by Kelly Dean | Mar 22, 2013 | News Slider
One of the perks of living in Nashville is the great possibility of running into celebrities anywhere you go around town. Thanks to ABC’s newest show Nashville, local coffee shops, music venues and even grocery stores are now turning into TV sets, giving fans the opportunity for those two seconds of fame they’ve been dreaming of. Nashville supporters are taking advantage of the time they have with the cameras shedding light on Music City. Several Lipscomb students have even been featured in episodes that have been aired for the show. Lipscomb junior Kathryn McKinley made her on-screen debut as a Nashville Journalist. Ironically enough, McKinley is a communications major. Her role was to hold a voice recording while directors and producers called ‘action’ and ‘cut’ for three straight hours. “I actually got a speaking part even though I’m speaking with other people at the same time, but it’s still kind of cool because I can pick my voice out,” McKinley said. Students are also creating traditions out of watching Nashville. Lipscomb senior Katie Underwood said she and her friends gather around their TV every Wednesday at 9 p.m. to view the show. “We love watching the show because we get to point out different places we’ve been to,” Underwood...
by Julie Williams | Oct 28, 2011 | News Slider
On Oct. 25th and 27th Lipscomb University presented the documentary, Miss Representation, partnered with the Tennessee Economic Summit for Women. The Department of Communication, the Andrews Institute and the Human Docs film series hosted the event. A panel discussion was held after each showing of the film with three respected leaders. The discussion panel featured Linda Garceau-Luis, the CEO of the Centerstone Foundation, a behavioral healthcare organization; Beth Curley, the President and CEO of Nashville Public Television; ands Stacy Smith, associate professor at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern California. Please upgrade your browser The second panel feature Lipscomb University English professor Kim Reed, Amanda Moody, coordinator of the Students Taking a Right Stand program at David Lipscomb Campus School, and Lipscomb communication professor Aerial Ellis. Miss Representation is about how the media portrays women and how that representation affects real women and the perception of them in society. Miss Representation encourages all women to reach their potential and move past society’s expectations. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was an official selection of the event. The film has also been honored at the many other festivals including the Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco and Denver film festivals. Both showings of Miss Representation were well received by the packed audiences in attendance....
by Crystal Davis | Mar 30, 2011 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s communication department prepares its students to be successful professionals, which is evident in Jenny Barker, APR– a Lipscomb alum and public relations practitioner who headed up Gaylord Opryland’s post-flood public relations campaign. On Monday, March 28, the communication department held its regular COMMA (Communications Majors and Minors Association) meeting with Lipscomb alum Jenny Barker as the guest speaker for the night. Barker majored in public relations here at Lipscomb and was a part of the 2004 graduating class. She started her career at Atkinson Public Relations working in crisis management positions. Barker finally landed at Centennial Medical Center where she stayed comfortably as Director of Public Relations until a rare opportunity came her way. In October 2010 she got a call from Gaylord Opryland to assist them with PR in the aftermath of the May 2010 flood. Barker saw this as a “once in a career opportunity” to work with a company in this type of crisis. At the COMMA meeting Barker gave detailed background information about the hotel during the flood and its resurgence. “The biggest fear was that the hotel would lose power,” Barker said. Hotel workers feared that the “miles of tunnels under the hotel that contained the IT and the power supply” would fill up with water and the main power source for the hotel would be lost. Before power was lost, and before water even reached the building, the hotel decided to activate the Alert Pyramid for Gaylord Opryland, a plan set in place in case of some kind of evacuation emergency. Hotel officials realized the severity of the situation and decided to...
by Hunter Moss | Oct 8, 2010 | News Slider
Students interested in pursuing careers in public relations should attend the next PRSSA meeting (Public Relations Student Society of America) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ezell 109. This second meeting of the revamped chapter is designed to help students get a taste of their chosen professional field before graduating and seeking employment. “In an increasingly competitive job market, students need to explore every possible way to become stronger candidates,” said Kay McDowell, internship director for the Department of Communication and Journalism. “Professional organizations offer a wonderful opportunity to learn the latest industry trends, network with seasoned professionals and gain practical resume-building experience.” PRSSA offers professional development, resume enhancement sessions and networking opportunities. This year, the chapter is focusing on strengthening the students’ resumes by supplementing experiences and professional development outside of the classroom. The chapter brings in professionals and public relations practitioners for its monthly meetings covering specific topics. Past speakers include Jimmy Chaffin from Dye, Van Mol and Lawrence, and Julie Davis, the communications director for Cracker Barrel. October’s special guest is News Channel 5 reporter Rodney Dunigan who will explore the topic “From Pitch to Placement: Understanding a PR Practitioner’s Role in News.” PRSSA membership receives exclusive access to internship opportunities before the department publicly announces them. Members will also visit local agencies and corporate offices throughout the year. Academic portfolios will be developed for a student’s future internship and employment interview. Professionals will review and advise members of current trends in the industry, and professional development workshops will be offered to provide insight on becoming a successful practitioner. For more information about membership and dues, please contact Hunter...
