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Interested in going to Grad School? Applications to apply to San Jose State’s program are due on March 1, 2021. If you want to learn more about the program or how to apply, plan on attending their virtual session on Thursday 2/11 from 12-1pm. The zoom link for this info session is https://SJSU.zoom.us/j/95878466211?pwd=ZFk0VFlsdm0rVjRXY3ozZz09 and the password is Comminfo. But don’t worry if you can’t make the zoom info session, to access all the info, you can visit the link below. Any questions you may have, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Oona Hatton at [email protected]

M.A. in Communication Studies | Department of Communication Studies

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Did you miss the COMM Network Club's #COMMTogether for Career Success Fall 2018?

Here's Arooba Tahirkheli's advice-packed recap of the event!

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The COMM Central Network announced the launch of the COMM Career Portal just four years ago. Since then, the Portal has featured a wide range of internships and jobs for COMM students as well as practical tips and advice for the job search process. Are you looking for an internship? Need some help preparing for an interview? Check out the COMM Career Portal today!

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COMM 80 WORKSHOPS

The Real World of Silicon Valley Monday / April 16 /  3:00pm – 4:15pm / HGH 255 / No registration required.   Goal Setting (2) Wednesday / April 18 / 10:00am – 11:15am / Student Wellness Center Room: 122A / Register. Screening of "Dolores" Wednesday / April 18 / 1:30pm – 3:00pm / HGH 229 / No registration required. Substance AbYOUse Wednesday / April 18 / 3:00pm – 4:15pm / HGH 255 / No registration required. Overcoming Procrastination Wednesday / April 18 / 3:30pm – 4:30pm / Student Wellness Center Room: 122 / Register. Communication and Expectations in Relationships Thursday / April 19 / 11:00am – 12:30pm / Student Wellness Center Room: 300B / Register. How safe are we?: A Discussion on Campus Safety Thursday / April 19 / 3:00pm – 4:15pm / HGH 255 / No registration required.  

OTHER WORKSHOPS

How to Write a Killer Introduction

Monday / April 16 /12:00-1:00pm / Clark Hall 100H

A killer introduction will pique a reader's interest and make them eager to read your paper. This workshop will offer techniques for writing and revising introductions, including how to identify when they have reached "killer" status.

Understanding Rape Culture

Wednesday / April 18 / 3pm – 4pm / SSC 603 

Rape Culture: A society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and abuse. Delve deeper into different societal attitudes towards masculinity, femininity, and our understanding of sexuality.

Essay Prompts and Time Management

Thursday / April 19 / 12:00-1:00pm / Clark Hall 124

This workshop will focus on two interrelated topics: (1) understanding and critically analyzing essay prompts, and (2) using time management strategies for the various stages of the in-class, timed writing process (pre-writing, composing the essay, and editing/revising).

COMMSA China Program Workshop

Friday / April 13th / 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm / HGH 255

Come join us to learn about Winter 2019 Study Abroad Program in Guangzhou China. This 14 day program is constructed with the purpose of immersing students into a different culture for the experience of a lifetime while satisfying 4 units of major coursework requirement towards graduation.

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Donut with a Director Monday / April 16 / 11am to Friday / April 20 / 12pm We need your input on campus life and how to strengthen your student experience and success! Enjoy donuts with an A.S. Board of Director! Visit the Meet the Board page on as.sjsu.edu to view a director’s office hours. No appointments needed! 4th Annual Spartan Showcase Tuesday / April 17 / 5pm – 7pm / Student Union, Ballroom An Exhibition of A.S.-Funded Organizations. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. SJSU Spring '18 Part-Time & Seasonal Job Fair - SJSU Spring '18 Undergraduate Students Part-Time & Seasonal Job Fair Wednesday / April 18 / 12pm – 3pm / Student Union  Meet with employers who have anticipated part-time & seasonal opportunities for SJSU candidates and registered alums. Check out the most recent list of employers registered for the fair. The list changes daily so be sure to check back often. No registration necessary in SJSU Handshake. Subject to room capacity, last entry is 30 minutes before end of the fair. If you need advice on interviewing, please watch our short videos or review a webshop here. CAMPUS EVENT: Know Your Worth Workshop by SJSU Latino Alumni Network Wednesday / April 18 / 5:30pm – 7:30pm / Boccardo Business Center, Room 032 / Register here. The SJSU Latino Alumni Network would like to invite you to attend their upcoming workshop, Know Your Worth. This would be a great place for you to network and meet fellow Spartans/Alumni! Did you know that in 2016 Hispanic women were paid only 54% of what white men were paid? Pay equity continues to be a huge disparity and we're here to help you know your worth through our hands-on workshop! Insights from human resource professionals on their compensation and negotiation strategies. This event is open to all current SJSU students. The following event is promoted, but not operated by the SJSU Career Center. If you have questions on this event, please contact the event organizer directly at [email protected]. Earth Day San Jose Thursday / April 19 / 10am – 5pm / Tower Lawn  Bringing Earth and Community Together!  From 1:00pm-2:00pm we will also be having our 10th Annual Trashion Fashion at Tower Lawn, presenting fashions made with at least 80 percent recyclable material. Come and celebrate with us!  

Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for Sustainability Future Thursday / April 19 / 3pm – 5pm / Student Union, 2nd Floor Meeting Room 1B Join the A.S. Campus Community Garden and learn how you can be an agent of sustainable change. Food and beverages provided.  

SJSU Honors Convocation

Friday / April 20 / 6pm – 8pm / The Event Center at SJSU

San Jose State University is proud of its distinguished students. Honors Convocation is a recognition of their outstanding achievements. We hope that their successes will continue to inspire them and encourage others to attain academic excellence. Undergraduate students who qualify as President's and Dean's Scholars will be recognized for their academic achievements at the 56th Annual Honors Convocation.

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This spring, the Writing Center is piloting English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Groups. The purpose of these 60-minute conversation groups is to create a welcoming environment for ELL students to converse in English about a variety of topics, so they can gain confidence in their speaking and listening skills. 

“Casual vs. Formal English” Friday / April 20 / 2:00-3:00 PM / Clark Hall 124

“Idioms” Friday / April 27 / 2:00-3:00 PM / Clark Hall 124 “Writing Resumes and Interviewing for a Job” Friday / May 11 / 2:00-3:00 PM / Clark Hall 124

“University Life and Summer Plans”

End-of-semester celebration (food provided)

Friday / May 18 / 2:00-3:00 PM / Clark Hall 124

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Want to make sure you covered all the requirements for graduation? The registrar is holding open houses where you can talk with your graduation evaluator and make sure you are ready for graduation.

Meet with your graduation evaluator.

Ask questions about the graduation process.

Discuss issues impacting your graduation.

Ask about your Graduation Worksheet/ Hold Letter.

Submit docs relevant to graduation.

Tuesday, March 13, 2 - 4 P.M., Engineering (ENG) 285/287

Thursday, March 15, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Student Union (SU) 1A/2A

Monday, March 19, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Student Union (SU) 2A/2B

Wednesday, March 21, 2-4 P.M., Student Union (SU) 2A/2B

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Fun Fact!  

Eight years ago, COMM Events announced the first alumni profiles, posted on the department website, written by Professor Ge Gao’s COMM 199C students. Check out the more recent profiles in the COMM Career Portal on COMM Central.

Throwback, huh?