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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

‘Communicating in crisis:’ Public relations society hosts webinar on COVID-19

'Communicating in crisis:' Public relations society hosts webinar on COVID-19
Public relations professor Carolyn Kim reminds students that transparency and trust are vital during this time.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2020

This afternoon, the Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a webinar to provide PR students with tools regarding how to respond to a crisis such as COVID-19. Led by Director of Public Relations Programs Carolyn Kim, 20 participants were reminded of the importance of fostering trust between...

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments
The department of Public Relations and Strategic Communications and the department of Digital Journalism and Media will both launch in Fall 2020.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • November 12, 2019

The Department of Media Journalism and Public Relations announced they will launch into two separate departments starting Fall 2020. Department chair Tamara Welter wrote in an email last week that this change will help each department focus more on their students. Professor of journalism Michael Longinow...

Organizations discuss ways to fundraise

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Student leaders share on the successes of their club and team fundraisers.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • October 18, 2016
Student leaders share on the successes of their club and team fundraisers.

Two proposals denied, four passed

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Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 24, 2016
Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.

First open proposals presented

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Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 19, 2016
Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.

Three proposals passed, two proposals denied

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Senators deny two proposed initiatives because they already receive club funding from Student Programming and Activities.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • May 3, 2016
Senators deny two proposed initiatives because they already receive club funding from Student Programming and Activities.

Senate, students propose for upcoming year

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As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • April 26, 2016
As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.