UnCOMMon Grounds

UnCOMMon Grounds

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UnCOMMon Grounds episodes

  • From Long Island to Sleeping Giant, A Rising Junior Looks to Make His Design Mark
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews rising junior Corey Windham, he’s majoring in Graphic and Interactive Design and minoring in psychology. They talk about how Corey got interested in design, what brought him to Hamden from Long Island, New York, and about his work with the AIGA club, which he’ll be heading up with a classmate this semester. 
    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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    14 min
  • From Book Worm to PR Pro, This 3+1 Grad Is Ready To Spread Some Messages
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sophia Alfieri, who recently graduated from the school’s three-plus-one program, getting a bachelor's and a master’s degree in four years. They talk about how Sophia went from a book worm to a PR pro, what she learned during her internships at TLC and other places, and how she describes her personal brand.
    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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    19 min
  • Freshman Photographer Captured Moments of Ignored Essential Workers
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Dan Passapera, a rising sophomore majoring in journalism. They talk about Dan’s passion for photography, and about a personal photo project he took on, documenting essential workers who have gone unrecognized during the pandemic. You can check out Dan's photos here.
    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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    16 min
  • Recent Journalism Grad Stayed Busy At Quinnipiac, Looking For a Shot in the Big League
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Emma Carman, who recently graduated with a degree in journalism with a minor in sports studies. They talk about her time working with three extracurricular clubs, her internships with a baseball team and NBC sports, and about her plans for the future.
    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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    20 min
  • Turkish Student Wrestles Between Career Pursuits: To Perform or To Create? Maybe both
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Efecan Karaefe, who recently graduated with a double major in Theater and in Film, Television and Media Arts. They talk about what brought him to the U.S. from Turkey to go to school, how he got interested in film and performance, and about his potential future as a WWE wrestler. Maybe? 
    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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    17 min
  • Sports And PR: That's the Dream for One Recent Grad From South Jersey
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Nick Cataldi. Nick recently graduated with a degree in media studies. They talk about sports, Nick’s internship doing PR for Next Level Skills, and what his plans are for the future. 
    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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    16 min
  • Behind the Mind of 'Behind the Mind': Mental Health Awareness Through Podcasting
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Kevin Meiselman, who recently graduated with a journalism degree. They talk about how Kevin got into podcasting, why he’s such a big Rangers fan, and about his most passionate thing to talk about: Mental health awareness.
    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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    19 min
  • Media Studies Grad Finds Photography Passion and Sticks Around for Master's Degree
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Liz Flynn, who recently graduated with a degree in media studies. They talk about why she’s staying on to earn her master’s degree, what got her interested in photography, and how she landed an internship with the Brooklyn Cyclones.
    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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    17 min
  • State Native Seeking Master's in PR While Working at PepsiCo
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Kyle Byrnes, who’s getting his master’s degree in public relations while working for PepsiCo. They talk about what drew Kyle back into the classroom eight years after graduating college, and what it was like to work for Pepsi for two Super Bowl campaigns. 
    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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    19 min
  • The Next News Director for Q30 TV Has a Passion for Making Emotional Connections Through Storytelling
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Kaye Paddyfote, she’s a rising senior majoring in journalism, and she’s gonna be the news director of Q30 TV this coming semester. They talk about her career aspirations, what it’s like working at the student TV station, and why she create the NABJ chapter at Quinnipiac. 
    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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    17 min

About UnCOMMon Grounds

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In a world that's shifting under our feet faster than any other era in a lifetime, information and media access are critical. So Quinnipiac University's School of Communications put together this podcast to introduce some of our students so they can talk about what they're learning, and how it's even more relevant now. Listen to the school's dean, Chris Roush, interview different students about why those chose the school, how they got interested in their major, and their plans for the future.