School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road V9B 5Y2 Victoria, BC, Canada

Happy Holidays from the Faculty and Staff of the School of Communication and Culture. We will be closed between December 25, 2020 and January 3, 2021. Be Kind. Be Calm. Be Safe.... And have some fun and relaxation this season! We look forward to seeing you all in January 2021!

Congratulations to the MAPC Fall 2020 cohort on your amazing, professional Organizational Communication Challenge presentations. They were incredible and will be so beneficial to the three organizations who opened their doors to your ideas and communication plans. Thank you to the three organizations: The Office of the Chief Information Officer (Government of BC); eproval and Cordova Bay Association for Community Affairs Group for working with our students and providing them with real-world communication challenges and the opportunity to get to know you.

In the second episode of Mindset Lab "From Elite Athlete to Leadership Expert", Sport Media Student Jamison Schulz-Franco and Dr. Jenn Fraser are joined by Dr. Jennifer Walinga. Between 1984 and 1992 Dr. Walinga was a rower on the Canadian National Team where she won a Gold Medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, a Bronze at the 1986 World Rowing Championships, and two Gold Medals at the 1991 World Rowing Championships. Following her career, Dr. Walinga entered academia and currently serves as a Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University. Dr. Walinga's current research is focused on making sports less about the need to win and focusing more on learning life skills and experiences that will help people. View the episode @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFbEtKdEKdg

Thank you Dr. Peter Ryan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Relations at Mount Royal University, for connecting with our MA Professional Communication students today. Your session on Building Trust in Low Trust Organizations, using the Participatory Deliberative Processes theory was informative, interactive and engaging! We look forward to having you back again.

Next intake for the MA Professional Communication program is spring 2021! Register for the webinar on Nov 26, 12pm PST with Dr. Chaseten Remillard to learn more about the program, application requirements and the RRU student experience. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/y2ajmah8

Thank you to Brigadier General Janzen of the Canadian Armed Forces who met today with our MA Professional Communication students to discuss Information Wars and Democracy. 'A key discussion topic was the need for respect and empathy when designing communication campaigns...keys to building trust.' ~ Brigadier General Janzen We look forward to having you back again soon for another lively discussion.

How do we talk about 'climate' in the public arena? How can we inspire action through dialogue, despite polarized views on environmental concerns facing Canada ...and the world today? On Nov. 18, join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Geo Takach and research assistant Kyera Cook on how we talk about ‘climate’. Register now: http://ow.ly/HWU950CgS8b

The 2020 Election will go down in US history as the "pandemic election". On Nov.16, Dr. Richard Davis, professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University will be talking to Master of Arts in Professional Communication students on Zoom about how the news media covered the pandemic, how various players sought to affect that coverage, and how the voters responded are important factors to include in understanding the outcome of this election.

We are so excited and proud to celebrate all of our MA, BA and Grad Certificate Students today! Congratulations! You did it!

Over these last months, there have been more changes in our workplace and society than imaginable. Our ability to communicate with clarity and impact as well as understand how culture influences how we receive new information has never been more essential than it is right now. Join us November 5th for a webinar on the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program. This webinar will provide you with information about the program, application requirements and the RRU ...student experience, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Your session will be hosted by program head, Dr. Geo Takach and graduate, Pam Mathieu. Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Pacific) Register Now https://tinyurl.com/y3d95ovj

The School of Communication and Culture welcomes members of the 2020 MA Intercultural and International Cohort. Students from 10 countries begin their journey of learning with RRU. The possibilities are endless!

Webinar - Crisis Communication Planning: Effective Problem Solving in Crisis Management COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of being an effective problem solver and having the ability to quickly adapt and pivot in the face of the unknown. Today, there is a greater need than ever for an increased tolerance for ambiguity and for the capacity to generate insight that will support us as we navigate through these uncertain times. If we are to emerge to a new normal with collec...tive insights and better ways of being, we need to build our resiliency and communication skills. On September 15th, join professor, Dr. Jennifer Walinga from the School of Communication and Culture, and program head, Dr. Marnie Jull from the MA in Conflict Analysis and Management program within the School of Humanitarian Studies, for an engaging discussion on ways to increase your ability to problem solve in crisis situations. Date: September 15th, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm (Pacific Time) More details and registration page of the webinar could be found here https://tinyurl.com/yyzsmen6

Join us on July 22nd for a webinar on the Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management programs. This webinar will provide you with information about the programs, application requirements, the RRU student experience, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Your session will be hosted by program head, Dr. Virginia McKendry and graduate, Noreen Newton. We encourage you to register even if you are unable to a...ttend. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am (Pacific Time) https://www.royalroads.ca//webinar-ma-and-graduate-certifi

Building a Resilient and Thriving Organizational Culture-Recorded Webinar COVID-19 has introduced a new level of stress to all organizations, with so many of us adjusting to a new way of living and working. Many people, while feeling stressed and struggling to find a new work/life balance, will resort to common, but unsustainable, coping practices such as working harder and longer. Now more than ever we need to develop our ability to thrive, not just survive, amidst these str...essful conditions. If we are to emerge to a new normal with collective insights and better ways of being, we need to create resilient and thriving organizational cultures. In this webinar, professors Dr. Jennifer Walinga from the School of Communication and Culture and Dr. Wendy Rowe from the School of Leadership Studies discuss ways you can promote wellness within your organization and your life. View the webinar recording @ https://youtu.be/9WYsazDCwDo

Two of our 2019-2020 BAPC students are happy to be doing their practicum with Victoria Carriage Tours this summer. They will be working with VCT doing brand management, updating social media and creating video footage of the behind the scenes lives of the horse carriage industry. Youve heard of farm to table food, well this is farm to street communication. Follow @victoriacarriagetours on Instagram or find them under Victoria Carriage Tours on Facebook to watch their project brought to life!

Haysxwqa siem! Although we couldn't gather with the whole community for National Indigenous Peoples Day Sunday, Old Ones/Elders/Knowledge Keepers, youth, artists, performers and community leaders made this video so we might celebrate safely together still. Enjoy!... Thank you to the Elders/Old Ones/Knowledge Keepers and all the partners who made this event possible: Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, University of Victoria, Camosun College, Sooke Family Resource Society, Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC), Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, West Shore Parks & Recreation, Power To Be, Vancity Credit Union, Sooke School District #62 Aboriginal Education Department, Island Métis Family & Community Services Society and Ocean Spirit Canoe Family.

Join the Royal Roads University Afro-Heritage Association for a virtual discussion - Black Speaks: Anti-Blackness from Our Perspective. Friday, June 19, 2020, 4:00-5:30 pm PST. Details on how to join listed on the attached poster.

Welcome to Royal Roads University from Dr.Philip Steenkamp, President and Vice-Chancellor. https://youtu.be/j9c9wQqWEG4

Interested in different ways of tackling a thesis? See how arts-based research unites a maker and a thesis by bringing together a background in photography, audiovisual communications, and social media. Read the latest Blog at https://bit.ly/3ahwC0n

Climate, Conflict and Covid19 Crisis Communication in the New Decade - join free webinar, April 22nd 5:30pm Pacific. Open to IABC/BC members & non-members. https://lnkd.in/ggg5-Dq

MA Intercultural and International virtual residency is off to a great start. Welcome to all members of the MAIIC Blended 2020 cohort.

Dont forget today is the day to hear Dr. Timothy Coombs as he discusses When Organizations Need to be Extremophiles: Coping with Moral Outrage Look forward to seeing you.

If you are interested in transferring your diploma into an undergraduate degree, please join a representative from Royal Roads University on March 4th at Algonquin College and enjoy a free lunch on campus. RRU has articulation agreements with Alqonquin College into programs in the following areas: Business Communications Justice Studies... Science Tourism and Hospitality More details could be found here: https://tinyurl.com/wkt553g

Interested in crisis communication? Join the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University in welcoming Dr. Timothy Coombs as he discusses When Organizations Need to be Extremophiles: Coping with Moral Outrage The event is free and open to the public. Join via livestream or in person, February 27 noon to 1 p.m. in the LIC Centre for Dialogue 4th floor at beautiful Royal Roads University.

An exciting career opportunity at RRU for a Project Coordinator, Research Services! If you would like to apply for the position of Project Coordinator, Research Services (temporary full-time). Please submit your application by February 24, 2020 @ https://royalroads.mua.hrdepartment.com///Posting/view/664

The RRU Afro-Heritage Association (RAHA), started by two MAIIC students in 2019 to create a sense of community for students of Afro-Heritage, will host its first Black History Month event titled 'Black Speaks'. Be sure to attend, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, as RAHA fosters an environment of learning, cultural awareness and diversity appreciation while uniting students of Afro-Heritage.

Hastings Overland, a BC-based adventure company, seeking Freelance Content Writer. Freelance Content Writer - Hastings Overland.pdf https://www.hastingsoverland.com/ ... How to apply: Please send the following to [email protected]: Position Title: Freelance Content Writer Location: Remote Duration: February 1 - Onwards Wage: To be negotiated Resume and cover letter 3-5 writing samples (published pieces are encouraged!) that demonstrate your skills as a communicator One 300-500 word blog post on ways to become a more eco-friendly tourist Good luck!

MAPC student, Richard Macedo's research is mentioned in the CBC technology article - Would social media be better if we paid for it? Check out it! https://www.cbc.ca//federal-elections-political-parties-ap

Here Magazine and BC Francophone Immigration Program are hosting their 6th Annual Welcome Day Celebration on Sunday, January 12th. It is an event gathering over 500 attendees to welcome newcomers, refugees, and immigrants to Victoria. Showcasing our diverse community, the event activities include skill-building workshops, multicultural marketplace displaying diverse food and arts & crafts, business information tables, diverse performances, and multicultural fashion show. The...y are looking for participants who may be interested in doing the following: 1. Food vendor - sell their traditional food. Free space; just bring your own table. 2. Arts & crafts vendor - sell their artworks. Free space; just bring your own table. 3. Fashion Show models - showcase your cultural attire 4. Fashion Show hair & make-up artists 5. Performer - showcase your traditional songs, dances, etc. 6. Information tables - display what your organization offers to the community. Free space; just bring your own table. Should you prefer to be involved in another way, there's always space for that. This is a platform for you to expose your self and showcase your culture, skills & talents, and what you do to the community. It is a casual family-friendly event, and we were hoping you that you'd be a part of this community celebration. You can find the event registration details here: bit.ly/WelcomeDayCelebration2020

Join us on January 30th for a webinar on the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program Royal Roads University. This webinar hosted by Chaseten Remillard, Program Head of BAPC, will provide you with information about the program, application requirements and the RRU student experience. Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Pacific)... We encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. https://tinyurl.com/sxkdw5k

Check out the latest Communication Matters Royal Roads University tiny.cc/rw4hhz What an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on the topic of cultural diversity, inclusivity and creativity!

MA in Intercultural and International Communication program to host Communication Matters: Cultural diversity, inclusivity and creativity! Join Associate Faculty Randeep Tut as facilitator alongside a panel of MAIIC students and MAIIC graduate, Ruth Mojeed, Founder, The Inclusion Project. Event held December 6, 2019 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Royal Roads University in the Centre for Dialogue LIC 4th floor.

MAPC 2018 Fall student, Kevin Van Egdom wrote a blog on how I went to second-year residency and didnt attend a single class. Please check out the SCC blog @ http://scc.royalroads.ca/read-our-blog.

Join Dr. Christopher Williams for a lecture on Engaging Stakeholders with Case Writing and Teaching: The Power of Online 12:30PM to 1:30PM on Nov 25 at CFD of LIC building of Royal Roads University. https://tinyurl.com/v263smq Dr. Williams will explore how writing and teaching business cases can be used for a wider purpose than the core curriculum. He will argue how the learning needs of students can be met while also using the production and dissemination of case knowledge for wider stakeholder engagement.

Master of Arts in Professional Communications students come together in residence to work on real world communication problems and find solutions. This is the Organizational Communication Challenge at Royal Roads University.

It was another successful residency for our MAPC Fall 2019 cohort students! Good luck in your learning journey! Looking forward to seeing you all next year on campus!

Friday, November 15th was the MAPC Organizational Communication Challenge Presentation day! The MAPC 2019 Fall cohort presented another fabulous experience! Each cohort brought their A game and showcased their professional, creative and engaging organizational communication strategies to three clients House of Boateng, I Love 1st Peoples and Geological Survey of Canada. Well done everyone ... We would like to acknowledge and say Thank you to everyone that attended from RRU and showed your support. We also had a few 2nd year MAPC students and on campus BAPC students joined as well. Thank you for coming by and showing your support.

Interested in communications? Interested in how to effectively navigate various communication platforms in a diversified and globalized world? Do you want to ...communicate strategically and impactfully? Join as Dr. Zhenyi Li, Program Head of the Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication Blended (MAIIC) program, hosts an online webinar. Dr. Li will provide information about this exciting program and its application requirements. Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am (Pacific) If you have any questions, contact an Enrolment Advisor at 1.877.778.6227 or [email protected] Not able to attend? Make sure to register and receive the link for the webinar recording. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/rp8lp39

Please check out the article, "Keeping the independent in local news" written by MAPC 2019 Spring student Brandi Schier.

Yesterday we gathered in remembrance and gratitude for veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members. Our thanks to the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club and Reverend Al Fowler for conducting the Remembrance Day service.

We are so excited to welcome back MAPC 2018 Fall students yesterday. Last night was a successful evening for the Research Showcase & Mingler with the MAPC 2019 Fall and Grad Cert students. Loved all your Thesis, Research and Course-Base projects. So diverse and inspiring. Having the Organizations from your Organizational Communication Challenge last year was a nice ending. How great was it to hear how they to used your feedback within their companies!? ... Well done everyone!

MAPC Fall 2018 students share their Thesis, Research Paper and Course-based projects with the MAPC Fall 2019 and GradCert students at tonight's Research Showcase! We are excited to see what you've got cookin'!

We are excited to welcome our 2018 Fall MAPC students back to Royal Roads University campus for their 2nd residency next week! We are also excited to welcome our new Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management students who are joining the MAPC'ss for this residency! See you next weekend!

MAPC Fall 2019 students had an amazing Horticultural Experience yesterday in the gardens of Royal Roads University. All were mesmerized by the Canadian geese taking a bath in a nearby pond. Do you remember your own horticultural experience while you were on campus?

Today our new MA Intercultural and International Communication students representing 12 countries, participated in an engaging discussion with a panel of practitioners with expertise in Multiculturalism, Race, Indigeneity, & "The Other".

What an incredible experience for the 2019 MAPC Fall students! Dr. John Borrows, Professor of Law at UVIC & Canadian Research Chair in Indigenous law, leads a discussion related to Indigenous Law & Organizational Communication & Culture at Sneqwa elun.

2019 BAPC Graduate, Christy Poirier, discusses how her learning experience at RRU help her succeed as a communications specialist. https://youtu.be/g1i3pKwwCwg Royal Roads University