| 2025 agenda |
Dates: Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Conference Location: TTU DFW at 4201 State Hwy 161 ste 250, Irving, TX 75038
Needing hotel accommodations? There are a lot of great hotel options in Irving and near the DFW airport.
Conference Location: TTU DFW at 4201 State Hwy 161 ste 250, Irving, TX 75038
Needing hotel accommodations? There are a lot of great hotel options in Irving and near the DFW airport.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time |
Event |
Description |
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception: Vidorra 2959 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Please join CoMC alumni, faculty, and other communication professionals to kick off the 2025 TTU CoMC Career Conference. |
Wednesday January 8, 2024
Time |
Event |
Description |
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome to the 2025 TTU CoMC Career Conference. We are so glad to have you join us in person. When you arrive, please visit the check-in desk to receive your badge. Following check in, please help yourself to breakfast before we get started. |
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8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
Dalila Kettrey | 2025 Conference Chair; Marketing Specialist, CHRISTUS Health |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Morning Keynote |
Launching Your Career: Networking, Growth, Building Your Personal Brand and Early Career Strategies Lynn Calomeni; Brand Director, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit |
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. |
Break |
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10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Panel Session: A |
The Convergence of Advertising and Public Relations |
10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Panel Session: B |
The Evolution of Journalism: Ethics and Innovation |
10:50 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. |
Break & Meet the Panelist |
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11:25 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Seminar |
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Future Trends and Challenges in Mass Communication Adam Hernandez; Director of Digital & Corporate Communications, EECU Credit Union |
11:25 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Speed Networking |
Opportunity to Network with Various Alumni |
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Break & Grab Lunch |
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12:25 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Transition |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch Keynote |
From Application to Offer: How to Dominate Your Interview Joey Pfund-Smith; Sr. Strategic Communications & PR Leader, Microsoft |
1:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. |
Transition |
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1:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussion |
The Alumni Advantage: Unfiltered Career Advice Across The Generations |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Break & Meet the Panelist |
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3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Seminar |
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Future Trends and Challenges in Mass Communication Adam Hernandez; Director of Digital & Corporate Communications, EECU Credit Union |
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Speed Networking |
Opportunity to Network with Various Alumni |
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
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4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
Internship Row |
Meet alumni and recruiters with post-grad internships and/or full time opportunities! Get all the details in this career-fair style meet and greet. |
5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Exit Survey |
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5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Farewell Reception: Thirsty Lion 350 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039 |
Close the day with a professional happy hour and continue networking. |
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