COMM WEEK 2015

The UTC Department of Communication has events planned for March 2-6:

 

Monday, March 2

The Locker Room with Lance Stokes will cover the latest in sports with special guests and live callers.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

10-10:30 a.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

“Help, I’m Graduating in a Few Months and I Don’t Have a Job Lined Up”

Morgan Smith

Chattanooga Visitors Center Team Leader

Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau

10 a.m.-10:45a.m.

Frist 203

 

Kailee Hopkins is the energetic on-air personality with lots of information for UTC students.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

noon- 1 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

Tuesday, March 3

“How to Standout at the Internship”

Tyler Pugh

Digital Producer

WTCI-TV45

10-10:45 a.m.

Frist 205

 

Big Tula from Power 94 will speak on his success from being the Sports Editor for The Echo to On-Air Personality at Brewer Media Group.

COMM 3400 Audio Production

1-1:50 p.m.

Metro

 

“Winning Resumes that Get Jobs” – Hear Dr. Betsy Alderman give her best tips on getting that resume whipped into shape for internships and jobs.

1:40 p.m.

Frist 200 and 305

 

Diverseability Tuesdays with Dr. B. provides the latest on disability awareness. Stop by and watch Dr. Bryon Kluesner from the Disability Resource Center and ask questions!

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

2-3 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

COMM 3400 Audio Production-Don’t miss your peers showcase their original radio commercials full of music, transitions, sound effects and much more.

Student Presentations: Christine Glover, Courtney Myrick and Manny Woodruff

COMM 3400 Audio Production

2-2:30 p.m.

Metro

 

Tyler Brown, a recent UTC graduate and current director of media relations for the Birmingham Barons, will speak via Skype about sports communication and finding a job in the field.

2 p.m.

Fletcher 213

 

David Flessner, Chattanooga Times Free Press Business Editor, and Pam Sohn, Editorial Page Editor, will present “Covering the Environment”

COMM 4100 Public & Environmental Issues

3-5 p.m.

Frist 200

 

Wednesday, March 4

“Landing that First On-Air Job”

Andy Santoro

Multi-Media Journalist

WDEF-TV

10-10:45 a.m.

Frist 203

 

Wicked Wednesdays with Emily Ward keeps you up to date with campus events and entertainment in Chattanooga.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

2-3 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

WUTC—Professional radio right on campus

Come learn about student opportunities with WUTC, the National Public Radio affiliate licensed to the campus. The station features NPR news and information programming along with an eclectic mix of local music programming. There are several opportunities for communication students to gain valuable experience through the station.

 

Michael Edward Miller, executive producer of WUTC’s “Around and About,” will talk about writing for radio, radio journalism, and internship opportunities with the station. “Around and About” is a locally produced program highlighting regional news, public affairs, and community features.

 

Richard Winham, producer and host of WUTC’s afternoon music programming, will discuss “Mocs Mix,” a series of student-produced music programs airing each weeknight.

6 p.m.

Frist 205

 

 

Photo Night

“The art of photography is a process of giving form to ideas and explaining man to men.”   Edward Steichen

Join local photographers John William Coniglio, Mark Gilliland, Garrett Nudd, Doug Strickland, Michael Friedman, and Billy Weeks as we celebrate the importance of communicating with photographs.  Each professional will present a collection of their images and participate in a question and answer session.

6:30-8 p.m.

UC Raccoon Mountain Room

 

Thursday, March 5

Career Chat with Donna Cooper provides students the tools needed in order to be successful. Tune in to get tips with your job search, interview skills and much more! Stop by The Perch studio and meet Donna Cooper from the Career & Student Employment Center.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

9-9:30 a.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

UTC Comm alum Shannen Sharpe will tell us “How It’s Done.”

She’s the new 6 p.m. producer at Channel 9. Shannen will talk about her experience as a producer at WTVC, show a newscast then take questions.

10 a.m.

Metro Annex 255

 

Away from the Couch with B. King offers advice ranging from counseling to personal development. Stop by the Student Media Center and enjoy UTC alumni B. King.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

11-noon

UC Student Media Center

 

Pizza with the Pros 2015 guests:

Jennifer Campbell Baggett

Civic Facilities

City of Chattanooga

 

Candace Davis

Marketing and PR manager

Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

Whit Gardner

Electronics copy writer, Walmart.com

ARS ecommerce

 

Social media guru

The Casual Pint

 

Chris Goforth

Account Executive

Cumulus Media

 

Myletta Lacey

Reconciliation Specialist, Individual Marketplace Membership Services

BlueCross/Blue Shield of Tennessee

 

Shelby Lehman

Recruiter

Professional Services

Aerotek

 

Matt Rogers

Owner

Pure Soda Works Everyday Eclectic

 

Scottie Swafford

Enterprise Records & Information Management Consultant

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee

 

Bridget Varley

Campus Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance

 

Kennard D. Yamada

Fiber Optics Sales Manager

EPB

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Chattanooga Rooms BC/UC

 

 

UTC Alumni and On-Air Personality Rabbit Zielke of WUTC will provide tips on working for the local National Public Radio Affiliate.

COMM 3400 Audio Production

1-1:50 p.m.

Metro

 

COMM 3400 Audio Production-Students showcase their original radio commercials full of music, transitions, sound effects and much more.

Student Presentations: Olivia Dean, Zach Williams and Amber Wilson

2-2:30 p.m.

Metro

 

Thursdays Bizz with Chelsea and Alexis will discuss what’s trending in entertainment and much more.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

4-5 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

 

Tim and Jake Health Show- UTC’s Nurse Practitioner Tim Jones will celebrate one year on The Perch in April! Don’t miss the latest health updates ranging from treating the common cold to dealing with an acute illness. This show is sponsored by the Student Health Services.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

5-6 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

Friday, March 6

“1999 Live” will interview News Channel 9 Good Morning Chattanooga Anchor Greg Funderburg and discuss Women’s Health Month.

utcperch.com

1-1:30 p.m.

UC Student Media Center

 

Forreal Forreal Fridays with Kinnawa has the hottest music, entertainment and new perspectives with a touch of class. Don’t miss this special broadcast with Kinnawa Kaitibi.

Live on The Perch-utcperch.com

3-5 p.m.

UC Student Media Center