CSUF Comm Week 2018: Full Schedule

Speakers, dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Most events are free admission and open to the public. Please check back with this website for the latest updates.

10:00am PDT

Career Connections

CAREER CONNECTIONS EXPO

Employer Panel/Networking Session

Hosted by Professor Inez Gonzalez

Monday, April 23th

10:00AM-1:00PM

Monday April 23, 2018 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion A

Special Event

11:00am PDT

From J-School to the Judiciary

Hosted by Professor Jason Shepard

Speakers

Tricia Bigelow

Presiding Justice, California, Court of Appeal

Monday April 23, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Classroom SGMH 1502

11:30am PDT

Finding your Truth: Navigating Media Ethics in your First 5 Years

Hosted by Professor Chelsea Reynolds

Speakers

Morgan Walker

Freelancer journalist/producer, Freelancer

Monday April 23, 2018 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

11:30am PDT

Social Media & Sports

Hosted by Professor Jim Collison

Speakers

Adam Brady

Director of Publications and News Media, Anaheim Ducks

Monday April 23, 2018 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

1:00pm PDT

Consumer Insights and Ratings Research Analyst

Hosted by Professor Mark Wu

Speakers

Lety Pulos

Research Analyst, The Walt Disney Company

Monday April 23, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Pavilion B

2:30pm PDT

Visual Effects Supervisor

Hosted by Professor Ron Romain

Speakers

Nicholas Hiegel

Digital Effect Supervisor, Timber

Monday April 23, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

2:30pm PDT

Advice for a Career in Journalism You Can Start Using Right Now, Today-As In Before You Graduate

Hosted by Professor Chelsea Reynolds

Speakers

Kyle Stokes

K-12 Ed. Reporter/Multi-Media Broadcast Journalism, KPCC/Southern California Public Radio

Monday April 23, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

2:30pm PDT

Diversity in the Sports Industry

Hosted by Professor Elise Anguizola-Assaf

Speakers

Samanaz Kapadia

Senior Manager, Programming Logistics, Fox Sports

Monday April 23, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

4:00pm PDT

What You Still Don't Know About the Entertainment Industry

Hosted by Professor Waleed Rashidi

Speakers

Troy Lusk

Agent-Contemporary Music Division, APA Agency

John Pantle

Vice President, APA Agency

Monday April 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
TSU Theatre

4:00pm PDT

Who Says Disney is Just For Kids?

Hosted by Professor Martina Baldwin

Speakers

Kyleigh Johnson

Communications SpecialistThe Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Company

Lety Pulos

Research Analyst, The Walt Disney Company

Dana White

Manager, Character Events with Entertainment, Development, and Integration, Disneyland

Daniel Zamilpa

Digital Marketing Specialist, Disneyland

Monday April 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
TSU Pavilion C

4:00pm PDT

Careers Outside of Journalism

Hosted by Professor Walter Baranger

Speakers

Julia Guiterrez

Public Relations and Communications Associate, Orange County School of the Arts

Marie Montgomery

Spokesperson, Automobile Club of Southern California

Jonathan Volzke

Senior Communications and Marketing Analyst, City of Lake Forest

Monday April 23, 2018 4:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
TSU Tuffree AB

5:00pm PDT

Writing with Objectivity in the Age of Blogs and Pundits

Hosted by Professor Vikram Jolly

Speakers

Deepa Bharath

Reporter, The Orange County Register/Southern California News Group

Monday April 23, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

7:00pm PDT

I am the Enemy of the American People

Hosted by Professor Vikram Jolly

Speakers

Brian Bielanksi

News Producer/Journalist, CBS/KCAL9

Monday April 23, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

7:00pm PDT

ETC Annual Industry & Alumni Mixer

Hosted by Professor Waleed Rashidi

Grow your network at the Entertainment & Tourism Club's Annual Industry Mixer. Join us in an evening of free food, live music and an opportunity to network with various professionals from the entertainment industry.

The event is free for all current ETC members, $15 presale for general admission, and $20 at the door. Professional attire recommended.

All current ETC members and pre-sale admission must RSVP at:
etcindustrymixer.eventbrite.com

For any questions please contact Amanda Elias at aelias.etc@gmail.com

Monday April 23, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Arboretum

Special Event

7:00pm PDT

Writing About Theme Parks

Hosted by Professor Anne LaJeunesse

Speakers

Mark Eades

Freelance writer, former reporter for OC Register and Disney Imagineer

Monday April 23, 2018 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

7:00pm PDT

I'm Tired...I'm Wasted...I Love You Dahling!

Hosted by Professor Mike Dillon

Speakers

Michael Rousselet

Writer/Director, 5-Second Films

Monday April 23, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Classroom UH 252

10:00am PDT

Marketing Opportunities for Non-Profit

Hosted by Professor Michelle Kurland

Speakers

Linda Luna-Franks

Executive Director, Kid Healthy

Tuesday April 24, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
TSU Bradford AB

10:00am PDT

Social Justice Reporting: Shedding Light on Inequality and Telling Stories about the Disenfranchised

Hosted by Professor Penchan Phoborisut

Speakers

Julie Patel Liss

Investigative Reporter & Professor, Fullerton College

Tuesday April 24, 2018 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

11:00am PDT

NSSLHA-STANCE Career Awareness Day

Career Awareness Day-NSSLHA-STANCE

SPEAKERS START EVERY HOUR FROM 11:00AM TO 8:00PM

PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL SETTINGS: COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS SUCH AS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND MORE!

Hosted by Professor Terry Saenz
Tuesday, April 24th
11:00AM-8:00PM
Titan Student Union Pavilion A
Learn more: http://communications.fullerton.edu/studentlife/nsslha/

Tuesday April 24, 2018 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion A

Special Event

11:30am PDT

The Journey to Your Dream Job

Hosted by Professor Peter Lee

Speakers

Jacob Duarte

Public Relations Intern, Taco Bell Corporation

Tuesday April 24, 2018 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
Classroom LH 403A

1:00pm PDT

Best Practices in Advertising

Hosted by Professor Michelle Kurland

Speakers

Nickie Hill

Multimedia Advertising Account Manager, Orange County Register & Ad Taxi Digital Solutions

Tuesday April 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

1:00pm PDT

Communications in Business and Politics

Hosted by Professor Irene Matz

Speakers

Brandon Plott

Corporate Accounts Manager, Bay Alarm

Tuesday April 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

2:30pm PDT

Digital News & Audience Engagement

Hosted by Professor Frank Russell

Speakers

Seth Liss

Content Director, Tribune Interactive

Sonya Quick

Digital Editor, Voice of OC

Tuesday April 24, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

2:30pm PDT

Study Abroad 101: Florence, Greece, Mexico & Beyond

Hosted by Professors Tony Fellow & Dean Kazoleas
2:30pm-3:50 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Tuesday April 24, 2018 2:30pm - 3:50pm PDT
TSU Tuffree AB

Special Event

4:00pm PDT

Political Nerds in Public Relations: How Public Affairs Professionals Navigate and Promote

Hosted by Professor Julio Bermejo

Speakers

Molly Nichelson

Public Information Officer, County of Orange Social Services Agency

Tuesday April 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

4:00pm PDT

Social Media and Sports

Hosted by Professor Gail Love

Speakers

AJ Manderichio

Digital Content Producer, Anaheim Ducks

Tuesday April 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
TSU Theatre

4:30pm PDT

CSUF Speech and Debate - Forensics Showcase

Hosted by Professor Joel Salcedo

Tuesday April 24, 2018 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
TSU Ontiveros ABC

Special Event

7:00pm PDT

From Carpoolers to Writers: How We Became Writers in the Entertainment Industry

Hosted by Professor Ari Posner

Speakers

Max Beaudry

Writer, Nickelodeon

Francisco Parades

Writer, Nickelodeon

Tuesday April 24, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Tuffree AB

7:00pm PDT

How to Write a Travel Article that Inspires Wanderlust

Hosted by Professor Holly Ocasio-Rizzo

Speakers

Rachel Ng

Editor, Auto Club of Southern California

Tuesday April 24, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

7:00pm PDT

The Road Less Traveled

Hosted by Professor Rob Van Riel

Speakers

Kris Ankarlo

Reporter, KFI-A 640

Tuesday April 24, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

7:00pm PDT

Creating More Immersive Realities

Hosted by Professor Brian Song

Speakers

Max Waldron

Immersive Experience Designer, Team One

Tuesday April 24, 2018 7:00pm - 9:45pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

7:00pm PDT

CICC Banquet

CICC BANQUET

Comm week banquet for all communication students. Students will have an oportunity to meet the current E-board and welcome the incoming E-board members. Club representitives will also be rewarded for their work this year.

Hosted by Assistant Dean Rob Flores

Tuesday, April 24th
7:00pm- 10:00pm
TSU Pavilion B
Learn more: http://communications.fullerton.edu/studentlife/cicc

Tuesday April 24, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion B

Special Event

10:00am PDT

AD Con Day

AD CON DAY!

Annual spring conference themed after experiential marketing/advertising. Hosting several advertising professionals to assist students with a mini boot camp style workshop and speed dating event, "ad-dating"

Hosted by Professor Carolyn Coal
Wednesday, April 25th
10:00AM-8:00PM
TSU Pavilion C

Wednesday April 25, 2018 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion C

Special Event

11:00am PDT

Legal Issues for Content Creators

Hosted by Professor Jason Shepard

Speakers

Jonathan Segal

Attorney, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Wednesday April 25, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Classroom SGMH 1502

12:00pm PDT

On the Front Line: The Intersection of Purpose, Mission, and Messaging

Hosted by Professor Marie Loggia-Kee

Speakers

Va Lecia Adams Kellum

President and CEO, St. Joseph Center

Wednesday April 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

1:00pm PDT

Campaign Planning Process

Hosted by Professor Cynthia King

Speakers

April Galvan

PR Manager, Markwins Beauty Brands

Wednesday April 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Pavilion B

1:00pm PDT

Q&A with the Baghdad Bureau Chief

Hosted by Professor Walter Baranger

Speakers

Tim Arango

Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal-Los Angeles Bureau

Wednesday April 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

1:00pm PDT

Shape the Future: Why Advertising Needs You and How It’s Unlike Any Other Career

Hosted by Professor Michelle Kurland

Speakers

Andrea Lance

Senior Talent Manager, RPA Advertising

Wednesday April 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

2:00pm PDT

SAG-AFTRA Contract Workshop

Wednesday, April 25th
2:00PM-4:00PM
Titan Student Union Ontiveros BC

Hosted by Latino Journalists of CSUF

Sag-Aftra is coming to campus! Reserve your spot to attend our contract workshop hosted by the National Director of News and Broadcast, Anna Calderon. Learn how to negotiate your post-graduation job contract and more! Special guests Michelle Faust, Jill Replogle & Chip Yost.

Wednesday April 25, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
TSU Ontiveros BC

Special Event

2:30pm PDT

An Inside Scoop into the World of Political Speech Writing

Hosted by Professor Andi Stein

Speakers

Stephen Hale

Public Information Coordinator, City of Fullerton

Wednesday April 25, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Ontiveros A

2:30pm PDT

Careers in News Media: Landing Jobs and Keeping Them

Hosted by Professor Bonnie Stewart

Speakers

Rudy Chinchilla

Digital News Producer, KNBC/NBC 4

Spencer Custodio

Reporter, Voice of OC

Alex Groves

Associate Editor, Valley News (part of Reeder Media)

Jennifer Karmarkar

City Editor, Orange County Register

Wednesday April 25, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Tuffree AB

2:30pm PDT

You Won’t Believe How Easy Social Media Is When You Use This One Trick

Hosted by Professor Cynthia King

Speakers

Ryan Romeos

Social Media Manager, Hyper X/Kingston Technology

Wednesday April 25, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Theatre

4:00pm PDT

Children’s Book Publishing and Writing Process of “Grammy and Me”

Hosted by Professor Osborne-Thompson

Speakers

Tyrah Majors

Writer

Wednesday April 25, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Classroom UH 252

4:00pm PDT

Freedom of the Press: More important than ever

Hosted by Professor Gail Love

Speakers

Hugo Martin

Business Writer, LA Times

Wednesday April 25, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
TSU Pavilion B

7:00pm PDT

Writing Tips for Media Industry Careers

Hosted by Professor Maryanne Shults

Speakers

Jason Kandel

Journalist/Producer, NBC Universal

Wednesday April 25, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion B

7:00pm PDT

There's a Crisis at the Airport!

Hosted by Professor Gail Love

Speakers

Deanne Thompson

PR Manager, John Wayne Airport

Wednesday April 25, 2018 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
TSU Hetebrink AB

7:00pm PDT

Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation

Hosted by Professor Andi Stein

Speakers

Mindy Johnson

Author, Ink and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation

Wednesday April 25, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
TSU Alvarado AB

7:00pm PDT

PRSSA Gala: 50 Golden Years

PRSSA Gala: A Night Among Graduates-PRSSA
CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS!

Celebration and recognition of members success and achievement.

Hosted by Professor Ken Hagihara
Wednesday, April 25th
7:00PM-10:00PM
TSU Pavilion A

Wednesday April 25, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
TSU Pavilion A

Special Event

8:30am PDT

Exploring Business Decisions and Ethics

Hosted by Professor Irene Matz

Speakers

Chris Martin

Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Thursday April 26, 2018 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
TSU Alvarado B

1:00pm PDT

From Law School to the Family Law Courtroom: A Roadmap of the Divorce Process and Child Custody

Hosted by Professor Jason Teven

Speakers

Leann Kaufman

Attorney, Kaufman Family Law

Thursday April 26, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Alvarado B

1:00pm PDT

Inclusion Matters & Makes for Great Stories! LGBTQ & Latinx in the Mix

Hosted by Professor Inez Gonzalez

Speakers

Monica Trasandes

Director of Spanish-Language and Latinx Media & Representation, GLAAD Media Institute

Thursday April 26, 2018 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TSU Ontiveros ABC

2:30pm PDT

Media Relations Within Magic Kingdom

Hosted by Professor Jim Collison

Speakers

Suzi Brown

Vice President of Communications, Disneyland

Thursday April 26, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
TSU Alvarado A

4:00pm PDT

Leadership Ethics and Challenges

Hosted by Professor Irene Matz

Speakers

Paul Miller

Emeritus Director of Disability Student Services, California State University, Fullerton

Thursday April 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
TSU Bradford AB

4:00pm PDT

Crash Course in Crisis Management

Hosted by Professor Vanessa Showalter

Speakers

Laura Nedbal

Manager of PR, Taco Bell Corporation

Thursday April 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
TSU Alvarado B

6:00pm PDT

Department of Communications Awards Dinner (invitation only)

Communications Department Awards Ceremony
Hosted by the CSUF Department of Communications
Thursday, April 26
6:00PM-9:30PM
Titan Student Union Pavilions ABC

*This event is by invitation only

Thursday April 26, 2018 6:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
TSU Pavilion ABC

Special Event

8:00pm PDT

Personal Growth

Hosted by Professor Jack Mierop

Speakers

Jack Mierop

Professor, JackUpyourLife

Thursday April 26, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
TSU Pub TSU Basement

Special Event

10:00am PDT

Symposium on Homelessness in Orange County

"A central goal of the symposium is to provide a forum to present accurate information and research data on the homeless community and policy alternatives"

10:00am-12:15pm
Hosted by Jon Bruschke

10:00am -- Keynote Address
Titan Theater, CSUF Titan Student Union

11:15am -- Breakout Sessions *
12:00pm -- Final Remarks

http://commweb.fullerton.edu/jbruschke/CSUFHomesSymp/Index.aspx

Friday April 27, 2018 10:00am - 12:15pm PDT
TSU Theatre

Special Event

3:00pm PDT

CTVA Alumni Panel

CTVA Alumni PanelWorking industry alumni answer your questions!

Hosted by Professor Shelley Jenkins

3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
TSU Titan Theatre

Friday April 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
TSU Theatre

Special Event