“My silences had not protected me.
Your silence will not protect you.”
- Audre Lorde, poet and civil rights activist
Howdy!
How are you doing? As we're all separated due to COVID, does it feel like autumn where you're at right now? Hopefully all of us can find a bit of time to grab a warm drink, settle down for a spooky film, or just admire the changing leaves outside!
This past week, we did not have a general meeting, and instead that hour was given to our Mentors and Mentees to continue their getting to know each other activities. We hope all our groups were able to make a bit of time this week to do so - let us know if you need any assistance!
However, this Wednesday, October 28th from 11:10-12am PT, we will be coming back with an exciting event, our Meeting 5: Schedule Builder Session with CLA Advising! This meeting will be held in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising, and we will be going over a demo of the new Schedule Builder registration system. CLA Advising will also stick around to answer any question you have about registration, and the COMS board members will also be there to help answer more specific COMS registration inquiries. This is a pretty new system for new students and returning ones alike, so we hope to share some insight and tips to utilize this technology. As a general reminder, Winter Registration is coming up in the next two weeks, so remember to check your Cal Poly Student Center for your registration time! Subscribe to our Google Calendar to never miss a meeting!
Additionally, we will be having a COMS Town Hall this week! COMS Town Hall is a bi-weekly, casual discussion session. We will be hosting Amanda Smith (she/hers) in a chat about environmental communications at Cal Poly and her experience learning about this subfield of communication studies. Come out and join the Town Hall on Tuesday, October 27th from 4:10-5pm PT!
Link to join club meetings: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/99668505843
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
Currently enrolled Cal Poly San Luis Obispo COMS major OR minor
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? Come by our 2nd COMS Town Hall Meeting to meet our student speaker, Amanda Smith (she/hers)! As a COMS student with a passion for Environmental Communication, Amanda will be sharing some of her insight on this area of study and her experience with it. Please stop by and support our speaker, learn about Environmental Communication, and join the conversation!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 27th from 4-5pm 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!
Town Hall #2 Materials:
1. Video: Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change (Vox)
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
Girls Who Handle It - Art Exhibit Participant, Must be in San Luis Obispo
Application (First Come First Serve, Opened 10/21)
PPIA - Junior Summer Institute Fellowship Program
Deadline 11/15
Black PxP Fund - Scholarship
Deadline 11/10
Edison Research - "Rover" Position, Santa Maria
Contact Kelly (kmartin@edisonresearch.com) for more details about the “rover” positions.
iFixIt - Community Manager, San Luis Obispo
If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Marty Rippens (marty@ifixit.com), Director of Education Services at iFixit.
Events
The Elections Working Group - Election Panel: Event 2: Policy Talk Show: Local, Statewide and National Issues on the 2020 Ballot
October 29 (4:30-5:30pm)
The CSU Entertainment Alliance & PIPELINE: Pandemically-Challenged Job Hunt: How to get hired!
Zoom Link: https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/9219202381?pwd=Y0dEbHZhaE15bytORGFuZTU3RXFiUT09
November 12, 2020 (11am) Zoominar #4 Inclusion & Diversity in Design, Animation, Visual Media, & Immersive Reality
October 29, 2020 (11am) Zoominar #3 eSports 101: Careers in Gaming & Entertainment
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
Hope you all have a wonderful week! Please forward and share the newsletter to your friends and classmates! Reminder that Election Day is next week, November 3rd! Please remember to find a bit of time to drop-off your ballot at an approved ballot drop-off location, or go out to (safely) vote on the day!
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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