SOC Success Stories

Success Stories

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  Casey Pallenik: Learning on the Job

  Originally, I thought of going into international relations and being a diplomat, but one photography course stopped me in my tracks. I began pursuing a Film and Media Arts degree in the School of Communication.
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  Juggling NBC, SOC All in A Day’s Work for Grad Student

  Aspiring filmmaker juggles classes, career.
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  Late Night Ping-Pong Leads to Love in Anderson Lounge

  In her own words, Laura Gonzales, SOC/BA '99, reflects on finding Texas in Washington, D.C, her student days, and why she gives.
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  PR Man: Bill Reihl Understands How We Shop

  Bill Reihl, SOC/BA '94, enjoys the variety of public relations work. As executive vice president for strategy and planning at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, he directs the New York consumer marketing practice.
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  SOC Alumna Joins Kaiser Family Foundation, Films PSA

  When Caroline Herter landed a job at Kaiser Family Foundation after earning her MA in Public Communication, she was excited. When she flew to LA to film her first public service announcement, she was ecstatic.
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  Student's Thesis Wins Oscar

  Narrated by actress Mia Farrow, As We Forgive tells the story of Rwanda’s rebirth through reconciliation. Laura Waters Hinson, MFA '07, won a Student Oscar for her thesis documentary.