Communication and the Arts 2018 News Archive
Communication and the Arts 2018 News Archive
- Alumni Present Papers at NCA Annual Convention
December 20, 2018
Alumni Father Boniface Anusiem and Meryam Khodja presented at the National Communication
Association Annual Convention.
- Comm Professor Publishes Book on Digital Training
December 20, 2018
Dr. Renee Robinson recently published a book about creating effective digital learning
opportunities for employees.
- Renowned Scholar Leads ICR Master Class
December 19, 2018
Heidi Campbell, Ph.D., discussed her theory of networked religion.
- Reporting on the West Coast: Christina Vitale '18
December 18, 2018
Christina Vitale '18 chases her dream as an on-screen reporter for Action News Now
in Chico, California.
- Professor Honors Vietnam War with Photo-Essay
December 13, 2018
In commemoration of Veterans Day, CommArts' Kenneth Hoffman presented a photo-essay
of photographs from the Vietnam War.
- The Art of Forensics and Performance: Jocelyn Rogalo
December 13, 2018
Co-captain of the nationally recognized Brownson Speech and Debate Team, Jocelyn Rogalo
talks about performance speaking.
- Design Students Participate in Exclusive Workshop
December 12, 2018
Previous Professional-in-Residence and alumnus Bryan Meszaros '00 led an exclusive
workshop for faculty-chosen ADIM students.
- Brownson Speech and Debate Welcomes Four New Freshmen
November 29, 2018
Brownson highlights it's four new freshmen as their first semester comes to a close.
- Jenny Offill Reads at Seton Hall
November 29, 2018
Acclaimed fiction writer Jenny Offill will read on Thursday, December 6th at 6 p.m.
in the Faculty Lounge.
- Sharing Great Sports Highlights: Elizabeth Swinton '18
November 26, 2018
Elizabeth Swinton '18 keeps her eye on the ball as an associate social media producer
for Sports Illustrated.
- Pirate Television Interviews Olympic Gold Medalist
November 19, 2018
During an exclusive interview, Pirate TV talked to Laurie Hernandez, two-time Olympic
medalist and American gymnast.
- ESPN's Bob Ley Teaches on Storytelling and Journalism
November 17, 2018
ESPN's Bob Ley '76 teaches a Master Class, "Sports Journalism and Its Challenges,"
to thirty select students.
- CommArts Presents Third Sports Media Discussion
November 14, 2018
Best-selling authors will talk about producing high-quality nonfiction work in upcoming
sports media discussion on 12/6.
- PR Professor and Students Present at Conference
November 13, 2018
Dr. Kristen Koehler, Paige Anderson and Jade Latson discussed experiential learning
during the NJCA's 22nd Annual Conference.
- Journalism Professor in Time Magazine and Vanity Fair
November 12, 2018
Journalism Professor Matthew Pressman wrote feature articles for Time magazine and
Vanity Fair.
- Influencing Her Future: Taylor Key '18
November 10, 2018
Leaving her mark on the beauty industry, PR alumna Taylor Key '18 recently joined
product discovery community, Influenster.
- ESPN's Bob Ley to Teach Master Class at Seton Hall
November 6, 2018
Seton Hall alumnus Bob Ley of ESPN will teach a master class entitled "Sports Journalism
and Its Challenges."
- Minor in Sound Production and Engineering
November 2, 2018
Interested in music production or sound for TV/radio? Sound Production & Engineering
will refine your technician expertise.
- WSOU News Director Wins Two National Journalism Awards
November 1, 2018
WSOU News Director, student Bob Towey takes home 2 prestigious Pinnacle Awards from
the College Media Association.
- Moving Innovation Forward: Jade Latson '17/'18
October 31, 2018
An associate analyst for Mastercard, Jade Latson '17/M.A. '18 applies her public relations
skills in a Fortune 500 company.
- Journalism Professor's Research Published in First Book
October 29, 2018
CommArts' Matthew Pressman publishes historical book detailing the evolution of contemporary
journalism and its values.
- Strategic Communication Student Applies Course Lessons
October 25, 2018
Sarah Diefenbach uses the knowledge she gains in the classroom to work for global
data analysis firm Dun & Bradstreet.
- Adjunct Professor Applies Real-World Experience in Classroom
October 25, 2018
Martha Whiteley applies knowledge gained while managing public relations for Panasonic
and Wyeth Laboratories to enhance student experience in Crisis Communication.
- From Passion to Calling to Career: Timothy Best '18
October 22, 2018
Fueled by classroom experience and experiential learning, Timothy Best '18 joins Hamilton
College as a sports broadcaster.
- Brownson Speech and Debate Team Starts Semester Strong
October 18, 2018
The Brownson Speech and Debate Team started the semester taking home several awards
from their first competition.
- Rajesh Parameswaran Reads at Seton Hall
October 15, 2018
Acclaimed fiction writer Rajesh Parameswaran will read on Thursday, October 18th at
6:00 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge.
- Journalism Professor's New Book Featured by Politico
October 11, 2018
Professor Matthew Pressman's new book, On Press: The Liberal Values That Shaped the
News (Harvard), was featured in Politico.
- Museum Professions Student Interns at AMNH
October 2, 2018
Hannah Gaston, a M.A. in Museum Professions student, recently explored early childhood
learning at an internship at the American Museum of Natural History.
- A Concert for Hope: Experience the Power of Music
September 26, 2018
The Seton Hall University Chorus begins its season with "Et In Terra Pax: A Concert
for Hope" on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
- Museum Professions Student Completes Internship at The Met
September 12, 2018
Sua Mendez, a B.A./M.A. in Museum Professions student, recently completed a competitive
collections management internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- WSOU Fall Concert Series Set to Rock New York City
September 10, 2018
WSOU's fall concert series, 'Rotten Apple Fest,' will feature 11 performances including
Clutch, Beartooth and more.
- College of Communication and the Arts Welcomes Professor Gregory Stevens
September 10, 2018
Professor Gregory Stevens will serve as a faculty associate and the program director
of the M.A. in Museum Professions program.
- CommArts Hosts Graduate Student Orientation
September 10, 2018
The College of Communication and the Arts welcomed Fall 2018 incoming graduate students
at Graduate Student Orientation on August 25.
- Museum Professions Students Study Abroad
August 21, 2018
Ten graduate students studied in the Netherlands as part of the Museum Professions’
study abroad opportunity.
- Arts Council Announces 2018-19 Programming
August 20, 2018
Arts Council presents its 2018-19 season featuring performances from the Classical
Concert series, Theatre, Choral programs and more.
- How Podcasting is Changing Radio: Free Panel Discussion
August 13, 2018
CommArts sponsors a free panel on the growth of podcasting, its evolving future and
its impact on consumer audio consumption.
- Museum Professions Scholarship Recipients Give Back
August 7, 2018
Three M.A. in Museum Professions scholarship recipients share how they give back to
the College of Communication and the Arts.
- WSOU 89.5 FM Covers the NJ Hall of Fame Red Carpet
July 30, 2018
WSOU staff members recently interviewed honorees at the 2018 NJ Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony.
- Museum Professions Students Gain Real-World Experience
July 10, 2018
Eight students presented their semester-long audience research evaluations to staff
of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum as part of an Audience Research and Project Evaluation
course.
- Three Generations of Family Graduate from Seton Hall
July 10, 2018
The Romano family had the pleasure of cheering for two Pirates as they walked across
the stage to receive their diploma.
- CommArts Professors Published in NCA's New Commentary Series
July 10, 2018
Featured on NCA's homepage, two CommArts professors weigh in on Pope Francis’ World
Communications Day message on fake news.
- Museum Professions Experiential Learning Award
July 3, 2018
Matthew Dellaguzzo was awarded the program’s inaugural Experiential Learning Award
for his work at the Hunterdon County Historical Society, highlighting a year of internship
achievements for the program.
- Museum Professions Student Turns Internship into Job at Met
July 3, 2018
Sarah Kraft was offered a full-time position with The Metropolitan Museum of Art after
serving as a registrar intern.
- Celebrating the Four Freedoms
July 3, 2018
Communication Professor James J. Kimble curates an iconic Norman Rockwell exhibit.
- Museum Professions Alumnae Co-Curate Exhibition
June 28, 2018
Emily Brostek and Claudia Preza collaborated for “tech(in)dependent” as part of the
University’s South Orange/Seton Hall Connected initiative.
- Strategic Communication Student Selected for HASTAC Scholar Program
June 27, 2018
Ashley Wilson is one of three University students selected for the prestigious Humanities,
Arts, Science and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory Scholars Program.
- Museum Professions Student Works on Film at Internship
June 27, 2018
Hannah Gaston collaborated with four College alumni on a film project as part of her
internship at Liberty Hall Museum.
- CommArts Alumna Selected for Fulbright Scholarship
June 18, 2018
Katia Diaz '13 will travel to her home country, the Dominican Republic, to teach English
and mentor students in January 2019.
- CommArts Student Board Donates to Women Aware
May 23, 2018
Communication and the Arts' newly formed student board collected donations for nonprofit
Women Aware during March 2018.
- Students and Alumni Celebrate PR Program Accomplishments
May 23, 2018
In April, the Public Relations program honored its students' successes in Points of
PRide, an annual student-alumni event.
- Behind the Scenes with Nicole Swenarton '16
May 23, 2018
Nicole Swenarton '16 shares how Pirate TV gave her the confidence to land a job post-graduation.
- CommArts Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony Held
May 21, 2018
More than 40 graduates were celebrated at the College of Communication and the Arts’
third annual Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony on May 17.
- CommArts Faculty Member Retires
May 15, 2018
Monsignor Dennis Mahon, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, served as a faculty
member and administrator for more than 40 years.
- Students Present Master’s Project Research
May 15, 2018
M.A. in Public Relations and M.A. in Strategic Communication students recently presented
their Master’s Project research.
- Graphic Design Student Selected for Experiential Education Award
May 15, 2018
Undergraduate student, Claudia Sa, was selected as an honoree for the Career Center's
2018 Experiential Education Awards.
- CommArts Students Celebrate Grad Student Appreciation Week
May 11, 2018
The Communication and the Arts Graduate Student Association hosted several events
in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week in April.
- CommArts' TV Studio Engineer Wins Third Emmy Award
May 10, 2018
Albin Wicki, Communication and the Arts' TV Studio chief engineer, recently won his
third Emmy Award.
- Museum Professions Student Presents at Conference
May 7, 2018
Aimee Tillyer shared her experience on the importance of internships at the Small
Museum Association’s Annual Conference.
- Museum Professions Program Hosts Career Lab
May 4, 2018
Gregory Stevens, a distinguished museum career coach, shared valuable career tips
at the Museum Professions Career Lab.
- Public Relations Graduate Student Wins Award
May 4, 2018
Erica Naumann is a recipient of the 2018 Experiential Education Graduate Student Award
from the University’s Career Center.
- ICR and University Libraries Collaborate for Discussion
April 30, 2018
The Institute for Communication and Religion and University Libraries hosted “The
Absence of Healthy Confrontation” in April.
- CommArts Celebrates Third Annual Alumni Reception
April 26, 2018
CommArts recently honored faculty member Patricia Kuchon, Emmanuel Vozos '07, and
Bernie Wagenblast '78 at annual reception.
- Institute for Communication and Religion Hosts David Gibson
April 25, 2018
Award-winning religion journalist David Gibson spoke “Truth to Power” on campus on
April 24.
- Dinaw Mengestu Reads at Seton Hall
April 23, 2018
Acclaimed writer and MacArthur "Genius" Grant Awardee, Dinaw Mengestu, will read on
Tuesday, May 1st at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge.
- Broadway 'Buddies' with Seton Hall Theatre Department
April 19, 2018
The Seton Hall Theatre Department will co-host Vanguard Theatre Company's "Broadway
Buddies Mentorship Cabaret" at SOPAC.
- SHU Theatre Answers Its London Calling
April 19, 2018
Nine students delve into London's theatrical history by visiting theatres, attending
shows and learning from professionals.
- Media Professionals Share Why Pay-to-Read Journalism Works
April 19, 2018
CommArts welcomes the best in business to discuss subscription-based journalism.
- In Her Own Spotlight: Music and Theatre, Anna Carpenter
April 19, 2018
Anna Carpenter, a junior Music/Theatre major, shares why she loves performing behind
the scenes of her busy schedule.
- Ray Navarrete '16: A 15 Year Adventure from Baseball to CEO
April 17, 2018
Ray Navarrete '16 shares his unique journey to a diploma and how his communication
degree helps grow his brand, Digmi.
- Student Association Holds Professional Development Workshop
April 12, 2018
The Communication and the Arts Graduate Student Association hosted a Professional
Development Workshop on March 22.
- Why They Kill: Feature Documentary Premieres at Seton Hall
April 12, 2018
Award-winning film premiere and panel discussion with filmmakers and author Richard
Rhodes, whose book was inspired by the work of renowned criminologist and Seton Hall
Professor, Lonnie Athens.
- CommArts Offers Two Summer Abroad Courses
April 12, 2018
Plans this summer? Study-abroad in Nicaragua or the Netherlands this summer with the
College of Communication and the Arts.
- WSOU Student Station Manager Recognized as Rising Star
April 11, 2018
Student Station Manager, Alicia Campos, was one of three student broadcasters nationwide
to be recognized as a "Rising Star."
- CommArts Offers Web-based Summer Graduate Course
April 11, 2018
Reputation Management will explore integrated marketing communication strategies and
tools that allow public relations professionals to best manage conversations about
their brands.
- From a Children’s Librarian to a Museum Educator
April 11, 2018
Kate Dinneny shares why she chose a M.A. in Museum Professions with a concentration
in Museum Education.
- ICR and University Libraries to Discuss Fake News
April 5, 2018
The Absence of Healthy Confrontation: Reflections on Pope Francis’ World Communications
Day Message on Fake News will take place on Wednesday, April 11, from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- CommArts Honors Alumni and Professor at Annual Reception
April 5, 2018
Assoc. Professor Patricia Kuchon, Emmanuel Vozos ’07 and Bernie Wagenblast ’78 will
be honored at annual CommArts reception.
- Brownson Speech and Debate Team Makes Nationals
April 4, 2018
For the second time in as many years the Brownson Speech and Debate Team qualified
for the National Championship Competition.
- Museum Professions Program to Host Career Lab
April 3, 2018
The M.A. in Museum Professions program invites current students and recent alumni
to attend a Career Lab on April 7 with a distinguished museum career coach.
- CAGSA Celebrates Graduate Student Appreciation Week
March 28, 2018
In honor of national Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the Communication and the
Arts Graduate Student Association will host events April 3-6.
- Heidi Julavits Reads at Seton Hall
March 27, 2018
Acclaimed writer Heidi Julavits will read on Wednesday, April 4th at 7 p.m. in the
Faculty Lounge as part of the Poetry-in-the-Round Series.
- Speaking Truth to Power on 4/24
March 27, 2018
The Institute for Communication and Religion will welcome Award-Winning Religion Journalist
David Gibson on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Bethany Hall Auditorium.
- Katherine Cahalin, '16 Captures the "Beautiful Game"
March 26, 2018
Katherine Cahalin, ’16, chases her passion for photography on and off the soccer field.
- CommArts Faculty Member Named Emerging Scholar
March 15, 2018
Dr. Ruth Tsuria is a recipient of a prestigious award from the Religion in Society
Research Network.
- CAGSA to Host Professional Development Workshop
March 15, 2018
The Communication and the Arts Graduate Student Association invites current students
to a Professional Development Workshop on March 22.
- Jazz 'n the Hall Hosts Talented High School Musicians
March 7, 2018
The Denver Jazz Club Youth All Stars bring creative, New Orleans and Chicago style
jazz music to SOPAC on March 20, 2018.
- Characteristic SHUFFLE Concert Visits SOPAC
March 7, 2018
Inviting listeners to pick from a music menu, SHUFFLE Concert delivers an intimate
experience with various genres of music.
- CommArts Hosts Session on Applying to Graduate School
March 6, 2018
The College of Communication and the Arts shared best practices for applying to graduate
school and tips for securing graduate assistantships during the University’s recent
Graduate Open House.
- From the US Air Force to Museum Professions
March 6, 2018
Ibrahim Shafau shares why he chose a M.A. in Museum Professions with a concentration
in Museum Management.
- Music Program Holds Annual Piano and Strings Sale
March 1, 2018
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 8-10, the SHU Music Program will once again
host the annual piano and strings sale.
- WSOU Inducted Into the Rock Radio Hall of Fame
February 28, 2018
Adding to its accolades as one of the best radio stations in the nation, student-run
WSOU was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- CommArts and ICR Host “Ethically Speaking”
February 27, 2018
More than 75 University community members gathered on February 15 for “Ethically Speaking:
Is There Hope for Civil Discourse in America?.”
- 2018 SOMA Film Festival: Seton Hall Program Announced
February 27, 2018
Seton Hall and SOMA present the student and alumni program to be screened at the annual
festival coming up on March 18.
- CommArts to Host Discussion on Graduate School
February 15, 2018
The College of Communication and the Arts will hold an interactive discussion during
the University’s Graduate Open House on February 24.
- New Research of Music in Political Ads Revealed
February 15, 2018
Prof. Paul Christiansen publishes book that details effect of music on viewers in
presidential campaign ads since 1952.
- Exhibition Honors Museum Professions Program Co-Founder
February 15, 2018
Folk art exhibition and event series celebrates the late Professor Emerita Barbara
Cate.
- Baseball and Spring Training: Covering America's Game
February 11, 2018
Communication and the Arts opens sports media series with animated dialogue among
leading baseball media professionals.
- Mock Trial Team Wins Again, Qualifies
February 8, 2018
The Mock Trial team has won again, solidifying its place as a Top 100 team and qualifying
for the Open Round Championship.
- CommArts and ICR Host Symposium
February 7, 2018
“Ethically Speaking: Is There Hope for Civil Discourse in America?” will be held on
Thursday, February 15.
- CommArts Welcomes Series on Trending Sports Media Topics
February 1, 2018
Exclusive speaker series blends journalist advice with panel discussions lead by sports
industry professionals.
