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As a writer with a marketing background, I write to build influence. Currently, I'm writing on global and international topics. I enjoy sharing the stories of students, scholars, and their interesting, interdisciplinary work.
Writing: Indiana University
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University recently held its 9th annual America's Role in the World (ARW) foreign policy conference on April 4-5, 2024. The annual student-centered event convened scholars, diplomats, journalists, and activists to discuss global affairs topics across disciplines.
Human rights lawyer and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk recently spoke at the Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Matviichuk's keynote address was part of the 9th annual America's Role in the World foreign policy conference, held April 4-5, 2024.
Jessica Wilson has been interested in world languages and cultures ever since she lived in Germany as an exchange student in high school. "After going there, it became a big interest for me," she said. "Growing up, I always wanted to learn different languages.
Each semester, Indiana University students in the Hamilton Lugar School African Studies Program showcase their learning in the African Languages Festival. Attendees not only enjoy African songs, folktales, and cultural presentations, they sing along, learn words in various languages, and experience what it's like to take an African language class at IU.
The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Women , edited by Indiana University Professor Asma Afsaruddin, offers authoritative new research on Islam and women's lived experiences in Muslim-majority societies. In The Handbook, Afsaruddin and other leading scholars take a multidisciplinary approach to offer deep and nuanced analyses of topics on Islam and women's agency and contributions to premodern and modern Muslim societies.
Jessica Storey-Nagy met her husband, who is Hungarian, while living in Denver. She said her first trip to Hungary to meet his family influenced her decision to pursue an education in Hungarian Studies. She ultimately chose the Central Eurasian Studies M.A. and Ph.D.
Video Scriptwriting/Art Direction
I managed the art direction for this video. I outlined the video clips for the video editor to combine to match the script, written by Dean John Ciorciari.
I managed the art direction for this video. I outlined the video clips for the video editor to combine to match the script, written by Dean John Ciorciari.
I conceptualized and wrote the scripts and storyboarding for this commercial series, which also required collaboration with the local school district. I provided the art direction for video edits, working with the videographer and creative studio to achieve our vision.
I produced and edited this video into its final form. I was the interviewer and videographer for the interview portion. The B-roll was previously recorded footage from other videographers.
I conceptualized and wrote the scripts and storyboarding for this commercial series, which also required collaboration with the local healthcare system. I provided the art direction for video edits, working with the videographer and creative studio to achieve our vision.
Copywriting & Graphic Design
I wrote and designed this promotional piece to appeal to prospective students interested in studying international affairs.
I wrote and designed this mailpiece to promote language programs at the IU Hamilton Lugar School to incoming students.
I wrote and designed this full-page ad for placement in Foreign Policy magazine to appeal to professionals seeking to advance their education in international affairs.
I wrote and designed this poster for placements around Indiana University's campus to promote the Hamilton Lugar School events and program offerings.
I wrote, designed, and photographed this collection of behind-the-scenes quotes to illustrate the voices of actors and production staff of Ivy Tech student theatre.
I conceptualized and wrote copy for marketing materials to promote Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington's 10 year building anniversary. I used four key phrases to structure the campaign that represented the college's four strategic goals, while alluding to the building anniversary: 1.) BUILDING student success 2.) DEDICATED to community and workforce 3.) FOUNDATION of student transfer 4.) CORNERSTONE of civic engagement
I wrote and designed this 56-page publication for Ivy Tech Bloomington's 10 year building anniversary. For “Opening the Doors,” I conducted interviews and wrote original content. For other sections, I sourced and credited content from College historical documents or media outlets. I conducted original interviews throughout the book and also included previously published interviews. The book was edited by the College’s Executive Director of Communications.
Writing: Ivy Tech Community College
The next generation of manufacturing's workforce will be skilled in a blend of new technologies that will transform the industry's future. Ivy Tech Community College students will be among the first in the nation to earn an associate degree in Smart Manufacturing Digital Integration, a new interdisciplinary program that will prepare students for emerging, high-paying careers in manufacturing.
TERRE HAUTE - Today, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute hosted a Virtual College Day for 130 fifth grade students from Sullivan Elementary School. Students virtually toured Ivy Tech labs via Zoom and learned about careers in technology. Ivy Tech instructors demonstrated lab equipment in advanced automation/robotics technology, agriculture and precision agriculture equipment technology, machine...
High school students (left to right) Jaden Milner, Serena Brannon, and Emma Hopper learned about Ivy Tech scholarships at Go Ivy Day with Kristina Wright, Ivy Tech College Connection Coach. Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute hosted nearly 200 high school students at Go Ivy Day on Friday, Oct.
Ivy Tech healthcare students, future healthcare professionals, returned to the Terre Haute campus this fall to continue their studies. These students include future nurses, sonographers, healthcare specialists, medical assistants, radiographers, medical laboratory technologists, paramedics, respiratory therapists, surgical technologists, and mental health counselors.
At Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, while some students returned to campus in the Fall 2020 Semester for healthcare or technology classes, the majority are attending and finding...
Brian Grayless graduated in May 2020 with an Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology, along with technical certificates in structural welding and machine tool technology. He is already employed in his field of study, and works at J & N Metal Products in Brazil, where he operates CNC machines to produce parts for...
TERRE HAUTE - At the conclusion of Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute's Spring 2020 Semester, more than 1,100 graduates have completed approximately 1,500 associate degrees or certificates. These graduates will enter the workforce in Clay, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties and beyond.
VIGO COUNTY - Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, in partnership with West Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (WCI-AHEC), hosted more than 200 local high school students on Friday, February 7 to participate in the "Healthcare Clash on the Wabash" regional healthcare competition. Students competed in their choice of 11 different events that tested...
TERRE HAUTE - More than 300 Clay County kindergartners visited Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute today to experience a college campus and enjoy fun, educational activities. The visit was part of the Clay County Promise initiative in partnership with Clay Community Schools. The Clay County Promise provides funds into CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan...