SC&I faculty members and student scholars participated in the 7th biennial D.C. Health Communication Conference (DCHC), sponsored by George Mason University’s Department of Communication and Center for Health and Risk Communication. Held April 27-29, DCHC celebrated its 11th anniversary this year with the theme “Health Communication for a Changing World.”
As one of the country’s largest student-governed organizations, NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community." Dunston, who holds a Master of Media and Communication from SC&I and a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism with a concentration in Sports Management from Hampton University in Hampton, Va., reflected on her journey.
Communication faculty and students will attend the Central States Communication Association Conference (CSCA) in St. Louis, Missouri, from Wednesday, March 29, through Sunday, April 2. The convention’s theme is “Intersections, Transitions, and Silenced Voices.”
Born and bred in New Jersey, Joe Brecht left the state to earn a BA in Political Communication at The George Washington University. He returned home to pursue his graduate studies at Rutgers, earning his Master of Communication and Media (MCM) degree. Joe kindly shares his educational experiences and outcomes with us.
The students learned about Coyne PR’s internship program, the qualifications the agency seeks in job candidates, attended creative brainstorming sessions, a tour of the agency, and two panel discussions, one hosted by SC&I alums who are Coyne PR executives.
The convention’s theme honors PLACE: People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment.
Cassidy Duhigg MCM’22, COM’21 transferred to Rutgers her sophomore year, excited because, as she said, “from the 120+ undergrad majors to the dozens of engaging student clubs, Rutgers truly had everything I wanted.” What she wasn’t sure of, however, was her major.
Ashante Patterson MCM’20, SAS’18, a communications and marketing manager with the Mount Sinai Health System, is intent on raising awareness of health awareness that affects communities of color.
Both undergraduate and graduate students expanded their academic knowledge, field experience, and understanding of European cultures this past spring and summer by taking study abroad classes taught by SC&I faculty through Rutgers Global.
Frankie Pignataro MCM’22, COM’20 is a passionate communication professional, marketing strategist, and storyteller with experience in the sport and nonprofit landscapes.
