College of Fine and Applied Arts

Dr. Nina-Jo Moore, associate dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and professor of communication, received the John Shields award for her service to Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) National Honor Society.

The John Shields award is annually presented to a PKD member who has shown dedication and commitment to the mission of the organization. It honors those who display outstanding service to its activities.

“Nina-Jo Moore was honored by PKD with one of their most prestigious awards in recognition of her extremely outstanding service as editor of The Forensic, the organization’s scholarly journal, her professionalism in the communication discipline and forensics subdiscipline and her lifelong character of friendship, good cheer and commitment to the highest ideals of ‘the art of persuasion, beautiful and just,’” said Michael Bartanen, former editor of the Forensic and current PKD historian.

Moore recently completed two four-year terms as editor of PKD’s professional journal, The Forensic, and its newsletter, “The Key.” She also facilitated the development and maintenance of a PKD webpage, served as Nomination Committee Chairperson for six years and, prior to becoming editor, served as a tabulation room staff member at the National Convention and Tournament for 14 years.

Pi Kappa Delta is an honorary consisting of educators, students and alumni committed to encouraging the education of articulate citizens through a three part focus: the commitment to and promotion of ethical, humane and inclusive communication and educational practices; the commitment to and promotion of professional development of forensics educators; and the commitment to and promotion of comprehensive forensics programming. PKD will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013.

Junior advertising major, Sarah Hostyk, won second place in the Nov. 6 “Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds” contest, sponsored by 3tailer of Charlotte and Magic Cycles of Boone, and coordinated by the Center for Entrepreneurship.

Hostyk made her 90-second pitch along with 20 other finalists selected out of 185 submissions. She received $500 and also received $250 for winning “The Best Presentation.”

Hostyk’s business is Shoe Residue Advertising Creative Company. Her advertising company uses an outdoor advertising medium with a creative, unique and eco-friendly twist to gain consumers’ attention. She plans to work in advertising and also start a few different business ventures after graduating.

Advertising student Sarah Hostyk has been selected as one of the Top 20 finalists in the “Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds” contest, sponsored by 3tailer of Charlotte and Magic Cycles of Boone. The competition had 185 submissions this year.

As a finalist Sarah will present her 90 second presentation on Friday, Nov. 6, in Raley Hall, Room 1020 at 1:30 p.m. This immediately follows the 8th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit. First prize is $1,000, secondnd prize is $500 and third prize is $250. Other prizes may be awarded as well.

Business owners speaking at the Entrepreneur Summit will serve as the judges for the contest.

Dr. Monica Pombo, associate professor in the Electronic Media/Broadcasting program in the Department of Communication, has been named the department’s assistant chair. She will assist Dr. Janice Pope, department chair.

Dr. Pombo replaces Dr. Carl Tyrie, who has served as interim assistant chair for the past two years. Dr. Tyrie will return to full time teaching in the department.

An Appalachian faculty member since 2003, Dr. Pombo holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts from the School of Telecommunications at Ohio University. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a minor in English. Dr. Pombo received the 2008 Dwight L. Freshley “Outstanding Young Educator Award” presented by the Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) to a nominated professor who has been teaching between two and five years and has been outstanding in their teaching efforts.

While at Appalachian, Dr. Pombo has been involved in numerous committees and service projects including the College of Fine and Applied Arts Task Force, Faculty Senate, Department of Communication Internship Coordinator, Orientation for New International Faculty, School of Communication Proposal Committee, Documentary Center Advisory Committee, Women’s Studies Curriculum Committee, Interdisciplinary Studies Program Director Search Committee, Diversity Celebration Publicity Committee and The University of North Carolina Exchange Program (UNC-EP) Faculty Advisor for Brazil.

A team of four first-year advertising students from Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus competed in one of the most prestigious advertising competitions in the world, The One Show.

The annual One Show College Competition, a tradition dating back to 1975, receives more than 900 entries from around the world in the categories of print, design, TV, innovative marketing and interactive media. The 2009 One Show College Competition challenged students to create an advertising campaign and/or design corporate branding for an unestablished brand: Long’s Horseradish, a family-owned company from Lancaster, Pa.

David James of Morganton, Richard Carlton and Carlton Henderson of Lincolnton, and Christopher Sisk of Hickory, all juniors at Appalachian State University, combined their talents to create a campaign as part of a first-year advertising course taught by lecturer Laura Brittain. Brittain assigned the project to the four-man team as part of their semester curriculum. The team’s project earned them a spot as finalists in the “Client Pitch” competition.

Thanks to donations from the Appalachian State University Department of Communication Alumni Council, the students and Brittain traveled to New York City for the competition.

While in the city, the students attended a portfolio review, which featured members from major agencies around the world. Students were able to talk with some of the freshest and most knowledgeable minds in the advertising business. Each student also got their personal portfolios reviewed. They received tips, feedback and constructive criticism that gave them insight on what it takes to be successful in the advertising world. While at the portfolio review, the students also viewed the work of their peers.

“Seeing what my peers, who have the same aspirations as I have currently, are doing broadened my prospective, and gave me a new outlook on how to be successful in the real world,” said Henderson.

The One Show Client Pitch Competition got underway Thursday, May 7, and featured presentations from colleges from all around the world. Most of the student teams were graduate level or doctorate level.

“Standing in anticipation with the best of the best from around the world was an awesome experience, and made me realize that we have the capability and potential to make a lasting impression in the advertising industry,” said James.

Although the competition only named a first place winner, The Bergh’s School of Communication, the coordinator told the Appalachian team that during judging they were one of three teams being considered for the first place win. The other two schools that the judges were considering are graduate programs and have been competing in the One Show for many years.

Visit http://www.oneclub.org/oc/education/clientpitch/ for more information about the competition. For more information about the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, visit www.asucom.appstate.edu.