Christine Bowman's Portfolio by Christine Bowman

Christine Bowman Portfolio

Bachelors of Arts in Communications Concentration in Public Relations Minor in Marketing Mississippi State University

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Adobe Products include: InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Bridge Microsoft Office Products include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

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Linked In: Christine Bowman Twitter: @christineb793 Instagram: @christine_bowman

MY BRAND:

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a driven go-getter with a desire to set goals and strive for them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m creative, willing to learn new skills, and enjoy meeting new people.

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WRITING SAMPLES News Release Godwin Group News Release Godwin Group Constituent Letter Congressman Palazzo Newspaper Articles The Reflector Feature Story Local Humane Society DESIGN EXAMPLES

Local Humane Society 13-14 Newsletter Brochure Local Humane Society 15 Various Graphics MSU campaigns 16 Event programs MSU Homecoming Elections 17-18 Various graphics Event invitation Conference Poster Social Science Research Center 19 MS Child Restraint 20 Brochure Research Project Event Packet Make-A-Wish Fundraiser 21 22 Fliers Class Assignment Local Humane Society

Christine B. Bowman CONTACT INFORMATION Email: cbbowman793@gmail.com More information available upon request.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Public Relations Minor: Marketing Mississippi State University. Starkville, MS. May 2015 Overall GPA: 3.97/4.0 Major GPA: 4.0/4.0 High School Jackson Academy. Jackson, MS. May 2011

ACADEMIC HONORS

Shackouls Honors College President’s Scholar Society of Scholars Phi Kappa Phi, College of Arts and Sciences Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Order of Omega Honors Society National Society of Collegiate Scholars Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Academic Excellence Scholarship Turner Catledge Scholarship Hank Flick Outstanding Service Scholarship Earl Love Guyton Scholarship

ACTIVITIES Shackouls Honors College Council Vice Chair of Communications Chi Omega Sorority Vice President 2014 Communication Chair 2013 Freshman small group leader 2013 New Member Board 2012 Historian 2012 Dean’s Student Advisory Council for College of Arts and Sciences Vice President Student Association, Public Relations Committee Wesley Foundation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Intern for the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University (Spring 2015) Designed printed materials Managed social media account Public relations Intern for the College of Arts and Sciences (Spring 2015) Sent out weekly email Wrote articles for semiannual magazine Assisted with web design for the wireframe Intern for Mississippi Representative Stephen Palazzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office (July 2014) Located in Washington, D.C. Gave tours of the capital building Responded to concerns and welcomed visiting constituents Intern for Godwin Group for the International Ballet Competition (May-June 2014) Wrote and distributed press releases by utilizing Cision software Managed Media Operation Center during the event Set up interviews between competitors and media Writer for college newspaper The Reflector (2012-2013) Completed work in a timely manner Worked collaboratively with Life Section staff Counselor for Camp Lake Stephens in Oxford, MS (May-August 2013) Supervised and cared for seven children per week for nine weeks Cared for an adult special needs camper for a week American Red Cross CPR certified

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Hosted Make-a-Wish Fundraiser for four consecutive years Designed show for competition Managed thirty individuals Raised $34,000 collectively Palmer Home, Columbus, MS Engaged in games with children Bulldogs on the move Played with Starkville area special needs children Habitat for Humanity, Maroon Edition, Starkville, MS Painted the exterior of a Habitat house Clean up project at George Evans Park, Starkville, MS Raked leaves and did ground maintenance Salvation Army bell ringer volunteer, Kroger, Starkville, MS Camp Seminole clean-up project with The Big Event, Starkville, MS, Member of Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS Peru Mission Trip in 2011 Elementary girls group leader for 2 years

During my internship with the Godwin Group and their client, the International Ballet Competition, I was tasked with composing news releases for the competitors.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Christine Bowman, GodwinGroup 601.360.9501, cbowman@godwin.com Brenda Trigg, USA IBC 601.973.9244, btrigg@usaibc.com

SMYTH ADVANCES TO FINALS IN 2014 USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION

Jackson, Miss., June 23, 2014 – Aaron Smyth of Chicago, Ill., has advanced to the final round of the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Miss. Smyth is among 31 dancers who will perform variations from both the classical and contemporary repertoires during Round III of competition, June 24 – June 26. Designated as the official international ballet competition of the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress, the event is held every four years and synonymous for the discovery of new talents and the launching of careers. Smyth was chosen from almost 300 applicants to showcase his talents before the dance world’s most noted company directors and choreographers. “Progressing to the competition’s final stages is a real accomplishment,” said Sue Lobrano, USA IBC executive director. “This is when dancers come to realize that they’ve endured the process and the rigor of being among the world’s best artists. Even without winning a medal, many competitors have gone on to have impressive tenures with highly acclaimed ballet troupes, holding positions as soloists and principals.” 22-‐year-‐old Smyth has been dancing for 14 years. He started in gymnastics when he was eight and he held the national title for high jump and hurdles. One day he was inspired by his sister’s dance class and was hooked. Now, he hopes to be a principal dancer within the next four years. Smyth initially trained with Prudence Bowen Atelier and Dianne Talbot in Australia, where he was born. He is the only dancer representing Australia in the competition. His dance career continued as a full scholarship member of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre. From there he has danced with American Ballet Theatre II, the Royal Ballet in 2012, and is currently with the Joffery Ballet in Chicago, Ill. -‐more-‐ 5

His repertoire includes performing in ABT’s Grand Pas Classique, Stars and Stripes Pas De Deux, Jessica Lang’s La Belle Danse, Vivace Mottifs, Oblivion, and Royal Ballet’s Christopher Wheeldon’s Titian: Metamorphosis to name a few. Smyth is no stranger to dance competitions. In 2006 he received the Showcase Australian Dancer of the Year, and two years later he won both first place at Genee International Ballet Competition and the Bravo Audience Choice Award. He made it to the final round in the Prix De Lausanne in 2010, and in 2012 he won silver at the Cape Town International Ballet Competition. Last year Smyth received silver again at the Beijing International Ballet and Choreography competition. He was also awarded the Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal award and placed third on Australia’s Got Talent TV Series. Smith has been looking forward to participating in the 2014 USA IBC event, since he was a non-‐competing partner with Silver Medalist Alys Shee in the last Jackson, Miss. USA IBC in 2010. “I was asked by my dance partner to compete this year and because I was very impressed with the competition in 2010 I had to say yes. I felt it would be a fabulous experience and great exposure having to perform in front of the prestigious panel of judges,” Smyth said.

2014 medalists and award winners will be announced June 27.

The USA IBC is a two-‐week, “olympic-‐style” competition where tomorrow’s stars vie for gold, silver and bronze medals; cash awards; company contracts; and scholarships. The event is designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress. Presented under the auspices of the International Dance Committee, International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, the USA IBC is held every four years in Jackson, Miss., in the tradition of sister competitions in Varna, Bulgaria, and Moscow, Russia. For more information about USA IBC, visit www.usaibc.com or www.usaibc.facebook. For information regarding competitor photos, contact Christine Bowman at 601.360.9501 or email cbowman@godwin.com. To reach our Media Operation Center please call 601.969.0500 or email moc@usaibc.com. ###

During my internship with the Godwin Group and their client, the International Ballet Competition, I was tasked with composing news releases for the competitors.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Christine Bowman, GodwinGroup 601-‐360-‐9501, cbowman@godwin.com Brenda Trigg, USA IBC 601.973.9244, btrigg@usaibc.com

USA IBC 2014 COMPETITOR ATTENDED USA IBC 2010 DANCE SCHOOL

Jackson, Miss., June 11, 2014 – Megan Wilcox of Baltimore, Md., plans to pursue a professional dance career by seizing not one, but two once-‐in-‐a-‐lifetime opportunities including being recently accepted into the Julliard School and competing in the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Miss. 18-‐year-‐old Wienecke has been dancing at her mother’s studio since she could walk. The Mid-‐Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts has been her home away from home and where she practices for three to five hours a day. Since her mother’s passing four years ago, she continues to be dedicated to dance. “I saw how much joy dance brought my mom and pretty soon I was hooked too. She was such an amazing woman and an influential part in many of her students lives. I almost feel as if I can sometimes still communicate with her through dance, and if she hadn't introduced me to it I wouldn't be here right now,” Wienecke said. Earlier this year a door opened for Wienecke and it was called a full scholarship to Julliard. The audition process was rigorous as the school scoured the country’s best dance applicants. “Auditioning for Julliard was really fun actually. I loved the energy there and the facility provides a great atmosphere. At first I was nervous, but once I got going I was just enjoying dancing and I felt confident about how I presented myself,” Wienecke said. The audition started with a ballet class that was then cut down to about a dozen people. Next, the dancers took a short modern class and then only five dancers remained. At this point, the participants performed solos for a panel of 13 faculty members in which all of them were sent on to the next round which consisted of combinations in where one dancer was eliminated. For the final round, the remaining applicants were individually interviewed. Next for Wienecke is competing in the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Miss. Designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress, the “Olympic-‐style” event is held every four years and showcases the best dance talent the world has to offer

“Auditioning for Julliard was really fun actually. I loved the energy there and the facility provides a great atmosphere. At first I was nervous, but once I got going I was just enjoying dancing and I felt confident about how I presented myself,” Wienecke said. The audition started with a ballet class that was then cut down to about a dozen people. Next, the dancers took a short modern class and then only five dancers remained. At this point, the participants performed solos for a panel of 13 faculty members in which all of them were sent on to the next round which consisted of combinations in where one dancer was eliminated. For the final round, the remaining applicants were individually interviewed. Next for Wienecke is competing in the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Miss. Designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress, the “Olympic-‐style” event is held every four years and showcases the best dance talent the world has to offer Wienecke will be among 93 dancers competing for scholarships, cash awards, medals, and company contracts during the USA IBC’s three rounds of competition. She will compete in the Junior Female division and initially perform variations from the classical ballet repertoire. The USA IBC’s selection process requires that dancers submit written entries and performance videos from the classical ballet repertoire. Wienecke was selected by a world-‐ renown group of dance professionals who chose her from almost 300 applicants. “Being among the dancers selected to compete in the USA IBC is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Sue Lobrano, USA IBC executive director. “The dancers selected exemplify the highest caliber of artistry and technical skills.” Wienecke expresses herself through dance, and actually prefers it to words. She admits that dance has taught her both discipline and an art form that most teenagers do not have the opportunity to experience. Her career goals include graduating from Julliard and joining a contemporary company one day. “Contemporary dance is definitely my favorite style of dance. I feel the most myself while at the same time being able to become something else. It’s the easiest style for me to connect emotionally,” Wienecke said. Her advice to young dancers who aspire to be where she is today is to never give up. “Sometimes you’ll love it. Sometimes you’ll hate it, but just stick with it because even if it doesn’t end up being your career it will teach you life lessons about the relationships with family, friends, teachers, and most importantly you will learn about yourself,” Wienecke said. For more information about USA IBC, visit www.usaibc.com or www.usaibc.facebook. For information regarding competitor photos, contact Christine Bowman at 601.360.9501 or email cbowman@godwin.com.

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Consituent Letter I composed during my internship with Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo in Washington, D.C.

July 28, 2014 Mr. or Mrs. (Name) (Address line 1) (Address line 2) Dear (insert name here), Thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts regarding H.R. 4447, the Contempt Act. As your Congressman, I am committed to putting the needs of Mississippi families first, and knowing your views and ideas on federal legislation is critical in order to best represent you. Your comments and ideas are always appreciated. As you may know, the Contempt Act would prohibit the head of a federal agency from paying any agency employee while the employee is in a period of contempt of Congress. Currently H.R. 4447 has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration. This bill comes on the heels of multiple scandals within the Obama Administration involving Attorney General Eric Holder and IRS official Lois Lerner. The Administration has failed to cooperate with congressional investigations and has repeatedly denied reasonable requests for information and transparency into both the failed Fast and Furious gun-running operation and the IRS scandal targeting conservative non-profits. That is why I voted to hold Mr. Holder and Ms. Lerner in contempt of Congress. In November of 2011, I signed a letter to President Obama calling for him to ask Attorney General Eric Holder to resign his position immediately. I also voted for House Resolution 711, on June 28, 2012, to hold Mr. Holder in contempt of Congress. More recently, on May 7, 2014, I voted for Congress to adopt House Resolution 574 that recommended the House of Representatives find Ms. Lerner in contempt of Congress. I am committed to keeping Eric Holder and Lois Lerner accountable for their actions, and bring those to justice that have been wronged. Rest assured, I will be mindful of your thoughts and comments should H.R. 4447 come to the House floor for a vote. As I close, let me again thank you for contacting me and helping me to better understand the concerns of Mississippians. If there is any assistance I can provide or if you have additional thoughts and opinions, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to contact me. As a reminder, please visit my website www.palazzo.house.gov and sign up for our E-newsletter for updates on issues in legislation. Sincerely, Steven M. Palazzo Member of Congress

Reflector Article. “Bachelorettes and Bachelors of Arts, Students juggle tests, papers, and matrimony. April 5, 2013. I was a writer for the Life and Entertainment section.

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Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar hosting art show, music BY DANIEL HART Staff Writer

Bachelorettes Bachelors of Arts

Students juggle tests, papers, matrimony

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BY CHRISTIINE BOWMAN Staff Writer

Mississippi State University students are buying tuxes and gowns as well as textbooks and calculators. Students engaged in college are responsible for planning weddings on top of research papers and projects. Caroline Cooley, senior psychology major, said she has enjoyed the

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creative aspects of wedding planning but dreads the intimidating legal work. “I am a little stressed about having to change all of my legal documents to my married name, having blood work done, setting up insurance, financial accounts and things of this nature,” Cooley said. Bride-to-be Alyssa Harvey, senior broadcast major, gets hitched next summer. The most challenging part, Harvey said, is coordinating with her fiancé who attends Oklahoma State University. Harvey said the couple has been living eight hours apart for the past two years and only see each other every few months. “It makes planning extremely difficult because we want to make all of these decisions together, but we are hoping to get some things worked out this summer,” Harvey said, “I think that my fiancé is more excited about using the gun to register gifts than anything else.” Margaret Welsh, senior biomedical engineering major, who has been engaged for eight months, will be married in June 2013. Welsh said to relieve the stress of selecting bridesmaids she suggests keeping in mind which friends know the bride and groom best. “I basically chose my bridesmaids by who had seen me and my fiancé’s relationship develop over the past few years, and it was really hard to narrow it down to nine girls,” Welsh said.

Cooley said she decided on six bridesmaids and two honorary bridesmaids. “Three of my bridesmaids are dear friends of mine whom I have known for a long time and the others are family. I always wanted an even number, an OCD thing, and these six girls just so happened to be the ones I am closest to in the world,” Cooley said. Friends and guests can make planning flow smoothly for the bride by remembering to RSVP — a courtesy Welsh said college students often overlook. “No one wants to go to a wedding reception that is short on seating or food, and this can be solved with a simple RSVP,” Welsh said. Another potentially unforeseen struggle is the guest list. Cooley said her advice is to keep the list with you at all times. “I keep a master copy of the guest list on my iPad so that if my mom thinks of someone to add while I happen to be in class, when she texts me I can just insert them immediately,” she said. “I also keep detailed lists of all the invitation recipients for every shower, the ceremony and the gifts so that I will not forgot or misplace a name or detail.” Cooley also said she rewards herself for time spent on schoolwork with browsing the Internet for those perfect favors or bridesmaids dresses. “Procrastinating is sort of inevitable but, for instance, if I have

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written three pages of my five-page paper I will allow myself to call my vendors for the next hour, and then it’s back to the paper,” she said. Cooley said looking forward to life with her new husband keeps her from getting bogged down in the stress of juggling school and wedding planning. “When I am overwhelmed and want to complain about how busy I am, I just think about how I am getting married to the love of my life and that if my biggest worry is having to finish a few math problems, then I am blessed beyond belief,” Cooley said. Harvey said her advice on getting engaged in college is to not rush things. “There is no rule that says you have to get married right after you graduate or while you’re still a student. If they’re the one, then they still will be after college,” Harvey said. Welsh said what she is most looking forward to about marriage is starting dental school and having someone who is always there to keep her motivated and walk through this next stage of life with her. She said students planning a wedding must remember to have fun with it. “Don’t get caught up in the planning and remember to enjoy being a student. Appreciate this phase and don’t try to wish it away. It is easy to get distracted by looking into what is coming up, but you might miss what you’re in right now,” Welsh said.

Artwork will be displayed at Nine-twentynine Coffee Bar Saturday outisde of the design magazine pages littering the wooden tables. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m “Ask 4 More Arts…and Coffee” will take place, an art show in the coffee bar’s basement featuring live music and artwork created by Starkville artists, photographers, sculptors, T-shirt printers and other artisans. John Weichel III, sophomore communication major and co-planner of the event along with Faith Spann, sophomore communication major, said the show is a good opportunity to give credit to the Mississippi State University Department of Art as well as support an artistic philanthropy. “I go to Reformed Univeresity Fellowship; I’m on the outreach team. It’s our job to put together events, and I’m very passionate about the arts and the arts community,” he said. “A lot of times our art department is really good, and they don’t get credit; I thought it would be a good opportunity to support the arts community on campus, because it’s going to be student work.” According to the Jackson Public Schools’ website, Ask for More Arts is an organization that “emphasizes integrating arts education into regular instruction in the elementary classroom.” Through the program, creative activities will be integrated into subjects like math, social studies and science. Spann said she and John became friends through RUF and he approached her to help plan the event based on her interest in becoming an art curator after graduation. Spann said her arts-related career goals got her involved in the event as well as Ask for More Arts itself, an organization she first encountered working at an art gallery in Jackson. “I went to the gallery in Jackson I worked at over the summer, and they were having an exhibit for participants in Ask for More Arts Collaborative and I thought it’d be great,” she said. At the Jackson exhibit, Spann said impressive work from children learning under Ask for more Arts was on display, revealing the program’s effectiveness at providing creative outlets for students.

“I saw art from some of the kids participating in that collaborative. It was really amazing art, you could see they were inspired, and it was cool to see the foundation really helped them be able to accomplish that,” she said. For Weichel, experiences taking arts classes in high school stuck with him. He said those remembrances cultivated his engagement with Ask for More Arts as the event’s charity. “I was involved in music classes in high school. I did a ceramics class. It’s such a good way to learn and it’s a good outlet,” he said. “A lot of time creativity is moved toward the back and other things like math and science go toward the front, but in reality, it’s important that we have creative outlets. If we suppress that, the world doesn’t look as beautiful as it should.” As well as benefitting Ask for More Arts, the event supports local artists by opening the show to all types of art entries. Spann said “Ask 4 More Arts… and Coffee” will exhibit a diverse range of work, including live music. “We asked for people to give us all sorts of art, not just paintings or drawings. Along with paintings we’ll have photography, T-shirts, CDs, anything that people made themselves,” she said. “It’ll be a wide spectrum of different things.” Anna Ballard, senior art major, will be hanging prints in the show. She said she researched Ask for More Arts when she heard of the event and discovered a personal connection to the ideas fueling the program. “I used to work at Mission First in downtown Jackson teaching arts to kids. None of those kids had had art before, so I think there’s a really big need for that,” she said. After selecting a relevant philanthropy, while searching for a venue Spann and Weichel approached Nine-twentynine about hosting the event after spending time at the coffee bar since its March opening. Weichel said the owners of Nine-twentynine, Joe and Neil Couvillion, appreciate the arts and were supportive of the event happening at the coffee bar. As well as offering music and art, Nine-twentynine will sell coffee at the event. Wine may be brought by attendees willing to pay a corking fee.

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Reflector Article. I wrote “How tod eal with the distance: tips for long term relationships” as a writer for the Life and Entertainment section. This issue was printed on January 15, 2013.

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Life & Entertainment Club to hold candlelight vigil for Martin Luther King, Jr. BY CALEB BATES ContributingWriter Nearly 45 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot while standing on the second floor balcony of his motel in Memphis, Tenn. Along with his wife and four children, King left behind a legacy of peace, love and freedom. Tonight at 6, his legacy will be honored with a candlelight vigil at The Junction. The event is sponsored by the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, a campus organization that strives to enhance the college experience of culturally diverse students. The HCDC has coordinated a variety of different outreach events aimed at cultural awareness and sensitivity since its conception in 1979, when it was known as the Office of Minority Affairs. The HCDC will provide over 300 candles to illuminate the night in King’s honor. A keynote address will be given by Michael Williams, assistant professor of history here at Misssippi State University, titled “Upholding the Legacy.” Ra’Sheda Forbes, assistant director of the HCDC, is spearheading the organization and planning of the event. Forbes said this is the first time the center has done something to honor the life and legacy of King. She said Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., a prominent African American fraternity on campus, will

MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING | CATIE MARIE MARTIN

Become a better person in 2013 I f you’re at all like me, you were standing alone as the ball dropped at midnight on Jan. 1, 2013. No one kissed you good luck on making this year better than the last, on achieving your dreams or on becoming a better you. You woke up the next morning, ate some black-eyed peas and some hogjaw, scribbled down some resolutions on the back of a napkin and waited for the wet January air to somehow morph you into a new and improved version of yourself. Maybe you went to the gym or resolutely tossed out your half-empty packs of cigarettes, continually repeating “this year will be different” in your head as your New Year’s mantra. And then Jan. 2 rolled around and you ran out of time to go for a run or you bummed a smoke off a friend just for

the heck of it. And all of your heartfelt, genuine resolutions went straight down the drain. I’ve made resolutions in the past. Go for a run five times a week, drink three cups of water a day, the usual. And I’ve broken them. And I’ve been disappointed and frustrated with myself. These tangible resolutions are fragile promises; we are human, and we make mistakes. I know there will never come a day when I will just naturally wake up and naturally want to run a half-marathon. And that’s okay. In my 19 years of wisdom, I have learned the best we can do is to make a heartfelt attempt at becoming a better person with each passing year. This year, I’m making the resolution to be a more patient person, a less selfish person and a healthier person. I’m

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Catie Marie Martin is a sophomore majoring in English. She can be contacted at zorsborn@reflector.msstate. edu. not making empty promises to myself, and I’m not having an accountability partner who will only bring me down when I forget myself and eat an entire bag of Jalapeño Cheetos on a Friday night. My only resolution is to finish out 2013 a better, stronger, more intelligent person than I was when I started it, and I hope that is an attainable goal.

SOCIAL GRACES | CHRISTINE BOWMAN

How to deal with the distance: tips for long term relationships

or all of you star-crossed lovers on campus who just went from spending every waking second with your sweetie during the break to finding yourself hours away because of a long distance relationship: you are not alone. Though these first few weeks may be the hardest to readjust to this drastic change, there are some tips to keep in mind regarding staying in touch with your significant other. My first bit of advice is to use the mail service to your advantage. A heartfelt note received by snail mail is a great way to show your loved one you took time to make them feel special. The possibilities are endless pertaining to what you can mail. Some suggestions would be his or her favorite candy — Hershey Kisses and Hugs — or my favorite, gift cards. Sending a Starbucks, Smoothie King or other kind of gift card will perk up his or her week with a little something sweet. Remember: thoughtfulness is key. Try to relate any personal touches or experiences through these little happies. Another idea is to spend time planning an event-filled week-

end together for the next time you will see each other. Be a tourist in your own town, and look into going to museums, zoos and local restaurants. This could be even more fun if your boyfriend or girlfriend lives in a town large enough to offer lots of activities. Sporting events, such as Mississippi State University basketball and baseball games, are a great excuse for your honey to make a drive to Starkville. Make a weekend out of it by going to eat somewhere the two of you have never been before. If your other half goes to another college, consider taking a drive for one of his or her athletic events. Making mixed CDs offer a thoughtful way to get personal. Each track could mean something special to your relationship, or it could simply ease his or her drive home from visiting you. Sending photographs is easy, and seeing pictures of the two of you together can brighten both of your days, since you don’t get to see each other in person very often. Another idea for some couples is to choose to watch a movie at the same time or keep

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Christine Bowman is a sophomore majoring in communication. She can be contacted at zorsborn@ reflector.msstate.edu. up with a TV series whether live or on Netflix. These are fun ways to connect and have something in common to discuss, rather than the day-to-day grind. Last but not least, there are live video feeds. Skype and Facetime with iPhones are two ways to keep in touch while getting to see their face and hear their voice. A long distance relationship is all about patience, trust and thoughtfulness. It is great to go ahead and prepare yourself, knowing you are not going to be able to see him or her as much as you did over the break, but that it will be worth it in the end.

also be making an address. “I think a lot of people don’t realize that Dr. King was actually a member of Alpha Phi Alpha,” Forbes said. Two different groups will give musical tributes at the event. One of these is Doss Family Singers, a Southern Gospel group consisting of a mother and her three daughters based out of West Point. Also paying musical tribute is the Black Voices Choir, a student operated praise group that has been active for the last 39 years. Junior kinesiology major Erika Lowe, president of the Black Voices Choir, explained how grateful the group was to be a part of this event. “I think it’s such an honor to be a part of this type of reflection,” Lowe said. When asked if the group had selected any songs with special meaning for the occasion, she said, “One of the songs we’re singing is ‘Ride on King Jesus,’ and in that song, it says no man can hinder me. When you believe in something, you’ve got to push on, no matter what stands in your way. I think that describes the life Dr. King lived.” In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Bill Foster Ballroom on the second floor of the Colvard Student Union.

Retired professor researches Civil War and here we are working together in the same place,’” he Marszalek. The beginning of recently retired Michael Marszalek, also a Civil War Ballard’s interest in Civil War history is, as he expert with a list of credentials said, a study in irony: it began with an over- including 13 books published, stuffed chair once used by the namesake of his has worked with him since future workplace. Ballard’s doctoral dissertation, Ballard “It’s really ironic that the one thing in the including together co-found(Vicksburg Courthouse) Museum that was al- ing the Civil War Historians-Western Theater ways the first place I went as a kid was an old group. Aside from the extensive list of scholasleather chair that had stuffing coming out of tic achievements of Ballard (his vita is 20 pages it; they had it in a glass case, and it was a chair long), Marszalek said his good nature shone that (General Ulysses S.)Grant supposedly through all else. Even at a reception honoring used when he was in Vicksburg,” Ballard said. his retirement, Marszalek said Ballard focused “I loved that chair. There was something about attention onto others, and away from himself. it. I can’t tell you why, but years and years after “The library had a big reception for him I wound up working for Grant papers.” we were all talking about him, and what does Ballard, a native of Ackerman, Miss., re- he do? He said, ‘Some of you may or may not ceived three degrees from Mississippi State know that a group of Marszalek’s graduate stuUniversity: a B.A. in history in 1975, an M.A. dents put together a book, and this book has in history/archives in 1976 and a Ph.D. in his- just been published, and I want to present it tory in 1983. Ballard joined university staff in to you,’” Marszalek said. “It’s his retirement, archives in 1983, going on to and he’s deflecting attention, become university archivist, and he’s putting it on the edWhen I was a kid I had itors, nice enough to put my coordinator of the Congresone brother, and my sional and Political Research wife (and my own) picture in parents used to take us it, and dedicate the book to my Center and associate editor of Ulysses S. Grant Presidential to Vicksburg occasion- wife and me.” Library publishing projects. Ballard’s focus on his friends ally; I immediately fell As well as making a sizable and colleagues is also revealed in love with the town contribution to MSU through in his attention to the humanand the battlefields.” archive work, Ballard has also ity of the Civil War, his quick- Michael Ballard authored 11 books centered ness to share stories of soldier on the Civil War, an interest, diaries and correspondence he which he said, stemmed from a childhood in has studied and the unimaginable trials they history-steeped Mississippi. endured. “When I was a kid I had one brother, and Ballard said one soldier left behind an account my parents used to take us to Vicksburg oc- of blisters on his feet so large that he could not casionally; I immediately fell in love with the fit them into boots salvaged from a deceased soltown and the battlefields,” he said. ider that would have otherwise fit him perfectly. Ballard also visited battlefields with a cousBallard spoke often of how fascinating and in to search for Civil War relics buried in the enjoyable his work has been, and said he will ground. Heading to Port Gibson, Miss., to continue to research the Civil War, because, it’s hunt for animals as well as relics, Ballard said what he is interested in. these searches got him rooted in another locaHe said he plans to seek out a few other intion: the pages of books. terests, as well, including possibly publishing a “That’s what got me to reading; I really got work of fiction he wrote and working on a bit interested in the war. I wanted to know where of music. the troops were when we got to the battle“I’ve been writing Southern Gospel songs, field,” he said. which I love, I’d like to learn a language or two, Ballard changed his major from music to get better at the guitar, which I can only strum,” history once beginning college, taking his first he said. Civil War class under John Marszalek, and Marszalek said Ballard’s retirement is a huge beginning another ironic cycle that Marsalek, loss to MSU, but he also spoke of what he said current director and managing editor of Ulyss- Ballard means to him and his colleagues as a es S. Grant Presidential Library, said Ballard person. had laughed about for years. “He’s a really special person to me and to a lot “He used to (jokingly) tell people, ‘I thought of people. It’s an amazing, amazing thing, the I got rid of Marszalek when I got my degree, kind of good human he is.” BY DANIEL HART Staff Wrtier

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What’’ In Youu

NETFLIX

Queue?

the good, the bad, the shameful

1. “Breaking Bad” Although the series isn’t complete, a lot is on Netflix, and it was one of the most thrilling shows on television.

2. “Jackie Brown”

Quentin Tarantino is a personal favorite director of mine, and as usual, he delivers with this one.

3. “Battlestar Galatica”

A very smart sci-fi show. Exciting action with a great political subplot that references turmoil in the Middle-East.

ROBBIE RICHARDSON Senior, art major

Feature Story Assignment from Public Relations Writing class. Our client was the local Humane Society. I made an A on the assignment.

Dog Day at Starkville High School

Teenagers at Starkville High School in Starkville, Miss. gathered around three black labs, reaching over each other just to get their hands on the excited animals. The Oktibbeha County Humane Society representative calmed the madness by letting the students take turns throwing Frisbees and running with the dogs on the track around the football field yesterday morning around 10:00 a.m. Anita Howard, shelter manager, came to the school to share a pet education program with the students. This is the first time in the last four years that the humane society has been able to make the trip to the high school. Educational visits have been temporarily omitted from their duties due to budget cuts, but the humane society is glad to get the program started back up again. “This has been the most entertaining speaker that has visited us this year. I had no idea that the humane society was going to bring actual animals with them,” said Joe Miller, a sophomore at Starkville High School. Howard informed the students on the importance of taking animals to the vet, exercising and feeding recommendations, and the fostering program. She also went over tethering restrictions and the registering process for pets that is required by state law. “Most pet owners are unaware that keeping a dog tied up for too long makes them more aggressive. The last thing a community needs are for pet owners to be so careless. It is information like this that the students need to be aware of. Then, they can share this knowledge at home with their families, and can continue to practice healthy pet care when they own a pet of their own one day,” Howard said. Adoption was also an important issue Howard touched on in her presentation. The shelter has an 80% adoption rate, which is very high as compared to the state’s average of 35%. The shelter receives and cares for approximately 1,700 animals each year. Through more educational visits and other planned events, the Oktibbeha County Humane Society hopes to increase adoption by creating awareness for the need in the community. As one can assume, traveling with pets is not an easy endeavor. “Bringing animals with us, keeps people’s attention and gives the dogs an opportunity to get some exercise,” Howard said.

Designed a newsletter for Public Relations Production class and I recieved an A. Used for our client, the local Humane Society. Used InDesign.

Fall 2013

The Paw Print Oktibbeha County Humane Society

Volume 6 Issue 3

OCHS hosts 5K Dawgwalk November 23 BY: CHRISTINE BOWMAN Oktibbeha County Humane Society will host a 5K Dawgwalk event to raise money for their shelter that provides temporary homes for small animals until they are adopted. Scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 20, registration is set to open at 8 a.m. at Bulldog Deli. The route for the 5K Dawgwalk event will start at Bulldog Deli’s parking lot and continue to the finish line in the junction on Mississippi State University’s campus. It is $20 per person to register. The event is unique compared to other races because the humane society is encouraging everyone to bring their dogs to run alongside them. “The 5K Dawgwalk has been in the works for a while, and the humane society is excited to see all of our hard work pay off this Saturday. My hope is that it will bring the pet owning community together,” said Jane Smith, Public Relations Manager for OCHS. There has already been interest expressed from students on campus,

ROUTE

Begins at Bulldog Deli Parking Lot on 702 University Drive, and ends in the Junction on MSU’s Campus.

COST

$20 early bird rate $25 at the race Dogs are welcome at the 5K event.

since over 200 runners preregistered on the drill field last Tuesday. Those who wish to participate can register early on the humane society’s website, www.ochs.org. There is also a map of the route online. OCHS is committed to educate the community about basic pet care, influence legislation, and advocate and facilitate pet sterilization. They strive to provide permanent homes for the animals that are housed at the shelter through adoptions to the Starkville area and to pet transportation programs.

DATE

Saturday, November 23, 2013

TIME

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Race begins at 9 a.m.

CONTACT

Jane Smith at 662-366-2551 or jsmith@ochs.org

Rent-A-Pup thrills Mississippi State students BY: LINDSEY THORTON A white, Shih Tzu puppy with a collar that says, Chance, was sprawled on the grass with his tail wagging as a student scratched his ears. This event, Rent-a-Pup, is organized by the MSU student chapter of the Oktibbeha County Humane Society and features several animal shelter dogs that go to the MSU drill field.

From there, the dogs are rented out for $5 to socialize and play with the students. Not only does this event raise money for OCHS, but it also gives the animals some time out of the confines of the shelter. Students look forward to the event each year, and people wait in lines to rent the adorable puppies.

Most students cannot have pets for their first two years of college because they either live in dorms or non-petfriendly apartments. This event gives the animal lovers an opportunity to play with the dogs, and also teaches the animals how to react with humans. OCHS extends their thanks to everyone who participated.

The Paw Print

OCHS

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Humane Society hires new student intern BY: JANE WALTON The Oktibbeha County Humane Society of Starkville recently hired Molly Martin as a public relations intern to assist the organization in communicating information about the OCHS and its mission to the public. As the public relations intern, Martin will be responsible for writing news releases, setting goals and objectives, creating a communication strategy with tactics to achieve these goals, and creating a media kit for the OCHS “We are excited to have Molly joining the OCHS as our intern. Her work experience and passion for the welfare of animals will make her a

great addition to our staff,” said Michele Anderson, president of the Oktibbeha County Humane Molly Martin Society. Martin is currently a senior majoring in Marketing at Mississippi State University. She is also pursuing a minor in Public Relations. Martin has previously worked as an intern for the Mississippi Beef Council, aiding the council in communication efforts at various events across the state.

She has also worked as a marketing intern for the MSU Athletic Department. While in this position, Martin was responsible for promoting Coke Zero products during football games, as well as coordinating other on-field promotions. In 2013, Martin was selected as the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Ambassador, and she also serves as a MSU College of Business Ambassador. As a student, Martin is actively involved in MSU’s chapter of Delta Gamma sorority, as well as the American Marketing Association. A Brandon, Miss. native, Martin graduated from East Rankin Academy in 2010.

Dog Day success at high school

Pet Spotlight

started back up again. “This has been the most entertaining speaker that has visited us this year. I had no idea that the humane society was going to bring actual animals with them,” said Joe Miller, a sophomore at Starkville High School. Howard informed the students on the importance of taking animals to the vet, exercising and feeding recommendations, and the fostering program. She also went over tethering restrictions and the registering process for pets that is required by state law. Adoption was also an important issue Howard touched on in her presentation. The shelter has an 80% adoption rate, which is very high as compared to the state’s average of 35%. The shelter receives and cares for approximately 1,700 animals each year.

This eight-week old blond Lab puppy was brought to the shelter in August. Sampson is sweet, playful, and enjoys playing with his favorite tennis ball. His shots are up to date, and his last vet visit was on October 20, 2013. Sampson is in need of a loving family with a large yard for him to run around in. Call the Humane Society Shelter at 662-338-9093 to adopt.

BY: CHRISTINE BOWMAN Teenagers at Starkville High School in Starkville, Miss. gathered around three black labs, reaching over each other just to get their hands on the excited animals. The Oktibbeha County Humane Society representative calmed the madness by letting the students take turns throwing Frisbees and running with the dogs on the track around the football field yesterday morning around 10:00 a.m. Anita Howard, shelter manager, came to the school to share a pet education program with the students. This is the first time in the last four years that the humane society has been able to make the trip to the high school. Educational visits have been temporarily omitted from their duties due to budget cuts, but the humane society is glad to get the program

Website:www.ochsms.org Email: president@ochsms.org

Facebook: OC Humane Society Visit: 510 Industrial Park Rd

Brochure I designed in Indesign for our client, The Oktibbeha County Humane Society. This was an assignment for my Public Relations Production Class and I recieved an A for my grade.

About OCHS The Oktibbeha County Humane Society is unique in the fact that we are not only a humane society, but also a shelter. As a humane society, our job is to educate the community about basic pet care, influence legislation, and advocate and facilitate pet sterilization. We strive to provide homes for the animals that we house here at the shelter. We boast having an 80% adoption rate thanks to the Starkville community and pet transportation programs that we utilize.

662-338-9093 510 Industrial Park Road Starkville, MS 39759 www.ochsms.org

Oktibbeha County Humane Society Adopt Today.

Graphics designed for Homecoming elections at Mississippi State, Vice President Campaign, and contract work done for a special project for Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

Graphics designed for digital campaigns on Mississippi State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus, and for Jackson Academy High School. Also designed inviations for organizations on campus. Used InDesign and Illustrator.

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44 in by 6o in poster designed for the “Be Smart, Be Active, Be a leader” campaign at the Social Science Research Center during my internship. Designed in Illustrator.

Partnerships to Promote

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Be Smart, Be Active, Be a Leader: A Health Science Education Curriculum and Instructional Materials for Early Childhood Classrooms in Mississippi Julie Parker and Ginger Cross, Mississippi State University

Project Purpose The purpose of the project is to build upon partnerships among university researchers, a medical professional, and staff at an interactive health education center to develop health education materials that set a foundation for healthy food choices and physical activity in young children.

Integrated Standards-based Curriculum Activities The integrated curriculum includes math, science, creative expression, and language/literacy activities to teach children about health-related topcis. It aligns with Next Generation Science Standards and Provides children opportunities to use science practices such as:

Curriculum Overview The curriculum is designed around three bee characters- Sunny Smart, Andy Active, and LaToya Leader - which teach children to Be Smart by making healthy food choices, to Be Active by moving around and making their hearts beat faster, and to Be a Leader by sharing how to be healthy with others.

Asking questions Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using math and computational thinking Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information It incorporates a Family Activity Booklet to promote school to home learning activities.

Creative Expression

Flannel Board

Key Findings: Teacher Response Exhibit A Did you, as a teacher, learn anything new from the curriculum? If so, what? I learned more about sorting foods into different categories. It was a refresher. No Not really, but made me aware of using more movement during transition or roations of my centers. Referesher on MyPlate. What individual food groups do for specific part of the body. Yes Yes about the amount of sugar in soft drinks. Yes the foods that help the body parts. Yes, by incorporating the Healthy WannaBee, the students learned things to help them in the future. Yes, how much sugar is in the drinks we drink. Yes, maybe just a refresher on being healthy! Yes, mostly the amount of sugar in things we eat and drink. Yes, that it is easier than I thought to include health Yes! I loved all of the projects! Yes! The amount of sugar in drinks! Wow! Yes. There are a ton of resources available.

Table 1 The cirriculum activities were aligned well with state curriculum frameworks and other standards:

Valid

Strongly Agree Agree Total

Frequency

Percent

27 4 31

87.1 12.9 100.0

Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 87.1 12.9 100.0

Table 2 The curriculum provided multiple activities to meet required learning standards in math, science, literacy, and creative expression:

Valid

Strongly Agree Agree Total

Frequency

Percent

25 6 31

80.6 19.4 100.0

Valid Cumulative Percent Percent 80.6 19.4 100.0

Teacher Response Exhibit B Which activities do you think were the most impactful for teaching about healthy eating? About being active?

The bee characters are engaging and fun and will encourage children to make healthy choices about nutrition and physical activity. As the children follow Sunny, Andy, and LaToya through the curriculum, they will participate in creative play activities that allow them to explore, express themselves, and think critically. The children will be solving problems and learning life-long health habits that may reduce chronic illness and promote better health as they grow and develop.

Curriculum Objectives Be Smart- Nutrition Objectives Increase children’s knowledge of the USDA’s MyPlate and nutrition reccomendations Increase children’s knowledge of healthy foods and/or beverages Increase children’s knowledge of healthy vs. unhealthy beverages Increase children’s knowledge of food origin, which may help with the identification of healthy foods Increase children’s ability to create a “healthy” meal Increase children’s knowledge of the benefits of eating healthy (impact on the body) Provide opportunities for children to use their senses to identify characteristics of fruits and vegetables Be Active- Physical Activity Objectives Increase children’s knowledge of healthy activities (things that make their hearts beat faster) Increase children’s knowledge that physical activity in a way to “burn” energy (Energy Out) Increase children’s knowledge of the benefits of physical activity (impact on the body, heart health) Increase children’s knowledge of the importance of both activity and rest (sleep) Be a Leader- Role Model Objectives Provide opportunities for children to be an advocate for personal, family, and community health

Be Smart Chart continued

Be Smart Chart

Be Smart Memory

All of them All the activities were helpful. Allowing the students to place the food on myplate. Any activities that involved sorting foods were helpful. Be Smart Chart, Helathy Eating with MyPlate; Using MyPlate, I eat a rainbow, tracking my exercise By using the manipulatives that were provided in the kits. Divided plate with play food/moving at Healthworks Hands on Hands on & art I loved the food plate! :) I also liked the Be Active Tracker. My plate activity My plate w/ food MyPlate MyPlate sorting activity Plate and plastic food Seeing amount of sugar in drinks. Sorting food on MyPlate, Learning new ways to be active. Staying active Sugar in my drink The 5 food group book. The hands on and labeling activities The hands on seeing how much sugar is in their drink choices. Actually fixing thier plates with a food from each food group. Also the reading material was great. The healthy plate activity. The healthy plate and books were very helpful. Creating the plate helped the students greatly. The kids love building the healthy plate. The MyPlate activity and the sugar bottles. The reading information. The students enjoy the plate activity. It gave them a visual of the amount of each food groups.

87.1 100.0

Project Sponsors: This project was supported by:

80.6 100.0

Brochure I designed in Indesign for the Social Science Research Center. This was created for the Mississippi Child Restraint Survey project.

Created both the design and content of this packet for a Make-A-Wish fundraiser event entitled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Limelightâ&#x20AC;?. Used Indesign. This was distributed to over 1,300 people. Excerpts shown below.

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LimeLight Packet

LimeLight

Rule Highlights:

Only one solo per group. No longer than 45 seconds. no props at all.

Song Choices:

3 minute maximum length of performance. no costume changes.

keep performance appropriate.

tuesday, September 2 at 9 pm

First owl pal meeting in chapter room 9:15 freshman try outs

Friday, September 5 by 7 pm

Pledge of participation forms due Theme and music proposals due Bulletin board outside of chapter room

Sunday, September 7 at 7pm

Themes announced via email second owl pal meeting in living room (no practice this week. use as brainstorm time)

Sunday, September 14 by midnight list of participants due practices can begin today!

Wednesday, September 17 by 8pm final cut of music due bulletin board outside of chapter room

Sunday, september 21 by 8pm Banner due laundry room in the basement

Wednesday- thursday September 24-25 tba dress rehersals with specific times to be announced crowd favorite bucket due at rehersal time chi omega chapter room

Friday, September 26 show time!!

participants with owl pal be at the hump at 5:30 show begins at 7pm *participants do not need a ticket for entry*

list theme ideas below: 1.

karaoke music or original lyrics are permissible.

at least 35 of the 40 members must be on stage at all times.

Owl Pal Due Dates

LimeLight

Organization name:

no other instrumental accompaniment other than cd.

Friday September 26 7 pm at the hump $10 admission *participants do not purchase tickets for the show*

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2. Song Choices:

nothing can be thrown from the stage.

Song Choices:

tumbling and stunts are allowed.

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LimeLight

T-Shirt sign up name:

size:

paid: Y/N

Wish Week Events Monday: September 22 7:30-10:00 pm Wish week Kick Off Dinner $5 Jewelry Show (Free to browse) 20% off Memorie and company jewelry and 20% goes to make a wish Both located at Chi Omega House Thursday: September 24 6 :00- 8:00 pm Run for Wishes 5K $15 check- in and Registration from 5:30- 6 Register online at: www. racesonline.com Race Begins at Chi Omega House 15% off Deep South Pout and 15% of sales goes to Make A Wish Friday: September 26 7 :00-9:30 pm Limelight competition $10 Admission (Free for participants only) Humphrey Coliseum

The top flier was designed on Illustrator for a class, Public Relations Production. The latter was designed in InDesign for the Starkville, MS School District fundraiser.

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cakes est. 2014

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Cakes by Christine

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Clip, save, and return! Drop them in the box provided, at your sorority house or 137 McComas Hall.

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