School of Communication

A couple of our faculty have recently been quoted in the Daily Vidette about digital photography and the recent news about Kodak.  Read the full article at videtteonline.com. 

Fell Hall Computer Labs are used as both classroom and open lab environments for the School of Communication.  Hours are posted on the School of Communication website, InspireVision (Fell Hall digital hallway screens), and outside of each computer lab.  Computer lab hours will begin on 1/22/12.

Open lab hours were updated on 1/23.  Fell 48 now closes at 3pm on Wednesdays to accomodate for a class.

Download a copy of the open lab schedule by clicking here. (PDF) »

We hope everyone’s winter break was relaxing! The Academic Advisors in the School of Communication have a few announcements for you as you begin the spring semester:

• Appointments: As a reminder, SoC advisors do not advise students via phone or email. Unless you are off-campus, face-to-face meetings are the best. Face-to-face meetings reduce the amount of misunderstandings that can occur and are more beneficial for students and advisors. To contact the Advisement Center to set up an appointment, please call (309) 438-7080 or visit Fell Hall 450.
• Advisors by Major: SoC Advisors are assigned to certain majors and sequences (i.e., Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Media – Radio, etc.). Thus, it’s important to know your specific major and sequence when you call to make an appointment. Click here to find out who your advisor is and to read our advisor profiles.
• Advising Website: The Advising portion of the SoC website has been updated, including the Frequently Asked Questions page. By clicking on the link, you can quickly find answers to many of the commonly asked advising questions.
• Important Dates: Need to drop a class? Need to apply for graduation? Click here to view important academic and registration dates on the SoC Advising website.
• Get Connected: An easy way to get important updates from the Advisement Center as well as the School of Communication is to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@ISUSOC)

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

The SoC Advisement Team

Do you need to make some last minute changes to your Spring 2012 class schedule? Registration is now open on iCampus for you to add and drop classes. Remember, classes begin Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Students will be able to add and drop classes through iCampus until January 20, 2012. After this date, an override will be required to add a class to your schedule.

Students will be able to drop classes through iCampus until January 30, 2012. After this date, all registration changes (dropping or adding classes) must be done through the Registrar Service Center in Moulton Hall 107.

Overrides: If you are seeking an override for a full course, please review the SoC Override Practices to follow the correct procedures.

Advising Appointments: If you need advising assistance as we start the spring semester, please call (309) 438-7080 to set up an appointment with your advisor.

Academic Dates: Check out all of the important academic dates you need on the SoC Advising and Admissions website or through the Academic Calendar.

Have a great spring semester!

Faculty are adding syllabi for their courses to our website daily.  Please check to see if yours are available here: 
http://communication.illinoisstate.edu/courses/courseListing.aspx

Illinois State University’s WZND Fuzed Radio won a total of nine awards this year’s Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Convention held last Friday in Chicago. WZND won awards in the categories for Best Community Service Project, Best Station Website,
Best Radio Sports Story, Best Radio Station Promotion, Best Radio Aircheck, Best Radio PSA, Best Radio Spot and Best Promotional Campaign.
The IBA Silver Dome winners were announced at IBA-U, a one-day student conference for broadcasting students, on Friday, September 9, 2011. The awards were presented at the Silver Dome Awards Luncheon, held at the Phillip H. Corboy Law Center of Loyola University in Chicago, IL.

WZND turns 30 this year! Come back and help us celebrate the wonderful changes WZND has experienced with our Homecoming Birthday Bash!

All past WZND & WILN students are invited to attend. Bring your families, friends and reconnect with old ones, it’s time to celebrate Illinois State’s student radio station!

There will be tons of food, fun and of course great music!! WZND Reunion jerseys will also be available for purchase!

When:   Friday, October 14th
Where: Firehouse Pizza & Pub in Uptown Normal

$15 in advance for all night buffet and soft drinks
$17 at the door
$7 for kids 3-12
Kids under 2 are FREE

Cash bar will be available

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REGISTER ASAP!
Register here —>http://advancement.illinoisstate.edu/email/Relays/2012/12-0334.html

ALSO! Do not forget to tailgate with us on Saturday, October 15th!
We will have a LIVE broadcast of WZND’s Red Zone. All alumni sportscasters are welcomed to join the show as well!

*If you would like to participate on the air, contact Joe at sports@wznd.com

For more information check out the link below!
http://advancement.illinoisstate.edu/email/Relays/2012/12-0334.html

The ISU Speechbirds travelled this weekend to Austin, TX to take part in the thirteenth annual Hell Froze Over Tournament hosted by Bradley University and the University of Texas at Austin. ISU placed fifth as a team in a field of over 50 schools, including George Mason University, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Northwestern University.

Maureen Brothman (Hoffman Estates), senior, made it to the semifinal rounds of Informative Speaking and Prose Interpretation, and placed third in Communication Analysis. Brothman also reached semifinals in Duo Interpretation with fellow senior Ryan Cashman (Downers Grove). Cashman also made it to the semifinal rounds of Dramatic Interpretation and Informative, while also earning fourth in Prose and second in After Dinner Speaking. Senior Blake Kelley (Port Byron) advanced to the semifinal round of Poetry Interpretation while also capturing sixth in Communication Analysis and fourth in Persuasion. Senior Carolina Campana (Birmingham, MI) made the semifinals of After Dinner. Junior Michael Tristano (Downers Grove) placed fifth in Informative, fourth in After Dinner, and fifth in Duo with fellow junior Laurelai Histed (Wheaton), who also had semifinals in Prose and Persuasion. Sophomore Sarah Lackore (Plainfield) advanced to the semifinals in Prose. Freshman Maggie Butzen (Downers Grove) had a semifinal in Communication Analysis and came in sixth in After Dinner.

The ISU speech team placed first as a team at the Badger Swing hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Redbirds beat powerhouses such as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Northwestern University, and Bradley University.

Senior Maureen Brothman (Hoffman Estates) won Persuasion, Communication Analysis, and Individual Sweepstakes, while placing third in Duo Interpretation with senior Ryan Cashman (Downers Grove). Cashman was also fifth in Prose Interpretation, second in Impromptu Speaking, and won Dramatic Interpretation, earning second place in Individual Sweeps. Senior Caroline Campana (Birmingham, MI) was fifth in both Persuasion and After Dinner Speaking, third in Impromptu, and second in Extemporaneous Speaking. Senior Blake Kelley (Port Byron) won Prose and was second in Duo with sophomore Raegan Larberg (Lemont), who also placed sixth in Informative Speaking and fifth in Prose. Junior Mike Tristano (Downers Grove) was fourth in Prose and third in Informative. Sophomore Rachel Raymond (Naperville) earned fifth place honors in Communication Analysis, Extemporaneous, and Informative. Sophomore Jeremy Murphy (Morris) earned sixth in Communication Analysis and second in Prose. Freshman Cole Moriarty (Algonquin) took home third in Extemporaneous. Freshman Maggie Butzen (Downers Grove) was sixth in Poetry, and fourth in both Informative and Impromptu. Freshman Alissa Wicklein (Downers Grove) was seventh in Prose and sixth in Dramatic Interpretation. Freshman Hananiah Wiggins (DeKalb) placed second in Poetry Interpretation.