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L to R: Dr. John Perlich; Kendra Horn; Chloe Bean-Robillard; Dr. Donna Pawlowski, professor of communication studies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Students searching for an on-campus club that provides social, educational and professional benefits can look to one of Bemidji State University’s newest student organizations, the Communication Scholars Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dr. John Perlich<\/a>, associate professor of communication studies and one of the club’s co-advisors, says there are many perks for students who may be interested in the club.<\/p>\n

“We enjoy getting together each month with students who share interest in the study of human communication,” he said. “Our members learn a lot about both the discipline and scholarship opportunities, internships, work study jobs and leadership opportunities at BSU.”<\/p>\n

Perlich said the club also helps address one of the most-feared experiences for most Americans — public speaking.<\/p>\n

“If you are engaged with our groups, it shows your commitment to honing a skill most people avoid — and the job opportunities are obvious,” he said.<\/p>\n

Kendra Horn, from St. Cloud, Minn., and Chloe Bean-Robillard, from Anoka, Minn. — both third-year seniors majoring in communication studies — were elected club co-presidents this fall.<\/p>\n

“We try to create a safe space for all students to join and feel welcome,” Bean-Robillard said. “Our members are so determined and driven; it makes me want to be a better person and a better group leader for them.”<\/p>\n

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Dr. Timothy Baird<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr. Timothy Baird<\/a>, associate professor of communication studies, is also a club co-advisor. He said the club is open to students from any background or major and is a good way for students to make connections across campus.<\/p>\n

“We are open to anyone who wants to join,” he said. “This means we can attract students with a wide variety of knowledge, skills and experience, which enriches our group. Students get to work on things that interest them — like social media campaigns, recruitment or events — and also have a wide variety of viewpoints to make those activities and events more successful and inclusive.”<\/p>\n

Bean-Robillard says her leadership in the group has helped her to make meaningful connections with faculty and other students, as well.<\/p>\n

“The relationships that Communication Scholars Society members create with other students and faculty members are long-lasting,” she said. “These bonds are different than any other — all of us enjoy the study of human connection, and being in this group allows us to create a deeper friendship with each other.”<\/p>\n

Joining the Communication Scholars Society<\/h2>\n

Seeing the club’s importance and the variety of opportunities that it can offer to any BSU student, leaders of the Communication Scholars Society place an emphasis on recruiting new members.<\/p>\n

“I would encourage others to become a member of CSS because it is a chance to make connections and learn more about the importance of communication,” Horn said.<\/p>\n

Students who may be interested in joining the society are invited to attend meetings or events. In addition, the club’s leaders seek opportunities to collaborate with other student organizations — reinforcing the club’s role in helping members meet friends, develop relationships and build their networks.<\/p>\n

Examples of partnerships with other clubs include a December 6 collaboration with The Phoenix on a holiday trivia night for students, complete with food and prizes. In early January, the club will partner with Campus Activities Board and Black Student Union to co-sponsor Rock & Rows Bingo and will be supporting Beaver Hockey by selling concessions at the Sanford Center in February.<\/p>\n

Perlich reinforced the club’s nature as providing social, educational and professional benefits to its members.<\/p>\n

“You will never find a more friendly, engaged and committed group of students on our campus,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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