Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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ACTUAL communication plays a major role in getting any project together. The design staff of the RA CON- TEUR meets to go over some ideas and discuss new designs PHOTO BY SAUNDRA STIVERS HANDS-ON training is the basis for all communica tions majors, giving them the experience they need to com- pete in the 'real' world. Mark Anthony gets his hands on the equipment at the student run station, WMKY. PHOTO BY TIM CONN

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Personal Interest Sparks Communication People who hire students from MSU know that they are hiring someone who knows what they are doing. -Mike Ebrlght Sponsoring the Trail Blazer, the Racon- teur, a student radio station, WMKY, and a student TV station makes the Department of Communications one of the most active on campus. Students majoring in communi- cations or just interested in the field can get hands-on experience in any of these through internships or workships. thorehead State was recommended to me by a friend who works at WLEX, said Polly Meadows, a freshman majoring in Ra- dio-Television. llHe said it was one of the best. Polly is enjoying her first year in the com- munications field. She likes her instructors because of the special interest they show to each student. llThey're very friendly. They take a personal interest in you and always take time to talk,'t she said. Polly recommends MSU to anyone inter- ested in any facet of communications be- cause the classes are interesting, informa- tive and entertaining. llYou get hands-on experience, she said. lllt's not just learning from a book. The instructors have had training and experience in their field. Their credentials are great. Mike Ebright is a senior from Carroll, OH, with a major in communications and a mi- nor in R-TV. Mike enjoys the program's indi- vidualized instruction, knowledgeable pro- fessors, and hands-on training. lllf you need help, the professor encour- ages you to call on him, whether it be in class or in your room studying. He even asks you to call him at his house, Mike said. Mike also said the professors have a reputation for being learned in their fields and the class size gives the student a better chance to work on problems he will en- counter in the llrealtt world. 50 Communications llPeople who hire students from MSU know that they are hiring someone who knows what they are doing, Mike said, There have been some changes since Mike entered the program. The classes are always adapting to cover shifts in writing styles and there have been faculty changes. The most apparent difference Mike has seen is the promotion of Dr. Richard Dan- daneau to head of the department. llDr. Dandaneau is a very interesting pro- fessor who relates well to his students by bringing complicated things down to our level, Mike explained. llMy most memor- able class would have to be Public Relations Practices. Throughout the semester we worked on a PR campaign and at the end of the semester we presented the campaign to Dr. D. and the class. They decided if they would accept or reject the proposal. It gave me real insight into how the real world op- erates. Most classes in the Department of Com- munications are moving from Allie Young Hall to Breckinridge Hall this year. With changes and constant advances, the pro- gram remains strong, providing a well-quali- SPEAKING INTO MICROPHONES and in front of cameras gives some people stage-fright, but R-TV majors have to do it all the times Mark Pritchard, a sophomore R-TV major, gives talking into the mi- crophone his best shot. PHOTO BY IACK SIMP- SON. fied staff and plenty of first-hand experi- ence. Anyone interested in the communica- tions field can be guaranteed a fun and well-rounded education at MSU. BY DONNA WILLS ?

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. Field Work Extenswe Is A Major Plus Our program is an excellent preparation for graduate school and prepares you for the real world. -Donna lohnson Donna Johnson, a senior geology major speaking on the Department of Physical Sciences said, ill think the department at Morehead compares favorably to any of the other universities in the state. In some ways, it's better. Donna pointed to the individual attention along with extensive field work as the major advantage that make the Physical Science Department out- standing. Donna said Charles Mason, one of her geology instructors, is very enthusiastic and imparts that enthusiasm on to his students. He encourages students to get involved in extra-curricular activities through research. Students from MSU with a bachelors de- gree in Geology have good chances of get- ting a job. It helps that we go out into the 52 Physical Science, Biology field a lot. The department has taken sev- eral trips to places like the Grand Canyon, the Southwest, North Carolina panning for gold, Titon Grand, Yellowstone National Park, and are planning on going to Washing- ton DC. this year. uWe will be studying at the Smithsonian Institute behind the scenes, explained Donna. Barry J. Walford, a pre-engineering stu- dent from Pike County, feels he is receiving a good background education at More- head. He is on a Presidential scholarship and plans to be an electrical engineer. llThe campus has a very friendly atmosphere. We always liked electronics, and now, I'm getting to put that interest into a future ca- reer at a place I like. Both Donna and Barry have adapted to the small, rural atmOSphere of MSU, and have found that the Physical Science De- partment suits their educational needs. BY JAMES HAVENS ? SOME STUDENTS $HY AWAY from Chemistry labs, but they can be a fun class if you enjoy the work. Scott Stidham, a Biolonghemistry major from Crayson, MA TH ISN'TALWAYS A5 EASY and t lear t ur as It should be, Roger Porter, lmm Arlorehedd sits baCk to take another look at his mmpumtions In Chemistry Lab PHOTt t BY TRIM Rt HiERTS and Melissa Philley, a Biologwahemistry major from Morehead, are lab partners, mixing their chemicals. PHOTO BY TRESA ROBERTS