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Communication Studies Society

 

CSS has moved to Wednesdays!  Join us for our annual media panel on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm in Leutze Hall 143!

Click here for handouts from Make the Most of Your Major!

 

Click on the picture for a list of current CSS members.

 

THANK YOU to everyone who baked for and/or worked the bake sale for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.  The bake sale, which was held on February 1-2, raised $131.37 for the nonprofit organization Double Harvest.  Special thanks to Dr. Lloyd Rohler, who matched our donation!

 

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the 3rd Annual Rock for the Cure breast cancer benefit concert, held on Fri., Oct. 23 at the Reel Cafe!  The event raised $3567 for the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation's Pink Ribbon Project.  Congratulations to event coordinators Ashton Young and Nishtha Sharma on the success of the event!  Click here to see pics!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Michelle Billick, Amanda Frasca, and Ryan Young on the overwhelming success of the 7th Annual Dress for Success Fashion Show, held on March 27th!  The event was dedicated to co-coordinator Ryan Young, and was held in the Warwick Center Ballroom.  More than 150 people attended, and the event received numerous media hits.  Click here to see photos from the event.

 

SPECIAL THANKS to Amy Hotz (Star-News), Al Inman (Carolina 14), Meghan Packer (WWAY-TV3), and Chris Wilkerson (Greater Wilmington Business Journal) for participating in our ALL ACCESS media panel.  The event, held on February 11th, focused on transitions in the print and broadcast industries, and had more than 55 students in attendance.  Click here for pictures.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Nicole Doherty and Amanda Frasca on the success of the 2nd Annual Rock for the Cure breast cancer benefit concert!  The event, held on October 24th, raised $2870 for the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation's Pink Ribbon Fund.  Special thanks to all of our volunteers, sponsors and to The Schoolboys for participating in the event.  Click here for more information on the event.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Sean McBride, Kelly Padykula, and Ryan Young on winning the Hunt for the Cure scavenger hunt!  The event was held prior to Rock for the Cure on October 24th and raised money for the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation's Pink Ribbon Fund.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to CSS president Amanda Cloninger on being named the Department of Communication Studies Academic Achievement Award recipient for 2008 at the COM Studies Annual Banquet on April 17th!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda Frasca on being named the CSS Achievement Award recipient for 2007-2008!  For her dedication and service to CSS this year, Amanda was awarded a custom-made plaque designed by the CSS Executive Board and a $100 gift card to the UNCW Bookstore.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Amanda Cloninger, Sara Griffin, and Perry Meyers on the success of the 6th Annual Dress for Success Fashion Show:  Career Search Investigation.  The event, which was held on March 28th in the Burney Center Ballroom, featured clothes provided by Banana Republic.  Special thanks to all of our wonderful models and volunteers!  Click here for photos.

 

SPECIAL THANKS to the CSS members who donated items for the Valentine's Day Care Packages, which benefited children in the Pediatric Care Unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  The goodies were delivered on Wednesday, February 13th--just in time for Valentine's Day!

 

THANK YOU to Gary Hurley, Justin McLeod, Tyra Vaughn, and Max Winitz for participating in our Meet the Press media panel on February 13th.  For pictures from the event, click here.  

 

SPECIAL THANKS to Lucy Crockett, Ned Glascock, Cindy Lawson, and Chris Reavis for participating in our Under Pressure:  What to Do and What to Say crisis management panel discussion on November 14th.  For pictures from the event, click here.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Amanda Cloninger (left) and Hayley Lovitt on the success of the 6th Annual Project Protégé Kickoff Luncheon!  The event, which was held on September 21st at the Pilot House, was co-sponsored by the UNCW Department of Communication Studies.  Click here to see more pictures from the event.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to CSS Vice-President Ashleigh DiPaulo on winning the Department of Communication Studies Outstanding Leadership Award for 2006-2007 at the COM Studies Banquet on April 19th!

 
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS to Hayley Lovitt, recipient of the CSS Achievement Award for 2006-2007.  In honor of her dedication and service to CSS, Hayley was presented with a plaque and a $100 gift card to the UNCW Bookstore at the COM Studies Banquet on April 19th.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Amanda Cloninger, Ashleigh DiPaulo, and Genille Goldson on the overwhelming success of the 5th Annual Dress for Success Fashion Show:  Extreme Makeover: Career Edition!  The event, presented by CSS and the UNCW Storytellers, was held on March 23rd in the Old Sharky's Game Room, and featured business attire from The Limited and Men's Wearhouse.  For more pics from the event, click here.

 

SPECIAL THANKS to our friends at WECT, Kim Ratcliff, Joe Keiley, and Sarah Warlick, for participating in our third annual broadcast panel, Prepare for the Air, on Thursday, February 15th.  To see more pictures from the event, please click here.  

 

THANK YOU to Lindsay Goldsworthy, Michelle Silvia and Catherine Cella for helping CSS end the fall semester with a festive holiday social on December 6th.  Click here to see more pictures from the event.

 

THANK YOU to coordinators Ashleigh DiPaulo and Amanda Cloninger for making the fall Project Protégé social a big success.  The event was held on December 5th at the Little Dipper in Downtown Wilmington.  For more pictures from the event, click here.

 

THANK YOU to the professionals who participated in our Write to the Top public relations panel on Thursday, November 16th.  For more information on the event, click here.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Project Protégé coordinators Ashleigh DiPaulo and Amanda Cloninger on the success of the fifth annual kickoff luncheon.  The event, co-sponsored by the UNCW Department of Communication Studies, was held on Friday, September 29th at the Pilot House in downtown Wilmington.  Click here for more pictures from the event.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Lindsay Goldsworthy, recipient of the CSS Achievement Award for 2005-2006.  Lindsay received a plaque and a $100 gift card to the UNCW Bookstore for her outstanding service and dedication to CSS.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to event coordinators Lindsay Goldsworthy, Ashleigh DiPaulo, and Adam Wade on the success of the 4th Annual Dress for Success Fashion Show!  The event, presented by CSS and the UNCW Storytellers, was held on March 24th in the Hawks Nest and featured clothes by Banana Republic.  Click here for more about the event.
 
 

Special thanks to WECT News team members Jim Hanchett, Darcy Douglass, Ryan Koresko, Jessica Blanton, and Nicole Ferguson for participating in our second annual Lights! Camera! Action! Broadcasting Panel on Wed., February 15th at 7:00 pm in Leutze Hall 143!

 

SPECIAL THANKS to the professionals who participated in our Putting the PR in Event Planning panel held on Nov. 9th:  Claire Stanley, David Hardin, Stephanie Styons, Jamie Moncrief.  For more information on the event, click here.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to coordinators Molly Seidler and Ashleigh DiPaulo on the success of the fourth annual Project Project Kickoff Luncheon, held on Sept. 30th!  For more on the event, click here.

 

Thank you to everyone who helped out with our Hurricane Katrina Relief Drive!  Thanks to you (and many generous donors), CSS helped raise more than $1300 to help the Red Cross provide support to many victims along the Gulf Coast.

 

CSS congratulates 2004-2005 President Megan Coffren on being named Outstanding Student Organization Leader at the Cornerstone Awards reception on April 20th!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Molly Seidler, recipient of the CSS Achievement Award for 2004-2005.  Molly received a plaque and a $100 gift card to Barnes and Noble for her outstanding service and dedication to CSS throughout the past year.

 

 SPECIAL THANKS to our guests from WECT for joining us for Lights, Camera, Action!  The broadcasting panel held on Tuesday, February 15th featured Frances Weller, Bob Bonner, Sara Straeten, and Ryan Karesko.  Click here for more information on the panelists.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Megan Coffren, Jessica Dickens, Erin Fagan, and Tiffany Wiles on the success of the third annual Dress for Success Fashion Show!  The show, which was co-sponsored by CSS, the Department of Communication Studies, and Career Services was held on Monday, February 7th.

Click here to see pictures from the show

Click here for the list of models

Special thanks to clothing sponsors Casual Corner and Men's Wearhouse and to our models and volunteers for helping to put on a great show!