UnCOMMon Grounds

In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Leah Lavin, a recent graduate in Quinnipiac's first 3+1 communications cohort. Leah talks about how studying abroad inspired her and a couple of friends to start their own sustainability club, Students for Environmental Action. She shares the importance of how work in the classroom prepared her to start the club, and tells us some of her favorite experiences studying abroad. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and produced by Mike Bachmann, graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Kassidy Berger, a senior public relations major who serves as marketing director for Q30 television. Kassidy discusses her role with Q30 and the social media efforts the organization has taken in reconnecting with its alumni. Kassidy also shares her experience interning at the John F. Kennedy Center in D.C. and her love for that city. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and produced by Mike Bachmann, graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sarah Singer, a recent graduate with a dual degree in Public Relations and Media Studies. Sarah introduces her brand, TwoFold, and talks about her passion for lifestyle PR. She looks back on her experience studying in Los Angeles, and then looks ahead to her future, telling us where she sees herself in five to 10 years. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and produced by Mike Bachmann, graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Chatwan Mongkol, associate news editor of the Quinnipiac Chronicle. Chatwan joins us from Thailand and talks about how he has been contributing to the Chronicle despite dealing with an almost 12 hour time differential. He also shares his passion for storytelling and his experience staying at Quinnipiac with other international students when the semester turned virtual. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and produced by Mike Bachmann, graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sam Sheehy, a graduate student in the school of communications 3+1 program and host of the Southern Stars podcast. Sam discusses her interest in launching her podcast, her experience interning for Live Nation and iHeartRadio, as well as the importance of social media in the music industry. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann, a graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Dena Dupree, a rising junior and recipient of this year's Alan Abelson Endowed Scholarship for Business Journalism. The two discuss Dena's interest in applying for the scholarship and her involvement in a number of organizations on campus. Dena also shares how orientation has been carried out virtually this summer. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann, graduate student in the school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Jared Penna, a third-year journalism major who serves as managing editor of the Quinnipiac Chronicle. The two discuss Jared's role as managing editor, where his passion from sports originated, and ways to improve inclusion in the school of communications. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann, a graduate student in Quinnipiac's school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Jailynn Caraballo, a senior double majoring in Journalism and Political Science. The two discuss Jailynn’s experience with D.C. Witness, what it’s like working in a courtroom and why we need more diversity in the media industry. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications at Quinnipiac University, and is produced by Mike Bachmann, a graduate student in Quinnipiac's school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Luca Triant, a rising junior studying journalism. The two discuss Luca’s experience at his high school television station and how the relationships he built there led him to Quinnipiac. They also talk about how Q30 Television has played an important role in Luca’s time at the university, now assuming the role as executive producer of the station. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications at Quinnipiac University, and is produced by Mike Bachmann, a graduate student in Quinnipiac's school of communications. David DesRoches is the executive producer and director of community programming.

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In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews recent cum laude graduate Christina Vittas, who majored in Advertising and Integrated Communications. They talk about Christina being named Sorority Woman of the Year on campus, why she switched from journalism to advertising, and also what it was like to intern for Sesame Street. Spoiler alert -- she didn’t get to meet the real Elmo. But she’ll tell you about that.

UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications at Quinnipiac University, and produced by David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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