Communication Career Panel: Advice & Major Themes
By: Morgan Jacobus, Editor in Chief
In case you missed it, there was a communication career panel with Regis alumni last Wednesday. There was a lot to learn from these panelists, who all took different paths after graduation and each had a unique perspective to offer. Though there is a plentitude of advice that current communication students can learn from, they also offered plenty of practical advice, even for people who are not majoring in communication. From internships and mentors to the skills they learned and wished they had learned, here are the highlights from the panel.
First, let’s introduce the panelists. The panel was composed of five alumni: Nikolas Gatan, Mikaela Meyer, Zoey Sweeny, McKenna Solomon, and Ariana Badran. Gatan graduated in 2015, and now does sales and client relationships for Sphero, a STEM education company in Colorado. Meyer graduated in 2017, has graduated law school, and is currently working for a judge. Sweeny graduated in 2019, has PR/ marketing/ advertising experience and works in client relationships. Solomon graduated in 2017 and is the current social media strategist and marketing writer at Regis. Badran graduated with a dual major in Communication and Peace and Justice and is the assistant shelter manager at The Dolores Project in Denver.
Where Do We Go From Here? Interview with Professor Alyse Knorr
By: Carly Compesi, Staff Writer
I was lucky enough to interview Alyse Knorr, an assistant professor in the English Department who teaches creative writing and Women and Gender Studies, about college life and beyond. Professor Knorr expressed profound gratitude for where she is now in her career at Regis, and also for the friends, mentors, and teachers who have been there since the start of her journey.
Where Do We Go From Here? Interview with Dr. Michael Chiang
By: Carly Compesi, Staff Writer
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Michael Chiang, the head of the History Department, about his path after graduating from his undergraduate program. While Dr. Chiang told me that there’s something worth missing about the “ramen and textbook” side of undergraduate life, he also talked about his global adventures as a graduate student.
Where Do We Go From Here? The Fulbright Program
By: Carly Compesi, Staff Writer
With the Spring semester in full gear, more and more students are thinking about their post-graduation plans. For anyone who falls under that category, Regis University’s Dr. Eric Fretz has a suggestion: the Fulbright program.
Dr. Fretz believes the Fulbright program should be considered by students with an interest in studying or teaching in a different country. In a previous statement, Fretz said, “The Fulbright program is a post-graduate scholarship. Students are encouraged to begin the application process the fall of their senior year. Students may apply for Fulbright scholarships as many as 10 years after receiving an undergraduate degree.”