Communication News

Stevenson University Communication Studies major McKale Williams was recently named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III Student-Athlete Development Coalition, which includes "a diverse roster of NCAA Division III men's basketball players... who will provide direct feedback on a variety of national issues to the NABC," according to gomustangsports.com.

"The NABC is committed to helping grow Division III basketball and addressing key issues that impact the sport, and we consider the student-athlete voice an essential component to that process," said NABC Associate Executive Director Nate Pomeday, who chairs the coalition. "The ongoing work of the NABC Board of Directors, Division III Congress and our staff on behalf of Division III coaches will benefit greatly from the Student-Athlete Development Coalition's unique perspective." (photo from gomustangsports.com)

Members of the 2021-22 NABC Division III Student-Athlete Development Coalition include the following:

• Marcus Juarez, University of Dallas
• Owen Theune, Ripon College
• MJ Barnes, Albion College
• Sean Coman, Hendrix College
• Blake Gearhart, Clarkson University
• Barrett Lowe, Hunter College
• Bryce Hopkins, University of Chicago
• Jarron Flynn, Connecticut College
• Daryl Costa, Springfield College
• McKale Williams, Stevenson University

SU Communication major Lauryn Davis can't say enough good things about her summer internship. She writes on LinkedIn: "School is back in full swing but I can’t help but find myself wishing I was still in Vegas. This past summer I was given the amazing opportunity to intern with Station Casinos at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. As an intern I spent time rotating through different departments in the casino, mainly gaming and food and beverage, where I was able to work hands-on running day-to-day operations on the property as well as have the chance to work with other interns to identify and remedy points of friction in the company. The experience I gained with Station Casinos was truly life-changing and the people I met were unforgettable."

What an amazing experience, Lauryn! Congratulations! (Photo from LinkedIn)

Stevenson University Business Communication grad Amy Belchatovski has let her SU friends that Optavia is hiring! Thanks, Amy! You can view the posting here.

The Communication department at Stevenson University welcomes local author Jack Gilden to the faculty. His first book was Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula, and the Rise of the Modern NFL (2018).  He has also recently signed a contract with the University of Nebraska Press to publish a new book about the racehorse, Spectacular Bid.

According to his publisher, "Gilden's editorials, columns, and articles have appeared in Orioles Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the Evening Sun, Chesapeake Life, Style magazine and the Baltimore Jewish Times. He has written about the anti-Semitism of H.L. Mencken, the literary life of Bernard Malamud, the lost legend of "Swish" Nicholson, Joe Louis as civil rights hero, and the profane genius of Earl Weaver. He wrote the Orioles 40th Anniversary Video, narrated by the legendary Jim McKay."

Gilden will be teaching journalism classes. (Photo from Amazon.com)

The Communication department welcomes Business Communication grad Lauren Novsak (class of 2019) back to campus in her new position as Assistant Director, Advancement Events & Donor Relations in the Office of Advancement.

Lauren interned with the department during her senior year, leaving at graduation to take a job as the Nonprofit Service Coordinator with Business Volunteers Maryland. Lauren's skill set includes event planning, outreach and communication, and social media. Welcome home, Lauren!