Keepin’ Up with Communication

Spring 2015

Communication Studies Department at Kutztown University Alumni Newsletter

A letter from the Chair of the Department, Dr. Claire Van Ens Spring 2015 is here! There is nothing quite as inspiring as watching the lushness of

spring unfold. It is such a wonderful sign of rebirth and reawakening. As the department moves through spring, we also are experiencing changes. We’ve hired two new tenure track faculty members who will start in the fall. We’ve hired seven temporary faculty members for fall - four of whom are new to KU. While we are experiencing that new growth, we also are saying goodbye to three faculty members: Professor Jim McNiff who has been with our department since 1986, Dr. Andrea Mitnick who is leaving after 20 years at KU and Dr. Ken Danielson who has taught in the department for a little over a decade. All three have been well loved by our students, and we wish them the very best in their new adventures. Spring is the season of growth and development. Starting Fall 2015, our major will look very different than it currently does. Our faculty decided that since Communication Studies is such a broad field, it would benefit our students if we had areas of focus for them to choose from. We chose five areas: Advocacy & Discourse, Interpersonal Communication, Media Studies, Performance Studies, and Strategic Communication. Students will be able to choose one or more of the focus areas and create their major around the classes that fit in each area. There will be four required courses: Introduction to Communication Studies (COM101), Survey of Com Theory (COM240), Research Methods & Writing (COM340) and the Senior Capstone Experience (COM380). Our program is expansive, which means that students can readily get multiple minors along with their Communication Studies major, all within four years. One great combination with our major is to have all three of the following minors: Public Relations, Digital COM & New Media and Professional Writing. We are preparing our students well for their lives outside of the university! We also look forward to working with KU’s new President, Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, whose academic background is in Communication Studies and, specifically, Performance Studies. Enjoy your summer and keep in touch! Claire

Letter from the Chair Alumni: Where are they now? Guest Speakers KU Idol Happenings Within Department Communication Club Lambda Pi Eta Public Relations Club

Table of Contents 1 Awards 2 Deans List, Internships, and Study Abroad 3 Communication Studies Interns 4 Senior Seminar Projects 5 Senior Showcase 6 Communication Studies Faculty 7 Alumni Survey 8

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Alumni: Alumni:Where Whereare arethey theynow? now? Kutztown University Communication Studies Department alumni can be found all over the world, contributing in many different ways. Do you have an interesting alumni story to tell? Share it with us at [email protected].

Erin Dixon, ’14, is starred in Rabbit Hole, directed by Tina Angstadt, a produc-

tion at the Genesius Theatre which showed between March 25th and March 29th. Erin is playing one of the main characters, Becca Corbett, and the story revolves around her life and family as they struggle through a tragedy that disrupts their life in a dramatic way. When Erin attended Kutztown she majored in Theater Acting & Directing with a minor in Communications. She performed in seven different productions during her four years, and graduated with honors. Not only will she be performing in this show, but she will also be in the Genesius 2015 season in September with Boeing, Boeing. Erin currently resides in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.

Adrian DiGiovanni, ’00, is a

graduate of the Conservatory at the Second City in Chicago, IL. He is an actor/ writer/director. He works frequently as an actor with Imagos Films in Seattle, WA, and has won four best actor awards on the film festival circuit for his starring role in Motivational Growth, which is now available at amazon.com and streaming on iTunes. His next feature, Depth, will be realesed in the summer of 2015.

Kristin Pedemonti just returned from Iran. She is the first American to perform at the International Storytelling Festival.

Tom Walker, ’02,

has been working in television, film, and stage acting in New York City since graduating from Kutztown as a Communication Studies major. He left a three and a half year run in NEWSical: The Musical Off-Broadway to pursue some guest starring opportunities on television, as well as the summer blockbuster “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. He also starred in “Unforgettable” and “Person of Interest” on CBS, and “Alpha House” on Amazon. More recently, he married his five year love, actress Julia Dennis, on May 3rd, 2014. He is in a new Netflix series called “Daredevil”. To the left, Tom is seen on the red carpet in California for the premiere on April 9, 2015.

Caitlin Smith, ’11, is the Development Coordinator at National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Philadelphia. 2

Guest Speakers Alan Heymann, Vice President of Communication at the Humane Society of the United States, was a guest speaker on Tuesday, March 31st in Rickenbach Learning Center.

Dave Johnson, from University Relations, also spoke in Dr. Mitnick’s PR Cases & Campaigns class.

Chris Smith and Magy, from Giant Supermarket, guest spoke in Dr. Andrea Mitnick’s PR Cases & Campaigns class.

Event Planner Visits Class - Virtually Thanks to new technologies, the students in Dr. Eicholtz’s Meeting and Event Planning class were able to meet and ask questions of a successful Chicago Event Planner, Kate Fortney, on April 21st via SKYPE. Kate shared with the class what inspired her to pursue this career, stories of her challenges and successes in the business, and career advice. Specifically, she encouraged students to do several internships to determine if this was really the field they wanted to work in. She also discussed the many different career opportunities that are part of Event Planning. Students had the opportunity to ask questions face-to-face thanks to SKYPE technology, which projected Kate onto the classroom screen while Kate had a view of the classroom. Kate was a former student of Dr. Eicholtz’s and a Communication Studies major. She began her own business in Event Planning in Chicago shortly after graduating in 2009 and now owns a boutique in the Cleveland area with plans to open a second store. 3

KU Idol

Kutztown University’s very own Meeting and Event Planning class hosted its first ever KU Idol on Monday, April 27th, 2015. This was a chance for the students at Kutztown University to show off their talents, win prizes, as well as raise money for charity. Admired Alumni, JP Price emceed, Dr. Claire Van Ens, Tracy Thompson, and Kirk Griffiths were invited to judge the contestants. There were 14 very talented acts, and the results of the show are as followed: Steven Robinson placed in third, Brendan Stone and Jake Supreme received the second place prize, and Phalon Thornhill was the first place winner. KU Idol filled the entire Alumni Auditorium in the Student Union Building, and was a night filled with fun and entertainment. Awesome performances by Black Flame Dance Team and KU Drum Line were a major hit. Food and refreshments were available to enjoy at intermission. Sororities and clubs on campus graciously donated raffle baskets, which were sold throughout the night. The event was a major success and raised $450 for the Opportunity House, a Homeless Shelter in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Opportunity House of Reading focuses on improving the lives of children and adults in need. The classes handiwork truly paid off, and everyone was impressed by the outcome of KU Idol. The students of Meeting and Event Planning COM 370 had been working on perfectings this event all semester. Weekly general meetings were conducted to keep everyone on schedule; updated and constant promotion was key in order to make this night happen. They want to thank their instructor, Dr. Eicholtz, saying, “We wouldn’t be able to do it without her!”

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Happenings within the Department New Minor Beginning Fall 2015 A new minor will be offered at Kutztown at the start of the Fall 2015 semester. Want to know more about digital worlds? Social media? Microblogging? Digital Communication and New Media is an interdisciplinary mnior that was developed jointly by the Communication, English, and Electronic Media departments and focuses on developing students’ ability to analyze and produce digital content. The goal is to provide students with intellectual skills necessary for the workforce of the 21st century (#marketable #employed #nomoreramennoodles). Dr. Keith Massie (Communication Studies) and Dr. Robert ‘Moe’ Folk (English) co-chair the committee responsible for the minor. The committee is working to promote the minor and hopes to develop it into a degree program in the near future.

Digital Communication & New Media Students Alyssa Fama, an English/Professional Writing major was the first student to sign up for the new minor that starts in Fall of 2015. “When I first heard about the new minor, I was really excited. It was meshing all of my interests into one. It was everything I was looking for,” she said. After meeting with Dr. Van Ens, she found adding the new minor with the Communication Studies minor and her major, she was just two classes away from completing a Public Relations minor as well, so she added that also. “The new minor is easy for most students to complete because it has so many electives that fall under several other departments as well,” Alyssa said.

Maria Sunick was the second student to add the new minor with her Art Education major and Women and Gender Studies minor. “As a student, I am not only trying to get the best education for my future career, but I am taking every opportunity to learn as much as I can while I’m in school. This minor will allow me to take classes I’m interested in as well as make me a more marketable candidate when the time comes to look for a job, so it’s really a win-win,” Maria said. “I see that our society is quickly shifting from paper communication to digital forms faster than most can keep up, so it really is great that Kutztown is offering this minor to give us the tools we need to be successful in any career we choose.” Dr. Van Ens introduced her to the new minor when she met with her to add her Women and Gender studies minor. She encouraged her to move forward with it, as it would work great for Maria. 5

Communication Career Club President: Kimberly Koehler Vice President: Brittany Babin Treasurer: Mike Jarell Secretary: Karli Binder Advisor: Dr. Emily Cripe

On March 31st, Communication Career Club hosted a guest speaker for students to learn more about what you do with a Communication Studies degree. Alan Heymann, Vice President of Communication at the Humane Society of the United States, spoke about what working for a non-profit organization is like, as well as how he oversees all aspects of the communication, which include social media posts, public relations, and media communication at his job.

@Caps Advisor: Dr. Deryl Johnson On April 12, 2015, Mary Smith and Jillian Bickelmandid their senior capstone project: Hello My Name Is. Each student spoke and told their

Lambda Pi Eta President: Kaitlyn Amodei Vice President: Ellyn Kershner Treasurer: Alexander Vigilante Secretary: Christina Wolfe Advisor: Dr. Mary Eicholtz

This semester Lambda Pi Eta (LPE) inducted ten new members while saying goodbye to nineteen graduating seniors. LPE participated in many service opportunities throughout the semester from volunteering at the Color Run on campus, being speech aids for students with disabilities, donating school supplies, and raising funds for The Pulsera Project. LPE also participated in the Kutztown Block Party, working with the Communication Club and Public Relations Club to bring fun to students and locals. 6

Lambda PI Eta Induction Ceremony Xi Kappa Chater On April 28th 2015, Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) had their inductions ceremony and honored graduating seniors. LPH is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. As an accredited member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), Lambda Pi Eta has active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes, fosters, and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement while stimulating interest in the communication discipline.

Inductions Karli Binder Brittany Burrows Monica Denofa Samantha Gross Morgan Harris

Graduting Seniors Katlynn Hildebrandt Diana Minogue Diedra Pile Cory Samsel Victoria Tagliomonti

Kaitlyn Amodei Jillian Bickelman Laurel Brandt Brittany Burrows Kailee Charles Monica Denofa Morgan Harris Katlynn Hildebrandt

Ellyn Kershner Kimberly Koehler Erin McDonald Emily Moore Emily Shuler Mary Smith Alex Vigilante Chelsea Williams

History The name Lambda Pi Eta is represented by the Greek letters L (lambda), P (pi), H (eta) symbolizing what Aristotle described in The Rhetoric as three ingredients of persuasion: logos (Lambda), meaning logic; pathos (PI), relating to emotion; and ethos (Eta), defined as character credibility and ethics. The candle lighting ceremony will describe each of these Greek letters. Lambda Pi Eta was initiated by the students of the Department of Communication at the University of Arkansas and was then endorsed by the faculty and founder, Dr. Stephen A. Smith in 1985. The Speech Communication Association established Lambda Pi Eta as an affiliate organization and as the official National Communication honor society for undergraduates in 1994. In Februrary 1996, Lambda Pi Eta was inducted in the Association of College Honor Societies. There are currently 344 active chapters worldwide.

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Public Relations Club

President: Ellyn Kershner Vice President: Casey Montague Treasurer: Katlynn Hildebrandt Secretary: Kim Koehler Advisor: Dr. Joseph Harasta

On Tuesday, February 24th, Alyson Komyanek, 2009 Communication Studies alumnus spoke to the Public Relations Club. Alyson currently works as a Communications Director at Woods Services. This is a non-profit service organization for individuals with disabilities and challenges. She spoke to the Public Relations club about how she achieved her position as Director of Communication. Her current role manages all of Woods social media, like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and many more. She also does some event planning and marketing. “She spoke to us about the interviewing process and how many companies she interviewed with before she was able to find a full-time job,” Ellyn Kershner, President of the Public Relations Club, said. Alyson spoke to them about her responsibilites, and how she translated her experiences to her resume. She reminded them that every job has rewarding aspects and its not so rewarding aspects. She showed them a video she created to raise money, as well as Wood’s Facebook page. She also spoke of the importance of the Career Center on campus, and how she used their services while she was a student. Alyson wrote two different columns for the Bucks Happenings Media, and she spoke about her experiences as a freelance writer. Alyson provided tips, advice, and shared her experiences with them so that they could go on to start their careers successfully. Most of the Public Relations Club’s time was spent helping the Military Club promote their 5k Race for Wounded Warriors. They purchased and sold bracelets, which are similiar to Livestrong bracelets, to help advertise for the event and raise money. Also, four of their members will be running in the event and some other members will be volunteering. “Last year, the event was a great success, and this year they are hoping to have even more runners,” Ellyn Kershner, president of the Public Relations Club said. The race took place on April 4th on Kutztown’s campus.

Public Relations Club also attended Kutztown’s Block Party with the Communications Club and Lambda Pi Eta

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Awards Francesca Stewart has been accepted for an M.A. in Journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. Francesca reflects on her decision to pursue the next chapter of her life. She says, “Deciding to pursue an M.A. in Journalism at DePaul University is simply exciting and surreal. Furthering my education at DePaul will offer me a chance for intellectual growth and gives me a sense of accomplishment. Being located in downtown Chicago creates such an attraction for networking and seeking greater opportunities. A few months ago I never imagined that Chicago would be where I would be starting the next chapter of my life. You never know what will happen and you must take advantage of every great oppourtunity that presents itself. I am extremely thankful for the Communication Studies department for helping me create a vision of my future. I would like to give a special thanks to all of my wonderful professors that have provided me with knowledge, skills, and motivation that I will take with me to DePaul University. I believe that I am making a great decision and I look forward to making everyone proud.”

Congratulations to Emma Billig for receiving the Stimmel Scholarship!

Dr. Ron Grapsy and Alyssa Cuccurilla in the December graduation.

Dr. Ron Grapsy with Luke Ferracone and Megan Soucy at the December graduation.

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Dean’s List, Internships Internships,&&Study StudyAbroad Abroad Dean’s List Fall 2015

Laurel Brandt Studies Abroad in England Laurel Brandt studied abroad in London, England this past winter from December 26th, 2014 to January 11th, 2015. She had a two week stay at the London School of Economics campus where there were many shopping centers and cultural restaurants near the campus. She attended multiple meetings and interviews with immigrants and international students, and one happened to be a KU alumni. She took a walking tour throughout Oxford Universtiy, where some parts of Harry Potter was filmed. She visited and crossed Abbey Road, where the famous Beatle’s photo was taken. Her favorite memory of the trip was seeing the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This is where the crown jewels are housed, and she was fortunate enough along with three other girls to have been snuck in through a side door by a guard so they didn’t have to wait in a 1,000 person line. Some other places she visited were the British Library, Big Ben, Stonehedge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, a tour of Westminster Abbey, a ride on the London Eye, and multiple museums. Laurel reminisces about her experience and says, “As an undergrad I had always wanted to travel abroad and when I learned about a chance to go to London, I knew this would be my last chance to study abroad. I was beyond blessed for being accepted into the program. Meeting Dr. Mace and the other students was another blessing; I couldn’t have asked for better peers to go with. I was so fortunate to meet some of the most inspiring people while in London, and I will never forget how open and welcoming they were to the twelve of us very curious and questioning students. They all opened their lives to us in such generous ways. It was by far the most amazing two weeks I have ever lived, and I will be forever grateful.”

Heather Adams Kaitlyn Amodei Elaine Atherholt Sara Barton Brittany Beaudoin Emma Billig Laurel Brandt Noel Bumm Brandon Conniff Autumn Crouse Monica Denofa Katherine Douventzidis Amber Farnum Gina Finio Bradi Gallagher Bryon Garrison Samantha Gross Brooke Hamm Jenessa Keller Ellyn Kershner Kimberly Koehler Sara Langdon Rachel Lawes Nathaniel Listrani Elise Lubinsky David Matejka Christina Mc Gill Maranda Miller Diana Minogue Emily Moore Janelle Nelson Michael O’Mara Destiny Phillips Diedra Pile Frances Procaccio

Chelsey Reichelt Lauren Rhine Amanda Robinson Aubree Robitzer Violet Sam-Otuh Victoria Schaffer Jocelyn Schlegel Andrew Schrecengost Kelsey Sedlacek Setrag Shahikian Kelli Sheatsley Emily Shuler Joseph Smith Molly Smith Kevin Sninsky Amy Soster Megan Soucy Brittany Stofko Erin Stoops Kevin Stratton Maria Sunick Victoria Tagliamonti Torrie Thompson-Kenley Katelyn Tiernan Samantha Troeller Adrianna Veneri Viviana Vidal Laura Vining Jodi Wagner Ben Winn Christina Wolfe Megan Yaeger Sarah Zahuta Nicole Zensky

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Communication Studies Interns Recent Student Internships Brittany Babin, Moravian Bookstore Jesse Barats, Grace Bible Fellowship Alyssa Bissell, KU’s Womens Center Monica DeNofa, The Leukema & Lymphona Society Christina Descano, Woods Services Rachel Dziedzic, Bellostone LLC Stefanie Faney, Santander Arena Kimberly Koehler, Paisley & Company Melissa Lynham, Cashman & Associates Isabelle Martinez, KU Athletic Department Violet Sam-Otuh, Cigna Cory Samsel, SMG/Santander Arena Kelsey Sedlacek, ASR Media Productions Setrag Shahikian, Eckhaus Gallery Kieran Sninsky, PeopleShare Victoria Tagliamonti, The People Academy Shantae Taylor, Prima Media Inc. Samantha Troeller, Disney Laura Vining, Schuylkill Valley Sports Jodi Wagner, KU’s University Relations

Looking for an Internship? Courtney Woytko, an alumnus from KU, received a BFA in Communication Design. She currently works at the Sands Event Center as their Graphic Designer and entire Marketing Department. They are seeking interns to help her and their box office throughout the week when they have shows, but mostly on the weekends. If interested, e-mail her at [email protected].

Laurel Brandt Interns at CAI Laurel Brandt is currently interning for Computer Aid, Inc. as a corporate Communications Intern. She was worked directly for CIO and senior managment team to enhance department communications, and has improved communication among business regions by designing and composing the monthly newsletter. She has also heightened employee moral by managing an internal rewards system and boosted company spirit through event coordination of 60+ employees. Regarding her internship she says, “As for the company itself, I couldn’t be happier to work for CAI. They are truly some of the best employees and are the most welcoming group of people. this company strives for a kind, honest, openminded working environment and they don’t fall short of that.” 11

Senior Seminar Projects Hello My Name Is

On April 12, 2015, Mary and Jillian did their senior capstone project: Hello My Name Is. They had six students with disabilities tell their personal stories about living with disabilities, and their stories were amazing. Randi Burdge, one of our own, told her story as well. The room in the Student Union Building was packed with students. Each storyteller went on stage and in proper storytelling mode, spoke their truth. Dr. Deryl Johnson worked with Mary, Jillian, and the storytellers, as well as being the MC. It is so important to hear these stories, and having the students telling their own stories made it all the more powerful.

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JIM MCNIFF RETIRES In a Facebook post listing his influential professors, a Speech Communications alumnus described Professor James McNiff as “...a solid teacher who put forth the effort to instill learning. I walked away from his classes actually having learned communication methodology!” A compliment to his dedication to students and colleagues, these words frame the enormous contribution that Prof. McNiff made to the program, the department, and to the university-at-large. In his long tenure at Kutztown, the words “committed,” “trust” and “integrity” could be found in every endeavor in which he was involved. Students, their learning and their success, always came first. He could be found during office hours and beyond, advising and assisting students. His students regularly commented on the creative assignments he would bring to facilitate effective group work (Even bringing in photos of himself with long hair and a full beard!). As the founding advisor for the Communication Club he arranged for our majors to utilize their communication skills answering questions for prospective freshman and their families. When the time for celebrating our seniors came in the spring, he made sure the awards were ordered, the certificates were printed, and the plaques were engraved...and the table decorations were in place for the Senior Banquet. Not everyone was aware of the considerable service he gave to the International Affairs Committee, the many years of teaching Intercultural Communication, or the support he provided for our international students. He strongly believed in the importance of understanding and experiencing different cultures as a means of fostering effective communication on a global scale. As a colleague, within the department and across campus, Prof. McNiff was always willing to work for the betterment of the department, the college, and the university. Always organized and ready to go, he could be depended on to focus on the tasks at hand, working collaboratively to complete the project or solve a problem. Even in times of heated debate, his was a voice of reason and calm. At the same time, the “other” side of Prof. McNiff was always at the ready: Witty, with a droll sense of humor, he and his colleagues shared many wonderful, light moments. Few knew him for the “Movie Man” that he was, but on a Monday, you could check in with him for a critique of one of the latest releases. His easy smile and genial demeanor put the dozens of new faculty who called LC217 their home feel at ease as they began their tenure in the department. He was a mentor to all. His support of all the programs and faculty in the department - Speech Comm., Related Arts, Theatre, Public Relations, Performance Studies - was unwavering. In summary, Prof. Jim McNiff ’s shoes will be hard to fill. Yes other faculty will teach his courses, advise students, and serve the department. But matching the sum of the contributions that he made will take considerably more. - Roberta Crisson 18

Communication Studies Faculty Dr. Keith Massie Dr. Keith Massie was interviewed by Mike McGovern, of the Reading Eagle, for a story about Social Media. It focused on the controversial tweet about Mo’ne Davis. The story came out Sunday, March 29th on page 2C. He also worked with Dr. “Moe” Folk in English to submit a grant proposal as to assess part of the new Digital Communication and New Media Minor. Dr. Massie has also constructed an innovative way to teach the COM 245 course (New Media and Communication). Students in the course design a website that highlights a non-profit organization. Using their social media networks, they promote the webpages. A Google Analytics tracker records a variety of data about the traffic on the webpages. The assignment runs for 2 weeks of the course; during that time, the current (Spring 2015) class generated 17,098 pageviews from 75 different countries. Dr. Andi Mitnick taught her last regular class on Thursday April 30th, at three O’clock. The Public Relations class and department faculty joined her in celebrating over 30 years of teaching and 20 years at KU. We wish you the very best of fun in your retirement.

Dr. Ron Grapsy was recognized by the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects as having submitted a grant proposal to an External Sponsor at a reception on Monday, February 23th.

Dr. Mary Eicholtz Receives Tenure Dr. Mary Eicholtz receieved tenure starting Spring 2015. She says to the faculty, “Thank you for all of your support throughout the process. Now we can celebrate.” In addition, she was also elected as chair of general education assessment. Congratulations, Dr. Eicholtz!

Dr. Diana Ebersole Dr. Diana Ebersole is presenting at the International Association of Relationship Research conference at Rugters in June. The title of the presentation is: “This is a really difficult time” Parent-adolescent perspectives on family communication, patterns, privacy management, and individual and collective health and well-being.” 19

Communication Studies Faculty Dr. Andrea Mitnick is retiring from Kutztown University this spring, after nearly twenty years with us. During that time she has had a remarkable career. Thanks to the support of several administrators and the two chairs she has worked with, Professor Roberta Crisson and, currently, Dr. Claire Van Ens, she has had the opportunity to take leaves of absence and sail with the Semester at Sea program three times; she received two Fulbright grants and last spring found herself living and teaching in Budapest, Hungary. Through an exchange program with The Diplomatic Academy in Moscow, Dr. Mitnick worked there for several weeks at a time on three different occasions while Kutztown hosted a Russian scholar here. On a more local note, the things she remains proudest of are, among a number of items: Establishing and advising a Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honors Society for Communication Studies students here at Kutztown. Early in her career she became one of the first strong advocates for LGBT students and was instrumental in advising students as part of the ALLIES program. Perhaps the happiest years of her life at Kutztown were when she was the Director of the Honors program and through her efforts was able to gather support for and work with former President Cevallos; with his generosity an Honors dorm was built to better serve the best and brightest students we have. She was noimated for the Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching on two different occasions, as well as for Outstanding Faculty for the needs of Non-Traditional Students. Over the years she has presented at over 30 national and international conferences, published articles in several journals, and consulted with various organizations on and off Wall Street over a twenty year period. She is currently in demand as a speaker on generational differences in the workplace and how to best manage a multi-generational workforce. She has been a Keynote speaker at such places as the New York City Regional Pharmacy Residency Conference in Brooklyn, the National Guard Youth Challenge program’s Annual Workshop in Dallas, Texas, and has conducted one-week long workshops in communication effectiveness in places as divergent as Mexico and Cork, Ireland. But, her best memories will always be of all the hundreds of students she has worked with over the years, instilling in them a respect for language, for hard work and professionalism on and off of our beautiful campus. It has been a glorious time indeed, and she thanks all those who made her journey such an exciting and fulfilling one. It was always, and continues to be, finally, about the students - the goofy ones, the earnest ones, the delightful, confident, scared, troubled, wonderful students who have made my life so rich with their presence. Her plans after Kutztown include continuing her work with Vietnamese immigrants at the Delaware County Literacy Council, volunteering at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and perhaps teaching a little closer to home, possibly at Villanova or Temple. 20

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES SURVEY 1. Name: (last)____________________________________ (first)_____________________________ Maiden:______________________________ Spouse’s Name :_____________________________ 2. Home Address: (street)____________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________State:_____________Zip:___________________ Home Phone: (area code)_________ Phone:___________________________________________ 3. Employer:___________________________________________________ since:______________ Title:________________________________________________________ since:______________ Company Addresss: (street)________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________State:______________Zip:__________________ E-Mail:____________________________________________ 4. Year of Graduation:_________________________________ 5. What was your major at Kutztown? SPEECH/COMMUNICATION__________ THEATRE__________ OTHER ________ 6. Are you currently employed? (If no, go to 10) YES__________ NO__________ 7. Are you employed: FULL TIME_____________ PART TIME_____________ 8. Are you working in a degree related field? YES___________ NO___________ 9. Did you do an internship while at Kutztown University? YES____________ NO____________ If you did are you currently employed or have you ever been employed by that internship? YES_________ NO__________ 10. If your job is non-degree related, what is the primary reason that you are not working in the field? _____ (1) FEW OR NO JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD _____ (2) INABILITY OR LACK OF DESIRE TO CHANGE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS _____ (3) AVAILABILITY OF HIGHER PAYING POSITIONS IN NON-RELATED FIELDS _____ (4) OPTED FOR GRADUATE STUDY _____ (5) OTHER (please specify)___________________________________________________ 11. Have you enrolled in any programs for graduate study? YES________ NO________ SCHOOL:_______________________________________________________________________ DEGREE PROGRAM:______________________________DEGREE AWARED:__________________ YEAR:_________________ 12. Were you employed in the field at graduation? YES________ NO________ . Please bring us up to date about yourself. Include information that you would allow us to publish in our newsletter. (ex: promotions, job changes, moves, awards, marriage, births, etc.) Our goal is to have this newsletter become 100% electronic, so please send us your email address. Feel free to update us by filling out the above survey and send to Stacey Gambler at [email protected].