Bridgewater College has many extra-curricular opportunities for Communication Studies majors to build skills in vocational interests.
Mass Communications Organization
The Mass Communications Organization's mission is to educate members interested in the field of communication. The organization provides information on activities, forums, internships, career opportunities, and other media experiences. As an integral part of MCO, students will take trips to locations of various organizations in the field of communication. MCO supports service learning projects in the field of communication. It is also responsible for the College's television station, BCTV. Membership is open to all who are interested and is strongly recommended for those students who are majoring or minoring in Communication Studies.Past trips and events included a visit to New York City, which included touring the Today Show set and NBC studios, and attending the Broadway production, Rent. Other trips featured a visit to CNN headquarters in Atlanta and a tour of the White House press office and briefing room in Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact Dr. Pierson, MCO advisor.
Forensics Team
The Bridgewater College Forensics Team participates in a comprehensive program of debate, speech, and interpretive activities. The team is recognized nationally. Recent achievements include placing first in a debate at Morgan State University. They also placed third at the Collegiate Forensics Association Winter Weekend Tournament in Montreal, Canada, and first at Carroll Community College. Typically, 20 or more colleges and universities participate in a tournament. Standard competitive events include Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Informative Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation, Persuasive Speaking, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Dramatic Duo and, on occasion, Readers Theatre.
The Pinion Players
The student-run theatre organization, the Pinion Players, provides students with co-curricular opportunities to participate in all aspects of theatrical production, from directing and acting to designing and playwrighting. Any student interested in theatre may join. Activities vary yearly, are driven by student interest and may include children's theatre productions for local elementary schools, madrigal dinners and a student-directed performance showcase. For more information, please contact Megan Hiatt, Pinion Players President, or Dr. Scott W. Cole, Pinion Players advisor.
Ripples
Founded in 1922, Ripples is the Bridgewater College yearbook, produced annually. Involvement in Ripples provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge about current computer software and production techniques used in the field of communication. The staff meets every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the student conference room in the Kline Campus Center. Occasionally, additional meetings are called as deadlines approach. All students are welcome to join the staff. No experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Professor Cook, Ripples advisor.
Veritas
The College newspaper, Veritas, is written, edited, and published by students. Veritas publicizes noteworthy campus events, presents campus news and opinions, and provides training in practical journalism to its staff. Veritas is affiliated with the American Scholastic Press Association and the Society of Collegiate Journalists. Participation in Veritas is open to all students interested in journalism. For more information about Veritas, please email veritas@bridgewater.edu or contact Dale Harter, Veritas advisor.
WGMB
WGMB is operated by students, providing them the opportunity to become involved in the field of broadcasting and to share their broadcasting and programming talents with the Bridgewater campus. Membership in WGMB can count as a credit toward a minor in communication studies, as well as provide the student with the on-the-air experience that is so important to acquiring a job in radio. All students are encouraged to apply. No previous experience is needed. For more information about WGMB, please email wgmb@bridgewater.edu or contact Dr. Smallwood, WGMB advisor. |
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