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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Jon Stewart is a Riot

I am glad the President has decided to do take action in Libya and I do not think everything he has said in his recent speech is garbage but I did have a few questions. I am not the only one. Jon Stewart from The Daily Show also felt the way I did. Watch this clip and have a good laugh.


Tuesday, March 29, 2011

And the award goes to.... Hugo Chavez.

I was reading an article today in the paper about Hugo Chavez (the dictator of Venezuela) winning a journalism award in Argentina. According to the paper he is helping the people be heard through public broadcasting. I think it is an oxymoron because dictators control their people and usually restrict speech.Being in the journalism field, I think this is very sad. Where have our journalistic ethics gone?

Here is the link to the article if you are interested in reading about it.
http://bit.ly/dG3YH4

Monday, March 28, 2011

Continuing My Education

Last week I went to a disappointing public relations conference in Logan, Utah. The speakers were great and the food was good but I was disappointed in the turn out. They did not promote the event and it was sad to see very few of their own students show up. They were charging 35-40 dollars a student to attend and I think that is just outrageous. Skip the lunch and dinner and offer breakfast. It is cheaper and will last all day.

I was only able to attend one day worth of seminars because I had to get back to my family, but what I did see I enjoyed. The second day may have had a better turn out.

I was speaking with one of my former professors and current department head Ted Pease about teaching at the collegiate level. I was asking him what they look for and what I should do to even be considered for a position at USU or any other college. To even teach at most respectable universities you have to have a Master's Degree and at least 3-5 years real world experience.

This chat inspired me to further my education. I am not going back right away but I am looking into get a second Bachelor's in political science and then applying for a Master's in public relations. The hard thing is I do not think I want to move anywhere to go to school. I did find a program through Montana State University in Billings that is all online. My second choice (to no ones surprise) is University of Texas in Austin. They have one of the best grad programs in the country for pr and advertising, but I would have to mover there. I would not mind moving back for a few years but there is no way in I could convince Matt.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Graduation

Graduation is in sight. If you would like to some see me walk all the information is posted below or you can go to http://www.usu.edu/commencement/.


Commencement Activities

The Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony for master's and doctoral degree candidates is Friday, May 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Assembly of candidates takes place at 12:30 p.m. in the Nelson Field House for the procession. Candidates will hear their names and degrees formally announced; master's candidates are hooded by members of the Graduate Council while doctoral candidates will be hooded by their major professors and deans.
The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is Saturday morning, May 7, in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Undergraduate students assemble on the University Quad with their colleges no later than 8:30 a.m. In the event of rain assemble in the Nelson Field House. The procession will begin at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Degrees will be conferred on candidates for the bachelor's degree. Tassels on caps should be worn on the left side.
Breakfast for Seniors 2011 will be served Wednesday, May 4, 9-11 a.m. at the Taggart Student Center Patio.
Senior Celebration 2011 takes place Thursday, May 5, 7-9 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center. This is a free event for graduating seniors, and $5 for guests. There will be refreshments, giveaways and entertainment. Tickets may be picked up at the David B. Haight Alumni Center starting April 1.


Guest Tickets

Guest tickets are not required for the Commencement Ceremonies in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum or for the College Ceremonies. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the Spectrum will be open to the public for Commencement Ceremonies at 12 noon, Friday, May 6, and 8 a.m., Saturday, May 7.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Habitat for Humanity Press Release


Here is a copy of a press release we wrote for Habitat for Humanity. I did not actually write the whole thing but I was able to put my two cents in. 

Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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For additional information:                                         Stephen Tagliaferri, 801-263-0136 #3

            (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH)— Utah Habitat for Humanity affiliates are raising awareness for the Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Fund, which will rebuild meth exposed houses into safe and affordable homes for families.
They will be hosting a “Check the Box Media Event” on March 16, 2011 at 9am at a Salt Lake City Habitat home on 1077 W. Wenco Circle.
            The Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Fund will demolish meth contaminated housing and rebuild over the sites.  This will help Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and replace the site with a simple, decent and affordable home.
Donors can check the box under code 10 of line 28 on their 2010 tax form to donate $1 or more.
            Donations need to reach $30,000.00 for the fund to remain on Utah state tax forms.
            Habitats mission seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.



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Utah Habitat for Humanity affiliates are independently run nonprofit organizations.  As an affiliate they are in charge of home building, fundraising, site building selection, and selection of partner families.
Habitat does not simply give away houses, but selects partners from a list of applicants who applied online or in their local office.  They select partners based on the family’s level of need, willingness to become partners in the program and their ability to repay the loan.
            Partner families are required to make a minimum $500 down payment and a contribution of 500 hours of “sweat equity” on the construction of their home or someone else’s house.
            Habitat is a self-described Christian housing ministry, but provides housing opportunities for families regardless of race, religion or ethnic background.

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BYU Basketball Player Jackson Emery

BYU basketball player Jackson Emery helped Habitat for Humanity to make a video. The video is to help promote their new project in order to raise money to tear down former meth homes and build new ones.


Donate $1 or more
To Help Habitat For
Humanity Rebuild Homes
For Families.

You Can Help
Just Check The Box
Support the Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Fund to rebuild meth exposed houses into homes for children and families. Choose code 10 of line 28 on you 2010 tax form to donate $1 or more to help.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Death of a parent

I guess someone with my dads name died recently and people have been going crazy. My dad broke it to me gently that he had passed but when it comes directly from the person it is a bit weird. I tried to google search the real person but can not find a trace of who it actually was. There are two Greg Greers' I know of in Wyoming but they are both still alive and kicking. I can not imagine how my granny felt when her brother in-law called and asked if her son had died. I am sure she would have been the first to know. If anyone hears anything let me know!

New Business Development

Working is great, but unless we have work I will be out of a job. Since I have been at The Walton Group Inc.,  I have found there is not much work unless I go and find it. My boss works really hard trying to get former clients to revamp their public relations and advertising but we can not rely on former clients. I never thought I would have to make cold calls again but I feel that it is a big part of my job.

It seems as though there is no way around it. The economy has made it so people are cutting back and not utilizing some of the most important aspects of PR. I have had the hardest time trying to figure out new ways to entice people that they need PR.