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Shadow Day offers students a glimpse into PR career

By Christi Kinsella

JTC Major Christi Kinsella, left, is seen here with Denver Zoo Director of Communications Tiffany Barnhart

JTC Major Christi Kinsella, left, is seen here with Denver Zoo Director of Communications Tiffany Barnhart.

In the ever-changing world of public relations, it can be tough for students to figure out where they belong. But in Denver each year, Shadow Day gives students from nine different universities the opportunity to discover how and where they might fit into the field of public relations.

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Colorado chapter organizes Shadow Day every spring, pairing students with public relations professionals from varied disciplines so students can gain insight into the tasks that these professionals perform each day. This year, 45 students and 36 host companies participated in the PRSA Colorado Shadow Day program. Read More

Fall 2009 Registration Dates

  • Monday, April 6: Graduate students and Honors
  • Tuesday, April 7: Seniors
  • Friday, April 10: Juniors
  • Friday, April 17: Sophomores
  • Friday, April 24: Freshmen
  • Monday, May 4: New students

Looking Ahead:

  • Spring/Summer 2009 Calendar
  • March 16-20: Spring Break
  • March 24 – Registration for Summer 2009 begins
  • April 6 – Registration for Fall 2009 begins
  • May 16 – College of Liberal Arts Commencement/Department Reception for Graduates
  • May 18 – Summer classes begin (4-, 8- and 12-week sessions offered)
  • August 7 – Summer classes end
  • August 24 – Fall Semester 2009 classes begin


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Department Overview

The Department of Journalism and Technical Communication was established in 1968 and operates the largest undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts.

Our AEJMC-accredited program serves over 500 undergraduates in five concentrations: computer-mediated communication, news-editorial, public relations, specialized and technical and television news/video communication.

The department also has 45 graduate students seeking M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Our 18 regular faculty members are joined by working professionals with special appointments as course instructors, and we offer online mentoring.

The department is an active partner in the Information Science and Technology Center (ISTeC) at CSU. We also participate in the new Colorado School of Public Health.


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