Web Drake Union University Debate Team 2008-09 Results by Web Drake, Debate Coach & Associate Professor of Communication Arts

I just wanted everyone to know the results of our new debate team’s exemplary first season.  Below is a partial listing of everything they accomplished.READ MORE
POSTED: May 8, 2009 - Theatre  

Elizabeth Wood Students Define Advertising Truth by Elizabeth Wood, Public Relations
 This is a recent article from the Cardinal & Cream, co-written by Elizabeth Wood and Lindsay Dawkins.

Piercing eyes. Flawless complexion. Perfect figure. Impeccable smile.

 In the world of advertising, altered imagery and misleading messages are found in glamour... READ MORE
POSTED: Apr 3, 2009 - Public Relations/Advertising  Advertising  
Katherine Kipp Personal Experience: Southeastern Journalism Conference by Katherine Kipp, Journalism
 “Get inside! Get inside the building now!”

 Katie Shatzer and I are practically shoved into a building on Belmont University’s campus by a security guard, as we h... READ MORE
POSTED: Mar 15, 2009 - Journalism  Public Relations/Advertising  Photojournalism  
Chris Blair Details on the HDTV studio by Chris Blair, Chair, Associate Professor & DMS Coordinator
 For those of you techie types interested in the details of the new studio equipment being installed in Jennings Hall, here you go. Click on the links to go to detailed info about each item.

 Video:
(3) JVC ... READ MORE
POSTED: Jul 31, 2008 - Broadcasting  Digital Media  
Michael Chute Howerton honored as top collegiate journalist by Michael Chute, Professor of Communication Arts
 Brittany Howerton, a 2008 Union graduate, has been named to the inaugural UWIRE 100 list, which honors the nation’s top 100 collegiate journalists.

 Howerton, a Public Relations/Advertising alumna, served as managing editor of the Cardinal & Cream, Union’s student newspaper... READ MORE
POSTED: Jun 19, 2008 - Journalism  
Chris Blair New software, hardware for HD Editing Suite by Chris Blair, Chair, Associate Professor & DMS Coordinator
Be sure to come by and check out the updated High Definition editing suite in Jennings 204. This last semester we have upgraded to Final Cut Studio 2, featuring Final Cut Pro 6, DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2, Compressor 3, and the new color correction app, Color. We also upgraded to C... READ MORE
POSTED: Feb 1, 2008 - Digital Media  Film Studies  
Allison Ball What Public Relations means to me by Allison Ball, PRSSA President
Hello there! My name is Alison Ball, I am a senior Public Relations major and a Photojournalism minor that would like to share my love for our department with you.  The first day I stepped foot on Union’s campus I knew Public Relations was the path God had for me. The benefits of small class s... READ MORE
POSTED: Nov 20, 2007 - Public Relations/Advertising  
Chris Blair Check out the Gillette/Tracy Film Series if you can by Chris Blair, Chair, Associate Professor & DMS Coordinator
If you get a chance, be sure to go to one of the screenings at the Gillette/Tracy film series, held throughout the year at the homes of Jonathan Gillette, assistant professor of art, and Cam Tracy, web development agent and instructor of digital media studies. The series explores "the strange and un... READ MORE
POSTED: Nov 19, 2007 - Digital Media  Film Studies  
Chris Blair Read This Book! by Chris Blair, Chair, Associate Professor & DMS Coordinator
I discovered a great book when I was in LA last year at a CCCU Cinema Studies conference. The book is Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film and Culture, edited by Spencer Lewerenz and Barbara Nicolosi of Act One, Inc., a non-profit training and formation program for Hollywood writers ... READ MORE
POSTED: Nov 13, 2007 - Film Studies  
Michael Chute Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism Conference by Michael Chute, Professor of Communication Arts
Congratulations to the Union students who submitted their work to the Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism Conference, Oct. 11-13. It was an excellent conference and our students represented Union well, earning honors in a number of the award categories. Here's the list of winners:

 Column Wri... READ MORE
POSTED: Nov 13, 2007 - Journalism  Photojournalism  

Archives

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 12, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 13, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 14, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 15, 2:30pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 16, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

PRSSA Nashville trip Nov 17, 8:00am
Meeting with Nashville's PRSA

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 17, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

PRSAA Meeting Nov 18, 3:00pm: Jennings Hall Room 225



International Digital Media and Arts Conference Nov 5, 12:00pm: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Leading academics, professionals and artists are gathering this week at Ball State University for iDMAa’s 7th annual conference to explore the frontiers of digital media and art in research, industry and higher learning. Keynotes include Tom Kelley, of IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation; Dave Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer at Schematic, Inc.; Michael Adamson, Vice President, Content and Creative at Turner Sports Interactive; and Rueben Steiger, CEO of Millions of Us.: more event info

PRSSA Meeting Nov 4, 3:00pm: Jennings Hall Room 225

Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am

COMUnion New York trip Sep 30, 12:10pm: New York, NY
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Fox News, NBC Studios, Good Housekeeping magazine. Opportunities to go to a Broadway show, the Empire State Building and Staten Island.

Moe's Night for Union University Oct 1, 4:00pm: Moe's Southwest Grill, Vann Drive
Moe's is sponsoring a special night for Union University student on October 1st. There are giveaways and music from 6–9 p.m.

PRSSA Chik-Fil-A fundraiser night Sep 29, 5:00pm: Chik-Fil-A, Vann Drive
Have dinner at Chik-Fil-A on Tuesday night, September 29th, and a portion of the proceeds will help the PRSSA chapter! Eat more chicken!

PRSSA Meeting Oct 21, 3:00pm: Jennings Hall Room 225

DMS Kickoff Party Sep 17, 7:00pm: Cam Tracy's House

Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park

First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am