Be Connected

Today's episode focuses on digital media alumnus, Michael Hendricks who graduated from the Diederich College of Communication in December of 2017. When he came to Marquette University from Mundelein, IL, a Chicago suburb, he had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do in the future. But, after participating in student media and taking writing, editing and podcasting classes, his career goals changed. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, spoke to Michael about his journey.

Here are links to Michael's audio, which was mentioned in the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-470109727/what-happened-with-cyrus

https://soundcloud.com/user-979214501 His podcast A Pleasant Chat with Your Friend Charles is also available on Apple Podcasts.

Michael has published one book, a science fiction novel called The Lies of Cape Reign. He plans to never stop writing.

Today's episode focuses on journalism alumnus, Aaron Maybin. The 2015 graduate of the Diederich College of Communication is currently a reporter at Fox 6 news in Milwaukee, WI. Maybin, who grew up in the Milwaukee area, didn't initially want to go to Marquette University, but something changed his mind. He talks about the four years he spent here and has some advice for current students. Maybin was interviewed by sophomore journalism student, Alex Milbrath for the Be Connected podcast.

If you'd like to see some of Aaron Maybin's stories, check out this link: https://fox6now.com/author/amaybinfox6/

Visiting your alma mater can be a great opportunity to connect with old friends and see the changes that have happened on campus since you graduated. At Marquette University, there are two weekends that draw large crowds of alumni, Homecoming in the fall and Marquette Day in the spring. Alumni of all ages were roaming the halls of Johnston Hall and reminiscing as they visited an open house on the second floor. Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in Digital Media, spoke to several alumni as they visited their old stomping grounds in the Diederich College of Communication.

If you'd like to see what the renovated space looks like, visit:

https://stories.marquette.edu/johnston-hall-reimagined-8f9afe84f66

A new creative space is taking shape in the basement of Johnston Hall in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University.

Dan O'Keefe, a senior majoring in digital media, decided to check it out. He spoke with two assistant professors in Digital Media and Performing Arts, Joe Brown and Kris Holodak.

Big changes to Johnston Hall in the fall of 2018, as the student media offices moved from the basement to the second floor. The new space features cutting edge technology, audio and video studios and more.

Alex Milbrath, a sophomore journalism and political science major, spoke to Mark Zoromski, the director of student media, to find out how these changes came about, what they cost and what technology students get to use.

Recent initiatives in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University have created new opportunities for students. Sophomore Alex Milbrath, a journalism and political scientist major, spoke to the person responsible for the changes, Dr. Kimo Ah Yun.

***Update to this story: On October 31, 2018, Dr. Ah Yun became the acting provost at Marquette. On December 2, 2019, he was named the permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He is a first-generation college student and the first person of color to serve as provost at Marquette University.