The article should be your average news article covering an event. The event which took place over zoom was held by Kaitlyn Macdonald and Maggie Oneal. (Students in the C&IS College) This event was held to better help individuals understand what the transition from college student to employee in a workspace was like. The event took place on March 25, 2022. The event consisted of the 5 University of Alabama Communication and Information Sciences Alumni and about 30 viewers.
Shemaiah Kenon
– University of Alabama Contribution: Capstone President
– Current Job: Assistant Director of UA’s Intercultural Diversity Center
– Quotes: “A lot of my friends ended up being my colleagues” / “ It was difficult navigating the space between friend and colleague”
Anna Claire Toxey
– University of Alabama Contribution: Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) Ambassador
– Current Job: Coordinator of College Relations for C&IS
– Quotes: “The emphasis placed on working together allowed me to be used to the idea of collaborating with others which I continue to do in the field today”
Kathleen McManus
– University of Alabama Contribution: Firm Director at Capstone Agency (2020)
– Current Job: Junior Account Executive at Lippe Taylor
– Quotes: “Articulating what you are passionate about throughout your four years of college allows you to focus on what you further plan to do in your career” / “Having the ability to speak to your peers as a soft skill in college molds and shapes you as an individual who once works as an employee”/ “Time management is the biggest skill I’ve been grateful for being most comfortable with after college”
