The penultimate Eric Mower Advertising Forum of the semester took place on a sunny Friday afternoon, in the kind of weather that reminds you summer isn’t that far away at all. It ran half an hour over schedule, and I don’t think anyone even fidgeted. We were hanging on Jason DeLand’s every word. I’ve attended …
Facing graduation, I am excited to close yet another chapter in my story. After completing my Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies at the University of Calgary, I spent the summer travelling through parts of Canada and Europe. While wandering through the London neighbourhood of Spitalfields, my brother and I stumbled across a brightly coloured wall. …
It’s the time of year when campus tours are in full swing. Acceptance letters landed in mailboxes, and fingers nervously tore apart at the paper to furiously scan the letter for those all-important words — we are pleased to offer you an acceptance to.” Two years ago I was waiting with excitement and nervousness to …
There’s nothing fun about job interviews. The pressure’s on. Butterflies beat their wings in your stomach. You hair is probably out of place, despite your best efforts. Your shoes are just a little uncomfortable, and your pants are freshly-washed and therefore a little tighter than you want them to be. But you also want a …
Newhouse’s Master’s Preview Days just passed, which made me think back to my own preview day experience a year ago and how much has changed for me from then to now. Since my program is two years, I’m not quite feeling the stress of graduating as much as I’m trying to get my life together for …
The advertising graduate students found themselves on a whirlwind trip into New York City this weekend with Professor Brian Sheehan for a one-day immersion workshop at top ad agency 360i. They are best known for their data-driven digital work and powerful use of social media. We went in expecting the unexpected, and came out having …
It was right around this time last year that I underwent a minor surgery to sort out some things that were in disarray. It was also around this time of year that I attended Newhouse’s Master’s Preview Day, which is what ultimately sealed my decision to attend the school. In many respects, I can’t believe …
When choosing a communications program, it’s easy to be swayed by the glamour of big cities like New York and Los Angeles. But for students who come to Newhouse, the city of Syracuse offers the chance to be a big dog in a much smaller pool, all while getting a top-notch education. Still have your …
Thaler Pekar ’85, CEO of Thaler Pekar & Partners and a recognized expert on business storytelling, gave Newhouse students an inspiring presentation, “Why and How True Stories Matter,” last month. Newhouse students, especially those who are passionate about storytelling, and professors were in attendance at the event. Pekar started the presentation explaining how she was able to …