Communication News

Communication professor Dr. Leeanne Bell McManus and her two daughters, Elouise (left) and Isabella, were cheering for the 2020 Stevenson University graduates in the social media trailer sponsored by the university. The young girls, complete with cheer uniforms and pom poms, celebrated the upcoming online virtual celebration that will launch at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 21 at http://stevenson.edu/celebrate2020.
 
You can see the whole video here.

Business Communication senior Krystal Alexis had a starring role in the latest Career Mentoring video from the Career Connection office. The program brings potential mentors to campus, linking them with students searching for guidance from an established professional. Students and mentors alike explained the value of the program in this video. You can see the entire video here.

Congratulations to a couple of Business Communication majors who were recognized for their exceptional contributions to residence life at the annual RA Banquet, held this year via BlueJeans and slide shows. on Friday, May 8. More than 50 attendees enjoyed the remote get-together, including Business Communication's twoFaculty in the Halls members, Leeanne Bell McManus and Chip Rouse.

Marriah Boyd was honored as the Residence Life Rookie of the Year for her consistent contributions during her first year as an RA.

Isabella Maxey was honored with the "Best Community Builder" award for her work in the residence halls bringing students together in the spirit of Stevenson University.

Lastly, Marriah Boyd and her co-RA, DJ Lyles, were congratulated for their consistently best residence hall bulletin boards, a source of events and news for their residents.

Congratulations to all the Resident Assistants for their care and energy throughout the year.

Stevenson athletics is celebrating the 25th anniversary of NCAA athletics at the institution, which began at Villa Julie College in the 1994-95 academic year, according to gomustangsports.com. The men's lacrosse 25th anniversary team includes five Business Communication alums:

Richie Ford '11
Greg Furshman '09
Brent Hiken '16
Tony Rossi '15
Ryan Rubenstein '14

In order to be eligible for the 25th Anniversary teams, former student-athletes must have used up their eligibility prior to 2018-19, have graduated from Villa Julie College/Stevenson University, and left their program and the institution in good standing. A maximum of 25 former student-athletes will be honored in each sport.

Congratulations to the inaugural members of the lacrosse anniversary team!

Brandon Seidl (Stevenson Business Communication 2006), SU's current senior director of web and digital marketing, is preparing for the publication of his latest book, "Ocean City Oddities," through an interview with Delmarva Life. You can watch the interview with Brandon and his co-author, Kristin Helf, and learn more about the history of the beach town on the Eastern Shore. This is his second book, following another Ocean City, Maryland look, "Trimper's Rides," co-authored with Monica Thrash. Congratulations to Brandon for turning his passion and his writing into capturing days gone by on the boardwalk and the beach.