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LAUS Radio: Episode 3

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Episode 3 of LAUS Radio focuses on this weekend’s THON Dance Marathon. Associate Dean Long and Heather Summerlin are joined by LAUC members Lauren Perrotti, Chrissy Boggs, and Sam Loewner.

Lauren Perrotti, LAUC webmaster, and Chrissy Boggs, LAUC THON chair, will be representing the LAUC and LAUS as THON dancers for the first time this weekend. THON participants have been raising money all year in anticipation of the Dance Marathon. Lauren and Chrissy, along with over 700 other THON Dancers, will be dancing for forty-six hours straight this weekend at the Bryce Jordan Center.

The LAUC members help to explain THON’s mission and philanthropy goals. Lauren and Chrissy also share their training strategies and encourage Liberal Arts undergraduates to come out to show their support and to keep the dancers motivated.

For more information, visit the THON’s web site.

LAUS Radio Episode 3

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LAUS Radio: Episode 2

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Episode 2 Recap:

Geoff Halberstadt, LAUC Faculty Senator and AAC Delegate, joins LAUS Radio and discusses the latest UPUA news, including the recent resignation of the representative for the commonwealth campuses. Geoff also gives an update on LAUC’s preparation for THON.

Also, Ashley Tarbet, CLA Undergraduate Enrichment Coordinator, discusses CLA’s recent successful internship information session: The Internship Search. Ashley talks about internship opportunities and resources for Liberal Arts undergraduates.

Associate Dean Long and Heather Summerlin highlight LAUS social media news and updates and encourage undergraduates to start participating.

Jillian Balay announces several LAUS staff awards and achievements.

LAUS Radio Episode 2

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LAUS Radio: Episode 1

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We are excited to announce the launch of our new LAUS Radio. LAUS Radio is a biweekly podcast dedicated to exploring the undergraduate student experience in the College of the Liberal Arts.

In our inaugural podcast, Associate Dean Chris Long discusses LAUS’s transition into digital media.  In particular, he hopes that the new social media outlets, i.e. the blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc., can help to cultivate a greater sense of community within the College.  Heather Summerlin, IT Consultant, gives a detailed account of LAUS’s digital network and explains how students can start getting involved.

Sam Loewner, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council President, also joins LAUS Radio for our first podcast.  Sam elaborates on LAUC’s goal of using social media to network with students, staff, faculty, and alumni.  Additionally, Geoff Halberstadt, LAUC Faculty Senator/AAC Delegate, talks about LAUC’s various fundraising campaigns for THON.  In particular, he highlights LAUC’s 2010 canning campaign in Scranton, PA. 

Lastly, Jillian Balay, Staff Assistant, highlights a few recent posts from the LAUS Announcement blog.

LAUS Radio Episode 1

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