It's all about who you know

Turning myself into a media student enabled me to attend Media Mash Up last night. This was the first year Loyalist has put on such an event and with the great turn out it received, I am sure there will be more to follow.

Media Mash Up was designed to mix up the the different media programs with the intention to reflect just how intertwined technologies and medias have become. The event created an opportunity for staff and students of these different programs to meet and mingle. After all, it isn't always about what you do, but who you know!

The concept for the event was shaped by three Loyalist Professors (Kerry Ramsay, Cathy Goddard and Joe Callahan) who agreed on the importance of bridging the gap between the media programs. The night was sponsored by Apple, Sony, Future Shop, Japan Camera, Huff's Estates and Loyalist College. Scott Moore, Executive Director of CBC Television Sports attended as a guest speaker; he talked about CBC's coverage of the Beijing Olympics. There was a light buffet and some incredible live student talent showcased. All of this for only $5 - it truly was incredible.

As a member of the school of Media, our PR class had to help ensure this event was a success. In the early stages of preparation our class got creative by painting banners and brainstorming possible entertainment options. We got our fair share of sales experience through selling tickets and lessons in effective promotions when the event sold out. The night of the event we gained much insight into event management as we assisted with the set up and had roles in ensuring the event ran smoothly. As students came through the doors, one of my classmates took tickets, there were two of us who handed out name tags and explanations for our duo game, another passed out raffle tickets. Inside the guest received a hand stamp and were greeted by our Master Greeter. We had bodies manning the prizes tables and throughout the night guests were entertained by the sweet sounds of our very own Kyle Mackenzie. Everywhere I looked I could see PR students functioning as event organizers and entertainers. Cheers to everyone on a great night.

It should be stated that all programs from the school of media were represented, I may have been focused on the PR students, but without the rest of the medias present there would have been no mash up!