Workshops for Careers in the Non-Profit Sector
This series features a Panel Discussion followed, throughout the semester, by three 90-minute hands-on Workshops during which you will learn relevant writing techniques from the pros themselves. You may pre-register for any or all of the events in this series at www.vanderbilt.edu/career.
We welcome attendees at any one or at all four events in this series. Participants in all four events will receive a certificate of completion from the Center for Ethics and the Writing Studio.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
4:30 – 6:00 Panel Discussion
6:00 – 6:30 Meet and Greet Session with Panelists
203 Alumni Hall
Panelists:
Brian Gillespie, State Director of Communications and Marketing, American Cancer Society
Scott King, Marketing and Public Relations, Nashville Adult Literacy Council
Marlei Olson, Corporate Marketing and Community Relations, Magdalene House/Thistle Farms
Melissa Smith, Program Coordinator, Vanderbilt International Office
WORKSHOP I: LOCALIZING TECHNIQUES with Brian Gillespie, American Cancer Society
Tuesday, February 19, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
117 Alumni Hall
Practice techniques for altering generic message templates to communicate with an area audience.
WORKSHOP II: DISTILLING YOUR MESSAGE with Scott King, Nashville Adult Literacy Council
Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
117 Alumni Hall
Practice techniques for deciding what’s most important to communicate and for communicating it in a small space.
WORKSHOP III: THE POWER OF STORIES with Marlei Olson, Magdalene House/Thistle Farms
TBA week of March 24
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
117 Alumni Hall
Practice incorporating others’ stories into your marketing message.
Sponsored by the Center for Ethics, the Writing Studio, the Career Center, the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office, the Department of Human and Organizational Development, the Office of Active Citizenship and Service, and the Department of English