10-10:50 a.m.
Opening Program/Continental Breakfast
(RSVP REQUIRED)
Keynote Speaker: Jazmyne Courtnii Byrd ’09
Vice President of Marketing and Promotions,
Mastermind Productions, LLC
Award-winning International Journalist
Owner/Creator, The Divah Filez
Corresponding writer, Sheen Magazine,
Corresponding writer, Upscale Magazine
Writer, Ebony Magazine
MCs: Alana Jones and Dora Lee Black
1-1:50 p.m. Telling Your Story through Digital Marketing
Speakers: TiaMarshae Johnson, Marketing Development Coordinator;
Robin Davis, Interim Associate Director of Marketing; and Alissa Paolella, Communications
Manager, Division of Institutional Advancement, Central State University
Moderator: Mikayla Killings
2-2:50 p.m. The Evolution of TV Production and News Gathering Technology
(live drone demonstration, weather permitting)
Speakers: Mike Strotman, Production Manager and Maddy Schmidt, Photographer,
WCPO-TV, Cincinnati
Moderator: Elijah Harvey
3-3:50 p.m. Moving Up the Chain of Command in the Industry
Speaker: Amber Tweedie, Executive Producer, NBC 5, Chicago (virtually)
Moderator: Damia Harris
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
4-4:50 p.m. Looking Your Best in the Workplace: A Fashion Show
Presenter: New Age Models and Black Define
Moderator: Melissa Barbee
6:30 p.m. Movie Night
(followed by a discussion of image and reality)
Moderator: Damia Harris
Program
M O N D A Y , A P R I L 1
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Program
T U E S D A Y , A P R I L 2
9:30-10:45 a.m. Storm Chasing
Speakers: Aaron Rigsby, Storm Chaser (virtually)
Laci Graham, Storm Chaser (virtually)
Moderator: Melissa Barbee
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
12-12:50 p.m. Videography Tools & Techniques
Speaker: Jeremy Glover, Creative Services Producer, WCPO-TV 9, Cincinnati, Ohio
Moderator: Damia Harris
1-2:15 p.m. Journalism Toolbox for the 21st Century
(live drone demonstration, weather permitting)
Speakers: Adam Aaro, News Anchor and Lee Furry, Chief Photographer, WKEF-TV and WRGT-TV
(Sinclair Broadcast Group, Dayton)
Moderator: Nya Brunson
3-3:45 p.m. Minority Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Place in Media Ownership
Speaker: Skip Ross, Owner, WRCX TV 40, Dayton, Ohio
Moderator: Dennis Parker
4-4:45 p.m. Social Media and YOU: Opportunities and Challenges
Speaker: Ofelia Patrick, Founder, Filosophy
Moderator: Alana Jones
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Program
W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 3
10-10:50 a.m. Making It as an Independent Producer
Speaker: Shantell Francher-Brown, Independent Producer, Atlanta (virtually)
Moderator: Alana Jones
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
11-11:50 a.m. New Frontiers in Radio
Speakers: Kevin Washington, Promotions Director – WDHT, WROU, WGTZ, WCLI, WING-AM;
Faith Daniels, Assistant Content Director - WDHT, Content Director/community affairs,
director/afternoon drive personality; and Paul Lyons, Chief Engineer, Alpha Media
Moderator: Victoria Daniels
12-12:50 p.m. Making the Pitch: Finding Your Niche in Advertising and Sales
Speaker: Dan Abercrombie, Vice President and General Manager, Radio One Stations
Moderator: Damia Harris
1:30-2:00 p.m. Do You Know Where to Take Shelter?
CSU Police Campus-wide Tornado Drill
The drill will simulate communication and safety procedures in the event of a tornado
on/near campus. You will receive an alert on the ALERTUS App and an email.
3-3:50 p.m. How Internships Can Advance Your Career
Speaker: Nancy Robinson, Director, Education Programs, Television Academy Foundation
(virtually from Hollywood)
Moderator: Elijah Harvey
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
4:15-4:45 p.m.Tornado Remembrance Memorial Service (Alumni Tower)*
Guests: Professor Robert Marcus and Nathan Bouldin ’74
*Inclement weather plan: Charles H. Wesley Arts & Science Building Auditorium, Room 112
Moderator: Professor Michael Gormley
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
5-5:40 p.m. Artist Management & Content Development in the Recording Industry
Speaker: Michael “Blue” Williams, CEO and Founder, Family Tree Entertainment, featured on
billboard.com; has a CSU connection (virtually)
Moderator: Timothy Gilbert
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
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Program
T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 4
9:30-10:45 a.m. Survivors’ Panel
Speakers: Alma Brown, Lesa Taylor Devond, Victor Davis ’74, Obie Houston ’74, and Greta Winbush ‘76
Moderator: Brandon Peterson
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
12-12:50 p.m. Forecasting and Preparedness: Then and Now
Speakers: Ethan Raby, Director, Greene County Emergency Management and Ashley Novak,
Meteorologist, National Weather Service
Moderator: Khamari Smith
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
1-1:30 p.m. Are You Ready for Lights, Camera, and Action?
Speaker: Cierra Johnson, News Anchor, NBC4, Columbus, Ohio
Moderator: Mikayla Killings
1:35-2:20 p.m. Alumni Power Panel: Life after College—Expectations and Reality
Speakers: Danyae Thomas ’11, Director, Programming and Strategic Partnerships, The Park Community
Development Corporation; Tracie Potts ’97, Casting Producer, MTV Network; Bryant Perkins ’14 ,
Communications Manager, Urban Land Conservancy (virtually); Tyreese Burnett ’97, Screen Actors Guild
actor and Producer, TyBu Studios (virtually); Kyra Shahid ’09, Director, Trotter Multicultural Center,
University of Michigan (virtually); Travis Monford ’98, Terminal Operator, Buckeye Partners; Courtney
Edwards ’12, Freelance TV Writer/Producer, CEO LiveWithCourt (virtually)
Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83053903994 Meeting ID: 830 5390 3994
Moderator: Kymani Colquitt
4:30-5:30 p.m. Alumni Tea Talk
Speakers: Angela Davis ’95, National Business Development Manager and Brandon Johnson ’11, Microsoft
365 Product Owner, Dallas Cowboys Panelists: Courtney Dove ’13, Director, Public Relations and
Marketing, Kettering College; DaJon Humphrey ’08, AV Lead, I.A.S.T.E. /RoomLyric; Kiersten Johnson ’21,
Admissions Recruitment Specialist, CSU; Nike Seay ’20, Case Worker, Love in Action; C’Erra Wingo ’09,
Learning Consultant, Dayforce; and Curtis Symonds ’78, Founder, HBCU GO/former BET Executive
Moderator: Kymani Colquitt
5:35-6:15 p.m. Do’s and Don’ts of Podcasting
Speakers: Scot Kirk ’05, Multimedia Web Producer, (Gannett) The Columbus Dispatch and Amelia
Robinson, Opinion/Community Engagement Editor, (Gannett) The Columbus Dispatch
Moderator: Steven Key
6:30-8:00 p.m. Student Poetry Open Mic
Moderator: William Abbott, Associate Professor of English
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11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Networking Luncheon (by invitation only)
Speaker: Ms. Terri Cope Walton ‘96
Vice President and General Manager, WJXT-TV/WCWJ-TV
Jacksonville, Florida
Program
F R I D A Y , A P R I L 5
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND
OTHER STUDENT AWARDS
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Melissa Barbee
Dora Lee Black
Victoria Daniels
Elijah Harvey
Alana Jones
Mikayla Killings
Dennis Parker
Marvin Trotter
Other volunteers
Damia Harris
Anareean Covington
Maria Ramirez
Kymani Colquitt
Adviser
Dr. Lovette Chinwah-Adegbola
PLANNING COMMITTEE
PROSPECTIVE
COMMUNICATION GRADUATES
EXHIBITS — ALL WEEK
Photo Exhibit: 50 years since F5 Tornado Struck
(Main Floor, Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library)
Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change
(courtesy of Ohio History Connection)
Mass Communications Center
*Preserve your history. The Afro-American Museum and
Cultural Center will digitize your photos of the 1974 tornado.
Contact the museum at 937-376-4944 for more information.
Melissa Barbee
Damia Harris
Shaniyah Hubbard
Mackenzie Johnson
Koby Keith
Lamar Pope
Sarah Ross
Kevin Scott
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IN LOVING MEMORY
Sidney Bryant ‘13
Brandon Billips ‘16
Larry Campbell ‘96
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The AcademyofTelevision Arts&Sciences,
Los Angeles
Alpha Media Radio Stations
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
WKEF-TV and WRGT (Dayton)
Radio One Stations (Cincinnati)
WCSU-FM
Dayton Public Schools
Ohio History Connection
Student Press Law Center
CSU College of Humanities, Arts, and Social
Sciences
CSU Department of Communication,
Composition, and Languages
CSU College of Business
CSU Office of Campus Police
CSU Office of University Communications
CSU Office of Career Services
CSU Office of Alumni Relations
CSU Facilities Department
CSU Print Center
CSU Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library
CSU Journalism and Digital Media Majors
CSU Journalism and Digital Media Alumni
CSU Jazz Ensemble
CSU New Age Models
CSU Black Define
CSU & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL MEDIA FACULTY AND STAFF
Professor Michael Gormley, Chair, CCL Department
Dr. Colin Lasu, Associate Professor
Dr. Lovette Chinwah-Adegbola, Professor Emerita
Dr. Andrew Gilmore, Adjunct Faculty
Stanley Jefferson, TV Production Studio Manager
Evan Ellis, Administrative Assistant
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Dr. Amy Hobbs-Harris, Dean
SPONSORS
Ohio Association of Broadcasters
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Dr. F. Erik Brooks, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
WCSU-FM
Mr. Damon Woods, COX Media
Macy’s (Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio)
Mr. Oye and Mrs. Funke Olatoye
Mr. Samson ‘84 and Dr. Mrs. Veronica Adedapo ‘89
Dr. Martin and Dr. Mrs. Ijeoma Akusoba
Dr. Chris and Mrs. Ebisan Igodan
Mr. Tobias and Mrs. Benedette Iloka
Mr. Promise and Mrs. Emilia Oduah
Mr. Scot Kirk ‘05
Mr. Tyreese Burnett ’97
The Adegbola Family
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Inquiries: Lchinwah@centralstate.edu or 937-376-6190
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/gQez7WhsvD
Ms. Angela Davis ‘95
SPECIAL THANKS
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