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Professor Venturelli's Graduate Class
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International Communication Student Forum
The International Communication Student Forum (ICSF) is the student organization of the International Communication Program. The ICSF wants to further the objectives of the IC program by encouraging students to make specialized academic and professional contributions to the field. ICSF is a student-led organization that promotes interaction between students, faculty, alumni and professionals working in the field of international communication. ICSF also creates opportunities for networking and information sharing.
ICSF encourages students to:
- Directly influence the quality of the IC program experience
- Meet and network with other IC students
- Discuss issues relevant to the IC field and studies
- Plan and attend IC related events
The mission and purpose of the ICSF are:
- To defend and promote the social, economic and academic rights of International Communication students
- To increase interaction between the students and faculty of the International Communication Program at American University
- To provide an effective resource for student participation and input into the continuing development of both the general field of International Communication and the specific program in International Communication at American University
- To facilitate the formation of a more coherent identity for students involved in all aspects of this interdisciplinary field
ICSF Newsletter
The ICSF periodically distributes a newsletter through the ICSF listserv to let students know of upcoming department events and other IC-related news. Sign up for the listserv to receive the newsletter or follow the links below to view the most recent edition and archives.
International Communication Student Forum
Board
2007-2008
Miranna Smith, a second-year IC student originally from Tennessee, is focusing her studies on Intercultural Communication, International Education, and Public Diplomacy. She is currently an intern with the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Prior to joining ECA, she spent the past four years working at NAFSA: Association of International Educators. She has her Bachelor’s degree in French and Political Science from Gettysburg College and loves to travel.
Greg Fitzpatrick is a second-year student focusing on media and cross-cultural communication. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, he has a professional background in public broadcasting and is interested in ways that new media tools are used to create public spheres that span cultural and international boundaries. Greg currently works for WAMU 88.5, the National Public Radio station in D.C.
Chris Contompasis, a second-year IC student, originally hails from Wilmington, Delaware. His international communication interests include cultural diplomacy and intercultural relations, which has led to his ongoing research concerning the ability of art and the artist to enhance cross-cultural understanding. As an undergraduate, Chris attended Syracuse University, where he studied public communications and political science.
Diya Bose is a first-year student focusing on Global Media, Migration, and Human Security. In the past, she has worked as an advocate for women's and low-income immigrants' rights in the United States and in India. With a training in IC, she hopes to eventually advocate for free and independent media systems that will help create just and more inclusive societies.
Don't Forget to Join the ICSF Listserv!!
The best way to stay informed about ICSF events and news of interest to IC students is to join the ICSF mailing list. It’s simple:
- Send an e-mail to:
listserv@american.edu - Leave the subject line blank
- In the body of the message, type:
subscribe ICSF-L Firstname Lastname
(i.e. subscribe ICSF-L Nanette Levinson) - Send the message, and you will receive a confirmation message, usually within a few minutes
