May 20, 2010

This is the next-to-the-last linky love of the term. It really has been a fun term, but let’s just say senior-itis isn’t just for seniors… Counting down! That said, apparently there are other people who still have working brains and have created some food for your thoughts, too. I’m more and more fascinated with the Facebook privacy...

May 13, 2010

I am week 10 tired on a week 7 Thursday. Not a good sign. However, it turns out not everyone feels that way, so I was able to find some great content to share with you this week. For students, you’re going to pick one to respond to on your own blog and for my regular visitors, these are definitely worth a read. Enjoy! “It’s OK to be...

Apr 20, 2010

After a three term hiatus, I’m again teaching the advanced writing class – now call Strategic PR Communication. As part of that class, I publish a list of my favorite posts from the week for students to choose from and respond to on their own blogs. While the list is specifically for the class, I hope that other visitors will enjoy, too. Why Should I...

Mar 14, 2010

I’ve noticed a new tactic with spammers lately… they are awfully complimentary of your content, your blog and your writing style. Flattery is hard to resist, I know. So here are some tips for keeping the spam out of your comments section. If the comment seems to be over thesaurus-ized – common words turned into $5 words that aren’t...

Mar 13, 2010

At the end of each term, the students in PR Campaigns, our capstone PR course, present their portfolio of work to a panel of professionals. It’s an exciting day, with lots of great energy and terrific feedback from our talented professionals who give anywhere from 2 hours to 8 hours to share their expertise with our students. I had a chance to speak at...