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Keani DiBerardino, President

Speech Major, 4th year student

What do you like about being in SCS?Being in SCS has been a great experience.

Events in SCS allow for members, graduate students,

and faculty involvement which allows us to get to

know one another outside of the classroom. It makes

the university experience less intimidating and cre-

ates a strong social environment during our time at

UH. Not many departments in UH can say they have

the same family-like connection between faculty and

students.

Meet Your Ofcers!

Front row (left to right):

Teddy Toyozaki, Shy

Yotsuda, Rhoda Castillo,Marilyn Tangi and Hye

Eun Kate Lee.

Back row: Thomas Craig,

Taylor Ellis, Matt Weyer,

Keani DiBerardino

Refreshed from the sum-

mer break the SCS of-

cers along with AdvisorKate Lee are ready to start

a new school year lled

with great activities for

undergraduate students,

faculty and graduate stu-

dents alike.

Thomas W. Craig VIII, Vice President

Speech Major, Senior

What do you like about SCS?SCS has beneted me in so many ways. I have

met so many awesome people and got to know the

faculty more personally. There are so many fun times

I can look back on and remember always! Overall,

SCS just helped to grow my passion and knowledge

for the communication eld!

See Fall 2010 Ofcers, pg 2

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Sheryll Shy Yotsuda, Secretary

Class Standing: Senior

Interdisciplinary Studies: Non-Prot Organizations

Major and Speech Minor

What do you like about SCS?I enjoy being in SCS because it is fun and easy

to make friends; it is great for showing how unique the

Speech Department is and how accessible the profes-

sors are. It is also wonderful to see and be part of a

group who is not only service oriented but also socia-

ble.

Rhoda Zamora Castillo, Treasurer

Class Standing: Senior, Graduating in May 2011.

Science and Human Nutrition with a focus in Dietetics

Major and Speech Minor.What do you like about SCS?

What I like about SCS is that it is an organiza-

tion outside of my major that allows me to network

with other students of different majors, minors, and

also connects me with faculty outside of the class-

room. Ive noticed that SCS is one of few organiza-

tions at the university that helps students form closer

bonds with the department professors. With that said,

SCS has beneted me by providing me with opportu-

nities to meet new and different people, by helping meimprove my speech and communication skills, and by

enhancing my resume.

Marilyn Tangi, Historian

Class Standing: Senior, graduating this winter

Major: Speech

What do you like about SCS?

I love being a member of SCS. It is a great way

to get involved in services, activities, and just to met

the professors and other speech majors. During my

spare time, which I barely have, you can nd me at a

coffee shop, the library, or working on a boat taking

photos of tourist. I also am a photographer for Kaleo

O Hawaii. I am excited about this semester and hope

to met you and get acquainted. Lets make this semes-

ter fun!!

Taylor Ellis, Academic Chair

Class Standing: Junior

Speech major

What do you like about SCS?

The best thing about SCS is making friends

who are or have taken the same classes I am. Its

helpful if I need a book.

Matt Weyer, Service Learning Chair

Class Standing: Senior

Speech and Peace Studies Major

What do you like about SCS?

SCS has allowed me to get to know my peers

in my classes and the department faculty all while

having fun.

Name: Teddy Toyozaki, Special Events Chair

Year in school/class standing: Super Senior

Major: Speech

What do you like about SCS?: The people are awe-

some and the events with the professors is a great wayto meet them outside of a classroom environment.

Kate Lee, Advisor

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Hye Eun Kate Lee

(Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2008) is an As-

sistant Professor in the Department of Speech at

University of Hawaii at Manoa. In her spare time, Dr.

Lee enjoys cooking, doing and taking pictures of her

5-year-old son, Eugene.

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Faculty and students enjoy pizza and each others company at the First General Meeting on September 1, 2010.

Fall 2010 has been an eventful semester. In

the midst of school, work and exams, SCS members

had the opportunity to socialize with students and

professors throughout various events.

This semester, the Speech Communication

Society hosted social events such as general meet-ings and the Beach Bash. Students and faculty also

Attendees prepare for another round of

a game at the 1st General Meeting

Fall Semester in a Nut Shell

See Events on page 4

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got into friendly competition mode through the annual

Student vs. Faculty Bowling event.

Besides socializing activities, SCS members

focused on academics in October. On October 20th, a

Masters Degree info session was held in GRG 214.

Members also had an opportunity to learn about what

career elds a Bachelors Degree in Speech can get

into with Dr. Jayson Dibble.

November was a Service Learning and inter-

personal communication oriented month for SCS. On

November 20th, SCS worked with Project Hawaii to

fundraise money for homeless children in the commu-

nity. Finally, students dressed to impress for the excit-

ing and fast-paced setting of speed dating. Whether it

was for potential romance or just a networking oppor-

tunity the Speed Dating event on November 12 at the

Campus Center Dining Area was a riveting success.

Thank you to the members, faculty and graduate stu-

dents who helped make this fall very eventful. Great

Job everyone! We look forward to more fun events

next Spring. Have a safe winter break and Happy

Holidays!

Photo courtesy of Dr. Jang Kim

Above: SCS ofcers and Dr. Jayson Dibble after his presentation.

Right: Students listen to to Dr. Dibbles tips for success.

Events(from page 3)