Tuesday, November 6, 2018

JAMS: Intros and professors


The Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies (JAMS) Living Learning Community (LLC) if off to a great, exciting start. As always, the most important step in having a successful year is to have a group of residents/students who are excited about what is to come, this was easily attained this year as the type of residents/students who choose to be in an LLC, especially the JAMS LLC, tend to be go-getters with an inherit excitement about all things JAMS.

On day one of living in University Housing, Resident Assistant Sam Wisneski met with all JAMS LLC members to tell them about what it means to be in an LLC and what they can expect for the year. This was an important first meeting and RA Sam is confident that the LLC members were more comfortable with what they can expect following the meeting.

The first event that the JAMS LLC held was, “learn about JAMS.” This event took place in the fifth-floor lounge in Sandburg South Tower. The purpose of this event was to have fun while learning about the exciting major that they have chosen. At the event, they had the unique opportunity of being introduced to their professor, Michael Newman. For an hour, LLC members got to ask Professor Newman questions about their major and learn from Professor Newman who happens to be the JAMS department chair. The peer mentor for the JAMS LLC, Emily Perret was also present. Emily talked about the things that she is able to help the residents with and talked about her experience as a senior in the JAMS program.

The events that have been held so far have introduced the JAMS LLC to the exciting year to come. We look forward to continuing to build the bond between academics and living as the semester and year continues.




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