Author Archives: Joseph B Rakiewicz

COMM 409 has been an endlessly enriching course for me over the past semester. As we close out these last couple weeks, I find myself reflecting on the valuable lessons that each passing day has taught me. I remember being … Continue reading →

In celebration of Asian/Pacific Islander Month, the Penn State College of Communications Multicultural Affairs invited Vicki Fong, a veteran communications strategist, writer and editor with a 30-year career at Penn State, to give her presentation entitled “Not Fresh Off the … Continue reading →

Shattered Glass brings forth a number of striking ethical issues. Specifically, I found it disturbing that Stephen Glass was so well liked by his peers. On the surface, Glass was just a normal person—even more so, a popular one. This … Continue reading →

“That glass is half full,” a wise man once said while observing a glass filled to 50 percent capacity. He was right, of course, literally speaking. But credit must be paid where credit is due; this man’s wisdom lies in … Continue reading →