by Dave Murray – Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, MI
We’re friends, not competitors. That’s what I loved most about the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
by Andrea Rohlena – Western Iowa Tech Community College – Sioux City, IA
The next time someone asks you to volunteer as a Medallion’s judge, conference coordinator or committee member, say “Yes!” I have personally experienced the benefits of putting yourself out there, and can say that NCMPR inherently rewards you with connections to amazing people, new experiences, a deeper knowledge base and professional fulfillment.
by Christopher M. Reber – Hudson County Community College – Jersey City, NJ
One of my heroes, Mr. Rogers, often shared this inspirational quote by peace activist Mary Lou Kownacki: “There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story.” At HCCC, we tell our stories.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate AAPI people and the contributions they make to our culture and nation.
by Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR – HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College – Harrisburg, PA
Effectively navigating and addressing bigotry, racism and white supremacy can be exhausting and traumatic. So here, I want to talk about the mental health of Black and Indigenous people and people of color.
by Kathy Rumpza – Minneapolis College – Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is the city where George Floyd was murdered. The Minneapolis College campus is in downtown Minneapolis, near the center of much of the unrest. For us this was our moment, as a community, to face the ugliness of racial inequities and take thoughtful, intentional action to support change.
by Keith Paul – Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill, MA
Yes, we produce the shiny objects that could give a squirrel a heart attack, and we collate the campus newsletter, but we do so much more than that.
by Dave Murray – Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, MI
It started when crews renovating Grand Rapids Community College’s Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall removed some very, very old carpet and uncovered something special.
by Warren Epstein – Pikes Peak State College – Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Community College recently changed its name to Pikes Peak State College. With a name change comes a number of questions for the marketing team.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
For the Black community, Black History Month is a celebration of history, of ancestors, of Black excellence. For the non-Black community, it’s a time for education.
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