milestones this year – the 100th anniversary of its student newspaper, The Colonnade, and the 50th anniversary of its student radio station, 95.3 WGUR-FM. Both platforms have played pivotal roles in amplifying student voices and documenting campus life for generations.Today, The Colonnade continues publishing weekly online editions for students, staff and alumni. WGUR remains a vibrant outlet...
Story by Margaret SchellAfter 23 years of teaching at Georgia College & State University, Dr. Scott Dillard, professor of rhetoric and interim chair of the Department of Communication, will retire June 30."When I came here my first semester, we started the rhetoric major from the ground floor,” he said. “It was a fun experience.” Dillard’s journey to teaching began when he earned his B.A. in speech communication from Blackburn College. He also earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in speech communication...
On the latest edition of Georgia College Weekly, the official podcast of the Georgia College Podcasting Club, President Cox joined host Rachel Myers to discuss her career background—including her time as a journalist, lawyer and politician—as well as her love for Georgia College & State University! The interview can be heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or through a web browser.
“Student Perspectives on Producing Georgia College Weekly, a student-produced campus news and information podcast at Georgia College & State University,” was published in the Journal of Media Education. The article offers student perspectives on producing the weekly podcast. Students who provided their thoughts included Mary Sinkule, Alyssa Crosby, Brooke Burson, Greer Harper and Reagan Reed. The article can be viewed here.
If you are still looking for a summer course to attend, Intro to Podcasting has a couple of seats left. In this class you will learn about podcasting including how to write and produce a podcast, the major companies involved in podcasting, studio setup and editing, how to promote a podcast and jobs available in the industry. Students will also produce their own podcast episode on a topic of their choice. Previous students have produced podcasts on sports, politics, lifestyle issues,...
Bobcat Multimedia presents Student Media Day, an event held every semester that celebrates the student media organizations! This semester, it will be held on April 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Front Campus.
Bobcat Multimedia presents Student Media Day, an event held every semester that celebrate the student media organizations! This semester, it will be held on April 15, 10 AM - 2 PM.
Do you need an updated LinkedIn profile picture or a new headshot for your portfolio? Join the Georgia College & State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Thursday, April 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. for free professional headshots! Pictures will be taken on Front Campus in front of Terrell Hall. All students and employees are welcome.
Do you need an updated LinkedIn profile picture or a new headshot for your portfolio? Join the Georgia College & State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Thursday, April 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. for free professional headshots! Pictures will be taken on Front Campus in front of Terrell Hall. All students and employees are welcome.
Dear faculty, staff and students,Please join us for The COMM Faculty Showcase on Tuesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room. This event showcases some of the diverse work of our communication faculty—including speeches, performances, short film screenings and more. This is a great opportunity to see the breadth of what our department offers and promises to be an entertaining hour with something for everybody. If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr...
