“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
– C.S. Lewis, British author
Hello!
Congrats on making it to Finals Week (or the strange limbo before Finals, I guess...). This week we have Wednesday, November 25th to the 27th off for Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes and no general meeting! Our next general meeting will be in January when we return from Winter Break.
Although we will not be having any more club meetings for this quarter, our final Town Hall for the quarter will be Tuesday, November 24th. It will be a casual gathering to discuss this quarter's topic. There will be no Fishbowl hour next week.
For everyone celebrating (and not celebrating) the Thanksgiving Holiday, we hope you have a restful break before the last push through Finals Week! If you're traveling for the holiday or returning home from campus, make sure you check-up on guidelines for travel to make sure you're doing your part to help limit the spread of COVID!
For everyone who may be away from home this holiday season or need the resources, check out the CP Essentials page. On the site there's plenty of information on food resources, help with housing, mental health assistance, and other services for Cal Poly students!
Link to join club meetings: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/99668505843
*** NOTICE: UPDATE TO MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS. You DO NOT need to be an enrolled COMS major or minor to be a full member of COMS Club. ***
Thank you all so much for everyone’s interest and patience in the Cal Poly SLO COMS Club!
Club dues are $12 for the 2020-2021 annual membership.
We have just launched our registration form for 2020-21 Club Membership. This small fee helps to fund COMS Club materials for our weekly meetings, large events such as the Annual Communication Studies Banquet, and other club functions. Your club dues directly support ALL Cal Poly COMS Club meetings and events. HOWEVER, our club is committed to making sure our community members have complete access to our club as a whole. If there is any reason why you cannot pay dues, but would like to be considered a full member of the Cal Poly COMS Club, still fill out the registration form completely. *Note, full membership (Registration and Dues) is not required to participate at Cal Poly COMS Club meetings and events; see membership perks below*
Membership Requirement
Excited about communication studies!
Full membership perks
Reduced admission pricing for events like the Communication Studies Symposium and Annual Communication Studies Banquet
A free Cal Poly COMS Club logo sticker (*Item dependent on COVID-19 conditions, more details to come.)
A dedication on our website that verifies your status as a full member (to include on resume)
Access to and verification on our official Cal Poly ENGAGE page
All the information you'll need to register and pay dues is within the form. Full details about membership are also available on our website: https://comsclubcalpoly.wixsite.com/official/become-a-member.
If there are any questions at all about club membership, dues, or the Cal Poly COMS Club in general, please reach out to Chelsie Lui (Treasurer) at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com.
Are you interested in combatting climate change? Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 24th from 4:10-5pm PT
Come by whenever you can, meet some friends and professors, and have a chat! This meeting is open to everyone (not just COMS majors so bring a friend or family member!) and there are no materials to purchase. Learn more about the program on our website!
We have two more entertainment-focused, but still informative video about the Green New Deal to share. What is it? And how would this resolution help combat climate change?
Town Hall #2 Materials:
1. Video: Last Week Tonight: Green New Deal (LWT)
2. Video: Hasan and AOC Discuss The Green New Deal (Patriot Act)
Please reach out with any recommendations for materials, or to suggest next quarter's topic! Reach us at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com or fill out this interest form.
Look out for these cool opportunities and events coming up!
COMS Club is happy to consider your posting your event, survey, or open position as part of our newsletter. Send us a message at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com with any and all tips!
Internships and Jobs
Lambda Pi Eta Fall Quarter Recruitment - COMS Honor Society Member
Application (Deadline 12/1)
Girls Who Handle It - Art Exhibit Participant, Must be in San Luis Obispo
Application (First Come First Serve, Opened 10/21)
Events
None at the moment! Let us know if you have an event to share or feature!
Other Things to Check Out
COMS Virtual Fishbowl
Join other COMS students for a casual "student office hour" and homework session! Bring your COMS questions and study guides, or just come by to say hi :)
Every Thursday from 2-3pm PT.
Join us at: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/83516067640
Take care y'all as you finish up the quarter! It's been a wild ten weeks, but we're reaching the end - you got this!! 🥳💛 If you wish to support our club further, make sure to check-out our club member registration page and become a full member of the Cal Poly SLO COMS Club! And as always, take care, and all of us here at COMS Club wish you a great upcoming week! Your COMS Club Exec Board, Shelby, Michelle, Chelsie, Anika, and Sammy
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The Cal Poly SLO COMS Club is the official Communication Studies club for Cal Poly SLO. We celebrate communication studies, supporting mentorship and professional development for the Cal Poly COMS community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com.
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