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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