Student Media Newsletter | May 27, 2022
Spring 2022 in Review
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Honoring Student Media's Class of 2022
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Content Spotlight
Check out these brand new issues of Student Media publications!
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In Case You Missed It...
A look back at some cool stuff that happened this semester!
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Sports Broadcasting Team Honored for Excellence
Associate Director David Carroll (right) and the Sports Broadcasting Team were honored by Brad Edwards (left) at the annual Green and Gold Celebration on May 9th for their "vital role as Intercollegiate Athletics' primary streaming and broadcast partner." Producing over 100 live streams of Mason athletic events each year that air on ESPN+, the team was cited for "it's mission of preparing tomorrow's media professionals with vital hands-on experience in television production."
Photo courtesy of: Mason Athletics
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The Forge Returns!
Mason's only sci-fi and fantasy magazine, The Forge, hosted virtual and in-person interest meetings in April and is working on a new digital issue for fall 2022.
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Literary "Submit-In"
So to Speak hosted a literary "submit-in" event that brought students together to swap writing tips and submit their personal work for journal publication.
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Volition Open Mic Nights
Volition hosted two Open Mic Nights in the JC Bistro, bringing Mason's artistic community together to share music, dance, and spoken word performances.
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Name That Tune!
WGMU Radio hosted a music trivia event in the Side Pocket inspired by the popular Beat Shazam television show. Prizes included a vinyl record and turntable.
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We've Got YOU Covered!
Illustration by: Allison Alberty/Fourth Estate
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HCR's Global Reach
Hispanic Culture Review received a record number of content submissions (over 500!) from creators around the world and are hard at work on a new print issue.
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Celebrating Student Success
Student Media welcomed 45+ student staff, contributors, and volunteers at two staff appreciation events in late April to thank them for their hard work and celebrate their shared accomplishments. While "grab and go" food options were offered, many attendees took advantage of the opportunity to socialize and network while looking back at a successful semester creating content for the Mason community.
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Collaboration & Partnerships
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"Gowns for Grads" Photo Day
Student Media partnered with Contemporary Student Services to offer on-campus graduation photos free of charge to students and families from the class of 2022 on May 9th. The Gowns for Grads program was created many years ago to make grad regalia available to students who are unable to purchase a cap and gown on their own.
Photo by: Casey Duke
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iWeek Live Stream
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GAMEmason Coverage
Photo courtesy of: WGMU Soundcloud
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Dr. Washington Records at WGMU Studios
WGMU Radio was proud to host Dr. Gregory Washington in their Johnson Center broadcasting studios again this semester as he interviewed faculty members and special guests for Mason's "Access to Excellence" podcast.
Photo by: Shelby Burgess/Strategic Communications
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Other Notable Collaborations:
- Sport Management Society RSO: Provided professional headshots for club members attending a conference.
- College of Science: Hosted Against the Rules with Michael Lewis podcast interview with Mason professor Rebecca Goldin in WGMU's Johnson Center studios.
- University Life Assessment: Began CAS Program Review in spring 2022.
- University Bookstore: Hosted senior portraits inside the annual Grad Fair.
- Film & Video Studies: Began partnership with Mason professor Tommy Britt and FAVS alumni to create new screenwriting publication for classroom use.
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Student Learning & Career Readiness
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Mason LIFE Intern Forrest Allen
Student Media welcomed Mason LIFE student Forrest Allen (right) as a spring intern and co-curricular student enrolled in COMM 148 (Radio Workshop I). For his internship, Forrest was paired with WGMU Production Director Tom Ozio (left) to learn broadcasting and technical skills and began conducting interviews for a podcast series. In an email, Tom said he enjoyed getting to know Forrest and described their time working together as "a joyful and entertaining experience."
Forrest's life experiences were captured in the 2020 documentary “Music Got Me Here,” directed by Susan Koch, and you can read more on his personal blog. Click the link below to listen to Forrest's inspiring conversation with his mom, Dr. Rae Stone.
Listen to Forrest's podcast > | Read Fourth Estate's profile on Forrest >
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Communication Awards
Student Media was well represented in the Communication Dept.'s awards ceremony held on April 23rd, with Fourth Estate's Savannah Martincic sharing the Dr. Bruce Manchester Achievement Award. Download the program >
(Student Media staff names highlighted)
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Experiential Learning
COMM 148 (Radio Workshop I) co-curricular students created public service announcements for University Life. COMM 354 (Radio Production & Podcasting) students interviewed Mason professors and created audio promos for WGMU. Listen to a University Life PSA >
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SRST Graduate Intern
An international graduate student intern from Professor Pierre Rodgers' Sport and Recreation Studies Master's capstone course worked with the Sports Broadcasting Team for 200 hours this academic year, including the A-10 Softball Championships in May.
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Student Media Spring 2022 Survey Results
Student Media surveys involved students twice each semester to see what they learned and contextualize their experiences. Here is a sampling of the spring 2022 results:
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Here are just a few examples of what our students had to say in their own words:
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"It gave me a sense of purpose by connecting me to the kind of work that I’m studying to do."
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"Student Media reconnected me with my passion for editing and recontextualized the courses I’m taking to reach my career goals."
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"It helped spark my interest in things I never considered as a career before coming to Mason and allowed me to build connections with peers."
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"Student Media has helped me gain a great community of fellow journalism friends at Mason."
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"Student Media gave me the chance to use my skills in a professional setting, gave me more confidence in working in a team, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills."
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"Student Media was an outlet for my voice and conquering my own self-doubt... I really found a passion for writing and built confidence in myself, my abilities, and the craft."
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"It allowed me to de-stress and be my safe place away from studies. I was able to meet and work with amazing individuals."
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Student Media Alumnus Calls Superbowl LVI
Student Media alumnus Jorge Andres (right) made history earlier this spring when he called Super Bowl LVI for Telemundo’s “first over-the-air broadcast” of America’s most-watched annual sporting event.
Andres, 37, who graduated from Mason in 2007 with a BA in communication, got his start at WGMU radio before going on to become an award-winning Telemundo Washington and ESPN anchor (SportsCenter, NBA Tonight, and Baseball Tonight).
“It’s a milestone for me, for sure,” said Andres. “But this isn’t just about me, but as much as it is for so many people who believed in me... I’m proof that with hard work, passion, and humility, anything is possible.”
Photo courtesy of: Strategic Communications
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Alumni Broadcasters
Six Sports Broadcasting Team alumni (Valerie Preactor (right), Long Tran, Tyler Byrum, Zach Hamilton, Jon Linney, and Oscar Avelar) returned to Mason to mentor students and assist with athletic broadcasts throughout the year.
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50th Photo Exhibit
The work of Student Media's Broadside alumni from the '70s, '80s, and '90s is currently on display in Horizon Hall at the "Past, Present, Future" photo exhibit celebrating Mason's 50th anniversary. Read more from Mason News >
Photos courtesy of: Strategic Communications
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Alumni Initiative Update
Student Media has compiled a list of over 1,800 alumni dating back to the 1970s and is in the process of reaching out via social media to engage alumni as mentors and learn how their Student Media experience shaped their careers.
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Thanks for reading/watching/listening...
We'll be back with more in fall 2022!
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