SMU Hello, Hilltop

On this podcast episode, Maddie Johnson class of ‘20 interviews SMU Vice President of panhellenic internal recruitment, Lacey Longo. Lacey is receiving a double major in sports management and corporate communication and public affairs. They discuss what online Greek life recruitment is going to look like this coming January and make special announcements/reminders for future potential new members.

Kori Goerlitz (’22), SMU Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Journalism, and Fashion Media major interviews SMU Professor Rosanne Hart who shares her experience as owner of The Hart Agency, Inc., a national public relations and advertising agency specializing in fashion and beauty. Her firm was recognized among the top 25 fashion PR agencies in America, representing high-profile fashion and beauty brands.

Maddie Johnson ('20), an Organizational Communications major interviews​ SMU Corporate Communication and Public Affairs professor, Dr. Doric Earle. They discuss his work with Restorative Farms, a non-profit organization benefiting the food deserts in South Dallas. Dr. Earle also shares his insight for following your passion in life to make a positive difference in today’s society.

In this episode of Hello, Hilltop, Taylor Rudell, a senior majoring in Fashion Media with a double minor in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs interviews Anne Westwick, SMU Professor of Practice - Dance. Westwick has been a dancer, choreographer and teacher for over 25 years. She is currently a lecturer at Southern Methodist University, teaching ballet, modern dance, composition and yoga, and is the co-director of the SMU-in-Bali summer study abroad program. Westwick shines some light on the wonderful elements Bali has to offer and the study abroad program.

SMU student Nick DeAngelis, a junior Public Relations/Applied Sports Management major interviews Professor Laura Robinson-Doyle from the Applied Physiology and Sports Management Department of SMU. Through the lens of Professor Robinson-Doyle’s amazing career, they talk about mental health in 2020, the downsides of online school, the importance of connection, and much more.

SMU public relations major, Caitlyn Kallina ('21) and music analysis and production professor, John Bryant, talk about the music industry experience before the coronavirus pandemic and how it has changed during global lockdowns. When Covid-19 becomes less of a threat, how are venues going to safely reopen and begin booking live music performances - find out Bryant's predictions.

In this episode of Hello Hilltop, SMU journalism and fashion media major Haley Mnick ('21) speaks with veteran journalist and SMU professor, Pam Harris Hackett. With over 24 years of experience, Hackett is the Broadcast Executive-in-Residence within the SMU Journalism Division. She discusses her experiences as a broadcast reporter and lifelong love of journalism.

Henry Bryan ('21) a political communications major with a minor in advertising interviews Willie Baronet - an artist, film director, and advertising professor at SMU. His “We Are All Homeless” project has been on display worldwide raising awareness of the growing homeless crisis. Baronet's 2016 film "Signs of Humanity" follows a cross-country journey that gives viewers insight into the plight of the homeless.

Professor Dr. Sam Martin who knows a thing or two about public address, political communication and the landscape of our nation. In this episode, Political Science and Corporate Communication and Public Affairs student, Isabelle Redfield, sits down with Dr. Martin to pick her brain on party ideology, modern critiques, and more of her own research. A valuable conversation for understanding the disconnect between the Right and the Left.

Jon Evan Smelley ('22), SMU public relations and strategic communications major interviews CCPA professor Dr. Rita Kirk. Dr. Kirk specializes in the analysis of public arguments and the ethical implementation of communication campaigns. We discuss her time, research and experiences in the field and at SMU.