Susan Howard '10 & '15
Between my undergrad classes, graduate classes, and interactions with faculty and staff campus-wide, I developed countless friendships and working relationships that I will always be grateful for.
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
7/15/24
Staff Services Manager I (JC-440907) 7/15/24 at State Water Resources Control Board
for job 9114053
State Water Resources Control Board - California State Water Resources Control Board
Expires: 7/27/24
7/15/24
AMS NOP Compliance Officer Intern (Virtual - Washington DC) Fall 2024
for job 9113743
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Expires: 7/21/24
7/15/24
AMS NOP Compliance Officer Intern (Virtual - Washington DC) Fall 2024
for job 9113707
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Expires: 7/21/24
See what alumni are doing
Communication & Arts Career Community
Kellyn Sanders '17
There are so many great memories from GVSU but one I'm extremely grateful for is having the ability to take so many biomedical science courses, especially the cadaver labs.
Patrick Reinke '07
In my 2nd year on campus I took a job with GV Public Safety. Working with DPS introduced me to the world of policing. I soon after found myself changing my major and starting down a new career path.
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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
Attend Events to Learn More
Career Community- Communication & the Arts
Traveling Career Quiz
August 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Embark on a journey of self-discovery outside of Kleiner Commons with the Career Center's student staff as your guides. First-year students, come and explore a myriad of career quizzes tailored...
JCPenney Suit Up - Fall 2024
September 29, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 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...
GVSU Fall 2024 Career and Internship Fair
October 9, 2024 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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Micro-Internships and Short-Term Experiences
Check out opportunities for testing out the world of work via paid and unpaid experiences with a low time commitment.
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.