Business Communication News

Business Communication alum Alex Parker, manager of partnership marketing for the Baltimore Orioles, posted a great shot on LinkedIn with her Orioles partnership marketing team after working through two enormous January events -- FanFest Eve Gala and FanFest. Alex (third from the  left in the  photo) has been with the Orioles over three years after receiving her Master's degree in Professional Studies, Sports Industry Management, from Georgetown University. Alex and her team work with all Orioles sponsorship events. Congratulations, Alex!

Business Communication alum Tony Rossi ('18) stopped in to check on the faculty as he took a break from his job with the Class Produce Group, LLC.  Tony's strong interpersonal skills and his intercultural understandings have helped in his sales job with the 78-year-old, 4th generation, family owned and operated produce wholesaler working on the East coast of the U.S. Here, he poses with two of his favorite professors, Dr. Heather Harris (left) and Dr. Nadene Vevea.

Congratulations to Business Communication professor Dr. Heather Harris on the upcoming (May) release of her second edited book, Neo-Race Realities in the Obama Era, through SUNY Press.

The editors at SUNY Press write:

"Neo-race Realities in the Obama Era expands the discourse about Barack Obama’s two terms as president by reflecting upon the impact of neo-racism during his tenure. Continually in conversation with Étienne Balibar’s conceptualization of neo-racism as being racism without race, the contributors examine how identities become the target of neo-racist discriminatory practices and policies in the United States. Individual chapters explore how President Obama’s multiple and intersecting identities beyond the racial binaries of Black and White were perceived, as well as how his presence impacted certain marginalized groups in our society as a result of his administration’s policies. Evidencing the hegemonic complexity of neo-racism in the United States, the contributors illustrate how the mythic post-race society that many wished for on election night in 2008 was deferred, in order to return to the uncomfortable comfort zone of the way America used to be."

Best wishes to Dr. Harris!

Business Communication alum Ronnie Lordi is making a name for himself in the world of stand-up comedy in New York City, but recently ventured into managing a comedy site. A recent New York Post article highlighted his work “Live at the Barbershop” in one of the city’s more unusual comedy clubs. According to the article, "Lordi usually performs a quick opening set before introducing the first of some five or six comics a night. So far, the surprise guests have included Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”), Roy Wood Jr. (“The Daily Show”) and Dante Nero (“The Blacklist”)." The barbershop doubles during the day as a traditional site for a shave and a haircut but is transformed into a small club for the evening events. Congratulations, Ronnie! (Photo from the New York Post)

Intrepid reporter Emily Rosenthal, staff writer for The Catholic Review and Business Communication alum, had the opportunity to cover her own engagement in a delightful piece celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Since Emily met her fiance while they were students at Delone Catholic High School, her story, featured in the February issue of the publication, focused on one of the more interesting benefits of Catholic schooling. Congratulations, Emily! (Photo from The Catholic Review)