MDJ | Around the Sphere

In this episode of Around the Sphere, two MDJ students, Lauren Blue in the Advertising program and Kaitlyn Finchler in the journalism program, come together to discuss how they feel about graduation, how they are dealing with the job search and their time at Kent State. Also, in this episode, hear from the leader of Franklin Advertising, Rafael, about his recent trip to New York through Franklin Advertising and about an upcoming event with PRSSA, Comm Conn.

Learn more about Kent State’s Journalism program by https://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/ci/mdj/journalism-bs/

Learn more about Kent State’s Advertising program by https://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/ci/mdj/advertising-bs/

PRSSA Schedule:

https://www.prssakent.com/schedule.html

Rafael’s email:

[email protected]

Cynthia’s email:

In this episode of Around the Sphere, Kent State Professor Mike Jackson and members of Cross Country Mortgage provide insight into the world of advertising and how to network professional connections. Cross Country Mortgage is an incredibly successful nationwide full-service lender with thousands of employees and hundreds of branches Franklin Advertising, a student-run organization, organized a networking event with help from faculty advisor Professor Jackson to help students form lasting relationships with real-world professionals. Also, in this episode, hear from TV2’s Shane Troyano, the general manager, as to what TV2 is, what they do and how to get involved. 

For more information on TV2 feel free to contact Shane at [email protected]

In this episode of Around the Sphere, Dr. Cheryl Lambert and Professor Thor Wasbotten sit down to discuss the McGruder Award, including what it is, how it began, why it’s so important, and more. Both have worked closely together to plan the ceremony and honor the winners and Robert G. McGruder’s legacy. Also, in this episode here from KentWired’s Emma Andrus, the editor-in-chief as to what KentWired is, their accomplishments, and how to get involved.

Join us for a unique look into banned books, the Freedom of Speech and what went into planning Kent’s second annual Banned Book Read-In. Kent State professor Stephanie Smith, the key organizer of the Read-In, joins Paul Haridakis, the director of the School of Communication Studies, Marianne Martens, a Kent State professor, and Alton Northup and Jamie Brian, Kent State students, to give their perspectives.

Also in this episode, hear from Franklin Advertising about what they are, and what meetings are coming up!

Join us for an interesting look into internships on this week’s episode of Around the Sphere! Senior public relations major Hannah Mayer interned with Live Nation and senior journalism major Reegan Saunders interned with the San Francisco Chronicle. Both had amazing stories and advice for students just starting to look for internships.

Also in this episode, hear from PRSSA about what they are, and what meetings are coming up!

The National Millennial / Gen Z Community was founded in 2016 to change the conversation about two constantly misrepresented, career-ready generations. Today NMGZ represents more than 44 colleges and universities in over 40 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam. The Kent State NMGZ chapter is a subcommittee of PRKent’s PRSSA and represents all of Ohio when our students talk to executives across the country in person and online. Chapter Chair Mia Cadle recently visited Boston with the group and member William Dakin traveled to the San Francisco Bay Area to meet with Fortune 500 companies and students from across the country. Also in this episode, KentWired brings summer news and a special thank you to our student project and production managers for their hard work this past year.

Join us for another “Senior Scaries” episode in this week’s episode of Around the Sphere. Senior advertising major Sydney Lepley sits down with MDJ alumnus, Ellie Plessinger (2017) to talk about how to survive in the “real world” post-grad. Learn skills to help build your portfolio, tips for finding a job and why it’s okay to not have a job lined up right after graduation.

Also in this episode, hear from TV2 and learn about our student-powered design agency, IdeaBase.

On this episode of Around the Sphere, we connect with Media and Journalism alumna Rachel Dissell (‘01) to discuss her career in investigative journalism throughout Cleveland since graduating from Kent State. As a reporter for The Plain Dealer for over 20 years, Dissell led multiple investigative series looking into the criminal justice system and its effects in Cleveland and effects of trauma on those impacted by the justice system. Join us for a conversation about activism within journalism and making changes within your community.

Learn more about some series Rachel has worked on: Johanna: Facing Forward, Case Closed, The Marshall Project, Reinvestigating Rape: Old Evidence, New Answers, Toxic Neglect: Curing Cleveland’s legacy of lead poisoning

It’s Oscars season! The 94th Academy Awards are Sunday, March 27 and we spoke with two of MDJ’s Digital Media Production professors – and filmmakers – about what this day looks like in Hollywood. Around the Sphere’s own Nick Underwood spoke with professors Dana White and Christopher Knoblock about this year’s nominated films, the difference between Academy Awards and film festivals and why you might not always recognize the films that are nominated for Oscars. Join us for a fun conversation before this year’s awards!

Also in this episode, learn about Black Squirrel Radio, broadcasted right here from Franklin Hall.

On the latest episode of MDJ’s Around the Sphere podcast 🎙, Public Relations alumnus Ray Bukhari (‘21) joins Dana Lawless-Andric, Ph.D. from the University Outreach and Engagement office to discuss the campaigns that Bukhari and his classmates planned for the Outreach and Engagement office in the spring of 2021 for Professor Michele Ewing’s Capstone Campaigns course. Now, we see pieces of the campaigns in action throughout the university and downtown Kent ⚡️. Listen at the #LinkInBio to learn more about how students can see their work in action!