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Spring / Summer 2011

An ACA Student Journal, p2 Ponniah Releases New Film, p3 Meet our May Grads, p5 Ask the Experts Q & A, p7 Photo by Elroy Byam

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A publication of the Department of Communication

MA Communication student authors new book

COMM topics >>>

The Department has moved...again. The

Department

We are proud to announce that Heather Marie Day, a Communication

Communication

has

moved...again! For the summer months of May

Masters student, released her first book on February 26, 2011, entitled Hook, Line, and Sinker.

to August, the main office will be located in Bell Hall, Room 122, directly across from The

Q: What does this book release mean to you?

Dating is hard, and images of what we need

Counseling and Testing center. Advisors are on

A: The book release of Hook, Line, and

to be like, or act like, or look like, can’t help

-call and may be reached via e-mail. If you

Sinker means a lot to me. It is tangible evi-

but penetrate our thoughts and lead us astray.

need immediate assistance, please call the main

dence of moments in my life where some not-

I wanted to provide Christian girls with some

line

so-great experiences really daunted me. I am

truth that I have been shown.

(269)

471-6314

e-mail

commdept@andrews.edu.

blessed to see that these not-so-great experiences can help others from following in my

Q: How long did it take to write?

It is projected the Department will move to its

footsteps. It just so happens that a dating

A: I was actually able to write the entire book

final, and original, location in Nethery Hall,

book I wrote during some painful moments in

in one summer. Once I knew what I wanted

Room 209 by the end of summer. Be sure to

life, releases within weeks of my wedding,

to say, I prayed a lot and asked God to help

visit us in three months to see our newly remod-

essentially the happiest day of my life. God

me say it.

eled office!

has brought me full circle and I can’t wait to hear from my readers how He has provided

Q: How did your education prepare you or

for them as well.

motivate you to write a book? A: I have always wanted to write books; I

Q: What inspired you to write the book?

knew that when I was five or six years old. I

A: I was inspired to write the book after con-

have chosen the perfect degree program to

templating how confusing it can be, being a

emphasize my passion.

Christian and trying to find a balance between

the heart of great writing. I believe I have to

what society says a woman should act like,

master the art of communication before I can

and what the Bible convicts us to be true.

truly master the art… (Continued on p. 2)

Communication is

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Finding God’s blessings in South America: an ACA student journal 2

My name is Debbie-Ann Francis and I am a senior International Communications and Spanish major. When I was about seven years old, I had my first Spanish class. Even though I couldn’t pronounce anything well, I enjoyed the language so much that I wanted to learn more. Now, I am in Argentina with the Adventist Colleges Abroad program, living out my childhood dream to learn Spanish! I have been able to see God move in mighty ways that I could never have imagined. God allowed me to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, a U.S. Department of State scholarship that has winners from universities such as NYU, Columbia, Brown, and many other prestigious schools. When I received the scholarship, I was the only winner from an Adventist university. That alone was a testament of God’s workings.

I have been able to visit Peru, Brazil, and Uruguay. I have met wonderful people here in Argentina. This year’s experience has shown me that when we put our lives in God’s hands, He can do “exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). 1. Debbie-Ann visits the Casa Rosada, executive office of the Argentinean government. 2. With an ACA classmate in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Jeneiro.

By: Debbie-Ann Francis, written March 30, 2011 Debbie-Ann is a senior Communication and Spanish Studies major. She returned from Argentina May, 2011 and is now preparing for her final year as an undergraduate.

3. Debbie-Ann in front of Macchu Picchu in Peru

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Student authors new book, cont. (continued from p. 1) ...of writing. It is by no

so much a prayer process. The more time I

and am pairing them with larger-than-life

coincidence that I ended up at Andrews Uni-

spend in prayer, the easier thoughts come.

illustrations, and at the end tying them to

versity. The staff and class size are excellent

In a nutshell, I would say write about what

Christian principles. My hope is that it’s a

remedies for student success.

you know, and ask God to aid you in saying

fun way to teach kids about Jesus Christ; a

it.

sort of child’s devotional that meets them

Q: How would you encourage others who

where they are at. I absolutely adore the

hope to get a book published one day? What

Q: Where can Hook, Line, and Sinker be

is the process?

purchased?

A: To author-minded people reading this, I

A: It can be purchased at most ABC stores

would say to really sit and reflect on what it is

or online at www.AdventistBookCenter.com.

you have to say, that no one else can. I am a

project and look forward to its release!

Heather married in March 6, 2011 and will

firm believer that every pair of lungs that

Q: We hear you have a children’s book also

be graduating with her

breathes has a God-given mission. You have

in the works. Can you tell us about that?

Masters in Communica-

to figure out what your talent is, and then use

A: I am excited to talk about my children’s

tion degree July 2011.

it to bring glory to Jesus Christ. If your talent

book! I have recently received a publishing

is writing, then you need to work on your

contract for a children’s poem book I wrote

message. I never write without consulting

called Mom Said, but I Heard. What it is, is

God, to make sure I don’t say anything He

things adults say, that children could take

wouldn’t condone. In my life it is

literally. I wrote these wacky, silly poems,

COMM stories >>>

Ponniah releases new film Along with Molly Shaffer, an Old Rugged Cross Foundation board member, I researched the story behind this popular hymn. Our research took us to Reed City, Albion among other places connected with this hymn story. The script for the film, “The Old Rugged Cross: A Hymn Story,” incorporates research and conversation with a few individuals who knew Pas-

Students arrange construction recognition event

tor George Bennard, the hymn’s author. On Wednesday, April 20, the Department Although this film utilizes a mixed method, it

of Communication class, COMM480 Com-

In the mid 1920s, a Hindu man in the south-

can be classified as a docudrama genre. Main

municating for Community, organized a

ernmost part of India accepted Jesus after

talents featured include Stephen Zork, an Asso-

hearing the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,”

Construction Recognition event. The event,

ciate Professor of Music at Andrews, as Pastor

in the Tamil language. Although ostracized

Bennard, and Susan Zork, a Professor of Relig-

by his family, the missionary who baptized the

ion at Andrews, as Mrs. Bostwick, Pokagon

young man took him into his own home.

Church pastor’s wife.

Trained by the missionary, this Hindu young

specifically coordinated to recognize the construction workers who have worked tirelessly on the new Buller Hall, new Damazo

residence

hall,

and

newly--

man became an Adventist pastor. My grand-

For me, this film is a part of my spiritual jour-

renovated Nethery Hall, was held in the

father repeated his conversion story in great

ney. Someday soon, when the Christ Who died

Johnson Gym. Cyreka Jacobs, AUSA presi-

detail to anyone who would listen to him.

on the cross returns to take us to his Heavenly

“The Old Rugged Cross,” was his favorite

dent and recent Communication graduate,

home, I’ll hear the rest of the story about the

hymn.

cross. Until then, my prayer shall be: “Jesus keep me near the Cross.” Thanks be to God.

presented them with a large thank-you card on behalf of the Andrews University student body. The workers also received a

“The Old Rugged Cross” has been my favorite hymn ever since I heard the story from my

By: Melchizedek Ponniah

student-designed T-shirt and light break-

grandfather. Providentially, a week after I

Director & Producer

fast. We are grateful

arrived in the U.S., the late Dr. Mervyn Max-

to the Construction

well, former Professor of Church History at

Look for “The Old Rugged Cross: A Hymn

Andrews’ Theological Seminary, introduced

Story” soon! Available at Christian bookstores

me to the old country church where this hymn

September 2011.

was born.

Team for their hard work and dedication to “building a lasting impression.”

COMM honors >>>

Journalism student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Looking for work during the school-year? Apply at the Department of Communication! We offer Student Worker positions as well as Graduate Assistantships for

Congratulations to Kristina Penny, an Electronic Journalism student! She was awarded with an induction into the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest and largest collegiate honor society, electing and inducting members on the basis of high academic achievement.

Masters-level students of Communication. Retrieve your application from our website, andrews.edu/comm, or at the main office. Submit not later than August 31 for Fall 2011 semester consideration.

CNN Producer & Journalist Skypes-in Kimberly Arp Babbit, Emmy-winning

Jour-

nalist and Producer for CNN, joined the Electronic News & Magazine Production class

Graduate Fair highlights Communication MA program The first-ever Graduate Fair took place March 31, 2011 in the Student Center. Hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, the Department of Communication was among at least ten booths present from various other Schools on campus. Representatives were able to speak with many graduates about the Communication Masters Program and recruit potential applicants.

via Skype to discuss her career path, production and interviewing techniques, and offer advice to students on class projects and their futures. She was gracious, funny, down-to-earth—even offered students her contact information. Among her coverage of the Oklahoma City Bombing and September 11 attacks, Babbit has worked closely with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien on documentaries such as Black in America, Latino in America and the recently-aired Muslims in America.

Emmy-winning Editor speaks with students Justin Cece is an Emmy award-winning Editor based in New York.

He joined Photos by Esther Nooner, IMC

JOUR436 Electronic News & Magazine Production via Skype in March. “It was amazing to hear from an actual editor,” said Kristina Penny,

Envision thanks you...

BFA major. “…[He] came from an even smaller school than ours, so that was very

Envision magazine Casting and Publicity

Valley. \And don’t forget to join the

encouraging.” Find out more about Cece at

Editor, Thalia Stewart, is pictured with our

Facebook page and follow Envision on

choppypost.com.

cover-guy, Nathaniel Gibbs, after the

Twitter for updates:

Freelance Writer joins JOUR440

Launch Party on February 3, 2011. “Sales have been good,” says Managing Editor,

* facebook.com/envisionmagazine

Glenn Roper.

* twitter.com/envisionmag

Colleeen Moriarty, Author and Freelance Writer for publications

Self,

Marie Claire, and Good Housekeeping, phoned-in

But Envision is looking for new talent! Especially in the areas of Photography and Web Design. If you are interested in col-

as a guest speaker for JOUR440 Magazine

laborating with the Envision team, contact

& Feature Writing on February 24, 2011.

the Editor-in-Chief, Debbie Michel at

LaMae Nembhard, a Journalism minor, said

dmichel@andrews.edu.

“I learned that the most important things to a Journalist are contacts and relationships... I left class feeling confident, motivated and

most of all, inspired.”

Magazines remain on sale at the Andrews University Bookstore, C-Store and Apple Photo by Megan Jones

COMM achievements >>>

Meet our May graduates! May 1, 2011 marked the end of the 20102011 school-year and the beginning of a new journey for our graduates. Graduates

and

six

Two

Undergraduates

walked down the aisle that day. We are Photo by Jean Michel

Photo by Jean Michel

Photo by Elroy Byam

Photo by Jean Michel

Alfredo Asuncion

Ariane Brutus

Robert Dammar

Cyreka Jacobs

Bachelor of Arts,

International Comm.

Communication

International Comm.

proud of each one of their accomplishments. Congratulations, college grads!

Students receive DeHaan Award On April 14, 2011, Department of Communication student workers Johanna Nielsen and Glenn Roper received the DeHaan Work Excellence Award. The award is funded by Frank and Dolly DeHaan to promote excellence in student workers at Andrews University. NomiPhoto by Jean Michel

Photo by Jean Michel

Photo by Wilma White

Photo by Genaida Benson

nations are initiated each winter by work

Glenn Roper

James Tramel, III

Raimona White

Oksana Zaverukha

Bachelor of Arts,

Master of Arts,

the two semesters of the following school

Media Tech. Communication

Journalism

Communication

-year. Amounts range from $50 to

supervisors. Monies are credited during

$2,000.

Lambda Pi hosts awards dinner

Grad student earns Heart & Soul award Louise

Albert,

Communication Mas-

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society officers,

ters student, received

Rebekkah Moore, president, Alfredo

the 2011 Michigan

Asuncion, vice-president, and Nancy

Campus

Connect

Ruiz, secretary, organized our annual

(MCC) Outstanding Student Service—

Awards Dinner and Lambda Pi Eta In-

Heart and Soul Award on April 2, 2011.

duction Ceremony this year. The event

The award honors her “time, effort and

took place April, 22, 2011. We are

personal commitment” to her community

proud of our many students who received awards and scholarships that

through service. The award is presented

evening.

to students from across Michigan who have demonstrated dedication to commu-

(top) New Lambda Pi Eta inductees and

nity

officers (l to r): Ryan Musser, Charea Mal-

service

and

civic

engagement

throughout their educational careers.

colm, Rebekkah Moore, Johanna Nielsen, Kristina Penny, Nancy Ruiz & Alfredo Asun-

(bottom left) Glenn Roper receives first-ever Faculty

Louise is among five others who received

cion.

Recognition Award for superior performance.

the Heart and Soul award at Andrews.

COMM across cultures >>>

A Monthly Insight into the Current Real Estate Market

Jordan Field School Students from various Departments are currently in Jordan as part of the Jordan Field School summer study program. They can accumulate up to six academic credits by participating in courses offered by various departments. Communication is offering three courses in Jordan: Intercultural Communication, Documentary Film, and Communication & Community. Students Natanya Behrmann, International Communciation major (middle) and Samantha Blake, Journalism major (right) enjoy the company of two Jordanian women. Photo by Patrice Jones

Media Ministries now online Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch Sabbath School U or Scriptural Pursuit on your favorite radio station or television network?

Now you can

watch online at any time! Scriptural Pursuit is also now available through CMRadio, every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Follow the links below: Sabbath School U: www.sabbathschoolu.org Scriptural Pursuit: www.scripturalpursuit.wordpress.com CMRadio: andrews.edu/cm/cmradio

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ask the experts >>>

Q: A:

Hi. I am a transfer student, and will be changing my major from Nutrition to Communication. How can I make the Communication program work for me so I do not lose out on the credits I have already taken?

We have 11 different tracks or ways of planning a program suitable for you. The “emphasis” tracks allow for individualizing a student’s program. Communication is interdisciplinary by nature, which means that combinations of courses can be useful for a student to accomplish his or her career and academic goals. Make an appointment so we can discuss these plans and see how your program can be arranged.

NEW! Student Manual Available August 2011!

COMM profile >>>

Student Profile: Glenn Roper, II A largely self-taught designer and founder of

have helped prepare me for my fu-

The ah HA! Factor Designs LLC, his free-

ture." "[Since I didn't have a degree]," he

lance design firm; and as Managing Editor of

adds, "I got my jobs through interviews and

Envision, a Christian collegiate lifestyle

two main principles: get them [the em-

magazine distributed by the Department of

ployer] talking more than you, and get them

Communication, Glenn keeps busy. Not to

to like you." He suggests bringing a portfo-

mention being married with children.

lio binder to interviews, or creating an electronic portfolio and bringing the disk to the

Professor Debbie Michel, Editor-in-Chief of

interview.

Envision, noticed Glenn had a knack for design and asked him to join the team. He

One of the biggest benefits Glenn sees to

agreed and has been running around ever

the Department of Communication is its

since. The ah HA! Factor Designs LLC be-

openness to new ideas. “If you have an

gan in 2001.

idea, you can run with it,” he says. “There

Glenn graduated May 2011 with a Bachelor

are so many opportunities within the De-

of Arts in Communication, with an emphasis

partment.”

in Media Technology. He will be a Commu-

Glenn worked four years as a Designer and Technician/Marketing Specialist before re-

nication Masters student this Fall. He hopes

turning to school full-time. He recounts an

His advice to students is to get involved as

to become a Communications Director for a

experience he had working with a particular

soon as possible: "If you write, if you enjoy

non-profit organization.

business, when the company server went

design...get involved," he says, "and start

down and he was unexpectedly "thrown into

freelance work, now. If you’re serious about

the deep end". "I gained so much experience

what you’re doing, then there’s no reason

because of it," he says, "and a set of skills that

you won’t be ready for the real world.”

... ( We can help! )

Translator

News reporter

Talk show host

Marketing Director

Event Planner

Speech writer

Sales Representative

Human resource manager

Photojournalist

Greeting card writer

Copy Editor

Sportscaster

teacher

Fashion Designer

TV Production Assistant

Radio Announcer

Camera operator

Graphic Designer

Motivational Speaker

lobbyist

Media buyer

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