UnCOMMon Grounds

UnCOMMon Grounds

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UnCOMMon Grounds episodes

  • The Chronicle's Opinion Editor Combines Passion for Sports and Social Issues
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Toyloy Brown III, a junior Journalism major and Opinion Editor for the Quinnipiac Chronicle. T.J.'s interest in journalism began at his high school where he served as the first student sports reporter. He takes us inside of his editing process for the Chronicle, and we learn about his contributions to Hoops Prospects. Being a big basketball fan, Chris picks T.J.'s brain on the latest in the NBA to close the episode. 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. Heather Popovics manages social media, and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    23 min
  • This 3+1 Graphic Designer is Making Her Mark on the Industry
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Shikha Shah, a 3+1 Graphic and Interactive Design student. Shikha shares where her interest in design stems from, as well as some of the work she is completing with the student chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts at Quinnipiac. Shikha also gives her opinion on some of the best, and worst, typefaces out there. 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. Heather Popovics manages social media, and our executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    15 min
  • Annika Gustafsson on Working in PR, Being a Graduate Student, and the New York Rangers
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Annika Gustafsson, a Public Relations graduate student. Annika discusses her professional experience working with coded{pr} and Klarna, as well as what she is getting out of her graduate year that she did not get in her undergraduate years. As a die hard New York Rangers fan, Chris tests Annika's knowledge with some trivia, and they discuss the origins of her fandom. 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. Heather Popovics manages social media, and our executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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    19 min
  • From a Small Town in Idaho to Hamden, this Public Relations Student Pursues Sports PR
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sydney Bruner, a third-year Public Relations student and student athlete. Originally from Idaho, Sydney tells us why she made the trek to Quinnipiac. She also discusses why she decided to study public relations and the important role that sports p[ay in her life. 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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    19 min
  • Zara Zeigerman on Finding a Hybrid Between Creative and Business Strategy
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Zara Zeigerman, a senior studying Advertising & Integrated Communications. Zara discusses her time studying in Paris, her career experience in New York City, as well as intertwining business strategy with creative settings. 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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    19 min
  • Hamden Native Stayed True to Self and Found Home at Quinnipiac
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Danielle Filardi, a third-year Film, Television & Media Arts major. Danielle discusses her journey to Quinnipiac, her job with the Ed McMahon Center, and her experience working at two internships through the QU in LA program. 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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    21 min
  • Chris Roush: A Vision for the Future
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush sits down with recent graduate, Dan Bahl, only this time, Dan takes over and interviews Chris. The two discuss the challenges of navigating around COVID-19, as well as some of the future plans for the school of communications. Chris looks back on his first year as dean of the school of communications and why we have to change the culture of the school. Before we wrap up, Dan and Chris discuss the latest in sports and how they've been coping with no sports during the quarantine. 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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    22 min
  • Sabrina Colonese-DiBello: Designing Her Way to Her Dream Job
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sabrina Colonese-DiBello, a recent graduate who was named the outstanding achievement award winner in the Graphic and Interactive Design department. Sabrina talks about her experience working with the Integrated Marketing and Communications department, as well as how one professor convinced her to double major in Advertising and Graphic and Interactive Design. Sabrina also shares some of her favorite projects that she worked on during her time at Quinnipiac. 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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    18 min
  • Getting Social with this Rising Senior Journalism Major
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Katie O'Keefe, a rising senior journalism major and the former host of "Quinnipiac Live!" Katie talks about her experience working with the Integrated Marketing and Communications team, as well as her time as Web Director for Q30 Television. We also hear about Katie's internship with NBC Connecticut, and before we wrap up, Katie gets a hello from one of her old friends, Chris's dog Gus. UnCOMMon Grounds is hosted by Chris Roush, dean of the school of communications, and hosted 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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    20 min
  • Media Studies Major Excelling Behind the Scenes and In Front of the Camera
    In this episode of UnCOMMon Grounds, host Chris Roush interviews Sydney Reynolds, a third-year media studies major who has an apprenticeship with the Connecticut Critics Circle. She talks about studying abroad in Rome this past semester and the abrupt end to her experience due to COVID-19. Even though her semester was cut short, she looks back on some of her favorite memories in Italy, especially the food. Sydney also tells us about her apprenticeship with the Connecticut Critics Circle and her love for theatre and storytelling. 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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    19 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.