Amidst beautiful spring weather, public relations students and industry professionals gathered together at the PRSSA Regional February Conference, hosted by BU’s PRSSA chapter. The conference “PR Advanced: What’s Your Story?” focused on the power of storytelling, providing insights about the public relations industry for attendees coming from all across the East Coast.…
On the frosty Friday evening of November 4, PRLab welcomed COM students and eager clients for PRoBono 2016, the 18-hour annual philanthropic event. With over 80 advertising and PR students in attendance, teams were formed to work on real campaigns for five non-profit organizations in the Boston area. The night…
The stars had descended upon BU to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Awards on September 29. What was turning out to be a chilly week didn’t seem to dampen the pleasant and serene evening—the perfect setting to honor our beloved alumni, James “Nooka” Jones (COM ’10), Carlos R. Bardasano (COM ’94,…
On Wednesday, September 21, COM’s own Dr. Tammy Vigil presented her latest research as the first speaker in the Communication Research Colloquium lecture series. Vigil’s lecture, “The 2016 RNC & DNC: How the Coronation Became a Battlefield Again,” focused on the evolution of national conventions in the United States and…
Creative Cafe, an event where advertising students and professionals gather together to review portfolios and share feedback, will take place on April 26, 2016 in the Photonics Center. Started by John Verret, Associate Professor of Advertising in COM, and Tobe Berkovitz, Associate Professor of Advertising in COM and Department Chair…
On a brisk Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m., the annual COM networking presentation and reception took place at the grandiose BU Castle. This event was for College of Communication students looking to gain a little real world experience through networking. COM seniors and graduate students were invited to the event…
