February 2006

SJMC reconnects with alumni in Charlotte

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications held it’s fourth “Reconnect” event at GMR Marketing in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, February 9.

More than 20 J-School alumni living in the Charlotte area joined Dean Charles Bierbauer, the College’s new development director Cindy Kellett and assistant director of development Elaine Taylor to share information about the college’s new Alumni Society and plans for relocating to the LeConte Building on Gibbes Green by 2009.

Alumni couples Mike and Kim Boykin of Charlotte and Sig and Judy Huitt of Rock Hill hosted the alumni reception.

“Our gathering last week was great. It was so much fun to see such a wide range of alumni, who live and work here in Charlotte, enjoying each others' company. The night made me even more excited for the J-School's move to LeConte and how our Alumni Society can keep this a priority for the school. It was a great night, and I hope that we can have many, many more in the future,” said Allison Aiken, a 2000 news editing graduate of the J-School. Aiken is currently an assistant account executive for Trellis Communications in Charlotte.

“The Reconnect events serve two purposes, allowing us to keep alumni up to date on school and USC developments and letting alumni network with their colleagues,” said Dean Bierbauer. “We know you’re not alone out there, but this helps all of us discover where you are and what you’re doing.”

If you are interested in helping to plan an alumni gathering in your city, call Elaine Taylor at 803.777.7118 or email her at etaylor@sc.edu.