Student Organizations
Participating in student organizations is a valuable way to make connections and develop professionally. Potential employers often want to know that you took an active role in your field as a student. The School of Communication invites you to participate in our community by becoming involved in one or more of the organizations described below. For more information, you should contact a faculty adviser.
One look at the clubs described here shows how diverse our student organizations are. But we can grow, too. If you don't see an organization that meets your needs or interests, you can find other students who share those interests and start your own organization. Each organization on this list was created by someone like you, someone who wanted to get together with those who shared social, intellectual, and professional interests.
We hope that you will find student activities to be a vital part of your Hofstra experience.
Forensics
(Speech and Debate Team)
The Speech and Debate Team represents Hofstra at intercollegiate public speaking tournaments at the regional and national level. Participation on the team offers Hofstra undergraduates a unique opportunity to develop communication, research, and organizational skills which are crucial to their future success. The team is open to all Hofstra undergraduates, regardless of major, school, or previous speaking experience.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Sobnosky (Head Coach), (516) 463-7141
HABJ
(Hofstra Association of Black Journalists)
The Hofstra Association of Black Journalists is the student chapter of the NABJ (The National Association of Black Journalists). It exists as a networking tool for aspiring and professional journalists. Members work with administrators and professors at Hofstra to make curriculum relevant to the coverage of minority communities; they exchange ideas and information with people and organizations concerned with people of color in the media and critique the media's portrayal of minorities. HABJ publishes the newsletter BLACK INK.
Faculty advisor: Dr. Kristal Zook, (516) 463-4304
One look at the clubs described here shows how diverse our student organizations are. But we can grow, too. If you don't see an organization that meets your needs or interests, you can find other students who share those interests and start your own organization. Each organization on this list was created by someone like you, someone who wanted to get together with those who shared social, intellectual, and professional interests.
We hope that you will find student activities to be a vital part of your Hofstra experience.
Forensics
(Speech and Debate Team)
The Speech and Debate Team represents Hofstra at intercollegiate public speaking tournaments at the regional and national level. Participation on the team offers Hofstra undergraduates a unique opportunity to develop communication, research, and organizational skills which are crucial to their future success. The team is open to all Hofstra undergraduates, regardless of major, school, or previous speaking experience.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Sobnosky (Head Coach), (516) 463-7141
HABJ
(Hofstra Association of Black Journalists)
The Hofstra Association of Black Journalists is the student chapter of the NABJ (The National Association of Black Journalists). It exists as a networking tool for aspiring and professional journalists. Members work with administrators and professors at Hofstra to make curriculum relevant to the coverage of minority communities; they exchange ideas and information with people and organizations concerned with people of color in the media and critique the media's portrayal of minorities. HABJ publishes the newsletter BLACK INK.
Faculty advisor: Dr. Kristal Zook, (516) 463-4304
HEATnetwork
(Hofsta Entertainment Access Television network)
Hofstra Entertainment Access Television network is the School of Communication's student-operated college television production organization. Open to all students on campus, HEATnetwork produces original television programming, as well as entertainment and informational programming. All HEATnetwork student-produced shows allow their student participants to showcase their talents and achieve personal growth. The extent of participation is dependent on prior knowledge and experience, and there are numerous staff and production positions available for television enthusiasts of all levels.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Peter Gershon, (516) 463-5425
HFC
(Hofstra Film Club)
Hofstra Film Club is the School of Communication's student-operated college film production club. The Hofstra Film Club submits original films to different festivals to showcase their talents. Membership is open to all students who are genuinely interested in film production.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Pamela Corkey, (516) 463-7242
P.O.I.S.E.
(Professional Organization in Speech Education)
P.O.I.S.E. is an undergraduate organization where students interested in Speech Communication can interact socially as well as grow professionally. One of the primary goals of this organization is to allow students an active voice/participation in social and political matters at Hofstra as well as the larger metropolitan area. To do so, this club will organize lectures, seminars and workshops in various areas of social interaction (e.g., public, interpersonal, nonverbal, and small-group communication). Activities will have the dual purpose of social interaction and professional development, creating a platform for possible internships, fellowships and/or jobs that require, in particular, effective communication skills. Club participation is not exclusively limited to those interested in public oratory and debate but for those interested in oral communication for academic, professional and/or social reasons.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Larry Russell, (516) 463-5955
PRSSA
(Public Relations Student Society of America)
The chapter serves its members by enhancing their knowlege of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, and to serve the public relations professional by helping to develop highly qualified, well prepared professionals. It is open to all PR majors and those who are seriously considering making PR their major.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Jeffrey Morosoff, (516) 463-5248
SPJ
(Society of Professional Journalists)
The chapter's purpose is to bring students, faculty and professionals together to discuss issues facing journalism today. Additionally, we hope to polish writing, reporting, and broadcast skills. The student SPJ chapter is a subsection of the Long Island Press Club, the professional organization of journalists living or working on Long Island. The two groups work together closely on various journalistic projects and social events. The Hofstra chapter regularly sponsors career conferences, discussion groups, and field trips, all on the cutting edge of journalism.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Daniel VanBenthuysen, (516) 463-5426
RTDNA
(The Radio Television Digital News Association)
The student RTDNA chapter at Hofstra University sponsors social events, career shadow days, internships, scholarships, career fairs, and job-opportunity banks. RTDNA students are also the backbone of the news program PrideWatch.
Faculty Advisor: Professor G. Stuart Smith, (516) 463-6513
(Hofsta Entertainment Access Television network)
Hofstra Entertainment Access Television network is the School of Communication's student-operated college television production organization. Open to all students on campus, HEATnetwork produces original television programming, as well as entertainment and informational programming. All HEATnetwork student-produced shows allow their student participants to showcase their talents and achieve personal growth. The extent of participation is dependent on prior knowledge and experience, and there are numerous staff and production positions available for television enthusiasts of all levels.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Peter Gershon, (516) 463-5425
HFC
(Hofstra Film Club)
Hofstra Film Club is the School of Communication's student-operated college film production club. The Hofstra Film Club submits original films to different festivals to showcase their talents. Membership is open to all students who are genuinely interested in film production.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Pamela Corkey, (516) 463-7242
HTVi
(Hofstra Television interactive)
www.htvi.com is a site for SOC students to create and share short-form original content for the Web. The site is student-managed.
(Hofstra Television interactive)
www.htvi.com is a site for SOC students to create and share short-form original content for the Web. The site is student-managed.
Faculty Advisor:
P.O.I.S.E.
(Professional Organization in Speech Education)
P.O.I.S.E. is an undergraduate organization where students interested in Speech Communication can interact socially as well as grow professionally. One of the primary goals of this organization is to allow students an active voice/participation in social and political matters at Hofstra as well as the larger metropolitan area. To do so, this club will organize lectures, seminars and workshops in various areas of social interaction (e.g., public, interpersonal, nonverbal, and small-group communication). Activities will have the dual purpose of social interaction and professional development, creating a platform for possible internships, fellowships and/or jobs that require, in particular, effective communication skills. Club participation is not exclusively limited to those interested in public oratory and debate but for those interested in oral communication for academic, professional and/or social reasons.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Larry Russell, (516) 463-5955
PRSSA
(Public Relations Student Society of America)
The chapter serves its members by enhancing their knowlege of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, and to serve the public relations professional by helping to develop highly qualified, well prepared professionals. It is open to all PR majors and those who are seriously considering making PR their major.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Jeffrey Morosoff, (516) 463-5248
SPJ
(Society of Professional Journalists)
The chapter's purpose is to bring students, faculty and professionals together to discuss issues facing journalism today. Additionally, we hope to polish writing, reporting, and broadcast skills. The student SPJ chapter is a subsection of the Long Island Press Club, the professional organization of journalists living or working on Long Island. The two groups work together closely on various journalistic projects and social events. The Hofstra chapter regularly sponsors career conferences, discussion groups, and field trips, all on the cutting edge of journalism.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Daniel VanBenthuysen, (516) 463-5426
RTDNA
(The Radio Television Digital News Association)
The student RTDNA chapter at Hofstra University sponsors social events, career shadow days, internships, scholarships, career fairs, and job-opportunity banks. RTDNA students are also the backbone of the news program PrideWatch.
Faculty Advisor: Professor G. Stuart Smith, (516) 463-6513
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