UnCOMMon Grounds

UnCOMMon Grounds

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UnCOMMon Grounds episodes

  • How This Junior Journalism Major Has Adapted to the Changes of Covering Live Sports
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Jon Surratt, a junior journalism major. Jon discusses his experience covering the Quinnipiac Men's Basketball team at the MAAC Tournament this year, as well as what it has been like covering sports virtually. Chris and Jon also get into a discussion about the Baltimore Ravens, Jon's favorite NFL team. 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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    19 min
  • This First-Year 3+1 Student Drawing A Future in Design
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Deveney Paine, a first-year 3+1 advertising and graphic design student. Deveney discusses the inspiration behind starting the radio show, Textbook Tales, as well as what it's like starting college during a pandemic. 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
  • Mahlet Sugebo on Being an International Student, Envoking Change, and Ethiopian Markets
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Mahlet Sugebo, a third-year journalism student in the 3+1 program. We learn how a student from East Africa decides to come to a school like Quinnipiac, as well as the struggles of being so far away from family. Mahlet opens up and discusses important advice that she received from a professor. 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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    22 min
  • The Bobcat Q-mmunity Campaign Impacting Quarantine Housing Experience
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Brynn Martin, a senior public relations major and president of QuinniPR, a chapter of the PRSSA. The student-run chapter created the Bobcat Q-mmunity campaign to improve the experience for students living in quarantine housing. Brynn gives us details on how the chapter has implemented this campaign. She also explains her passion for international travel. 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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    21 min
  • WQAQ's General Manager Bringing the Energy Behind the Mic
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Andrew White, a senior Journalism major and General Manager of WQAQ. Andrew discusses his journey to becoming GM of the station, as well as what it is like working play-by-play for QBSN. Andrew brings a lot of energy as an orientation leader as well. 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
  • The Essentials of Good Web Design With This Sophomore Designer
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Victoria Lorenz, a Graphic and Interactive Design major in the Honor's program. Victoria discusses her interest in graphic design which has led to a number of different design opportunities. She also describes her role working with the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 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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    19 min
  • This 3+1 Designer Receiving the Highest Honor in Girl Scouts
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Ephemia Nicolakis, a first-year Graphic and Interactive Design major in the 3+1 program. Ephemia is receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award, which is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. She shares her project on sustainability, how her ideas are coming to life, and some work that the first-year advisory committee is doing. 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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    15 min
  • Ali Bottari on Creating Her Senior Film, Love for Spain, and Wes Anderson
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Ali Bottari, a senior Film, Television & Media Arts major currently creating her thesis. Ali discusses the development of her senior capstone film, Benny, which will be released in the spring. And, we hear about Ali's love for the country Spain. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communication, 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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    20 min
  • Morgan Tencza Capturing Game Winning Moments on the Sidelines
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Morgan Tencza, photography editor for the Quinnipiac Chronicle. We hear about Morgan's position as photography editor, as well as her experience shooting for Major League Soccer and other projects. 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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    20 min
  • Student Journalists Selected to the Carnegie-Knight News21 Initiative
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Emily DiSalvo and Jessica Simms, two student journalists that have been selected to the Carnegie-Knight News21 Initiative. We learn about why Jess and Emily pursued this opportunity, and they discuss other projects that they have worked on as student journalists. 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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    22 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.