Many opportunities and programs exist for alumni from the College of Communications to help students. Most provide students the opportunity to hone their practical communication skills and gain experience. For information on any of the programs, please contact Mike Poorman, manager of alumni relations, by phone (814) 865-8801 or by e-mail, mqp7@psu.edu. The programs include:

Alumni in the Classroom
Join the Alumni in the Classroom speaker's list. If your interests and schedule coincide with those of a faculty member, we'll match you up to talk with the class. Or, you may have an opportunity to speak with a student club to share your knowledge.

Career Panelists
Be considered for participation on one of the career panels for the ongoing Student Seminar Series sponsored by the College's Alumni Society. Previous topics have included Careers in Sports Media, Women in Media and Careers in the Digital Age.

Mock Interview Program
Conduct mock interviews with students when you visit campus to help students prepare for the professional world.

Mini-Externshps
Allow a student interested in your field to spend one full or half day with you doing a mini-externship to help the student gain experience in the workplace that may influence their career and educational decisions.

Speakers Bureau
Speakers Bureau of Alumni. Increase your visibility and sphere of influence by volunteering to speak to Penn State groups. Your name, area of expertise, location and willingness to speak will be listed in the database. Please e-mail Mike Poorman with this information at mqp7@psu.edu

Alumni-to-be participate in commencement exercises.

Contact information:
Mike Poorman ('82)
Manager ofAlumni Relations
302 James Building
University Park, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 865-3938
Email: mqp7@psu.edu