ESC Newsletter
Oct. 2, 2009
Find details for our upcoming 20th anniversary celebration and communication week. Read features about our ESC Outstanding alum, Sara Quinn, and the ESC One to Watch, Lee Whitman.

 

From the Director
Welcome to the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University—the only comprehensive, integrated school of communication in Kansas.

 

ESC Advisory Board
Letter to students
 

Broadcasters bring their show to WSU

Local sports personalities Bob Lutz and Bruce Haertl aired their Sports Daily KFH Radio show live from Elliott Hall Wednesday morning. Sports Daily has long supported ESC students with scholarships and opportunities, and before the show, they congratulated 10 Sports Daily scholarship recipients.

Oustanding Alum presents news biz know-how

In "Are You Ready for the News Business? Is It Ready for You?" 2009 Outstanding Alum Sara Quinn discussed what media organizations are looking for from potential employees in a changing industry. The presentation highlighted several examples of successful communication storytellers, including: Washington Post photojournalist Jahi Chikwendiu, Matthews Record Managing Editor James Denk and the New York Times' multi-media storytelling team.

John Stossel speaks with small group of
ESC students

Before his evening event at the Metroplex, John Stossel stopped by the Elliott School for a short presentation and a Q&A session with about 40 ESC students and faculty. He encouraged students to look beyond the obvious questions and to "just get out there and do it."