THE OFFICAL MASS COM MUNICATIONS ALUMNI NEWSLETTER The Mass Connection Channel 96TV… DEPARTMENT OF MASS C OMMUNICATIONS Savannah State University will launch a television cable FALL 2009 station, Channel 96-TV. The station will reach academic buildings, King-Frasier Stu- dent Center and student Plans underway to celebrate 60th SRPI housing units. The channel is Novella Cross Holmes American colleges to develop dedicated to SSU specific programming and will grow fondly remembers attending a scholastic press association. into a center for cable casting the annual Southern Regional “The Institute was in student programming, Press Institute as a student at existence prior to integration, campus cultural events and Tompkins High School here in “Holmes added. “Therefore, it distance learning projects. A Savannah, Georgia. was instrumental in training ceremony will be held during “It was something that we and developing some of the the homecoming celebration looked forward to each year,” country’s most viable journal- on Friday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Please join President Earl G. said Holmes, an associate for elementary and middle ists and media professionals.” Yarbrough, Sr., faculty and professor in Savannah State school students, and all ses- According to research students in the Kennedy Fine University’s department of sions are instructed by sea- conducted by Holmes, and Dr. Arts Building lobby for mass communications. “The soned media professionals and Charles J. Elmore, professor refreshments. Southern Regional Press Insti- academicians. emeritus, department of mass tute provided journalism Recent main speakers communications, and a former training for students who were have included Ken Paulson, institute director, over 15,500 Alums on SSU Campus… interested in the field. editor and senior vice presi- students have participated in Dean Chambers (09) “Little did I know at that dent/news, USA Today, Anthe- the SRPI. works in University time that I would one day be at lia Knight, director, Young “We hope that the 60th will Advancement as a market- the helm of the SRPI,” said Journalists Development Pro- not only be a celebration of the ing communications graph- ics designer…Michael Holmes, who has directed the gram, The Washington Post, longevity and value of the Cherry (07) joined the staff institute for over 22 years. and Kenneth F. Irby, visual Institute, but a family reunion of the Department of Mass In 2011, the annual South- journalism group leader, The as well,” said Holmes. “We are Communications as the ern Regional Press Institute Poynter Institute. trying to reconnect with all of technology lab technician. will celebrate its 60th year of “This will be a monumental our graduates, and perhaps Cherry wrote a chapter, existence. The institute is a event,” Holmes said. “It’s hard have some of them serve as “Utilizing Technology,” in the two-day mass media confer- to believe that the Press Insti- workshop directors and most recent edition of SSU ence for high school and tute is nearly 60 years old. consultants.” Writing in the Disciplines Guide… Sonya Howard college students, primarily from Savannah State was one of “It will be a homecoming,” (03) is also a staff member throughout the Southeast. the few predominantly African she added. in the SSU Department of Workshops are also provided Mass Communications. She serves as news director for Channel 96, SSU’s campus Words from the New Department Chair cable television station, and she teaches writing courses My first semester as chair of the department our causes. in the Department… John has been a welcoming experience. Our faculty Our students are getting much needed Young (08), former Tiger’s members are accomplished and seem dedicated professional experience from their internships, Roar editor, assisted Dr. to making our program one of the best in the some of which our alumni have provided or Jane M. Gates, dean, region. Professor Reginald Franklin has acquired coordinated. College of Liberal Arts and all the trimmings for our state-of-the art We are days away from the launch of Channel Social Sciences, during the production facility. Professor Holmes is heading 96-TV where students will produce news shows and summer months and now the 59th Southern Regional Press Institute and works with Dr. April Gentry, conceive programs that will inform the campus she has already started plans for the Institute’s community, and as we grow technologically-the chair, Department of Liberal th Arts. 60 anniversary next year. Mark your calendars. world!! Dr. Julianna DaSilva Trammel handed the Write us, call us, and join our online alumni Alums in Savannah … chair’s responsibilities to me after having kept us community. We’d like to hear from you. As we say, Eric Curl (05), former on track for reaccreditation and raised the “our students can get anywhere from here.” Tiger’s Roar editor, is the department’s visibility by publishing her personal However, as proud alumni, you already know. government reporter for research. Professor Kai Walker’s service is the Savannah Morning highlighted around campus as she works to en- Carmen L. Manning-Miller, Ph.D. News. hance the College’s (CLASS) website and works Department Chair on other projects for the community’s enrichment. [email protected] Ms. Karen Conner, the department’s administra- Kennedy Fine Arts 213 tive assistant, keeps us organized and champions (912) 356-2169 O CTOBER 26- 31 Faculty Highlights… President Yarbrough has called on Professor Reginald Franklin to develop several initiatives related to heightening the profile of the University. You’ll see the products of his fine work soon around campus, and on the University’s web site. Professor Franklin has also updated his acclaimed work, “SSU Legacy,“ excerpts of which can be found on the home page of the website www.savannahstate.edu.... Dr. Juliana D. Trammel is having an exciting time this year. After serving the department as interim chair, she was married in June. Also, she continues her research. She recently contributed to the Encyclopedia of Motherhood published by Sage Publications with a piece on Michele Obama. She is scheduled to present two papers at the National Women’s Studies Association in November. She is also contributing a book chapter to Still Searching for Our Mother’s Gardens with a research that focuses on the experiences of junior faculty on tenure track at majority institutions; and editing a book with a colleague from Bowie State on communication across cultures.

SSU ALUMNI: Tatia Adams Fox promoted to Vice President, Marketing, University Motown Records NEW YORK, New York, – Tatia Adams Fox mobile, digital, and traditional marketing has been promoted to Vice President of have become synonymous. I look forward Marketing for Universal Motown Records, said to new challenges and developing Shanti Das, Executive Vice President of integrated campaigns that will break new Urban Marketing for Universal Motown artists and elevate our established artists.” Records. Previously, Adams Fox was senior In this new role, Adams Fox will be marketing director for Universal Motown responsible for creating integrated online, Records. During her tenure at the branding, and marketing campaigns on behalf company, she has coordinated and of her roster of Universal Motown Records implemented marketing strategies for the artists, which includes Akon, Kat DeLuna, label’s diverse roster of artists, including London, Shontelle, Suai, Sweet Rush and Q-Tip, Lloyd, Wu-Tang Clan, and Swizz Michael Jackson: The Remix Suites I-V. Beatz. Prior to Universal Motown, Adams “Tatia has been a valued leader in the Fox held marketing and advertising posts company developing innovative and creative at Playboy Enterprises, MTV Networks, marketing strategies for many of our artists,” and Heart & Soul magazine. said Das. “Her understanding of the current Universal Motown Records is a division marketplace as it relates to music, the digital of Universal Music Group, the world’s platform, and the increasing need for brand leading music company with wholly owned partnerships makes her a tremendous asset record operations or licensees in 77 to the team.” years,” said Adams Fox. “It has been a countries. Its businesses also include “I’d like to thank Shanti Das and Sylvia wonderful journey learning and growing Universal Music Publishing Group, the Rhone, president of Universal Motown under their leadership. This is a very industry’s leading global music publishing Records, for their continued support over the exciting time in the music industry as operation.