The Lynn University commercial blooper reel launched on our Facebook page last week. There has been a fantastic response, and everyone loves seeing the behind the scenes, the out takes, and the many bloopers!

So, go to our Lynn University Facebook Page and check out the Blooper Reel! There are some serious explosions!

For the past week I have been working on a project for the State of the University Address in October. After completing the initial project last week, we evaluated it, and thought perhaps we should try a think or two different this year. So, I set out to grasp innovation (a word that truly defines Lynn University).

After Jason, Laura, and I (the Media Team) put our thinking caps on and bounced a few ideas around the room, we came up with something quite novel. However, I obviously cannot spill the beans just yet as to what this fantastic idea was… however, as I sit in the Marketing and Communication Office right now, two lap tops in front of me, one for editing, the other for blogging, I am putting the final touches on what may be a very exciting start to a series of videos.

I will give you one hint, but you’ll have to wait till after October first to see the final production.

Photographer: Sophomore communication student, Mark Falcone.

I received a question from a new graduate student at Lynn. It is as follows:

Today at 1:04pm
Message: From Brad

“I just started grad school at Lynn for Communications & Media, do you have any advice? thanks!

Brad”

Ashlea Evans
Today at 1:16pm

“Hi Brad,

I recommend that if you are considering doing a thesis or creative project, that you start right now. It’s a lot of work, but well worth it. Choose a topic you are passionate about and would enjoy dedicating a lot of time to. Start speaking to your advisor now, they will be able to advise you on how to further develop your ideas, and create a central focus.

Also, if you are going to be missing class or can’t finish an assignment, just chat to the prof. They are understanding, and unlike undergraduate student classes, they realize that you probably have a full time job, are taking classes at night, and sometimes life happens in between. I have found that the best way to ensure a worthy grade is to participate in class discussions, bring up new ideas, comments etc. I also found that I have learned the most and made the most out of my graduate career that way. The class is so diverse, multi-cultural, and innovative. Each student has something to offer, it’s up to you to listen, and respond.

I have loved my Masters, and it really gives one the freedom to branch out into the areas one is passionate about. Just give it everything you’ve got, because if this is the last degree you plan to get, you have to make the most of it. The time flies so fast, and before you know it, you’ll be finishing up (like me!).

Carpe Diem – Grasp the moment…

It’s daunting to see the end approaching, but I must say that staying an extra year to do my Master of Science in Communication was one of the best last minute choices I made!

Best of luck Brad!

Ashlea.”

To all the new graduate students at Lynn, Welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comment box below and I will answer all!

For those of you who are thinking about attending Graduate School, Lynn offers some great courses. Most of the classes are in the evenings, and an accelerated 8-week term program is available. There are also online or distance learning  courses offered. Lynn also offers Graduate Assistantships, such as what I am doing.