2008 Woodie Awards
BU Hosts National Broadcasting Society Regional Convention
Chris Caracino
Issue date: 11/15/07 Section: news
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The different NBS Chapters, Rider, Kutztown, SUNY-Plattsburg, and Monmouth University just to name a few, came to spend a weekend in Bloomsburg to learn the ins and outs of the broadcasting from industry professionals and to establish networking. This year's theme for the convention was construction.
"We based our theme on last year's construction going on at the University," says NBS Treasurer Joe Campbell.
At the convention's Award Ceremony, Bloomsburg came away with the Chapter of the Year Award, Student Member of the Year (Chris Caracino, NBS-BU Chapter president), Advisor of the Year (Dr. Maria Teresita G. Mendoza-Enright). First Place Winner in the News-Feature segment went to Gary Sherman, and Honorable Mention to the Program Opener, also went to Gary Sherman.
Most regional conventions have only one keynote speaker but Bloomsburg was lucky enough to have two, each bringing their own advice to the table about the field of Mass Communications.
The first was the President of WVIA William Kelly.
"Expand on your credentials and know more than just what the mass communication classes teach you" is the main point that Mr. Kelly gave to the students during his speech.
He explained how this field has so many competitors and there are so many limited positions available that a person needs something that will make them stand out from the competition.
The President of Banyan Productions, Ray Murray who is responsible for the hit TV show Trading Spaces, on the other hand, took a different approach.
"The field of mass communications is growing and has so much to offer," explains Mr. Murray. "This is creating many job openings for students."
Kutztown senior Bridget Cormier thought Ray Murray's speech was really inspirational.
"He gave me a positive insight, hope, and a good feeling about the field I'm going into," she said.
One of the main reasons why students attend these conventions is to listen and receive advice from professionals already working in the field.