CxC is dedicated to providing all LSU undergraduates with the necessary resources and assistance to become more effective communicators, including workshops throughout the semester on relevant topics. These student development opportunities are focused on improving students’ proficiencies in written, spoken, visual, and technological communication. Most workshops are open to all LSU students (unless otherwise noted) and are free of charge; however, most require pre-registration due to space limitations.
Spring 2013
DComm Huddle: Elevator Speeches Application - Do you have an upcoming interview for a job or internship? Do you want to learn more about networking and personal brand management when on the job search? Well, we have our last DComm Huddle of the semester designed just for you!
In a recent workshop, we had a guest speaker teach us how an elevator speech can effectively introduce yourself and sell your skills and abilities. An elevator speech is a short summary used to sell yourself or your idea in the time it takes to ride in an elevator. Sounds hard, right? Well, not with the tips and tricks our guest speaker shared with us. Building on what was discussed in the workshop on elevator speeches, we will craft and practice our own elevator speeches and introductions. **This opportunity is for DComm students only and will count for 1 workshop credit.
>>Wednesday, April 24, 4:30-5:30, 103 Coates Hall
Elevator Speeches: Build Your Party – Nailing that job interview, or even getting the job interview in the first place, can have a lot to do with the first few things out of your mouth. If you’ve never thought about how to properly introduce yourself or how to answer those first few questions in any small talk conversation, this workshop is for you. Let Julie Laperouse of Screaming Peacock help you craft a great elevator speech to build your party of contacts and start growing your professional network.
Julie Laperouse is Chief Peacock of Screaming Peacock, LLC and Director of Talent Development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. She has worked with groups ranging from collegians to seasoned career veterans to help them network more effectively and build the best professional party.
The workshop is free and open to all LSU students, but registration is required. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.
>>Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m., 212 Coates Hall
>>Wednesday, April 17, 4:30 p.m., 212 Coates Hall
3-D Scanning - Students will introduced to the theory behind the technology followed by a hands-on demonstration of its application using the desktop 3-D scanner that is available for student use in the Engineering Communication Studio.
The workshop is free and open to all LSU students. Registration is not required. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.
>>Tuesday, April 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 2301 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Interpersonal Communication and Feedback: An inside-out approach – The giving and receiving of feedback can sometimes be a daunting, but necessary task. If you have ever wanted to learn more about how effective interpersonal communication can be the basis for helpful feedback, this workshop is for you!
Ted Ball, our guest speaker with over 15 years of experience teaching effective communication skills, will show us how we can give and listen to feedback with the intent to understand, which is different from the intent to reply. It’s simple, but it is not easy. The information covered in this workshop will allow you to become better at using feedback to make your projects stronger. This could also be a great tool for your future career development.
The workshop is free and open to all LSU students, but registration is required. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts a 1 workshop credit.
>>Monday, March 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 155 Coates Hall
>>Tuesday, March 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., E134 Howe Russell
Uh Oh! I have to give a presentation… Adequate preparation and research for a paper or presentation is a lot like having a great foundation for a house. Without strong foundations, your whole project could fall apart. If you need help in creating that solid foundation, this hands-on workshop about planning, organizing, and outlining presentations is for you! We’ll share tricks and tips for making your presentations stronger from the ground up.
This workshop is free and open to all LSU students, but registration is required. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.
>> Monday, February 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 103 Coates Hall
>> Tuesday, February 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 1720 Business Education Complex
DComm Huddle: Email Etiquette Application –The first DComm Huddle of the semester will use what students learned in the first CxC workshop about email etiquette and take it one step further by participating in application activities. DComm Huddle attendees will be given scenarios and instructed to craft well-written and purposeful emails to various audiences. The act of writing the email and getting feedback will be great practice for students applying for jobs and graduate schools. While not mandatory, students are encouraged to bring their laptops. **This opportunity is only open to current DComm candidates.
>>Thursday, February 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 103 Coates Hall
Tech Training for You! Need help revamping a resume or writing a cover letter? Ever want to learn how to use Photoshop? Want to learn more about professional development courses that look great on resumes? Come find out more about the free resources lyndaCampus offers LSU students. LSU students can access free software, business, and creative skills training 24/7 on more than 1,600 different tutorials through lyndaCampus? And you can do it all while sitting in the Quad or wearing your fuzzy slippers!
A representative will be on campus to show you how to find and use free resources to improve your class projects and your Distinguished Communicator materials. Join us for this fun session to learn more about the resources within lyndaCampus and how to use it to improve class projects and your Distinguished Communicator materials.
This workshop is free and open to all LSU students, but registration is required. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.
>>Tuesday, Feb. 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 155 Coates Hall
Email Etiquette, becoming a professional — Do you know the difference between the “to” field and the “bcc” field when sending an email? Do you effectively use email subject lines? Do you always proofread your emails for tone and grammar before sending? We will be talking about these things and much more! Yes, email is quick, easy, and a major communication medium for all professions, but this doesn’t mean all grammar rules go out the window. There are also many genre and etiquette rules to email and you should know them all if you want to successfully correspond with others.
This is one CxC’s most popular workshops, so we’re offering you several opportunities to attend. All LSU students are welcome. For LSU DComm candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.
>> Monday, February 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 103 Coates Hall
>> Tuesday, February 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 1720 Business Education Complex
>> Wednesday, February 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 1845 Business Education Complex
>> Thursday, February 7, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1700 Business Education Complex
Fall 2012
DComm Huddle – While postal mail may be a thing of the past, formal letters are certainly not! And you will no doubt be writing at least one letter of application in the near future when applying for scholarships, awards, internships, graduate schools, jobs, and the LSU DC certification! Letters of application are evaluated critically by the receivers and often can make (or break) your success. **This opportunity is only open to current DComm candidates.
>> November 13, 4:30-5:30pm, 214 Coates
Email Etiquette: becoming a professional – Do you know the difference between the “to” field and the “bcc” field when sending an email? Do you effectively use email subject lines? Do you always proofread your emails for tone and grammar before sending? We will be talking about these things and much more! Yes, email is quick, easy, and a major communication medium for all professions. But this doesn’t mean that all grammar rules go out the window. There are also many genre and etiquette rules to email and you should know them all if you want to successfully correspond with others.
>> October 24, 4:30-5:30pm, 1125 Business Complex
DComm Huddle: Hands-on Portfolio Workshop – Seniors: Your portfolios are due soon, so don’t miss this opportunity to work on your portfolio and share ideas with fellow DC candidates and the CxC staff. Sophomores & Juniors: It’s never too early to start on your portfolio. If you don’t have one yet, this is a great opportunity to see what others are doing and begin planning yours! Seating is limited and we will provide pizza, so RSVP today to reserve your space. **This opportunity is only open to current DComm candidates.
>> October 16, 5:30-6:30pm, 205 Coates Hall
Basics of Building a Professional e-Portfolio – An e-Portfolio is simply a website highlighting your work. It’s a great way to showcase your skills and talents whether you’re seeking internships, scholarships, jobs, or admission to grad school. Being able to add “check out my work at www…” to your cover letter or email message immediately sets you apart from other students and essentially gets you in the door first. Beginning your portfolio early is key so let’s get started! This introductory seminar will cover the common e-portfolio web tools, the do’s and don’ts of e-portfolio design, and how to select the right work samples for a winning professional e-portfolio.
>> September 24, 5:30-6:30pm, 228 Coates
>> September 25, 5:30-6:30pm, 214 Coates
Resume Creation – Whether you are a senior planning to attend the upcoming Career Expo or a freshman considering scholarships and internships, you need to have a killer resume! Join us for a seminar, led by LSU Career Services, where you will learn how to communicate and highlight your best skills, what pitfalls to avoid, and ultimately, how to create a resume that makes you stand out in today’s competitive marketplace.
>>September 5 at 5:00-6:00pm, 145 Coates Hall
