Bridget Hernandez '07
I was very involved in student life and while it kept me busy and was fun to invest my energy and time, I really enjoyed seeing how my efforts combined with fellow students made the whole student experience better for everyone!
Communication & the Arts Career Community
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The Communication and the Arts Community is a space where you can gain information about various areas of creative, expressive, and communication focused professions. Are you a great active listener? Do you enjoy being artistic? Are you a strong writer? These interest areas and more will apply to various opportunities that you’ll learn about in this community. Examples of jobs you may learn about in this community include digital marketers, journalists, musicians, graphic designers, and many others. You’ll receive information of relevant campus information, event opportunities, internships, jobs, industry trends, and professional development resources.
Communication & the Arts Areas to Explore
Communication & Media
There are many ways to enter the fields of communication and media. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
Visual & Digital Arts
There are many ways to enter the field of visual arts. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
Performing Arts
There are many ways to enter the field of performing arts. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
Communication & Arts Career Community Handshake Postings
9/28/23
Visual Information Specialist
for job 8294672
National Park Service
Expires: 10/5/23
9/26/23
NBE/BE (LB Field Examiner) with emphasis in Retail Credit, NB-0570-V
for job 8286740
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Expires: 10/6/23
9/26/23
NBE/BE (LB Field Examiner) with emphasis in Retail Credit, NB-0570-V.2
for job 8286734
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Expires: 10/6/23
See what alumni are doing
Communication & Arts Career Community
Judi Majnun Miller - Lindsey '78
I discovered the love of photography even more deeply at college and had the opportunity to use the large format camera and learn black & white as well as color development of negatives and prints.
Christina McElwee '05 & '08
One of my favorite memories from Grand Valley was being a part of the GVSU Dance Troupe. I had never taken any type of organized dance classes prior but soon fell in love with the art of dance. I still dance both recreationally and competitively today.
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Student Organizations and Professional Associations - Communication and the Arts
Student Organizations
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
- Ad Club
- American Advertising Federation
- American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
- American Marketing Association
- Anchored in Poetry
- Animators Guild
- Arab Culture Club
- Fish Ladder
- Grand PR
- Grand Valley Journal of History
- Grand Valley Television
- GV Out of the Blue
- GVSU Chinese Club
- GVSU French Club
- GVSU German Club
- GVSU Italian Club
- GVSU Japanese Club
- GVSU Russian Club
- GVSU Spanish Club
- GVSU Winter Guard
- In the Margins
- National Communication Association
- Organization for Professional Writers
- Professional Sales Association
- PRSSA
- Toastmasters
- WCKS The Whale Student Radio
- Writer’s Club
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Career Community- Communication & the Arts
JCPenney Suit Up - Fall 2023
October 1, 2023 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
Graduate School Fair
October 3, 2023 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Grand Valley State University Career Center will be hosting its annual Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 from 10:30am - 1:30pm in the Henry Hall Atrium in Allendale. We...
2023 Sport Management Job and Internship Fair
October 6, 2023 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet with sports organizations who are hiring for internships and full-time jobs in game operations, ticket sales, facilities and athletics administration, and much more! Organizations attending: Grand...
Prepare for the Career Fair - Allendale Campus
October 9, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the Fall GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but unsure where to start? The Career Center will host a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate your elevator pitch,...
GVSU Fall 2023 Career and Internship Fair
October 12, 2023 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Fall Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of...
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Meet Your Communication & the Arts Career Advisor
Lisa Knapp
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Lisa is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the communications, humanities, and liberal studies programs. She also works closely with our first and second year students as they begin exploring the world of work.