Fall 2016
Distinguished Communicator Huddle–Fall Kickoff
Welcome back! At this DC Kickoff event, you will have the opportunity to meet other DC candidates, check-in with your CxC Rep and learn more about the upcoming DC events. We will also have a SPECIAL GUEST: Vice Provost Matt Lee will stop in to say hello to you and give you some practice communication time with college administrators. We will provide brain food, so RSVP today!
**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit. Registration is required. Click here to register: Tuesday 23 August 2016 4:30-6pm
Distinguished Communicator Interest Meeting & Housekeeping Check In
In this meeting, CxC staff will do a general check in of DC program requirements and then we will break into small groups by college to make sure everyone is on the right page with their DC requirements and what needs to be completed, when. All DCs must bring a copy of their personal tracking worksheets and make sure they’ve submitted all CI Course participation/reflection forms and Workshop participation/reflection forms. Remember: one reflection per workshop/CI course.
**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and DC applicants. Registration is required. DC Candidates and Applicants are required to attend 1 of these meetings each semester. Click here to register: Tuesday 6 September 2016 6-7pm
Distinguished Communicator Huddle–Communicating your Best First Impressions
This huddle, offered twice during the week of the LSU Career Fair, DC candidates will learn more about how to communicate their best first impression. By combining the information covered in previously offered workshops (elevator pitches & dressing for success) we will specifically look at what to say when you introduce yourself and the visual presence you communicate through nonverbal indicators.
**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates. This counts as 1 workshop credit for DC candidates. Registration is required. Click here to register: Tuesday 6 September 2016 4:30-5:30pm OR Wednesday 7 September 2016 4:30-5:30pm
LSU Student Workshop–Email Etiquette
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 an important 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.
**All LSU students are welcome. For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit. Registration is required. Click here to register:Tuesday 27 September 2016 6-7pmDistinguished Communicator Workshop–ePortfolios
Your ePortfolio is a website that effectively communicates your work and skills as they relate to your post-graduation goals. It’s an ideal tool to use as you are seeking internships, scholarships, jobs, and/or admission to grad school. A strong ePortfolio immediately sets you apart from other students, which is one reason it is part of your Distinguished Communicator certification. Whether your ePortfolio currently consists of a blank page or you are close to a final draft, this workshop is for you! We’ll review the basics of good portfolios and work with you to do some hands-on building/editing, so join us!
**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit. Registration is required. Click here to register: Wednesday 28 September 2016 4:30-5:30pm
Calling All LSU Students! Speak to your Public: Spoken Communication Practices for Larger Audiences
Do you get nervous when you have to engage larger audiences? You are not alone! But with the right prep and practice anyone can elevate their spoken communication skills. At this workshop, open to all LSU students, CxC staff will offer tips for preparation and delivery of spoken communication for large audiences in various settings.
**All LSU students are welcome. For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit. Registration is required. Click here to register: Tuesday 25 October 2016 5-6pm
Distinguished Communicator Housekeeping Check-in Meeting
All current Distinguished Communicators can attend this meeting and check in with CxC reps to make sure their personal records match CxC records regarding their progress in the Distinguished Communicator program. All Distinguished Communicators must bring a copy of their personal tracking worksheets and make sure they’ve submitted all CI Course participation/reflection forms and Workshop participation/reflection forms. Remember: one reflection per workshop/CI course.
**Click here to register: Friday 11 November 2016 4-5:15pmDistinguished Communicator Interest Meeting & Housekeeping Check In
In this meeting, CxC staff will do a general check in of Distinguished Communicator program requirements and then we will break into small groups by college to make sure everyone is on the right page with their Distinguished Communicator requirements and what needs to be completed, when. All Distinguished Communicators must bring a copy of their personal tracking worksheets and make sure they’ve submitted all CI Course participation/reflection forms and Workshop participation/reflection forms. Remember: one reflection per workshop/CI course.
**Click here to register: Tuesday 29 November 2016 6-7:15pm