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IABC Student Connection: Communication and Education
November 2008 | Issue 9
Welcome to the IABC Student Connection. With this edition, we are thrilled to kick off an exciting new series that will continue throughout the academic year. Each upcoming issue of Student Connection will focus on a particular industry and illuminate what it means to be a communication professional in that industry. This month, we’re featuring a sector close to your own hearts—education. You might be itching to escape campus life now, but as we’ve uncovered, there are plenty of reasons to think about returning. Read on to learn more about the communicators who make your campus tick.
Janna White
Editor
Stacey Thornberry
Contributing Editor |
Features
EXPLORING WORK ENVIRONMENTS
by Gillian Silver-Rodis, ABC, Ph.D.
For the past 10 months, Katheryn Brekken has served as the public affairs officer for the College of Southern Nevada. The position capitalizes on the research and editorial skills she honed as a reporter, as she works to build the profile of higher education. Initially, Brekken was assigned to handle press releases, and record requests, and to manage the newsletter. But a change in staffing meant she unexpectedly fell into the role of spokesperson as well.
*This piece is the second in a series that will run in each issue of Student Connection this year. Silver will explore what it is like to work in communication in nonprofit organizations, government and other settings.
FROM THE INSIDE
by Don Ranly, Ph.D.
You’ve heard it many times: It’s all just luck.
Well, maybe not. Nevertheless, I have come to realize how much of life does come down to luck, either good or bad. What is just as true about luck is that some people wouldn’t know good luck if they stumbled on it. I don’t believe that we always make our own luck, but I do know when it comes our way, we have to grab it.
COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
We asked IABC members around the world to share their perspectives, stories and advice on working in education. Read on to hear what they had to say about academic publications, community outreach and more.
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Have you ever wondered what IABC staff and executive board members are really up to when they travel the globe? Student Connection got the scoop on these exciting events that connected students and IABC leaders to address today’s hot topics.
STUDENT SUBMISSION
by Lauren English
For as long as I can remember, my family has been active in volunteering. I truly believe that children who grow up in an environment where their parents volunteer realize the difference volunteering can make in others’ lives and become volunteers themselves. I hope to inspire other teens and people of all ages to find their passion for helping others and become volunteers.
LINKS OF INTEREST
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