Communication Studies Day 2007 was held Friday, March 23.  This year’s theme was CAREER BUILDERS and features:

Two alumni panel presentations with Q&A were held and recorded in our Leutze Hall television studio (room #125) from 10:00-11:30 am and 2:00-3:30 pm.  A cross section of recent graduates shared stories and insights from their journeys in graduate programs and professional positions. 

The Communication Studies Society hosted its fifth annual Dress for Success Fashion Show at 12:15 pm in Warwick Center #135 (the Old Sharky’s Game Room).  This year’s show, “Extreme Makeover: Career Edition,” was based on the hit ABC television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”  Students modeled business professional and business casual attire provided by The Limited and Men’s Wearhouse.  The event was co-sponsored by the UNCW Storytellers.

A social gathering was held from 5:00-8:00 pm at Wilsons Restaurant (Tiki Lounge) 4925 New Centre Dr.  This event proved an ideal opportunity for junior and senior Communication Studies majors as well as COM faculty, staff, and friends to converse and network with visiting alumni. 

The annual tradition of Communication Studies Day is a vibrant celebration of our discipline, department, and all who comprise the Communication Studies family.  See below for details.   

COMMUNICATION STUDIES DAY 2007
FRIDAY, MARCH 23 

ALUMNI PANELS
Leutze Hall #125

10:00-11:30 am

Collin Beck (2003)
Territory Development Manager
Labor Finders
Raleigh, NC

Ashley Byrd (2006)
Account Executive
WECT TV-6
Wilmington, NC

Kiara D. Jones (2004)
Communications Specialist 
Pitt County Office of Public Information
Goldsboro, NC 

Erin Mace (2005)
Field Ministry Marketing Coordinator
The Christian Broadcasting Network, Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA

Bess M. Nelson (2005)
Account Executive
Sweeney Public Relations
Wilmington, NC

Angela Sherrill (2005)
Director of Membership Services
Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance (HTA)
Charlotte, NC

Nic Troutman (2000)
Master of Public Administration (UNCW 2004)
Residence Coordinator
The University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

2:00-3:30 pm

Rebecca D’Amico (2004)
Magazine Production & Market Coordinator
American Composites Manufacturers Association
Arlington, VA

Bernadette Jay (2006)
General Assignment Reporter
WECT TV-6 and WSFX TV-26
Wilmington, NC

Stephen Jenkins (2003)
Ophthalmic Consultant & Musician
Doctors Vision Center (Raleigh, NC)  
Traces of Morrow (and solo work)
Garner, NC

Jessica Lehmann (2004)
Gifts Manager
Cannon School
Concord, NC

Larry Pakowski (2006)
First-Year Admission Coordinator
UNCW Office of Admissions
Wilmington, NC

Chris Reavis (2005)
Assistant General Manager
Wilmington Sharks Baseball Team
Wilmington, NC

Kelly Rhine (2005)
MSc in European Communication Studies (Fall 2006)  
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Office Manager
UNCW Office of International Programs
Wilmington, NC