OLIVEIRA DISCUSSES RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING ON ‘DAYTIME TRI-CITIES’ Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Dr. Carrie Oliveira, appeared on a special segment of WJHL’s “Daytime Tri-Cities” discussing relationships and dating during the week of Valentine’s Day. Segments featured host Amy Lynn talking with “Dr. Carrie” about different topics related to dating and relationships, such as what (and what not) to talk about on a first date, tips for keeping an ongoing relationship fresh and exciting and how to know when it’s time to end a relationship. Oliveira invited viewers to visit her blog, “Dr. Carrie’s Relationship School”
(doccarrie.blogspot.com), to ask questions and receive advice about relationships. Oliveira’s expertise is in the development and maintenance of intimate relationships. “I maintain a strong interest in teaching people about how to have better relationships through a more mindful attention to the quality of the communication they exchange with their relationship partners,” says Oliveira. Oliveira is often approached by ETSU students looking for advice. “Dr. Carrie puts herself on an equal level with her students. This opens up the door for casual conversations and students feeling
STUDENT FILMS SHOWCASED LOCALLY by Lacy Bowman On April 23 several ETSU student films hit the big screen! The second annual Made in East Tennessee student film festival was held at Real to Reel movie theatre and showcased 10 films made by 17 students. Shara Lange helped coordinate the event. “We really do this event to highlight the best films from our program for the last year,” said Lange. “The students work hard and it is good practice for them to be in front of others showing off their work.” Tickets for the evening sold for $3 and all proceeds benefitted the Tom Headley Student Production Award, which aims to support future filmmakers. “The event sold out both years and there were at least 150 people present,” says Lange. “The students get the chance to have their film on the big screen so I think they really love it.” Any Mass Communication student is eligible to submit a video for consideration. One student who did just that was Anthony Frazier. Frazier’s short film, Mountain Man, was shown at the event. “I was the first recipient of the Tom Headley award and I used it to make Mountain Man,” says Frazier, who graduated in May with an emphasis on performance and production. “The film ended up costing almost $2000 and months and months went into making the film happen.”
comfortable speaking with her about multiple personal and student-related issues,” says Brandon Brewer, ETSU Professional Communication graduate student. “When someone comes to me with a relationship situation they don’t know how to sort out, I appreciate that I’m viewed as a credible expert and I see the inquiry as an opportunity to share what my education has taught me about relationships,” says Oliveira. Oliveira holds a Master of Arts in Speech from the University of Hawaii and a Ph.D. in Communication from Michigan State University.
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Frazier has been involved in the entertainment business for years. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild until 2003, and says his passion for filmmaking started at the early age of 13. Made in East Tennessee helped push Frazier to produce his best work. “It gave me a taste of what it is like to be a professional,” says Frazier. “The event is a huge inspiration to strive to be a great filmmaker.” Although Frazier’s Mountain Man was considered a short film, other types of films ranging from documentaries to narratives were also screened. “The level of experience ranged from new student filmmakers to those who were working on their final capstone project,” says Lange. Although Made in East Tennessee has only been open to students majoring in Mass Communication in the past, Lange says opening up submissions to students outside of the that division is not out of the question. To view more photos from the festival, visit the program’s Facebook page, Etsu Rtvf.
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1. Think strategically: What is your end goal? How can you get there? Have a plan. 2. Seek internships: Treat an internship as if it’s a job. Be ready with a professional resume and photo. Be prepared with questions and skill sets you to have offer. 3. Set yourself up for success: Have an outlet after your internship. Look for opportunities. Volunteer. Play up your accomplishments. 4. Communicate with communicators: Communicate on their terms through their channels (and be sure to identify yourself.) If you want to see what the pros are doing listen to tweetchats like # soloPR and #journchat and say “Hello.” 5. Study the thought leaders. 6. Innovate: Use the latest tools and learn about new ones. The field of communications changes daily. Be sure you are running at all times to keep up with it. 7. Learn something new: Do you know a foreign language? Spend time abroad. Be open to opportunities elsewhere. 8. Show kindness: Put the phone away in class and share some real (not virtual) Facetime with your teachers and friends. This goes for our online behavior as well. 9. Follow journalists. 10. Know your strengths and weaknesses and focus on your strengths. 11. Create your Personal Brand. See more at: http://www.marketingmel. com/2011/03/20/how-to-get-a-job-in-publicrelations-eleven-tips-from-a-pr-pro/#sthash. tJ6PW0gz.dpufTwitter: @MarketingMel LinkedIn: MarketingMel Facebook: MarketingMelPR www.marketingmel.com
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