AIGA includes visual communication, advertising, photography
and public relations majors. AIGA
promotes professional practice among graphic designers and provides a forum for
discussing values and practices that positively influence the profession.
Students affiliated with the organization hear guest speakers, go on studio
tours, screen films, and exhibit their work.
Contact:
Kimberly Melhus Mitchell
928-523-2217
Kimberly.Melhus@nau.edu
Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha
DSR-TKA is an intercollegiate honor society devoted to the
ideals of public speaking and forensics excellence. The team attends the
national conference where students compete with students from other DSR-TKA
member schools.
Contact:
Dr. Dayle Hardy-Short
928-523-2311
Dayle.Hardy-Short@nau.edu
NAU Forensics
The forensic team offers students the opportunity to master
skills of expression. Students may choose to participate in competitive
speaking events, interpretation events, and /or debate.
Students involved with the forensic team participate in
regional, national and international competitions.
Contact:
Dr. Dayle Hardy-Short
928-523-2311
Dayle.Hardy-Short@nau.edu
NAU Speech Communication Association
NAU SCA is an association for students interested in speech
communication major and minor courses. Members present papers at professional
meetings, provide service related to speech activities in the School of
Communication, and have regular opportunities to visit with distinguished
speech scholars from other campuses.
Contact:
Dr. Brant Short
928-523-4701
Brant.Short@nau.edu
Dr. Dayle Hardy-Short
928-523-2311
Dayle.Hardy-Short@nau.edu
Phi Alpha Delta
PAD is the nation's largest law fraternity where members develop
contacts with PAD law students, legal educators, attorneys and judges. Pre-law
students meet with law students at potential future schools and chapters
sponsor educational lectures, panels and discussions.
Contact:
Dr. Martin Sommerness
928-523-2510
Martin.Sommerness@nau.edu
Public Relations Student Society of America
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. The group seeks to advance the public relations profession by nurturing generations of future professionals. PRSSA is made up of more than 10,000 students and advisers organized into 300 plus Chapters in the United States. The NAU chapter has been active on campus for more than 30 years.
Contact: Jerry Thull
928-523-2234
jerry.thull@nau.edu
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is an intercollegiate honor society for speech
communication undergraduate majors and minors.
To be admitted for membership a student must have completed twelve
credits in speech classes and must have a 3.2 GPA. Students also participate in
NAU Speech Communication Association (NAU SCA).
Contact:
Dr. Brant Short
928-523-4701
Brant.Short@nau.edu
Dr. Dayle Hardy-Short
928-523-2311
Dayle.Hardy-Short@nau.edu
National Press Photographers Association
The National Press Photographers Association is a
professional organization dedicated to both print and broadcast
photojournalism. Students attend workshops and conventions; have reduced rates
on equipment and access to a forum for nation- wide job listings; professional
assistance in portfolio creation; entering photography competitions and finding
summer internships and scholarships.
Contact:
Prof. Larra Camden
928-523-4335
Laura.Camden@nau.edu
Northern Arizona Merchandising Association
NAMA is a student organization providing merchandising
majors and minors the opportunity to participate in activities related to the
world of fashion: textiles and apparel manufacturing, apparel design, marketing
of apparel products and the retail environment. Guest speakers, workshops, and field
trips to trade shows provide insight as "real world" experiences are
shared between professionals and students.
Contact:
Dr. Kris Swanson
928-523-8913
kris.swanson@nau.edu
PJ/One
PJ/One is a student and community photography and
photojournalism group that promotes and encourages photojournalism at the
university, in Flagstaff, and in the Southwest region.
Contact:
Prof. Larra Camden
928-523-4335
Laura.Camden@nau.edu
Website: http://web.pjone.org/
Society of Professional Journalists
SPJ members network with journalists across the country;
maintain career connections; have access to a database of breaking industry
news; are eligible for scholarships, fellowships and internships; have special
benefits such as insurance, health plans, discounted travel and career clothes.
Students become well-versed in First Amendment rights, in the ethics that
govern the profession and in the relationship that exists among the public,
government and the press.
Contact:
Mary Tolan
928-523-0465
Mary.Tolan@nau.edu
Exchange Programs
International Exchange Program
The Hanzehogeschool in Groningen, the Netherlands, and the
School of Communication have developed a student and faculty exchange program
emphasizing the international perspective to communication. Students who
participate in the program are provided an opportunity to study with students
from different European universities.
Contact:
Dr. Rich Rogers
928-523-2530
Richard.Rogers@nau.edu
Or
Prof. Paul Helford
928-523-9312
Paul.Helford@nau.edu
Student-run media outlets
UTV62
UTV is the School of Communication's student-run television station and production studio. Based on entertainment industry models, UTV students gain practical knowledge and experience working in whatever areas interest them including programming, writing, production, marketing, and graphic design.
The Lumberjack
The Lumberjack is NAU’s
award- winning student newspaper. The Lumberjack provides information, an open
forum to the NAU community on a weekly basis, and professional experiences for
aspiring journalists as well as students from other disciplines interested in
working on a campus newspaper.
Contact:
Prof. Rory Faust
928-523-2511
Rory.Faust@nau.edu
Website: www.northernarizonanews.com
KJACK Radio
KJACK is a radio programming service originating in the
School of Communication. Students can receive course credit for working at the
station ( 1450 AM radio on campus and the Internet at www.KJACK.org ). The
program format for KJACK is generally alternative rock with specialty shows
featuring differing musical styles and cultural influences and newscasts.
Contact: 928-523-3036
Website: www.kjack.org
NAU Live!
NAU Live! is a media lab that provides news and
entertainment programming written, produced and directed by student staff under
supervision of a faculty adviser. Students have produced news programs, news
magazine shows, drama series and comedy shows. NAU Live! allows exploration and
experimentation with news reporting, videography, program production and
program management.
Contact: 928-523-9193
Website: naulive.com