UnCOMMon Grounds

UnCOMMon Grounds

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UnCOMMon Grounds episodes

  • Lauren and Nicole Clemons Share What it’s Like Being Twins at Quinnipiac.
    Dean Chris Roush interviews twins Lauren and Nicole Clemons, both seniors majoring in Media studies at Quinnipiac University. Lauren and Nicole share their interests, future aspirations and what it’s like going to school and living with your twin. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, produced by Evan Koch, and is a product of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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    17 min
  • Graphic Design Major with Three Intern Stints at Erno Lazlo Seeks Career in Web Design
    Dean Chris Roush interviews Serina Gesualdo, a senior graphic design major and fine arts minor at Quinnipiac from Goshen, New York. She recently finished her third internship at Erno Laszlo, and she hopes to continue creating social content in the graphic design field after graduation and then eventually developing her own web design company.
    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 at the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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    14 min
  • Sophomore Class President Talks Graphic Design and Classes During the Pandemic
    Dean Chris Roush interviews Jennifer McCue, a second year Graphic & Interactive Design Major in the 3+1 program, from Freehold, New Jersey. She's also the Class of 2024 President on Quinnipiac’s Student Government Association, involved with a soon-to-be student organization QU Culture.
    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 at the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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    20 min
  • Media Studies Major Talks Sports and Sports Culture
    Dylan Sommer is a second-year student in the 3+1 Communications Program. He is a Media Studies major and a Sports Studies minor. He served as an Associate Producer for Q30 Television's Sports Paws in his first year and now has taken over as the Executive Producer of the show. He also runs a radio show called "Project X," where he and his co-hosts rank specific topics from 10 to 1. In the future, he plans to work behind the scenes at a major sports media corporation and continue to produce content. 
    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 at the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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    18 min
  • Molly Kostka Talks Internships, Public Relations, and Helping Krispy Kreme Go Public
    Host Chris Roush interviews Molly Kostka, a first-year graduate student in Quinnipiac's public relations program. Kostka graduated with her bachelor's degree in May, 2021. This summer, she had the opportunity to pursue an internship with FleishmanHillard, one of the largest global agencies in the world, in St. Louis, Missouri, where she sat on the Talent and Transformation team. She also discusses her past internship experiences, which has given her insight into what type of career she wants to pursue in public relations.
    UnCOMMon Grounds is produced by David DesRoches and the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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    13 min
  • This Junior Film Major Empowering Women in the Industry
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Zoey Metzner, a junior film, television & media arts major. Zoey is the founder of the Women in Film Coalition, and she discusses the organization's initiative on campus for women in film. Chris and Zoey also discuss some of their favorite, and not so favorite, films. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications and produced by Mike Bachmann. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    18 min
  • Advertising Major Grace Sablich on the Rise of Social Media Advertising
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Grace Sablich, a 3+1 advertising & integrated communications major. Grace is the recipient with the 2021 Vance & Betty Lee Stickell Award which recognizes the most outstanding students studying advertising. Grace explains her interest in social media advertising and offers Chris a few tips to making school of communications merch. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and produced by Mike Bachmann. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    18 min
  • Larryssa Jean-Jules on MAIP Virtual Engagement Program, Media Studies, and Boston
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Larryssa Jean-Jules, a graduate student studying public relations in the 4+1 program. Larryssa is a two-time MAIP Fellow and will be interning with Havas Media this summer. She also discusses a campaign that she worked on for Jiffy Lube that won best overall, as well as her experience in QU in LA. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    21 min
  • Cat Almeida Fighting Battles Both On and Off the Court
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Cat Almeida, a sophomore journalism major and student athlete. Cat discusses her battle with thyroid cancer, as well as why she decided to change her major from physical therapy to journalism. As a member of the Quinnipiac University Women's Basketball Team, Cat discusses some goals and of course, the NCAA Tournament. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    18 min
  • Jonathan Sweeney on Living With a Genetic Disorder, Interning With The Late Late Show, and QTHON
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Jonathan Sweeney, a senior film, television and media arts major. Jonathan is the host of the 1of20 podcast, where he discusses his genetic disorder that only 20 people in the world have. He also discusses his experience interning for the Late Late Show in Los Angeles and working with QTHON. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and is produced by Mike Bachmann. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    18 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.