Comm Week 2025 Event Schedule
Speakers, dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Most events are free admission and open to the public.
Monday, April 21
10am - 11am PST
How to Prepare for a Journalism Career
Nollyanne Delacruz is planning to advise students about their aspirations in journalism. She will speak on applying to internships, networking, and adjusting to a new job, as well as discuss how student journalists can use their time in college to prepare for a job after graduation.
Speakers: Nollyanne Delacruz
Hosted By: Dr. Penchan Phoborisut
Location: Hetebrink AB
10am - 12pm PST
Stumbling to Success as a Television Director
Shea tells his story of how an 11-year CSUF stint contributed to him becoming a TV director. His story begins with him going to college so his parents wouldn't kick him out of the house at 17 and ends with a successful career in the entertainment industry. The presentation will focus on the steps he took that lead to his success and what his current position entails.
Speakers: Shea William Vanderpoort
Hosted By: Professor Amaru Tejeda
Location: Gilman AB
11am - 1pm PST
Meet the Deans & COMM Clubs Showcase with Keynote Leadership Speaker David Grossman
In addition, David Grossman, an award-winning leadership and communication expert, will be speaking. Grossman has helped leaders turn effective leadership and communication into a competitive advantage—driving engagement, productivity, and business results. David’s latest book, The Heart Work of Modern Leadership, launches this year, it features interviews with CEOs and guest columns from senior leaders inside a variety of organizations, each of whom shares extraordinarily candid insights and unique lessons learned from a year that changed everything.
Speaker: Jason M. Shepard, Heather Osborne-Thompson, David Grossman
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Location: Pavilion A
2:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Lambda Pi Eta: Kylee Viayra Speech: The True Magic Making Entertainment Happen
Kylee “Kye” Viayra is a filmmaker and writer studying Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton. They have experience in screenwriting, event production, and marketing through their work at the Newport Beach Film Festival and Disneyland. Passionate about storytelling, they focus on narratives that explore sociological themes and underrepresented communities. With a strong work ethic and creative vision, they strive to make a meaningful impact in the film and television industry.
Speaker: Kylee Viayra
Hosted By: Lambda Pi Eta
Location: Gilman AB
2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Speakers: Mark Rudyk
Hosted By: Professor Marie Loggia-Kee
Location: Hetebrink AB
2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Building Genuine Relationships
Scott's latest passion project "Playing Together" in the Sandbox is a resource he uses in his work as a facilitator. Through this project, he teaches the importance of networking and building genuine connections that go beyond surface-level interactions. Scott's approach encourages professionals to create and nurture relationships that truly matter, fostering trust and collaboration. His insights into how we connect with others have made him a valuable guide for individuals looking to grow both personally and professionally.
Speakers: Scott Pansky
Hosted By: Professor Stacy Doss
Location: Tuffree AB
4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Disney Ambassador Program – Social Media at the Happiest Place on Earth
This presentation will discuss the social media presence of the Disney Ambassador program within the Communications & Public Affairs team at Disneyland Resort; how we engage with external audiences and how we plan content for our social channels. We will also talk about best practices and how communications plans are created at Disneyland Resort.
Speakers: Raul Aquino Rojas
Hosted By: Professor Carrie Braun
Location: Tuffree AB
4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Speakers: Vivian Phan
Hosted By: Professor Waleed Rashidi
Location: Hetebrink AB
4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
CTVA/NBFF Collegiate Showcase
Off the Menu
A shy and complacent teenager learns to let go of the girl he thinks is the love of his life with the help of his best friend and a cougar who is hungry for him.
Don't Be Scared
An immigrant family receives a visit on Halloween night.
Natural Selection
Nicole has near-delusional ideas of romance and discovers the harsh realities of dating life and is forced to adapt accordingly as she tries to find a mate.
Shadow in Mind
Will is a teenager haunted by night terrors that stem from a traumatic past, where his childhood trauma manifests as a shadowy figure that torments his dreams.
Take Care
Director: Hayley Garcia
Hosted By: Professor Ari Posner and Professor Gregg Shwenk
Location: Titan Theater
7:00pm - 9:00pm PST
ETC's Annual Industry Mixer
Annual Industry Mixer, taking place April 21st, is ETC's biggest event of the year. We have 20+ professionals from different parts of the entertainment & tourism industries. Students get to network with them during this event while enjoying food and entertainment. People can stick to one professional or mingle around and get to meet anyone they would like to speak to. This is a ticketed event.
Hosted By: ETC
Location: TSU Pub
7:00pm - 9:00pm PST
PRSSA Gala
CSUF PRSSA is celebrating their year of accomplishments. They will be joined by award-winning leadership and communication expert, David Grossman, who will be discussing his new book, Heart First, an insightful look at authenticity in leadership. Join the chapter for a night of awards, food, and fun! Please note that this session is exclusively open to members of PRSSA.
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Hosted By: PRSSA
Location: Pavilion AB
7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Telling a Tale Through Writing that Sings
Peter Larsen, a veteran feature writer for the Orange County Register, exemplifies the best of what it means to be a storyteller. Feature writers are a special breed of storytellers. They craft illuminating and poignant stories that plumb the depths of humanity, immersing readers into the world of their protagonists and taking readers on journeys that move -- and sometimes compel -- them to action. These storytellers weave their narratives with tension, dialog, drama and scenes that linger in the mind's eye, long after the story has been read.
Speakers: Peter Larsen
Hosted By: Professor Vik Jolly
Location: Gilman AB
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