Past Issues 2020

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations or production. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you:  Communication Mentorships

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us  

Facebook: UNF Advertising Club
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Communication Minorities Outreach Club (CMOC):  
The club's goal is to encourage diversity in the field by going out to local schools and doing workshops to inform and engage students about the variety of careers in the various branches of the communications field. These workshops will highlight the different branches of the communication field including advertising, public relations and multimedia journalism and production. We are also planning on doing professional development through workshops and agency tours. All communication students are encouraged to join! Contact Anastasia Daniels, a.daniels@unf.edu, for more information.

Follow us
Instagram:  @cmocunf

Faculty advisor
Dr. Stephynie Perkins at sperkins@unf.edu

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

 Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

Join the Spinnaker Media Team
As the student-run media source on UNF’s campus, Spinnaker serves the UNF community through its three media platforms: television, radio and news. But, it cannot function without you, the UNF students.

The Spinnaker is in need of an anchor for Spring 2020. Also, volunteers and paid workers help in ways that will allow students to not only gain real-life experience, but also improve their skills in their chosen field. Each department specializes in different task and paid positions.

 Radio: Become a live DJ or host a specialty show or podcast.
TV: Create, host, write and produce a television show; edit TV content; or have content aired on Spinnaker TV
News: Write for sports, entertainment, news or features; create news packages for stories; or have work published digitally and in print.
Creative Services: Manage social media; create promotional materials; or market, promote and implement marketing strategies.
Business: Assist with advertising sales.
No experience necessary

 If you are interested in becoming a part of Spinnaker Media, contact Mo Baker, m.baker@unf.edu. If you would like to apply for a paid position then complete an application at unfjobs.org. Spinnaker looks forward to hearing from you. 

UNF Marketing department looking for student writers

The UNF office of publication and marketing is looking for a student who can help write short articles and features to promote UNF. If you are interested in getting experience, contact Isabel Pease, assistant vice president, marketing at isabel.pease@unf.edu.

Report for America seeking journalists

Looking for a journalism position and have a passion for investigative stories? Report for America (RFA) is seeking qualified journalists to cover stories which help our communities. For more information, go to Report for America website. Application deadline is Jan. 31 

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations or production. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you:  Communication Mentorships. 

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club

The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us  
Facebook: UNF Advertising Club
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club

ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Communication Minorities Outreach Club (CMOC):  

The club's goal is to encourage diversity in the field by going out to local schools and doing workshops to inform and engage students about the variety of careers in the various branches of the communications field. These workshops will highlight the different branches of the communication field including advertising, public relations and multimedia journalism and production. We are also planning on doing professional development through workshops and agency tours. All communication students are encouraged to join! Contact Anastasia Daniels, a.daniels@unf.edu, for more information.

Follow us
Instagram:  @cmocunf

Faculty advisor
Dr. Stephynie Perkins at sperkins@unf.edu 

Spinnaker Media

The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

PRSA Professional Chapter hosting kick-off new year event

PR students, here's a great way to "kick-off the new year! This Thursday, Jan. 16, the North Florida PRSA professional chapter is hosting a New Year Kick-Off Social and offering free headshots! The event will be from 5-7 p.m. at 20 Twenty Creative (6 E Bay St Ste. 301, Jacksonville, FL 32202). Students are encouraged to come an enjoy a happy hour environment with food and beverages and meet our incoming Board of Directors. This event is FREE to students! But you must register at www.nfprsa.org 

Grab a friend and plan to go!

Team Stupid Land Clowns -- 48-hour film festival

The BEA Student Media Clubs 48-hour film festival is a competition that required teams from schools all over the country to make their films in a pre-assigned genre (comedy or action). Teams were also assigned three “production constants” that had to appear in each film. The constants were a tennis racket, the name Abby Sutherland, and the required line: “I can’t believe this is happening again.” There was another catch… they were only allowed 48 hours to brainstorm, write, create, and submit an entry which required hours of teamwork, drive, and determination to get it done. The 2019 festival had 20 teams participate October 25-27 and November 1-3. UNF students had not competed in this specific festival before, and for the first time we had not one, but two teams participate. One of our teams took 1^st place!  

The team awarded first place was the Stupid Land Clowns for their film Blood Money. Rachel Tucker was the director, Carly Kramer was the director of photography, and Jesse Scales, Judd Barczack, Ethan Hray, Kathryn Sands, Antonio Richa, Tirik Peterson, and Sunni Linville assisted in writing, editing, and performing the scripts. The team received 3 complimentary BEA2020 registrations, certificates and will have their film screened during the annual BEA Conference in Las Vegas. Congratulations once again to Team Stupid Land Clowns on your award-winning entry!  

Watch the video on our UNF Multimedia Club webpage.

Join the Spinnaker Media Team

As the student-run media source on UNF’s campus, Spinnaker serves the UNF community through its three media platforms: television, radio and news. But, it cannot function without you, the UNF students.

The Spinnaker is in need of an anchor for Spring 2020. Also, volunteers and paid workers help in ways that will allow students to not only gain real-life experience, but also improve their skills in their chosen field. Each department specializes in different task and paid positions.

Radio: Become a live DJ or host a specialty show or podcast.
TV: Create, host, write and produce a television show; edit TV content; or have content aired on Spinnaker TV
News: Write for sports, entertainment, news or features; create news packages for stories; or have work published digitally and in print.
Creative Services: Manage social media; create promotional materials; or market, promote and implement marketing strategies.
Business: Assist with advertising sales.
No experience necessary

If you are interested in becoming a part of Spinnaker Media, contact Mo Baker, m.baker@unf.edu. If you would like to apply for a paid position then complete an application at unfjobs.org. Spinnaker looks forward to hearing from you. 

UNF Marketing department looking for student writers

The UNF office of publication and marketing is looking for a student who can help write short articles and features to promote UNF. If you are interested in getting experience, contact Isabel Pease, assistant vice president, marketing at isabel.pease@unf.edu.

Report for America seeking journalists

Looking for a journalism position and have a passion for investigative stories? Report for America (RFA) is seeking qualified journalists to cover stories which help our communities. For more information, go to Report for America website. Application deadline is Jan. 31.

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation

n is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement, but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

The LAGRANT Foundation – Scholarship Program

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) will award 50 scholarships in 2020 in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. Of the 50 scholarships, (30) ethnic minority undergraduate students will receive scholarships of $2,500 each and (20) graduate students will receive scholarships of $3,750 each. Students must be attending four-year accredited institutions in the U.S. and majoring in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations.

Program Description:
The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to New York City, New York where they will participate in career building activities. This includes a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three day-long career development workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception. During these activities, students will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, network and gain exposure to the advertising, marketing and public relations world.

TLF accepts applications from undergraduate students (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY) and graduate students.

For more information about the undergraduate scholarships, visit the Undergraduate students scholarship webpage.   

For more information about the graduate scholarships, visit the Graduate & Ph.D. students scholarship webpage.

Comm Connect Alumni Spotlight- Tyler Wailes 

 “There is wonder everywhere you go. When you think like that, life becomes that much more magical.” says Tyler Wailes, who is officially a UNF alumni. Wailes made her mark at UNF because of her drive and determination to work hard and to never give up. She completed several internships to set her up for incredible career options right out of college. Wailes interned with the School of Communication and created the TV show Inside Swoop 90 from scratch; she wrote, edited, and anchored her own show to keep students informed about what was going on in the School of Communication and other activities on campus. She also had an internship with the Jacksonville Sharks and Action News Jax which gave her hands-on experience as a reporter and managing social media.  

Wailes story doesn’t stop there. She was also granted the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at the University of Hertfordshire in England. She traveled to 9 different countries and claimed that this was the best experience she has had in her life so far. “It was during this time that I truly realized that anything is possible. If you want it, you’ll get it. It most definitely won’t be given to you, you’ll have to work hard for it. But it’s worth it if it’s what you love.” In Wailes free time, she loves to play the piano and write music. She has always had a passion for musical theater and had the opportunity to be a part of the University’s first ever musical theater production… Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 musical. 

Wailes received 5 job offers from all over the country and decided to stay local and accept a job as an associate producer with Action News Jax. She certainly has big things coming for her in the near future.    

JCPenney Suit-up Event, Jan. 26
UNF is partnering with JCPenney at The Avenues mall to provide UNF students and alumni up to an extra 60% discount on select men’s and women’s career dress apparel, including suites, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, scrubs, shoes and accessories. The event is Sunday, Jan. 26 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at JCPenney at The Avenues, 10308 Southside Blvd.
Website: JCPenney Suite-up Event

Report for America seeking journalists
Looking for a journalism position and have a passion for investigative stories? Report for America (RFA) is seeking qualified journalists to cover stories which help our communities. For more information, go to Report for America website. Application deadline is Jan. 31

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship
The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement, but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

The LAGRANT Foundation – Scholarship Program
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) will award 50 scholarships in 2020 in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. Of the 50 scholarships, (30) ethnic minority undergraduate students will receive scholarships of $2,500 each and (20) graduate students will receive scholarships of $3,750 each. Students must be attending four-year accredited institutions in the U.S. and majoring in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations.

Program Description:
The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to New York City, New York where they will participate in career building activities. This includes a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three day-long career development workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception. During these activities, students will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, network and gain exposure to the advertising, marketing and public relations world.

TLF accepts applications from undergraduate students (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY) and graduate students.

For more information about the undergraduate scholarships, visit the Undergraduate students scholarship webpage.   

For more information about the graduate scholarships, visit the Graduate & Ph.D. students scholarship webpage.

The Institute of Reading Development Accepting Applications for Summer 2020
The Institute of Reading Development is looking for hard-working, encouraging people to teach reading classes to students of all ages. Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond. Full-time teachers typically earn $600-$750 per week.

All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of the teaching season. Learn more about teaching for us and apply today: Summer Teaching Jobs

Comm Connect  Alumni Spotlight, Chaney Howard
Staying on top of school while being an elite athlete can be tough, but Alumni Chaney Howard managed to be successful in both the classroom and on the courts. Howard was a four-year scholarship athlete at UNF and played beach volleyball with many championships won during her 4 years here. During her time as an athlete, Howard received her Bachelor’s in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and proceeded with her Master’s degree in Communication Management with a focus in Leadership. 

Howard has two awesome parents and three amazing siblings that have constantly been supporting and encouraging her every step of her journey. Chaney claims that she doesn’t care where she ends up living, as long as it is close to her family. She is a firm believer in how you treat people matters. When asked what she would tell her 16-year-old self, that is exactly what she would say—just be kind.  

Howard was offered her dream job by Delta Air Lines in sales just months before she graduated in the fall of 2019. She was overwhelmed with joy by this opportunity and beginning this month.  

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center. page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

CMOC General Body Meeting, Jan 27.

The CMOC is having a general body meeting to discuss upcoming projects and proceedings for the semester. The meeting is Jan. 27, 7 p.m. at the UNF Library, Room 2116. Follow CMOC on Instagram @cmocunf for updates or email Anastasia Daniels at a.daniels@unf.edu for questions.

 Osprey Career Fair, Feb. 4

The COAS Career Success Center, in collaboration with the Coggin College of Business, is hosting the Osprey Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center (Bldg. 43).

The fair hosts more than 75 companies recruiting UNF students for jobs and internships. Typically, over half of these organizations indicate specific interest in COAS majors. This event provides the opportunity to explore career paths you may not have considered and may boost your earning potential. 

Here are a few examples of specific companies indicating interest in Communication majors: Buckeye International Inc., Enterprise Holdings, FIS, Guidewell, and Peace Corps. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact or visit the Career Success Center – 8/2301 (904) 620-2976 or email at csc@unf.edu.  

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum, Feb. 20

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum is a FREE event that includes topics such as movies, entertainment, music scoring, and music licensing. The event is Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30 - 5 p.m.  MUST RSVP to Filmjaxinfo@filmjax.com by Feb. 10, 2020 (Limited seats. Limited to 2 per RSVP). See more information on their Facebook events page.

Looking for a journalism position and have a passion for investigative st

Report for America seeking journalists

ories? Report for America (RFA) is seeking qualified journalists to cover stories which help our communities. For more information, go to Report for America website. Application deadline is Jan. 31

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement, but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

The LAGRANT Foundation -Scholarship Program

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) will award 50 scholarships in 2020 in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. Of the 50 scholarships, (30) ethnic minority undergraduate students will receive scholarships of $2,500 each and (20) graduate students will receive scholarships of $3,750 each. Students must be attending four-year accredited institutions in the U.S. and majoring in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Program Description:
The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to New York City, New York where they will participate in career building activities. This includes a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three day-long career development workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception. During these activities, students will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, network and gain exposure to the advertising, marketing and public relations world.

TLF accepts applications from undergraduate students (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY) and graduate students. Deadline for application submission is Feb. 28.

For more information about the undergraduate scholarships, visit the Undergraduate students scholarship webpage.   

For more information about the graduate scholarships, visit the Graduate & Ph.D. students scholarship webpage.

The Institute of Reading Development Accepting Applications for Summer 2020

The Institute of Reading Development is looking for hard-working, encouraging people to teach reading classes to students of all ages. Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond. Full-time teachers typically earn $600-$750 per week.

All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of the teaching season. Learn more about teaching for us and apply today: Summer Teaching Jobs

Comm Connect Spotlight, Mary Feimi

“I think it’s important to ask ourselves what makes us happy. So often we live our lives for others,” says Mary Feimi, Communication Major at the University of North Florida. “This year I’m working on surrounding myself with people who feel like sunshine, and spending my free time doing the things I love.”  

Mary Feimi is a senior here at UNF and is on track to graduate in the summer of 2020 with her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She is also minoring in both creative writing and marketing. One of Feimi’s proudest accomplishments is winning the 2019 Amy Wainwright Award for poetry. She is currently in the process of applying to graduate school to continue her education studying poetry. Feimi’s hobbies include reading, cooking, and spending time with her dog outside. In three years, she hopes to be working for a non-profit organization and writing on the side.  

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center. page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

Osprey Career Fair, Feb. 4

The COAS Career Success Center, in collaboration with the Coggin College of Business, is hosting the Osprey Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center (Bldg. 43).

The fair hosts more than 75 companies recruiting UNF students for jobs and internships. Typically, over half of these organizations indicate specific interest in COAS majors. This event provides the opportunity to explore career paths you may not have considered and may boost your earning potential. 

Here are a few examples of specific companies indicating interest in Communication majors: Buckeye International Inc., Enterprise Holdings, FIS, Guidewell, and Peace Corps. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact or visit the Career Success Center – 8/2301 (904) 620-2976 or email at csc@unf.edu.  

School of Communication Scholarships, deadline Feb. 28

The School of Communication has two scholarships that undergraduates in the B.S. or B.A. in Communication can apply for:  The Patterson Scholarship and the Borowiec Scholarship. Both grant $1,500 to eligible students for the 2020-21 academic year.

The scholarship application process is now all online. For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, visit our scholarship webpage.

Spring Internship, Jacksonville Library

The Jacksonville Public Library is seeking interns (grad or undergrad students) to comb through and digitize select contents from back issues of the Times-Union newspaper. This is a great opportunity for students interested in public writing, the history of Jacksonville, and/or library/information science! The pay will be $12/hour through the City of Jacksonville.

Interested students should contact, Dr. Heffernan, Director of UNF’s Digital Humanities Institute, at l.heffernan@unf.edu.

BEA2020 Student MMJ’s, Entry Deadline 2/17/20

Students interested in Multimedia Journalism have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Undergraduate and graduate students who apply and are accepted to participate in the convention will be tasked with the of reporting on #BEAvegas and the NAB Show by using and infusing a variety of story-telling methods - text, audio, video, pictures and graphics (or infographics). Student MMJs should be ready to think outside the box and bring their journalism skills and training to life.

Student MMJs will receive some equipment to use onsite, press passes, have access to the NAB Show Newsroom, and work under the guidance of two faculty advisors. In addition, each student will receive a convention registration, housing, a round-trip economy airfare of up to $400 to BEA2020, and a $250 stipend for food and incidentals.

Arrival should be scheduled for early afternoon Friday, April 17th with departure on Wednesday, April 22nd.

To learn more and apply, visit BEA2020 Student MMJ’s. Contact JD@BEAweb.org with further questions about the event.

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum, Feb. 20

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum is a FREE event that includes topics such as movies, entertainment, music scoring, and music licensing. The event is Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30 - 5 p.m.  MUST RSVP to Filmjaxinfo@filmjax.com by Feb. 10, 2020 (Limited seats. Limited to 2 per RSVP). See more information on their Facebook events page.

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement,but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Matt Nguyen

Matthew was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Jacksonville in 2003. He is currently getting his Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and is on track to graduate in the spring of 2020. Matt’s proudest accomplishment is that he has been working for Vystar Credit Union for 10+ years and not many people in college can say that. Some advice Matt would give to his 16-year-old self is to take school more seriously. Whatever you do, do it with a purpose and with intention. 

Matt’s hobbies include any and all sports; he loves golf, football, basketball, and so much more! A pivotal time in Matt’s life was when he left his job of 10 years for a roofing job, and 1 month later he was let go. For the first time in 10 years, he was unemployed and didn’t know what to do next. He was going through a rough patch in a relationship at the time as well, but soon enough he found the motivation to not dwell on what life threw at him, but to give him the strength to get back on his feet. Since then, Matt has started to work out consistently, dedicate his time and money to finish school, and is working full-time back at his original job.  

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center. page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

School of Communication Scholarships, deadline Feb. 28

The School of Communication has three scholarships that undergraduates in the B.S. or B.A. in Communication can apply for: the COAS Communication Scholarship, Patterson Scholarship and the Borowiec Scholarship grant $1,500 to eligible students for the 2020-21 academic year.

The scholarship application process is now all online through UNF.AcademicWorks.com. Create your account and apply today! For more information about the scholarships, visit our scholarship webpage.

Spinnaker Q&A Breakfast with Cox Media Group, Feb. 14

Spinnaker Advisory Board member and WOKV News Director, Rich Jones, will be joining us for a Q&A on Friday, Feb. 14. Jones will bring eight Cox Media General Managers to answer your questions about radio and broadcast journalism. If you have a love for radio or are interested in a career in news, radio, sports, production, or broadcast journalism, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Spinnaker Newsroom, Room 2209. RSVP by emailing spinnaker@unf.edu

Tutoring for upper level statistics

The Office of Undergraduate Studies, the Mathematics and Statistics department is now offering tutoring for upper level statistics (non-general education courses) and analysis courses that have statistics components.

Sessions will be Monday and Wednesday 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. -12 Noon Bldg 14E, Room 2735.

2020 BEA/TVNewscheck Disrupt the News Challenge winners

Congratulations to our Inside Swoop team for taking 3^rd Place in the 2020 BEA/TVNewscheck Disrupt the News Challenge! The objective of this competition was to look at local news from a generational point of view and produce a news show that would be appealing to a younger audience. The show they produced placed third against the powerhouse journalism schools such as the Syracuse Newhouse School of Journalism, Arizona State's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, University of Southern California Anneberg School of Journalism (the top three winners from 2019), and many other high-profile communication schools. Ryan Gulick, Tyler Wailes, Lauren Paradis, Jennifer Saliba, Doriel Gale, and Alex Rodriguez worked hard and are reaping the rewards; an invitation to the BEA conference in Las Vegas and a $1,000 prize.

To watch the Inside Swoop submission, go to UNFTV  www.unftv.com and click on the “UNF Multimedia Club” tab. You can view both Disrupt the News show and the UNF BEA 48-hr film festival 1st place winner as previously announced.

BEA2020 Student MMJ’s, Entry Deadline Feb. 17

Students interested in Multimedia Journalism have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Undergraduate and graduate students who apply and are accepted to participate in the convention will be tasked with the of reporting on #BEAvegas and the NAB Show by using and infusing a variety of story-telling methods - text, audio, video, pictures and graphics (or infographics). Student MMJs should be ready to think outside the box and bring their journalism skills and training to life.

Student MMJs will receive some equipment to use onsite, press passes, have access to the NAB Show Newsroom, and work under the guidance of two faculty advisors. In addition, each student will receive a convention registration, housing, a round-trip economy airfare of up to $400 to BEA2020, and a $250 stipend for food and incidentals.

Arrival should be scheduled for early afternoon Friday, April 17th with departure on Wednesday, April 22nd.

To learn more and apply, visit BEA2020 Student MMJ.  Contact JD@BEAweb.org with further questions about the event.

Spring Internship, Jacksonville Library

The Jacksonville Public Library is seeking interns (grad or undergrad students) to comb through and digitize select contents from back issues of the Times-Union newspaper. This is a great opportunity for students interested in public writing, the history of Jacksonville, and/or library/information science! The pay will be $12/hour through the City of Jacksonville.

Interested students should contact, Dr. Heffernan, Director of UNF’s Digital Humanities Institute, at l.heffernan@unf.edu.

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum, Feb. 20

The Jacksonville Television, Digital Media & Music Forum is a FREE event that includes topics such as movies, entertainment, music scoring, and music licensing. The event is Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30 - 5 p.m.  MUST RSVP to Filmjaxinfo@filmjax.com by Feb. 10, 2020 (Limited seats. Limited to 2 per RSVP). See more information on their Facebook events page.

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Anderson Bobo

Anderson Bobo is a 22-year-old student-athlete here at the University of North Florida. He is a captain on the cross country and track team and his major is Communication with a focus in multimedia journalism. Despite being dyslexic, Bobo has excelled in school and is on track to graduate in the fall of 2020. Three years from now, he would like to be working at a media outlet or news station making videos and creating content. “Wherever life takes me is where I will go. I’m ready for an adventure.” His coach, the opportunity to run Division 1 cross country and track are what brought him to UNF. “This was something I dreamed about in high school so when the opportunity came about I couldn’t pass it up.” 

Bobo’s proudest accomplishment was placing 7th in the ASUN conference 10k last spring. In the spring of 2018, he broke his ankle which required surgery; 7 screws and a plate. This race signified the end of his “comeback” and everything he had accomplished up to that point in his running career. If Bobo could give advice to his 16-year-old self, he would say work hard when you’re supposed to and stay true to yourself. “I am a firm believer that everything in my life has happened for a reason and has made me the person I am today.”  

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center. page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

School of Communication Scholarships, deadline Feb. 28

The School of Communication has three scholarships that undergraduates in the B.S. or B.A. in Communication can apply for: the COAS Communication Scholarship, Patterson Scholarship and the Borowiec Scholarship grant $1,500 to eligible students for the 2020-21 academic year.

The scholarship application process is now all online through UNF.AcademicWorks.com. Create your account today by going to UNF Foundation Scholarships! For more information about the School of Communication scholarships, visit our scholarship webpage.

Tutoring for upper level statistics

The Office of Undergraduate Studies, the Mathematics and Statistics department is now offering tutoring for upper level statistics (non-general education courses) and analysis courses that have statistics components.

Sessions will be Monday and Wednesday 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. -12 Noon Bldg 14E, Room 2735.

BEA2020 Student MMJ’s, Entry Deadline Feb. 17

Students interested in Multimedia Journalism have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Undergraduate and graduate students who apply and are accepted to participate in the convention will be tasked with the of reporting on #BEAvegas and the NAB Show by using and infusing a variety of story-telling methods - text, audio, video, pictures and graphics (or infographics). Student MMJs should be ready to think outside the box and bring their journalism skills and training to life.

Student MMJs will receive some equipment to use onsite, press passes, have access to the NAB Show Newsroom, and work under the guidance of two faculty advisors. In addition, each student will receive a convention registration, housing, a round-trip economy airfare of up to $400 to BEA2020, and a $250 stipend for food and incidentals.

Arrival should be scheduled for early afternoon Friday, April 17th with departure on Wednesday, April 22nd.

To learn more and apply, visit BEA2020 Student MMJ’s webpage. Contact JD@BEAweb.org with further questions about the event.

Ad Club St. Johns & Partners Advertising & P.R. tour, Feb. 21

The UNF Ad Club is having a tour of St. Johns & Partners advertising and public relations agency on February 21st. The tour will be at noon, and St Johns & Partners will be providing lunch! This tour is only limited to 20 people, so RSVP as soon as possible as there are only a few spots available. Please email adclubunf@gmail.com to RSVP for this event or with any questions regarding the Ad Club.

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application

Comm Connect Spotlight, Rashad Clark

Rashad Clark is currently a senior and will be graduating this spring with a degree in Production. He is originally from Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in multiple places across the US and Europe because his father served in military. His hobbies include writing and producing his own music. 

Rashad’s proudest accomplishment is the fact that he is graduating in less than 3 months. “I left school for about two years because I just wasn’t happy with what I was pursuing and the direction I was headed. Fortunately, I found a love for production, so I’m glad I decided to come back and stick it out.”  

Three years from now Rashad would love to be shooting and editing for television and film. He is also planning on shooting films of his own on the side. At this point, he would like to continue to intern and work with as many production companies as possible. “Knowledge is key,” Rashad says. Advice he would give his 16-year-old self is do what you love and don’t let anybody else dictate your future. 

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center. page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

PRSSA Hosts Social Media Strategizing, Feb. 27

Bonnie Upright, APR with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, will host a fun, interactive workshop Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the UNF Student Union, building 58E, 3703C. Upright, who has more than 20 years’ experience in strategic communication, will take a deep dive into the social media side of public relations, going into detail about analytics/reporting, creating content tailored to your target audience and other social media principles. Bring your questions and fill your plate with Chick-fil-A, which is on us. Please RSVP for this event. (http://bit.ly/PRSSAGBM)

School of Communication Scholarships deadline is Feb. 28

The School of Communication has three scholarships that undergraduates in the B.S. or B.A. in Communication can apply for: the COAS Communication Scholarship, Patterson Scholarship and the Borowiec Scholarship grant $1,500 to eligible students for the 2020-21 academic year.

The scholarship application process is now all online through UNF.AcademicWorks.com. Create your account today by going to UNF Foundation Scholarships!

For more information about the School of Communication scholarships, visit our scholarship webpage.

Tutoring for upper level statistics

The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are now offering tutoring for upper level statistics (non-general education courses) and analysis courses that have statistics components.

Sessions will be Monday and Wednesday 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. -12 Noon Bldg 14E, Room 2735.

2020 FPRE Foundation Student Scholarship

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications. The Foundation will award at least one $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student and the recipient will be recognized in a variety of ways including Annual Conference in August.

The deadline to submit is Feb. 29. FPRA membership is not a requirement but will be looked upon favorably. Stop by the School of Communication today to pick up a scholarship application.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Alyssa Fort

Alyssa Fort is a senior at the University of North Florida and is studying Multimedia Journalism with a minor in film. She is currently an intern at Cox Media Group and spends most of her time working and focusing on school. Alyssa’s hobby includes cooking; she claims that it is a form of therapy because she isn’t worried about anything except making sure the food comes out just right. Three years from now, Alyssa wants to be on tour with her own podcast. To get there, she plans on taking every radio and media opportunity she is given, starting her own podcast, and continuing to make connections. 

“My proudest accomplishment would be going to and excelling in college. I slacked in high school and some people didn’t think I would go to college. My first year of college, I became the editor for my community colleges newspaper. It was nice to show myself that I can do anything I put my mind to.” 

Advice Alyssa would go back and give to her 16-year-old self would be: what you’re doing now doesn’t define you. It is okay that you don’t know what you want to do yet. Don’t listen to the negative people.  

Internship & Job Fair, March 3

The School of Communication is hosting its annual internship and job fair. Students can to meet potential employers and learn about all of the exciting career opportunities in the communication field. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes to the UNF Career Success Center page before the fair so that potential employers/internship sites can search for them and schedule interviews. 

There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with many organizations or just browse the different companies available.

To find out who is attending, what they are hiring for, and their company profile, please visit UNF's Handshake page.

More details on our webpage, and you can see a video of what the event looks like. 

Tutoring for upper level statistics

The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are now offering tutoring for upper level statistics (non-general education courses) and analysis courses that have statistics components.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics sessions will be noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in Building 14E, Room 2735. Office of Undergraduate Studies sessions will be 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in Building 2, Room 1200.

Graduation Applications Due

Spring 2020 graduation applications are due this Friday, March 6^th. To review instructions on how to apply, please visit the commencement website at this link: https://www.unf.edu/commencement/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx (Links to an external site.). Please speak with your Academic Advisor regarding any questions.

Important Registration Dates

Important Summer 2020/Fall 2020 registration dates are listed below

• 3/6/20: Summer 2020 schedule posts in myWings
• 3/27/20: Fall 2020 schedule posts in myWings and Summer 2020/Fall 2020 registration time tickets post in myWings
• 4/13/20: Summer 2020/Fall 2020 registration begins by time ticket

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. 

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Kaitlyn Bowers

The spotlight for this week is Kaitlyn Bowers. Katie is a 20-year-old senior at UNF. She is majoring in multimedia production with a minor in film. Ultimately, her goal is to become a filmmaker, specifically a documentarian. In three years, she plans to be in Atlanta working on her film production career, whether that means working on sets doing grunt work or filming her own movies. She intends to seek every opportunity to work in production because experience is imperative. 

 “A pivotal moment came at an appropriate time in my life. I was in my documentary production class here at UNF and my professor, Dr. Jillian Smith, helped me realize that my passion is filming documentaries. Before this class, I didn’t know what type of film I liked to do. With her advice and guidance, I feel confident in knowing.” 

 Fun Facts! Katie’s hobbies include bonding with her dogs and playing Nintendo Switch. Two of her biggest pet peeves are people interrupting other people and aggressive drivers. If she could eat one meal for the rest of her life, it would be the tortilla soup from California Pizza Kitchen.   

Students Cover The Players Championship

It’s that time of year again! The Players Championship is March 10-15, 2020 and David Deeley’s Inside Jacksonville students will be out in force covering the community stories surrounding the annual golf tournament.

Students will be on-site Monday through Wednesday, March 9-11, gathering stories for the Multimedia Journalism Capstone class and will put them together as one of their last assignments of the semester.

The class produces a monthly 30-minute TV show that airs on the CW-17 affiliate in Jacksonville. Watch past episodes of the show at www.unftv.com and checkout the team’s bios and latest digital story content.

This is the second year UNF’s School of Communication has sent students to The Players to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the world-class event. Tune into “Inside Jacksonville” to see the stories students produce.

The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is located at 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

PRSSA has Extended Dues Deadline

Are you a PR student and thinking about joining your professional PR club? Well, PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) has extended the membership registration deadline for spring to March 13, 2020. For those of you who missed the previous deadline of March 1, you now have another week to join or renew your PRSSA membership. 

To join or renew your membership:

• Go to PRSSA website.
• Click the "Join or Renew." If you're a new member, click "create a new account."
• Fill out all the information, including your school -- University of North Florida
• Once you've set up your account, just log in.
• Pay your dues by clicking the cart and choosing your payment method

If you have any questions, email Prof. Bobbi Doggett, PRSSA faculty advisor, at rdoggett@unf.edu.

A Film to Recommend: Midnight Traveler (2019, 1h 30m)

The film is about family, refugees, human dignity, human rights, compassion and justice.

If any of the above-listed words touches your heart, I’d like to recommend a documentary film entitled Midnight Traveler, which, in my view, deserves an Oscar for best documentary.

Using three mobile phones, an Afghan family chronicles their three-year long, desperate quest for a home, as they flee from their war-torn home country to Hungary via Iranian desert roads, Turkish forests, and Bulgarian and Serbian refugee camps.

It will probably make you see refugees through new eyes. It also will help journalism and video production students realize that what matters most is what stories you have to tell, not necessarily what equipment you have to use. The documentary is available on PBS and popular video streaming platforms. Its official trailer is viewable on YouTube: Midnight Traveler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTT-duEoRdc.

--Siho Nam, UNF Associate Professor

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. 

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Tutoring for upper level statistics

The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are now offering tutoring for upper level statistics (non-general education courses) and analysis courses that have statistics components.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics sessions will be noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in Building 14E, Room 2735. Office of Undergraduate Studies sessions will be 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in Building 2, Room 1200.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Jesse Scales

Jesse Scales is a junior here at the University of North Florida majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in film. During his free time, Jesse enjoys playing video games, making videos, streaming, and wrestling. Three years from now, Jesse hopes to be in Atlanta with a production job living his dream. With all the opportunities Atlanta has to offer, Jesse feels as if this will be a great first step towards his career.  

Interesting facts about Jesse: His two biggest pet peeves are people never accepting that they are wrong and loudness. He would rather work a perfect job than win the lottery. “I want to be able to have fun with my work. My dream job is to make movies the way I want to make them. I guess in simple terms it’s to be an accomplished filmmaker. I would also love to have the ability to do charity work with no financial worry.” 

Advice Jesse would give his 16-year-old self would be to not live for other people. “Live for yourself. Stop taking on other people’s issues and don’t sacrifice your own happiness for others.” 

The next Comm Connect edition will publish March 23, 2020.

Enjoy your spring break!

Associate Professor Stewart Presented at International Conference

Margaret Stewart presented at the 10th annual International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference hosted March 9-11, 2020, at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. Stewart and her research colleagues presented a 5-year review on their model for social media and crisis communications. 

Summer Internship Application Deadline Extended 

If you are planning to complete an internship this summer 2020, the deadline for your internship application has been extended from April 1 to Friday, May 1. 

In the meantime, if you have already secured your internship and have the application paperwork completed, you can scan it and email it to the Communication office at commstu1@unf.edu.

The applications for internships can be found on the Communication Majors Canvas page or by clicking the links below. 

If you have any questions, please email Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator, at rdoggett@unf.edu.

Applications are available in the School of Communication office, Building 14D, Room 2002. For more information visit https://www.unf.edu/coas/communication/internships.aspxLinks to an external site. or contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator at rdoggett@unf.edu, (904) 620-3866.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective.  

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of StudyLinks to an external site. webpage and the Osprey MapLinks to an external site. webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication CurriculumLinks to an external site. webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Jaclyn Caruso

Jaclyn Caruso is a student at the University of North Florida and is double majoring in Multimedia Journalism and Psychology. She is a single mother of two, works full time as a personal instructor, part time with Sherwin Williams paint store, and is a full-time student.  

Jaclyn’s proudest accomplishment is her oldest child, Owyn. Owyn qualified for the Junior Olympics this year for rhythmic gymnastics at the age of eight. She is super down-to-earth, outgoing, polite, and smart. Jaclyn had her a month after turning 19. Everyone expected her to be a stereo-typical teen mom. But Jaclyn proved them wrong. “I can’t be doing such a bad job if she is as amazing as she is. I beat all the stereotypes and I’m raising a determined, head-strong, confident kid. She is my greatest accomplishment.” 

As a teen, Jaclyn was in an abusive relationship. When she had her second child, she realized her life had to change. “We had two beautiful kids and two dogs and a white picket fence. I was supposed to be happy, wasn’t I? I didn’t want my kids thinking this was ok or that this was what love was, so I left.” She did not have a job or an education so enrolled in school, qualified for scholarships, and received a full ride. “We all are so much happier. It completely changed the course of all of our lives. I didn’t plan to leave. I just did. I evicted him and enrolled in school and got a full-time job all in the same day.” 

The next Comm Connect edition will publish March 30, 2020.

Summer Internship Application Deadline Extended 

If you are planning to complete an internship this summer 2020, the deadline for your internship application has been extended from April 1 to Friday, May 1. 

With many of our internship sites working remotely now, it has become difficult to contact supervisors and to get the applications completed. That is why we have extended this due date.

Also, even though the application forms say, "no electronic signatures," applications will be accepted as long as the "Letter of Intent" is on the company's official letterhead.

Applications can be found under "Forms" on the banner the Communication Internship website.

Once you have all of your application paperwork completed, you can scan it and email it to commstu1@unf.edu .

Your application will be processed as soon as we can. Remember, the faculty and staff are working remotely, so it may take longer than usual.

If you have any questions, contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator, at rdoggett@unf.edu

UNF Remote Learning Extended to Summer A and C Sessions

All courses for UNF Summer Sessions A and C will be conducted remotely in adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing protocols and guidance from the State University System of Florida. Summer Sessions A and C both begin on Monday, May 11. At this time, no decisions regarding Summer Session B have been made. Students should contact their academic advisors with questions about building their summer schedules. The University appreciates all your cooperation and assistance in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Updates will be provided as future decisions are made.

Temporary At-Home Access Provided by Adobe

With remote instruction currently in place for UNF, Adobe has provided temporary at-home access for impacted students, faculty and staff, so that they can continue their work remotely. Please follow the instructions below to enable access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device.

1. Visit Adobe Creative Cloud and use your UNF email to sign in.  
2. At the UNF login screen enter your N number and password
3. Use Duo for two-factor authentication
4. From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download your desired app. Click Apps on the top of the page to view all apps.

For more information on how to download or install apps, visit Creative Cloud apps.

For students looking to continue developing skills, Adobe offers free “Daily Creative Challenges”. These are guided projects where participants receive creative prompts and connect with pros, mentors, and other students for feedback and support. Select the app name to learn more: Photoshop, XD and Illustrator. Also, for inspiration and over-the-shoulder learning, watch pros share the creative process on Adobe Live daily.

For faculty seeking to engage students during campus closures, Adobe has curated resources to help them discover inspiring projects, best practices, and new ideas so they can continue to drive valuable learning in virtual environments. For more information on Adobe’s distance learning visit their website.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz  are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective.  

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Public Relations Program of Study and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Meagan Bragdon

Meagan Bragdon is a senior at UNF. She is studying communication with a focus in public relations and is minoring in marketing. Her goal is to go into the non-profit side of the industry after graduating. In Meagan’s free time, she likes to play the cello, read, paint, and she Ioves the outdoors. If she could live anywhere, it would be in a country-style area so that she can have a small farm. It doesn’t have to be in the US, but could be in New Zealand, Switzerland, or potentially Poland.

“My proudest accomplishment is graduating high school with my AA. I was the first in my family to get a college education and I did it two months before I graduated high school.”

Three years from now, she hopes to be established in a career for a company like Wounded Warrior Project. Her goal is to have paid off most of her student debt and to start looking at buying a home or some land.

Advice Meagan would give her 16-year-old self is that it is important to be driven and dedicated and to never settle. But she emphasized to not take life so serious. “Enjoy these moments with your friends because it doesn’t last forever. Take pictures, stay up late, swim in the river, and don’t stress about everything so much. It all works out.”

UNF Remote Learning Extended to Summer A, B and C Sessions

As Summer and Fall registration quickly approaches (starting the week of April 13th by time ticket), we want to send you a quick update about Summer registration. As you were notified previously, the Summer A, B and C terms will be conducted remotely in adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing protocols and guidance from the State University System of Florida.

For the Summer A, B and C terms, there will be some courses coded as Remote Instruction, and we want to bring to your attention that Remote Instruction is different from Distance Learning. Here are the distinctions:

Please be aware that Distance Learning classes carry an additional Distance Learning fee, and students with VA benefits may not be eligible to receive their benefits if they only take Distance Learning courses. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to email your advisor!

Temporary At-Home Access Provided by Adobe

With remote instruction currently in place for UNF, Adobe has provided temporary at-home access for impacted students, faculty and staff, so that they can continue their work remotely. Please follow the instructions below to enable access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device.

1. Visit Adobe Creative Cloud and use your UNF email to sign in.  
2. At the UNF login screen enter your N number and password
3. Use Duo for two-factor authentication
4. From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download your desired app. Click Apps on the top of the page to view all apps.

For more information on how to download or install apps, visit Creative Cloud apps.

For students looking to continue developing skills, Adobe offers free “Daily Creative Challenges.” These are guided projects where participants receive creative prompts and connect with pros, mentors, and other students for feedback and support. Select the app name to learn more: Photoshop, XD and Illustrator. Also, for inspiration and over-the-shoulder learning, watch pros share their creative process on Adobe Live daily at Adobe Live. 

For faculty seeking to engage students during campus closures, Adobe has curated resources to help them discover inspiring projects, best practices, and new ideas so they can continue to drive valuable learning in virtual environments. For more information on Adobe's distance learning resources, visit their website.  

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  
Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students
Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students
Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective.  

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students
Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Daisy Dee

Daisy Dee is a junior at UNF majoring in Advertising with a minor in Political Science. Daisy grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. She is 21 years old and works in customer service at Publix. Her hobbies include being in or around water as much as she can. Lying by the pool or beach is her favorite way to pass time.

In three years from now, Daisy wants to work as a brand liaison in the advertising department for a big company. This would grant her the opportunity to reach out to influencers on different platforms and create visions for the company’s new releases or rebranding statements. She would have the ability to work up contracts, visions for product launches, and work with household names without managing them.

Advice Daisy would give her 16-year-old self is to do your homework. “Many of our freshman courses are just expanding what we learned in high school. Apply yourself no matter what grade you are in and create some sort of structure to your life. It will not only benefit you now, but it will benefit your future as well.”

 When asked to describe UNF in six words or less Daisy said “Filled with opportunity, resources and guidance.”

Ashley Washington named Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor

Ashley Washington, academic advisor for the School of Communication, has been named the Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor for 2019-2020. Ashley's hard work and dedication to faculty and her responsiveness to students are contributing factors in earning the award.

Academic Advising gives the award once a year to a member of the Academic Advising Council at UNF. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of
academic advising, according to Academic Advising's website.

Summer Internship "Breaking News"

Senior Communication Students,
There has been questions regarding the School of Communication's internship program for this summer. Our internship class (MMC 4975) is still on board, and in fact several students have already sent in their completed applications.

There will be some changes to the program, though. Instead of the 210 hours required for completion, students will be required to only complete 145 hours for their internship site. The remaining 65 hours will be accomplished through assignments and reflection. This lower number allows internship sites the opportunity to offer specific projects which may be less time intensive. (Please note that the internship application has not been updated yet with these new hours. We are in the process of doing this, but the current application forms are still valid.)

In addition, the Provost, Dr. Simon Rhodes, has stated, “For student registered for courses involving experience learning (internships...), UNF will allow students to continue in these experiences if the host site or agency is willing and able to continue" as long as the student feels comfortable doing so.

This means that our internship sites do not have to conduct the internship through remote means. This decision by our provost allows our students to conduct face-to-face internships, as long as both the student and the organization feel comfortable with this situation. (We do highly encourage social distancing though.)

Many sites have stated they are willing to take interns this summer and that is posted at the top of their site page on our Internship website.

If there is no notice, that doesn’t mean the internship site isn’t available, it just means it has not contacted us yet.

The tentative deadline to apply for an internship is May 1. However, we understand that with the current “Stay-At-Home” order, many sites may need additional time, and we will accommodate as best we can.  Applications can be found under “Forms” on the internship website.

If you have any questions, please email Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator, at rdoggett@unf.edu.

Stay safe and healthy.

Summer and Fall Communication Internships

The University of North Florida School of Communication is accepting Summer and Fall Interns.  We're looking for Public Relations students, Multimedia Production and Multimedia Journalism students to work remotely in the summer and on campus in the fall.  Students will be working with Professor Ken Thomas in the production of content for "Inside Swoop in 90."  Additionally, the Public Relations interns will be working with The School of Communication to promote its activities throughout the year using its social media platforms and will also promote the "Inside Swoop" brand on out social media platforms. 

We know in these unprecedented times students are completing their requirements under unique circumstances, and The School of Communication is here to do what we can to assist students.  Please go to the Communication Wordpress approved internship website to find out specific information about our internships. If you have any questions contact Professor Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective.  

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Survey Participation Requested

Student Evan Maslin, who is in the Hicks Honors College and International Studies and Economics, is conducting a survey with a group of students and is interested in distributing it to members of the student body. The survey has four focal areas; climate change/sustainability, food (in)security, housing (in)security and civic engagement. Two of these areas, housing, and food insecurity, are especially critical due to the impact COVID-19 has had on students.

Upon the completion of this survey, Maslin and his team will compile a comprehensive report that will be used to better inform decisions impacting students.

They will begin officially administering the survey on Monday, April 13, and conclude on Friday, April 24.

Please take time to participate in the survey.

Evan Maslin

University of North Florida, Hicks Honors College
International Studies and Economics

Comm Connect Spotlight, Patrick Orr

Patrick Orr is studying Public Relations at UNF. Along with the responsibilities that come with being a full-time student, Patrick is a lifeguard and works at a local tennis store called Go Pro Tennis. His hobbies include playing tennis, swimming, skating and mountain biking at Hannah Park. Patrick’s biggest accomplishment is graduating with two diplomas; his high school diploma and an A.I.C.E diploma from Cambridge. In three years, Patrick wants to continue his education towards a master’s degree.

Advice Patrick would give his 16-year-old self is to make the most out of every day. “Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, that is where you will see the most growth. You will get the opportunity to make memories that will last forever and it will be worth it.” If Patrick was given the choice to win the lottery or work a perfect job, he said he would work at the perfect job. He stated that wealth is measured in happiness and if he worked the perfect job he would enjoy every day.

Summer Internship Changes

Senior Communication Students, there has been questions regarding the School of Communication's internship program for this summer. Our internship class (MMC 4975) is still on board, and in fact several students have already sent in their completed applications.

There will be some changes to the program, though. Instead of the 210 hours required for completion, students will be required to only complete 145 hours for their internship site. The remaining 65 hours will be accomplished through assignments and reflection. This lower number allows internship sites the opportunity to offer specific projects which may be less time intensive. (Please note that the internship application has not been updated yet with these new hours. We are in the process of doing this, but the current application forms are still valid.)

In addition, the Provost, Dr. Simon Rhodes, has stated, “For student registered for courses involving experience learning (internships ... ), UNF will allow students to continue in these experiences if the host site or agency is willing and able to continue" as long as the student feels comfortable doing so.

This means that our internship sites do not have to conduct the internship through remote means. This decision by our provost allows our students to conduct face-to-face internships, as long as both the student and the organization feel comfortable with this situation. (We do highly encourage social distancing though.)

Many sites have stated they are willing to take interns this summer and that is posted at the top of their site page on our Internship website.

If there is no notice, that doesn’t mean the internship site isn’t available, it just means it has not contacted us yet.

The tentative deadline to apply for an internship is May 1. However, we understand that with the current “Stay-At-Home” order, many sites may need additional time, and we will accommodate as best we can. Applications can be found under “Forms” on the internship website.

If you have any questions, please email Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator, at rdoggett@unf.edu

Summer and Fall Communication Internships with the School of Communication

The UNF School of Communication is accepting Summer and Fall interns. We're looking for Public Relations students, Multimedia Production and Multimedia Journalism students to work remotely in the summer and on campus in the fall. 

Students will be working with Professor Ken Thomas in the production of content for "Inside Swoop in 90." Additionally, the Public Relations interns will be working with The School of Communication to promote its activities throughout the year using its social media platforms and will also promote the "Inside Swoop" brand on our social media platforms. 

We know in these unprecedented times students are completing their requirements under unique circumstances, and The School of Communication is here to do what we can to assist students. Please go to the Communication Wordpress approved internship website to find out specific information about our internships. If you have any questions, contact Professor Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. 

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Survey Participation Requested

Student Evan Maslin, who is in the Hicks Honors College and International Studies and Economics, is conducting a survey with a group of students and is interested in distributing it to members of the student body. The survey has four focal areas; climate change/sustainability, food (in)security, housing (in)security and civic engagement. Two of these areas, housing, and food insecurity, are especially critical due to the impact COVID-19 has had on students.

Upon the completion of this survey, Maslin and his team will compile a comprehensive report that will be used to better inform decisions impacting students.

They will begin officially administering the survey on Monday, April 13, and conclude on Friday, April 24. 

Please take time to participate in the survey.

Student Complaints and Appeals

All departments on campus take student complaints seriously, maintain a log of complaints, and analyze the log for patterns. Students who would like to raise a complaint to the School Director may do so via email or other means. More information about grade appeals can be found on the UNF One-Stop Student Services webpage.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Gabby Rohan 

Gabby Rohan is a student at the University of North Florida pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in public relations and a minor in sociology. Gabby was enrolled at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts for most of her education before starting college and has a strong background in photography and digital art. She is skilled in leadership, public speaking, digital art and writing for public relations. She chose Public Relations as her focus to combine her passion for creating, writing and people.  

Advice Gabby would give her 16-year-old self is to not be worried about going to an art school because it’s a tough field to make a living. “You will find something else to channel your passion for art into.” When asked to describe UNF in six words or less, Gabby said it is “where I found my people.”  

Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors!

The UNF School of Communication congratulates you on graduating May 1st! We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.

University of North Florida to Honor Class of Spring 2020 Through May 1 Virtual Celebration

University exploring options for live commencement later in the year
May 1st is almost here – the day our Osprey family expected to gather in the UNF Arena to celebrate our Spring 2020 graduates at Commencement. Although we cannot gather in person to celebrate at this time, we still plan to honor this tremendous milestone!

UNF is committed to offering our graduates a live ceremony in the future, but we want to recognize them now! We are inviting all members of the Class of Spring 2020 and their friends and families to visit our website at unf.edu on May 1 as we recognize the academic achievement of our spring graduates.

May 1st is Deadline for Internship Class Applications

Those students who want to complete their senior internship class (MMC 4975) this summer, need to have their applications completed and sent into the School of Communication by Friday, May 1. Send your completed applications to commstu1@unf.edu

There still are internships available for students, both remote and face-to-face. Go the the communication internship page at and search under your major track.

For those of you not wanting to do a traditional internship, you can still apply for a research paper. With the research paper, you will work directly with a communication faculty member who will serve as your mentor and supervisor. A list of communication faculty can be found on the Communication website. Be sure to have a research topic idea ready before you contact them.

You cannot register for MMC 4975 until your internship or research application has been approved. Once that happens, you will be sent an email from the School of Communication giving your permission to sign up for the course. 

If you have any questions, please email Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator, at rdoggett@unf.edu.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes, here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students  

Good "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 4930-Global Promotion Strategies

For Fall 2020: ADV 4930-Strategic Branding; PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism track (the one exception is COM 4430-International Communication).

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective.  

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

For Summer 2020: RTV 3001-Principles of Broadcasting

For Fall 2020: RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals; RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

For Public Relations students

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

For Summer 2020: SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Fall 2020: PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management; ADV3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising; MMC 3402-Political Advertising; RTV 3601-Multimedia Announcing and Performance

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisors Ashley Washington and Rileigh Merritt-Dietz are happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

For Summer 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, SPC4064-Public Speaking for Professionals

For Fall 2020: COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4430-International Communication; COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, SPC 3540-Theories of Persuasion; COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods; MMC 3402-Political Advertising

Summer and Fall 2020 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Stephynie Perkins and John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Summer 2020: MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management.

Good "school electives" that are available for Summer 2020: MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception.

“Core Requirement” courses being offered in Fall 2020: MMC 6006-Strategic Communication Theory, MMC 6206-Ethics in Communication Management, MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available for Fall 2020: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception; ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Student Complaints and Appeals
All departments on campus take student complaints seriously, maintain a log of complaints, and analyze the log for patterns. Students who would like to raise a complaint to the School Director may do so via e-mail or other means. More information about grade appeals can be found on the UNF One-Stop Student Services webpage.

Comm Connect Spotlight, Anjelicia DiSalvo

Anjelicia DiSalvo is a Communication major with a focus in public relations and is on track to graduate in the fall of 2020. She is originally from Daytona Beach but moved to Jacksonville in 2017, following in the footsteps of her two older sisters who went to UNF, as well. She said UNF just immediately felt like a second home. She has not only fallen in love with the school, but the city and the people she has met.

Some of Anjelicia’s hobbies include doing yoga, hanging out with friends and going to the beach. Advice Anjelicia would give her 16-year-old self is “At the end of the day, it is what it is. Don’t spend your life worrying about things you can’t control. Instead, focus on the things that you can control and what really makes you happy.”

Some fun facts about Anjelicia: her biggest fear is losing her tongue, her two biggest pet peeves are when people chew with their mouth open and when people are late to their own plans. When asked if she would rather work the perfect job or win the lottery, she chose the perfect job because working hard for the money you earn allows you to understand the value of money.

UNF requires masks on campus

To protect the health and safety of the Osprey community, all faculty, staff, students and anyone else on UNF’s campus must wear a mask at all times in all indoor and outdoor areas. Employees working alone in their offices and students who are alone in a room are the only exceptions

The use of cloth face coverings can potentially slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. It is our shared responsibility to do everything we can to protect our fellow Ospreys, and we appreciate all of your support to protect our community

UNF has launched the #MaskUpOspreys social media campaign to promote the effort.

For more information on the importance of wearing masks, including proper ways to handle and wear face coverings, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations or production. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships    

Alpha Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies   (ACHS) https://www.achsnatl.org/. LPH represents what Aristotle described in 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 Alpha Epsilon Upsilon AEY chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at the University of North Florida was charted in 2019 to continue the tradition and uphold excellence in the discipline of Communication. Eligible students will be sent an email shortly so be on the lookout for your invitation to join the Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter at UNF. 

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Holland at cholland@unf.edu or (904) 620-2651.

PRSSA welcomes you back!

Welcome back public relations students! We know you're busy with navigating your schedule, understanding whether your class is remote, online or hybrid, and keeping up with your job or internship. But have you thought about enhancing your major by being a part of the largest student-led public relations group in the U.S. -- PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)?

The club is looking for new leadership. So, if you're interested, please contact the club advisor, Prof. Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu and let her know. Or if you’re just interested in finding out more about PRSSA, check out the national website at  https://prssa.prsa.org/about-prssa/.

Enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career with PRSSA.

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage. https://www.unf.edu/coas/communication/student_clubs_and_mentoring_program.aspx

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us  
Facebook: UNF Advertising Club  
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu 

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

Congratulations to faculty 

Dr. Christa Arnold, Dr. Christine Holland and Dr. Margaret Stewart had an article published in an international journal. Their article, Teaching Listening Skill-Building in Medical Education, published in the Listening Education Journal for Summer 2020, Volume 10.

Congratulations to Dr. Berrin Beasley on attaining the distinction of full professor.

Congratulations to Junga Kim who has earned the distinction of associate professor.

Frank Goodin was interviewed by the City of Jacksonville Film & TV Office who tweeted a story about him as a local independent film maker and UNF professor. The Tweet was published Aug. 18, 2020.

Fall 2020 internships for the 2020 election

In the months leading up to the 2020 election, hundreds of student volunteers with Florida PIRG Students will reach out to their peers on college campuses across the state to register them to vote and turn them out on Election Day. 

Interns will:

• Gain firsthand experience into the political and campaigning process
• Sharpen your communication skills by working with the media
• Learn to develop and run an effective campaign to influence decision-makers
• Gain experience recruiting and working with volunteers
• Learn to build a coalition and work with coalition partners
• Work remotely while making an impact

PIRG students are working hard on college campuses across the state to defend democracy and make voting easier and more accessible, especially in the wake of ongoing changes and barriers due to COVID-19. Want to join? Fill out an application and an organizer will be in touch with you shortly.

Volunteering: Not interested in interning or taking on leadership but would like to still help out? Fill out a volunteer interest form.

For more information email Carter Glogowski at cglogowski@studentpirgs.org.

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations, production, or communication management. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships.    

Alpha Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). LPH represents what Aristotle described in 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 Alpha Epsilon Upsilon AEY chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at the University of North Florida was charted in 2019 to continue the tradition and uphold excellence in the discipline of Communication. Eligible students will be sent an email shortly so be on the lookout for your invitation to join the Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter at UNF.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Holland at cholland@unf.edu or (904) 620-2651.

PRSSA welcomes you back!

Welcome back public relations students! We know you're busy with navigating your schedule, understanding whether your class is remote, online or hybrid, and keeping up with your job or internship. But have you thought about enhancing your major by being a part of the largest student-led public relations group in the U.S. -- PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)?

The club is looking for new leadership. So, if you're interested, please contact the club advisor, Prof. Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu and let her know. Or if you’re just interested in finding out more about PRSSA, check out the national website at  https://prssa.prsa.org/about-prssa/.

Enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career with PRSSA.

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us
Facebook: UNF Advertising Club
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Follow us

Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

Racial injustice seminars begin with remembering Ax Handle Saturday

A series of webinars about racial injustice will begin with remembering Ax Handle Saturday will feature speakers from Jacksonville and UNF from noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays through November 13.

Visit The Justice Session webpage to register.

The 60^th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday was commemorated in Jacksonville’s James Weldon Johnson Park Aug. 27, with Rodney Hurst presiding. Hurst was a 16-year-old teenager when the event took place in Jacksonville.

The webinars include:
Sept. 9 -- Reading James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville
Sept. 23 – Jacksonville Consolidation
Oct. 7 – Baobab Black Arts/Creative Writers Forum
Oct. 21 – Black Society in Spanish Florida and the Digital Archive
Nov. 4 – Felon disenfranchisement
Nov. 13 – How to Research Local Black History

The events are sponsored by The Justice Sessions which is organized by UNF’s Department of English; Department of History; Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Coggin College of Business; College of Arts and Sciences Digital Humanities Institute.

Congratulations to faculty

Dr. Nataliya Roman, Anna Young, a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut, and Dr. Stephynie Perkins,had their article, “Displaced & Invisible: Ukranian Refugee Crisis Coverage in the US, UK, Ukranian and Russian Newspapers” published Aug. 17, 2020, in a special issue of Negotiation and Conflict Management Research.

Student Assistants for Equipment Room positions

The School of Communication is seeking to fill two Student Assistant positions for the Equipment Room. Knowledge and experience with TV studio production and Premiere Pro software along with experience in video editing, video recording, video camera knowledge and operational skills are required. Preference will be given to Multimedia Journalism/Digital Video Production students.

Duties include: Assist with communication student equipment leasing, maintain email, and sanitization processes for leasing program. Record various guest speakers, events, and provide leadership participation in TV studio operations. Assist students with audio & video basic skills and video editing projects.

The positions will offer 16 hours per week and will need to be filled by students who qualify for FWS. Please email D’Lynn Phelps, d.phelps@unf.edu, or Prof. Thomas, k.thomas@unf.edu if you would like more information.

Multimedia Club seeking new members, board

The UNF Multimedia Club is seeking new members and board of directors for the 2020-2021 school year. The club is looking for leaders and followers who have an interest in video production or video journalism. The club is affiliated with the national Broadcast Educators Association and participates in several BEA sponsored events throughout the year. Last year it won first place in the 48-hour BEA film festival and third in the BEA Newscheck "Disrupt the News" challenge, and is looking for help defending their national titles. Contact faculty advisor Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu if you are interested in joining the fun.

Fall 2020 internships for the 2020 election

In the months leading up to the 2020 election, hundreds of student volunteers with Florida PIRG Students will reach out to their peers on college campuses across the state to register them to vote and turn them out on Election Day. 

Interns will:

• Gain firsthand experience into the political and campaigning process
• Sharpen your communication skills by working with the media
• Learn to develop and run an effective campaign to influence decision-makers
• Gain experience recruiting and working with volunteers
• Learn to build a coalition and work with coalition partners
• Work remotely while making an impact

PIRG students are working hard on college campuses across the state to defend democracy and make voting easier and more accessible, especially in the wake of ongoing changes and barriers due to COVID-19. Want to join? Fill out an application and an organizer will be in touch with you shortly.

Volunteering: Not interested in interning or taking on leadership but would like to still help out? Fill out a volunteer interest form.

For more information email Carter Glogowski at cglogowski@studentpirgs.org.

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations, production, or communication management. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships.    

Alpha Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). LPH represents what Aristotle described in 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 Alpha Epsilon Upsilon AEY chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at the University of North Florida was charted in 2019 to continue the tradition and uphold excellence in the discipline of Communication. Eligible students will be sent an email shortly so be on the lookout for your invitation to join the Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter at UNF.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Holland at cholland@unf.edu or (904) 620-2651.

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us
Facebook: UNF Advertising Club
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Follow us

Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

The Justice Sessions: Baobab Black Arts series

The series of webinars and discussion series will feature speakers from Jacksonville, UNF and beyond who will discuss Jacksonville’s history of racial and civil rights struggles. The series includes:

Activist Curations with Shawana Brooks and Hope McMath providing gallery tours and discussing curation as activism. The webinar is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Creative Writers Forum is scheduled with writers Yvette Angelique and Lizz Straight sharing their work, from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The World Doesn’t Require You features author Rion Amilcar Scott, from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

The events are sponsored by The Justice Sessions and are presented by UNF’s Creative Writing, Africana Studies and Department of English. For more information and registration, visit The Justice Sessions website.

Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship

The Pumphrey Law Firm is offering three scholarships to eligible college students. Students do not need to be pursuing a law degree to apply. Scholarships range from $250 to $750 to be applied to tuition or other education-related expenses. Visit Pumphrey Law Firm to find out if you are eligible and for instructions on how to apply.

Multimedia Club seeking new members, board

The UNF Multimedia Club is seeking new members and board of directors for the 2020-2021 school year. The club is looking for leaders and followers who have an interest in video production or video journalism. The club is affiliated with the national Broadcast Educators Association and participates in several BEA sponsored events throughout the year. Last year it won first place in the 48-hour BEA film festival and third in the BEA Newscheck "Disrupt the News" challenge, and is looking for help defending their national titles. Contact faculty advisor Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu if you are interested in joining the fun.

Mentorship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentorship program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations, production, or communication management. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships.    

Alpha Epsilon Upsilon Chapter

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). LPH represents what Aristotle described in 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 Alpha Epsilon Upsilon AEY chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at the University of North Florida was charted in 2019 to continue the tradition and uphold excellence in the discipline of Communication. Eligible students will be sent an email shortly so be on the lookout for your invitation to join the Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter at UNF.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Holland at cholland@unf.edu or (904) 620-2651.

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us
Facebook: UNF Advertising Club
Twitter: @UNFadclub

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook:  ESPN+ @ UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

Multimedia Club
Follow us

Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club
Instagram: unfmediaclub
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website:  Spinnaker Media
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter:  @UNFSpinnaker

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

Spotlight on Student Lauren Taffer

Lauren Taffer is a senior at the University of North Florida working towards a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in Advertising. Loving the city of Jacksonville is what brought Taffer to UNF and she believes the school has helped mold her into the person she is today. She sees herself in Seattle in less than three years, working a fulfilling job she loves and travelling more. Her hobbies include bartending, photography and collecting vinyl records.  

Multimedia Club schedules first meeting

The UNF Multimedia Club will hold its first meeting of the semester at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in Bldg. 14D, room 2001.The meeting also will be held virtually on zoom simultaneously.

Please contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for the password. The focus of the meeting will be to elect new club officers and set the schedule for meetings for the rest of the semester. Membership in BEA and the #BEAfilm168 film festival and other competitions will be discussed. 

Mentoring opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentoring program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations, production, or communication management. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentorship website has more information about who our mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships.

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. LPH represents what Aristotle described in 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 Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at the University of North Florida was charted in 2019 to continue the tradition and uphold excellence in the discipline of Communication. Eligible students will be sent an email shortly so be on the lookout for your invitation to join the Alpha Epsilon Upsilon chapter at UNF.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine Holland at cholland@unf.edu or (904) 620-2651.

Student clubs and organizations for communication majors

Find out more about student clubs and organizations for communication majors.

The bulletin board just inside the front door of the School of Communication office has more information about the student clubs that are associated with the B.S. in Communication major. More information is also on our Student Clubs and Organizations webpage.

Below is a summary of your options. Joining a student club can help prepare you for a job in the industry.

Ad Club
The purpose of the UNF Advertising Club is to develop individual leadership qualities and an understanding of group action, and to provide a real-world experience to supplement formal education.

Follow us
Facebook: @UNFadclub    

Faculty advisor
Professor Dee Colvin
dee.colvin@unf.edu

ESPN@UNF Club
ESPN@UNF broadcasts UNF basketball games and other sports directly to ESPN’s website using state-of-the-art technology. Students manage every aspect of game production.

Follow us  
Facebook: ESPN@UNF

Faculty advisor
Dr. David Deeley
d.deeley@unf.edu

UNF Multimedia Club
Follow us
Facebook: UNF Multimedia Club    
Instagram: unfmediaclub  
Twitter: @UNFMediaClub    

Faculty advisor
Ken Thomas
k.thomas@unf.edu

PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations, brand consulting, marketing and event planning.

Contact faculty advisor Professor Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu for more information.

Spinnaker Media
The mission of Spinnaker Media is to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, while also providing an educational learning environment for students.

Follow us
Website: Spinnaker Media  
Facebook: Spinnaker
Twitter: @UNFSpinnaker 

Spinnaker Media Advisor
Maureen Baker
m.baker@unf.edu

JCPenney Suit-Up Event – Sept. 18-20

JCPenney at the Avenues Mall and its online store will provide UNF students, staff and alumni up to an extra 30% off on select men’s and women’s career dress apparel including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, scrubs, shoes and accessories. To receive the 30% off coupon text “UNF” to 67292. The discounts are available Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20, both online and at JCPenney at the Avenues Mall, 10308 Southside Blvd.

Check out the Career Success Center’s website for details.

Contact: Brooke Hammon at brooke.hammon@unf.edu or (904) 620-2976

Spotlight on Student Abby Lorden

Abby Lorden is a senior at UNF majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Marketing and Leadership. After graduating from UNF she sees herself touring across Europe and aspires to work in a public relations/social media marketing position where she can promote traveling.

“In three years from now, I can see myself working in my dream position marketing vacations and travel for a travel company,” she said. “I would love to either live in California or North Carolina one day.”

She also loves to “hike, workout, go to the beach, hang out with friends, paint and sleep.”

Abby’s proudest accomplishment is that she was able to sell over $10,000 of cutlery in her first 10 days of working for Vector Marketing, a marketing company and sales arm of a cutlery manufacturer.

Virtual Career Success Center events

The upcoming fall virtual events are targeted to the success of COAS students:
Professional U
Sept. 28–Oct. 2
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Student Registration: Professional U Schedule

Osprey Career Fair Diversity Mixer
Co-hosted with the Coggin College of Business
7–8 p.m.
Oct. 5
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Osprey Career Fair Diversity Mixer      

Osprey Career Fair
Co-hosted with the Coggin College of Business
3–6 p.m. Oct. 6
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Osprey Career Fair  

Graduate & Professionals Schools Fair
Co-hosted with The Graduate School
Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Graduate & Professional Schools Fair 2020
For more information contact Career Counselor Jessica Lumpkin at j.lumpkin@unf.edu.

PRSSA discounts annual membership dues

PRSSA is offering a major discount on its annual membership. Now for only $41.25, students can have access to scholarships, webinars and Zoom meetings to enhance their learning, and networking opportunities to help them find a career path.  

It’s so easy to join or renew, but students must do it by Oct. 15 to receive the discount. Go to https://prssa.prsa.org/join-prssa/ and begin or renew a membership now.  

And remember PRSSA is not just for PR majors anymore. PRSSA is the place for all majors who specialize in communication and are studying advertising, journalism, production, business, marketing or comm studies.  

For more information, contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett, PRSSA Faculty Advisor at rdoggett@unf.edu.

PRSSA offers “Beginning Your Career During Uncertain Times”

It’s hard enough to start a career in PR without having to overcome the devastating and disruptive impact of a global pandemic. Students need answers to so many questions:

- How do you build a network when all of the events are virtual now?
- How do you get an internship - or that first job - when informational meetings and job interviews are only done remotely?
- Which social media platforms offer the best return in terms of building connections and creating an effective professional profile?

At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, PRSSA will offer “Beginning Your Career During Uncertain Times.”

Moderated by Professor Lawrence J. Parnell of George Washington University, this panel is designed to give actionable advice and answers to these and many related questions. 

To register, go to: https://prsa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s5-dJKhWSY6Rrk6Ytr6pgw. 

Check facts before voting

The Poynter Institute is offering FREE fact-checking courses designed to give voters more confidence as they head to the polls for the presidential election. Several "Media Wise" courses are available:

• Seminar for first-time voters: https://www.poynter.org/mediawise-voter-project-mvp/.
• Seminar for voters over age 50: https://www.poynter.org/mediawise-for-seniors.

Poytner also has other courses for Generation Z students. For students looking for meaningful extra credit this term, one of these courses might be an interesting option.

The deadline to register to vote in Florida is Oct. 5, 2020, for the Presidential General Election.

Applications accepted for BEA 2021-2022 Scholarships

Broadcasting and Electronic Media offers numerous scholarship opportunities each academic year. They will be accepting applications until October 15. For details about scholarships and how to apply, visit www.BEAweb.org or email help@BEAweb.org.

NFPRSA ethics month upcoming event

Flint McGlaughlin, managing director of MECLABS Institute who holds a doctoral degree in divinity, is scheduled to speak on the topic Ethical Issues in Campaign Communications from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit PRSA's website. 

Mentor opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Most students can benefit by having a mentor. The School of Communication’s recently expanded mentor program allows you to find a mentor who is a successful local professional in advertising, journalism, public relations, production, or communication management. They can give you valuable advice about what it takes to get ahead in your career. The mentoring website has more information about who the mentors are and how to get in touch with the mentor of your choice. They are all eager to hear from you: Communication Mentorships.    

Spotlight on student Stephanie Villamar

Stephanie Villamar is a UNF senior pursuing her degree in Communication Studies with a double minor in marketing and business management. She was born in Ecuador and moved to the U.S. at the young age of 3. Villamar said if she could live anywhere, it would be Miami.  

“Growing up in South Florida, I’ve realized the different types of connections you can make down in Miami,” Villamar said. “Whether if it’s for business, modeling or just friendships. People in Miami are all about business and want to help bring each other up. They live a lifestyle that comes from humble beginnings and giving back to others.” 

Three years from now she sees herself working a fulfilling position for a social media marketing company.  

Villamar started to apply to colleges at age 16. Thies is when she realized what she wanted from life. “I realized I want a life where money isn’t a problem and I am able to give back to others and my community.” 

Villamar’s proudest accomplishment is being the first of her family to attend college. When asked to describe UNF in six words or less, she said “UNF is leading individuals to success.” 

Media Week 2020 preview

As you can imagine, UNF's annual Media Week event is going to look different this year amid the pandemic and the restrictions of social distancing. UNF Media Week 2020 will be held October 19-22 virtually on Zoom featuring a number of opportunities for participation. While smaller in scope, this will continue to be an opportunity for students to network with and learn from professionals in Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations.

To participate, you must register on SignUpGenuis. Please register even if you are participating in a session during class time. You may also register for sessions held during a class time even if you are not in the class. Spaces are limited and you must include an email address to be invited to the Zoom session. Sessions and speakers are subject to change. See schedule below for available sessions: 

PR Campaigns' survey

UNF Public Relations Campaigns class, in the School of Communication, is conducting a survey to determine students’ awareness and satisfaction with UNF’s Student Health Services, telehealth services, and about UNF’s response to COVID-19. This survey is an integral part of the semester-long campaign for UNF’s Student Health Services.

We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey. 

Survey link: https://unf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XjAWaKM3EzEFDL?Q_CHL=qr

The deadline to complete the survey is midnight Oct. 8, 2020.

This survey is intended to collect information that will help us improve student’s awareness and use of UNF’s Student Health Services and its Telehealth services. It is also intended to better evaluate how to get COVID-19 related information to our fellow Ospreys.

The results of this survey will not be linked to students individually. The collected data will be shared with UNF’s Student Health Services only. All demographic questions are intended to ensure this research team collects a sample that is representative of UNF’s current student body.

Your perspective and experiences as a UNF student are truly appreciated. We thank you in advance for your help on this project by participating in this survey.

Be well and stay safe,
PR Campaigns’ Research Team

Virtual Career Success Center events

The upcoming fall virtual events are targeted to the success of COAS students:
Osprey Career Fair Diversity Mixer
Co-hosted with the Coggin College of Business
7–8 p.m. Oct. 5
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Osprey Career Fair Diversity Mixer      

Osprey Career Fair
Co-hosted with the Coggin College of Business
3–6 p.m. Oct. 6
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Osprey Career Fair  
Graduate & Professionals Schools Fair
Co-hosted with The Graduate School
noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Graduate & Professional Schools Fair 2020

For more information contact Career Counselor Jessica Lumpkin at j.lumpkin@unf.edu.

Hearst Journalism Awards Program

The 61^st annual Hearst Journalism Awards program offers up to $700,000 in scholarship awards, matching grants, and stipends. The categories are in Writing, photo journalism, audio, television and multimedia. The first entry deadline is Oct. 27, for the creative feature writing category. Visit Hearst Awards for details.

AEJMC helps prepare students to vote

Students are encouraged to participate in #NewsEngagementDay Tuesday, Oct. 6, sponsored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. AEJMC encourages everyone to read, watch, like, post, listen to or comment on news and learn news reporting principles. View The 2020 Presidential Election: An 8-step Voters Guide at newsengagement.org.

PRSSA discounts annual membership dues

PRSSA is offering a major discount on its annual membership. Now for only $41.25, students can have access to scholarships, webinars and Zoom meetings to enhance their learning, and networking opportunities to help them find a career path.  

It’s so easy to join or renew, but students must do it by Oct. 15 to receive the discount. Go to https://prssa.prsa.org/join-prssa/ and begin or renew a membership now.  

And remember PRSSA is not just for PR majors anymore. PRSSA is the place for all majors who specialize in communication and are studying advertising, journalism, production, business, marketing or comm studies.  

For more information, contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett, PRSSA Faculty Advisor at rdoggett@unf.edu.

Applications accepted for BEA 2021-2022 Scholarships

Broadcasting and Electronic Media offers numerous scholarship opportunities each academic year. They will be accepting applications until October 15. For details about scholarships and how to apply, visit www.BEAweb.org.

Spotlight on student Emily Martin

Emily Martin is a 21-year-old senior at UNF working towards a bachelor's degree in Communication with a concentration in multimedia journalism and a minor in psychology. 

According to Martin, a pivotal time in her life was 2 years ago. “I had to quit my job and move back home to Alpharetta, Georgia for a semester,” she said. At that time, she realized that a 9-to-5 job was not for her and that travel and adventure was.

“Three years from now I see myself living in a different country,” she said. Martin is now back in Neptune Beach, Florida, and after graduation she plans to save enough money to move outside of the United States. If given the chance to live anywhere, it would be Italy. This is a dream she plans to fulfill. 

Martin said that her biggest fear is not living life to the fullest. Her proudest accomplishment was moving to Florida from Alpharetta on her own and getting a dog. Her spare time is spent at the beach, thrifting, gardening and reading. 

Media Week 2020 preview

UNF Media Week 2020 will be held Oct. 19-22 virtually on Zoom featuring a number of opportunities for participation. While smaller in scope, this will continue to be an opportunity for students to network with and learn from professionals in Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations.   

To participate, you must register on SignUpGenius. Please register even if you are participating in a session during class time. You may also register for sessions held during a class time even if you are not in the class. Spaces are limited and you must include an email address to be invited to the Zoom session. Sessions and speakers are subject to change. See schedule below for available sessions: 

JaxByJax Literary Arts Festival highlights videos

The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival will be presented as a documentary video in 2020 to keep the writers and their fans safe from COVID-19. UNF is once again sponsoring the Student Showcase, and is being represented this year by Hannah Glaser, who will read a short story she wrote in Professor Mark Ari’s class.

There will be two video watch parties on Facebook: the first will be from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and the second from 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Students may access the videos on the JaxbyJax's Facebook by "liking" the JaxbyJax Literary Arts page.

PR Campaigns' survey

Prof. Roberta Doggett’s Public Relations Cases class is asking all Communication students, regardless of concentration, to complete a short survey. The data gathered will benefit their client, PRSSA, a student-run UNF club. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey.

Virtual Career Success Center event

The upcoming fall virtual event is targeted to the success of COAS students:
Graduate & Professionals Schools Fair
Co-hosted with The Graduate School
noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Graduate & Professional Schools Fair

For more information contact Career Counselor Jessica Lumpkin at j.lumpkin@unf.edu.

Hearst Journalism Awards Program

The 61^st annual Hearst Journalism Awards program offers up to $700,000 in scholarship awards, matching grants, and stipends. The categories are in writing, photo journalism, audio, television and multimedia. The first entry deadline is Oct. 27, for the creative feature writing category. Visit Hearst Awards for details.

PRSSA hosts Media Roundtable

The North Florida chapter of PRSA is hosting its most popular event of the year, the First Coast Media Roundtable from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. The virtual event will feature media personnel who will answer questions on contacting them and what kind of stories they want. And it's FREE to students. This is a chance to network with the top media members on the First Coast. Build relationships, network and learn best practices from journalists covering the most important stories in the area. Register at nfprsa.org.

Applications accepted for BEA 2021-2022 scholarships

BEA offers numerous scholarship opportunities each academic year. They will be accepting applications until Oct. 15. For details about scholarships and how to apply, visit the BEA  website or contact the UNF Multimedia Club by scanning here.

Spotlight on student Hope Reister

Hope Reister is a 21-year-old senior at UNF working toward her bachelor’s degree in Communication with a focus in advertising. 

When asked about her greatest accomplishment, Reister said that it is going to college. “I am a first generation 4-year university college student in my family and will be the first to graduate with a degree,” she said. 

Reister transferred to UNF from Flagler College during her sophomore year because she believed the curriculum and atmosphere were more in line with what she wanted out of her college experience.  

“I chased my passion for advertising and now I study it,” Reister said. “That’s something Flagler didn’t offer.”  

In addition, Reister also spoke about how she joined Greek Life to be involved on campus and in the community. This has truly made her experience at UNF more worthwhile.  

In three years, Reister hopes to be working for an advertising firm in her dream city – New York. When asked if she would rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job, she said, “I would rather work at the perfect job. I would be happiest doing something I love every day.” 

Media Week 2020 preview

UNF Media Week 2020 will be held Oct. 19-22 virtually on Zoom featuring a number of opportunities for participation. While smaller in scope, this will continue to be an opportunity for students to network with and learn from professionals in Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations.

Please use #UNFMediaWeek and @UNFComm when posting on social media about those parts of Media Week that you really enjoy.

To participate, you must register on SignUpGenius. Please register even if you are participating in a session during class time. You may also register for sessions held during a class time even if you are not in the class. Spaces are limited and you must include an email address to be invited to the Zoom session. Sessions and speakers are subject to change. See schedule below for available sessions: 

PR Campaigns' survey

Prof. Roberta Doggett’s Public Relations Cases class is asking all Communication students, regardless of concentration, to complete a short survey. The data gathered will benefit their client, PRSSA, a student-run UNF club. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey.     

Virtual Career Success Center event

The upcoming fall virtual event is targeted to the success of COAS students:
Graduate & Professionals Schools Fair
Co-hosted with The Graduate School
noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Graduate & Professional Schools Fair

For more information contact Career Counselor Jessica Lumpkin at j.lumpkin@unf.edu.

Multimedia movie night

The UNF Multimedia Club is hosting Halloween 2020 virtual movie night. “The Addams Family” (1991) will be shown virtually and Kahoot! trivia will be played (with prizes!) throughout the movie. The club welcomes all members and non-members who would like to gather in a virtual setting and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Happy Halloween! 🎃

To enter the virtual movie theater, enter the password: MovieNight. 

Watch free Zoom webinar on black history of Spanish Florida 

All students, faculty and staff are invited to listen to Jane Landers, the Gertrude Conway Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, speak on the dynamic and inadequately recognized black history of Spanish Florida. Attend, and you will certainly learn much of the long history of Africans and their descendants in the area: St. Augustine, Fort Mose, Arlington, Fernandina and more. This is a highlight of this fall’s Justice Sessions. Dr. Landers speaks at noon Wednesday, Oct. 21. Registration is on Zoom. 

Hearst Journalism Awards program

The 61^st annual Hearst Journalism Awards program offers up to $700,000 in scholarship awards, matching grants, and stipends. The categories are in writing, photo journalism, audio, television and multimedia. The first entry deadline is Oct. 27 for the creative feature writing category. Visit Hearst Awards for details.

Spotlight on student Heydi Ortiz

Heydi Ortiz is a junior at UNF working toward her degree in Communication with a concentration in multimedia journalism. In addition to this, she is also minoring in both digital marketing and creative writing and is expected to graduate Fall semester of 2021.   

When asked about a pivotal time in her life, Ortiz said that it was when she joined Spinnaker Media in 2018 as a volunteer.  

“For one of my first stories I went to Riverside to take pictures and I wrote about why it was a hotspot for Millennials,” she said. “I knew right then and there that journalism was what I wanted.”  

Since then, Ortiz has become the editor-in-chief of Spinnaker Media, which she said is her greatest accomplishment to date.

“After working at Spinnaker for three years and going through several job positions like police reporter, news editor and managing editor, I felt like I had reached the top and the only way from there was up,” she said.  

After graduation, Ortiz hopes to relocate to California to pursue a career in journalism.  

“If I could live anywhere I would live somewhere in California,” she said. “I am a foodie so my goal is to move somewhere where there is a diverse range of food and where journalism is prominent.”  

When asked what advice Ortiz would give her 16-year-old self, she explained that it was patience.  

“Not everything always works out the way you plan but the key is to adapt accordingly and know that you are good enough to make it in the world no matter what obstacle you run into,” Ortiz said. 

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SOC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop in 90 -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be producers or directors. SOC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the School of Communication's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Georgia Senate internship opportunities

The Georgia Senate Press Office is offering two digital communications and two communications paid internships. The positions will begin In January 2021. For more information, email Communications Associate Kami Briden at kami.briden@senate.ga.gov.

Note: This internship is not a pre-approved site with the School of Communication so act quickly to connect with Kami Briden, complete all of the required paperwork and submit the senior internship application packet to Commstu1@unf.edu.

Part-time job opportunity for students interested in nonprofit/fundraising work

The College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office is actively searching for a graduate student or undergrad who may be interested in nonprofit/fundraising work as a future career and is Federal Work Study-eligible. They want to hire someone as soon as possible to assist with donor stewardship, event planning and project management, drafting copy/communications for web and print, and supporting the Dean’s Leadership Council. The job is up to 20 hours per week and the hourly rate is $8.46-$9.50. For more information, contact Director of Development Anne-Marie Campbell at a.campbell@unf.edu. 

There's still time to join PRSSA

Still contemplating whether to join PRSSA? Well, the deadline to join for the fall term is Sunday, Nov. 1. This includes the students who want to renew their membership, as well. 

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) gives students an advantage over their fellow classmates and recent graduates because they have access to professionals in the field, internship opportunities and jobs! Student members build connections without even realizing it. 
It’s easy to join or renew a membership: 

• Go to the PRSSA website. 
• Click the "Join or Renew" button. New members click "create a new account." 
• Fill out all the information, including our school -- University of North Florida 
• Once an account is set up, just log in. 
• Pay dues by clicking the cart and choosing a payment method 

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Spring 2021 classes, please become familiar with the new Registration and Course Planning Tool in myWings. To learn more about this tool, please visit the website. Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising,

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding.

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Virtual Career Success Center event

The upcoming fall virtual event is targeted to the success of COAS students.
Graduate & Professionals Schools Fair
Co-hosted with The Graduate School
noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Student Registration: Graduate & Professional Schools Fair

For more information contact Career Counselor Jessica Lumpkin at j.lumpkin@unf.edu.

Hearst Journalism Awards program

The 61^st annual Hearst Journalism Awards program offers up to $700,000 in scholarship awards, matching grants, and stipends. The categories are in writing, photo journalism, audio, television and multimedia. The first entry deadline is Oct. 27 for the creative feature writing category. Visit Hearst Awards for details.

Please read! Spring 2021 registration information

- The Spring 2021 schedule and registration time tickets are now posted in myWings for review. 
- Spring 2021 registration begins by time ticket on Nov. 16. 
- To view your registration time ticket, please follow the steps below.

• Click the "Registration" block in myWings
• Click the "Registration & Course Planner" button
• Click "Prepare for Registration"
• Select the Spring 2021 term
• Your registration time ticket will be listed under your registration status

- Review instructions on the new registration tool.
- For registration questions, please contact your Academic Advisor, Ashley Washington, at ashley.washington@unf.edu. 

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 3221 Digital Video Editing

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising,

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding.

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Multimedia Club hosts Dan Ast 

The UNF Multimedia Club is proud to announce a special guest at their next meeting. Dan Ast is an independent film and content creator. Dan is the creator of the digital series "L.A. Macabre." To date, his largest project, "L.A. Macabre Season Two," is a 300-page script produced on a micro-budget and resulting in 12 30-minute episodes, over 5.5 hours of dramatic content (the equivalent of three features films). You can attend in person at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, on the UNF Campus Building 14D room 2001, or join the Zoom.

Password: multimedia

UNF celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month

UNF's Department of Diversity Initiatives is observing Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month with a series of free Zoom events. Events, programs and activities hosted throughout the observance month are focused on celebrating the rich history and cultural traditions of indigenous persons living in what we know today as the United States of America. For more information visit UNF's Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Events. 

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SOC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers, or directors. SOC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the School of Communication's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Part-time job opportunity for students interested in nonprofit/fundraising work

The College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office is actively searching for a graduate student or undergrad who may be interested in nonprofit/fundraising work as a future career and is Federal Work Study-eligible. They want to hire someone as soon as possible to assist with donor stewardship, event planning and project management, drafting copy/communications for web and print, and supporting the Dean’s Leadership Council. The job is up to 20 hours per week and the hourly rate is $8.46-$9.50. For more information, contact Director of Development Anne-Marie Campbell at a.campbell@unf.edu. 

Writing award deadlines for Hearst Journalism Awards program

The 61^st annual Hearst Journalism Awards program offers up to $700,000 in scholarship awards, matching grants, and stipends. The categories are in writing, photo journalism, audio, television and multimedia. The writing application deadlines are: Explanatory Reporting, Dec. 1, 2020; Sports Writing, Jan. 29, 2021; Personality/Profile Writing, March 5, 2021; Investigative Reporting, April 6, 2021; National Writing Championship is open to eight finalists June 5-10, 2021. Visit Hearst Awards for details.

Student Spotlight on Ashley Cetin

Ashley Cetin is a senior at UNF pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in public relations.  

A pivotal time in her life was when she realized she wanted to pursue a career in the non-profit organization industry. 

“During my time in high school, I volunteered with many different non-profits and even had an opportunity to go to Africa for a mission trip,” she said.  

She shared details about her experience at a specific nonprofit organization - Hope at Hand.  

“Hope at Hand is a non-profit in Jacksonville where we taught therapeutic art poetry and yoga to at-risk youth,” she said. “I worked with this non-profit for close to four years.” 

Because of her non-profit organization involvement in high school, she was nominated for, and won, the Herbert W. Scheidel Community Leadership in Action Award through the Scheidal Foundation in 2018.   

“This experience not only gave me an amazing opportunity to pursue my degree, but also gave me an opportunity to be a part of an amazing community,” she said.  

In three years Cetin sees herself continuing her involvement in this field of work as an event coordinator for a great non-profit organization of her choice. When asked what advice she would give her younger self, regarding her future endeavors, she said, “I would tell myself to keep pushing, never give up and eventually one day your dreams will come to fruition.”  

Attention graduating seniors! Photos requested by School of Communication

While there will be no face-to-face graduation ceremony, the School of Communication will be recognizing all its graduating seniors in a special video presentation. To help SOC personalize your achievement, please email commstu1@unf.edu with a photo of yourself. The picture can be formal or casual, serious or funny. Also, feel free to include a one- to two-sentence description of what you'll be doing after graduation, or an important memory from your time here.

The deadline to send your photo and blurb is Wednesday, Dec. 4

Spring internship application deadline is Dec. 1

Are you planning on completing your senior internship in spring 2021? Now is the time to be looking and interviewing with internship sites. There are plenty of sites who are either offering remote internships or face-to-face internships with masks and social distancing enforced. To find pre-approved internship sites, visit the internship website.

Internship applications can be found under the “Forms” tab at the top of the website or on the Communication Majors Canvas home page. Just scroll down to the application links. 

Don't wait until the last minute to contact internship sites. ALL internship applications MUST be completed and submitted to the School of Communication’s email (commstu1@unf.edu) by Tuesday, Dec. 1. 

Seniors planning to intern at a non pre-approved site are strongly advised to submit an application well before Dec. 1, so that the site and internship supervisor can be vetted to be sure they meet the SoC's requirements. 

In addition, some internship sites post information on the Internship Facebook page. Search for UNF Communication Internships (Unofficial Group.) 

For more information, contact the School of Communication at commstu1@unf.edu or Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator at rdoggett@unf.edu.

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SoC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers or directors. SoC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the SoC's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Part-time job opportunity for students interested in nonprofit/fundraising work

The College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office is actively searching for a graduate student or undergrad who may be interested in nonprofit/fundraising work as a future career and is Federal Work Study-eligible. They want to hire someone as soon as possible to assist with donor stewardship, event planning and project management, drafting copy/communications for web and print, and supporting the Dean’s Leadership Council. The job is up to 20 hours per week and the hourly rate is $8.46-$9.50. For more information, contact Director of Development Anne-Marie Campbell at a.campbell@unf.edu. 

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Spring 2021 classes, please become familiar with the new Registration and Course Planning Tool in myWings. To learn more about this tool, please visit the website. Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC, or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:

JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising,

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding.

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

PR campaigns class invites you to the final presentation for UNF Student Health Services

Dr. Chunsik Lee's Public Relations Campaigns class invites students, staff and faculty to its final capstone presentation for UNF's Student Health Services over Zoom. The class has worked diligently this semester to create a campaign to increase student's recognition of SHS and its services, to promote its new telehealth program and improve on the department's promotional materials.

The presentation is scheduled from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

Join the presentation via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 956 3831 2920

Passcode: 030815

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival VII events

Listen to two Facebook videos which contains readings and dialogue from UNF colleagues and students sponsored by JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival VII. 

Learn more about JaxbyJax and Jacksonville writers on two videos called Day One  and Day Two.

Jacksonville Broadcasters Association seeks intern

The Jacksonville Broadcasters Association is seeking an intern for the Spring 2021 semester. This internship is an on-campus internship and is primarily for Digital Video Production senior students. Please refer to the School of Communication pre-approved internship website for detailed information or contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Attention graduating seniors! Photos requested by School of Communication

While there will be no face-to-face graduation ceremony, the School of Communication will be recognizing all its graduating seniors in a special video presentation. To help SOC personalize your achievement, please email Commstu1@unf.edu with a photo of yourself. The picture can be formal or casual, serious or funny. Also, feel free to include a one- to two-sentence description of what you'll be doing after graduation, or an important memory from your time here.

The deadline to send your photo and blurb is Friday, Dec. 4.

Spring internship application deadline is Dec. 1

Are you planning on completing your senior internship in spring 2021? Now is the time to be looking and interviewing with internship sites. There are plenty of sites who are either offering remote internships or face-to-face internships with masks and social distancing enforced. To find pre-approved internship sites, visit the internship website.  

Internship applications can be found under the “Forms” tab at the top of the website or on the Communication Majors Canvas home page. Just scroll down to the application links. 

Don't wait until the last minute to contact internship sites. ALL internship applications MUST be completed and submitted to the School of Communication’s email at commstu1@unf.edu by Tuesday, Dec. 1. 

Seniors planning to intern at a non pre-approved site are strongly advised to submit an application well before Dec. 1, so that the site and internship supervisor can be vetted to be sure they meet the SoC's requirements. 

In addition, some internship sites post information on the Internship Facebook page. Search for UNF Communication Internships. 

For more information, contact the School of Communication at commstu1@unf.edu or Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator at rdoggett@unf.edu

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SoC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers or directors. SoC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the SoC's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Spring 2021 classes, please become familiar with the new Registration and Course Planning Tool in myWings. To learn more about this tool, please visit the website. Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:
JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage. 

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Spinnaker job openings

Communication Majors. Want some real-world experience in the communication field, and you don't need to leave campus?

Spinnaker Media is looking for a sophomore or junior in public relations, advertising, digital marketing or graphic design to join the creative department. The creative department handles social media, branding, the magazine and event planning. They are looking for an individual or two who enjoys being part of a team, can work in a timely manner and wants to be able to grow at Spinnaker. Positions for the spring semester vary. contact Carissa Marques at creative@unfspinnaker.com for more information. 

Jacksonville Broadcasters Association seeks intern

The Jacksonville Broadcasters Association is seeking an intern for the Spring 2021 semester. This internship is an on-campus internship and is primarily for Digital Video Production senior students. Please refer to the School of Communication pre-approved internship website for detailed information or contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Graduating seniors! Photos requested by School of Communication

While there will be no face-to-face graduation ceremony, the School of Communication will be recognizing all its graduating seniors in a special video presentation. To help SOC personalize your achievement, please email Commstu1@unf.edu with a photo of yourself. The picture can be formal or casual, serious or funny. Also, feel free to include a one- to two-sentence description of what you'll be doing after graduation, or an important memory from your time here.

The deadline to send your photo and blurb is Friday, Dec. 4.

Spring internship application deadline is Dec. 1

Are you planning on completing your senior internship in spring 2021? Now is the time to be looking and interviewing with internship sites. There are plenty of sites who are either offering remote internships or face-to-face internships with masks and social distancing enforced. To find pre-approved internship sites, visit the internship website.

Internship applications can be found under the “Forms” tab at the top of the website or on the Communication Majors Canvas home page. Just scroll down to the application links. 

Don't wait until the last minute to contact internship sites. ALL internship applications MUST be completed and submitted to the School of Communication’s email at commstu1@unf.edu by Tuesday, Dec. 1. 

Seniors planning to intern at a non pre-approved site are strongly advised to submit an application well before Dec. 1, so that the site and internship supervisor can be vetted to be sure they meet the SoC's requirements. 

In addition, some internship sites post information on the Internship Facebook page. Search for UNF Communication Internships.

For more information, contact the School of Communication at commstu1@unf.eduor Prof. Bobbi Doggett, internship coordinator at rdoggett@unf.edu

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SoC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers or directors. SoC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the SoC's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Spring 2021 classes, please become familiar with the new Registration and Course Planning Tool in myWings. To learn more about this tool, please visit the website. Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:
JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Student Complaints and Appeals

All departments on campus take student complaints seriously, maintain a log of complaints, and analyze the log for patterns. Students who would like to raise a complaint to the School Director may do so via e-mail or other means. There is also an anonymous complaint file that can be requested at the front desk in the School's lobby. More information about grade appeals can be found on the UNF One-Stop Student Services webpage.

Internship deadline extended for pre-approved sites 

Some students are still trying to secure their senior internships for the spring 2021 term and are concerned about the Dec. 1, 2020, deadline. This deadline is for non pre-approved sites which must be vetted to be sure they meet the requirements of our internship program.  

If you are pursuing a pre-approved internship listed on the Internship website, your deadline will be extended to Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 – graduation Friday. If you require more time after that, you must contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu. 

In addition, the School of Communication office will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, and will not reopen until Monday, Jan. 3, 2021. Spring classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. 

To find pre-approved sites visit: https://comminternships.wordpress.com/ 

Spinnaker offering five new jobs

Spinnaker Media is looking for a features editor, opinions reporter, federal work study multimedia journalist, assistant video-editor and TV general manager. These job postings can be found under the "students" tab at unfjobs.org. Make sure to select "Spinnaker Media" when filtering results. For writing positions, knowledge of AP Style is required, and for TV positions, general knowledge of recording and editing is highly recommended.

Jacksonville Broadcasters Association seeks intern

The Jacksonville Broadcasters Association is seeking an intern for the Spring 2021 semester. This internship is an on-campus internship and is primarily for Digital Video Production senior students. Please refer to the School of Communication pre-approved internship website for detailed information or contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Graduating seniors! Photos requested by School of Communication

While there will be no face-to-face graduation ceremony, the School of Communication will be recognizing all its graduating seniors in a special video presentation. To help SOC personalize your achievement, please email Commstu1@unf.edu with a photo of yourself. The picture can be formal or casual, serious or funny. Also, feel free to include a one- to two-sentence description of what you'll be doing after graduation, or an important memory from your time here.

The deadline to send your photo and blurb is Friday, Dec. 4.

Communication offers Spring 2021 internships

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SoC particularly needs:

• On-camera news, entertainment and sports reporter/anchors
• Off-camera Show Producer
• Off-camera Tricaster Director

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- which provides a multitude of hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers or directors. SoC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the SoC's internship site for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.S. in Communication majors

As you prepare to register for Spring 2021 classes, please become familiar with the new Registration and Course Planning Tool in myWings. To learn more about this tool, please visit the website. Here's some advice on what classes to take for Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations students.

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

For Advertising students

Good "major electives" that are available:

PUR 3000-Principles of Public Relations, ADV 4930-Strategic Branding, MMC 4732-Social Media Management

For Multimedia Journalism students

Tips to remember: Do not take any courses this semester with the ADV, PUR, SPC or COM prefix as a "major elective" if you are in the multimedia journalism concentration.

Good "major electives" for Multimedia Journalism track students that are available:
JOU 4930-Sports Journalism, RTV 3220C-TV Production/Visual Arts TV, RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals

For Digital Video Production students:

Tips to remember: RTV 3221-Digital Video Editing is now a required core course in the production concentration if you started in Fall 2019. Otherwise, RTV 3221 is an elective. The course will be available in spring 2021.

Good "major electives" in Production that are available:

RTV 4330-Documentary Fundamentals, MMC 4500-History of Mass Communication, RTV3220C TV Production/Visual Arts TV

For Public Relations students:

Tips to remember: You do not need to take MAR 3023-Principles of Marketing or ADV3812 Integrated Marketing Communication as a prerequisite for advertising classes such as ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising and ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy.

Good PR "major electives" that are available:

PUR 4450-Public Relations and Event Planning, PUR 4400-Crisis Communication, MMC 4732-Social Media Management, ADV 3101-Advertising Creative Strategy, ADV 3008-Principles of Advertising

Finally, any general curriculum questions can often be answered on the Programs of Study webpage and the Osprey Map webpage.

Spring 2021 registration tips for B.A. in Communication Studies majors

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your advisor, Ashley Washington, is happy to see what your options are.

Those students who would like to take a required class that they don't see offered should contact their advisor.

Tips to remember: For your final course in the major, you have the choice of either taking MMC 4975-Internship Senior Project or taking COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods. Please note that both courses have pre-requisites. More details on the Communication Studies webpage.

Good "major electives" in communication studies that are available:

COM 4044-Lying & Deception, COM 4561-Strategic Social Media, COM 4301-Communication Theory & Research Methods, COM 4411-Communication & Popular Culture, SPC 4064-Public Speaking for Professionals, MMC 2701 Communicating Across Cultures

Spring 2021 registration tips for M.S. in Communication Management graduate students

If you encounter any problems with registration, you may need a "prerequisite override" or other fix. Your graduate advisors, Dr. Stephynie Perkins and Dr. John Parmelee, are happy to see what your options are.

Core Requirement courses being offered: MMC 6256-Foundations of Communication Management, MMC 6421-Quantitative Research Methods, MMC 6426-Qualitative Research Methods

Good "school electives" that are available: COM 5126-Organizational Communication, MMC 6730-Social Media Management, COM 5627-Lying and Deception, ADV 5991-Strategic Branding

For your "outside concentrations" courses (pick only one concentration from these: Business, Public Health, Leadership, Nonprofit Management or Public Management): Check which courses are acceptable on the MS Communication Curriculum webpage. Then see what's available from the outside department/college. Exceptions can be made if the School of Communication and the outside department/college agree. Check with your graduate advisor first.

Student Complaints and Appeals

All departments on campus take student complaints seriously, maintain a log of complaints, and analyze the log for patterns. Students who would like to raise a complaint to the School Director may do so via e-mail or other means. There is also an anonymous complaint file that can be requested at the front desk in the School's lobby. More information about grade appeals can be found on the UNF One-Stop Student Services webpage.

Congratulations UNF School of Communication Fall graduates!

The Fall Class of 2020's commencement will be celebrated virtually on Friday, Dec. 11. A website honoring the graduates will be posted and will feature videos and messages from President Szymanski, academic and student leadership, and alumni. Music, department recognitions and graduate listings also will be featured. UNF's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will recognize graduates throughout the day. Visit unf.edu and UNF's social media to participate.

The School of Communication is also producing a graduation video for B.A., B.S., and M.S. graduates. The link will soon be sent to graduates and posted on the school's website.

Want to become a social media ambassador for UNF?

The UNF Marketing and Communications Office is looking for students to serve as social media ambassadors - known as Digital Ospreys  - for the upcoming spring semester. The students will gain professional social media experience and become content creators for the University.

Those interested in becoming a Digital Osprey may contact Assistant Director of Social Media Jessica Wingate at Jessica.wingate@unf.edu. 

Internship deadline extended for pre-approved sites 

Some students are still trying to secure their senior internships for the spring 2021 term and are concerned about the Dec. 1 deadline. This deadline is for non pre-approved sites which must be vetted to be sure they meet the requirements of our internship program.  

If you are pursuing a pre-approved internship listed on the Internship website, your deadline will be extended to Friday, Dec. 11 – Fall graduation day. If you require more time after that, you must contact Prof. Bobbi Doggett at rdoggett@unf.edu. 

In addition, the School of Communication office will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and will not reopen until Monday, Jan. 3, 2021. Spring classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. 

To find pre-approved sites, visit Communication Internship Wordpress webpage.

Spinnaker offers five new jobs

Spinnaker Media is looking for a features editor, opinions reporter, federal work study multimedia journalist, assistant video-editor and TV general manager. These job postings can be found on the UNF jobs site under the “students” tab at UNF Jobs. Make sure to select "Spinnaker Media" when filtering results. For writing positions, knowledge of AP Style is required, and for TV positions, general knowledge of recording and editing is highly recommended.

Communication offers Spring 2021 internship

The UNF School of Communication is accepting applications for Spring 2021 interns. The internship program provides an essential real-world experience throughout the semester for our students enrolled in the senior internship program.

For Multimedia Journalism & Digital Video Production students, SoC particularly needs an on-camera sports reporter/anchor.

The intention is to expand the brand of Inside Swoop -- a student produced, news-entertainment-sports, daily 90-second show -- provides hands-on experiences for students aspiring to be anchors, reporters, producers or directors. SoC is seeking students who have a strong interest in broadcasting.

Contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu for more information. Visit the SoC's internship site  for the senior internship requirements and applications.

Jacksonville Broadcasters Association seeks intern

The Jacksonville Broadcasters Association is seeking a production or journalism intern for the Spring 2021 semester. This internship is an on-campus internship and is primarily for Digital Video Production senior students. Please refer to the School of Communication pre-approved internship website for detailed information or contact Professor Ken Thomas at k.thomas@unf.edu.

Current scholarship recipients' Data Consent Form is required, deadline Dec. 31

All current Foundation scholarship recipients are required to submit an updated Data Consent Form for the 2021-2022 Academic year. The Data Consent Form is required to be submitted each year in order for student information to continue to upload in Academic Works and for students to receive their award. Forms for students who received scholarships for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 terms must be submitted by no later than Dec. 31.

Scholarship recipients planning to graduate during the Spring 2021 or Summer 2021 terms must still submit the Data Consent form.

2021-22 Scholarship Application is open

The Foundation scholarship general application for the 2021-2022 academic year is now open in Academic Works. Visit the UNF Foundation Scholarships website to complete the 2021-22 Data Consent Form and Academic Works general application. 

First, follow the steps below to complete the required Data Consent Form:

• Click here: Data Consent Page 
• Log into myWings
• Click on the Data Consent with UNF Foundation Scholarship link.
• Fill out the form for 2021-2022
• Click submit at the bottom.

Second, apply for the 2021-2022 academic year by completing a new scholarship application through Academic Works.

Contact Kate McMillan, k.mcmillan@unf.edu, with any questions.