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  Alberta Gatti wrote a new post on the site I L E T C 2 hours, 33 minutes ago

  Fall 2025 | Teaching Written Communication with Text-Based Tasks: A Language Pedagogy Training for Second Language Instructors The Center for Integrated Language Communities (CILC, one of sixteen National Language Resource Centers) is offering a virtual language […]

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  Anthony Picciano wrote a new post on the site Tony's Thoughts 10 hours, 43 minutes ago

  What the New Endowment Tax Will Mean for Higher Education? Illustration by The Chronicle: Getty Dear Commons Community, Phillip Levine, a professor of economics at Wellesley College, gives an […]

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  Anthony Picciano wrote a new post on the site Tony's Thoughts 11 hours, 33 minutes ago

  Microsoft, OpenAI & Anthropic to Fund a National $23 Million AI Academy for Teachers Dear Commons Community, The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) announced yesterday the establishment of the National Academy for AI […]

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  Kevin Zou (he/him) wrote a new post on the site Kevolve 23 hours, 37 minutes ago

  Historical Slogans in Communication An analysis of Rosie the Riveter in Communication. *Editorial cartoon from the The Week* This editorial cartoon relates to Chapter 6: Communication Research from Survey of Communication Studies, because it demonstrates the idea of the Fantasy Theme Criticism that refers to the “words or phrases that characterize the shared vision of a group.” Through a historical lens, Rosie the Riveter is monumental in representing the shared experiences of women during World War II, especially the slogan “We can do it.” Relating this slogan to communication, it motivates and mobilized (from the Chapter 8: Mass Communication) women during this time to take on professional roles that were traditionally taken on by men prior to the war. From my own interpretation, I can also connect the figure Rosie the Riveter, and the experiences of women during World War II to narrative criticism, a method in communication research that focuses on “knowledge” through narratives such as historical stories. While I am not a woman, I think finding representation and being a representation for others is important (for both men and woman alike) to pushing yourself past social norms, or in this case, gender norms that might bind you to the expectations of others. As someone from a minority group, I think understanding social biases, seeing representation, and fighting against those norms for empowerment is […] “Historical Slogans in Communication”

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  Kevin Zou (he/him) wrote a new post on the site Kevolve 23 hours, 51 minutes ago

  Different Organizational Approaches The role of communication in organizational management. *Editorial cartoon from The Week* This editorial cartoon relates to Chapter 11: Organizational Communication from the Survey of Communication Studies, because it shows the difference in communication / management between that of a public school and a charter school. Despite both institutions being organizations, the public school is publicly funded by taxes from citizens, while the charter school is a “for-profit” organization that is built upon funds from families. The top part of the cartoon shows a more human relations approach, highlighting the relationship between the teacher and student; on the other hand, the bottom section emphasizes the role of authorities in profiting from the “gift,” the apple, the student gave the teacher, giving a more dehumanizing atmosphere. This cartoon relates to me, because I am a student at a public college, which inevitably functions differently than a private collegiate institution. Additionally, the difference between organizational methodology between the functionalities of the public school and charter school can be connected to the equifinality approach that declares a “system that can reach its goals from different paths.” I would like to approach this mindset into my life, as there is not a one-size fit all approach to navigating life. By exploring my interests and incorporating different perspectives that are beneficial into my life, I can accomplish […] “Different Organizational Approaches”

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  Kevin Zou (he/him) wrote a new post on the site Kevolve 1 day ago

  Sensationalism on Social Media Sensationalized news through the mass communication medium of social media. *Editorial cartoon from The Week* This editorial cartoon from The Week demonstrates the role of “distortions” in sensationalized news in mass media platforms, such as Facebook or Instagram. Sometimes, news might be prioritized based on how “news-worthy” they are, and not how accurate the information might be. As a result, misinformation might spread, which could influence the viewpoints of different individuals in a society. This transmission of news supports Gerbner’s cultivation theory, which declares media as an institution that “shapes” our societal “values.” I can relate this editorial cartoon to my own life, because I am wary of news that I see online. To confirm the validity of a news story, I might search multiple news outlets to confirm if similar pieces of information are reported across different platforms. Additionally, I am skeptical of “sensationalized” news titles, as often they are crafted to attract attention without much prioritization of the accuracy of events. Sometimes, misinformation can ruin the lives of many, especially celebrities, in the case of entertainment […] “Sensationalism on Social Media”

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  Boone Gorges (he/him) wrote a new post on the site CUNY Academic Commons Development Blog 1 day, 4 hours ago

  Commons 2.5.11I’ve just released version 2.5.11 of the CUNY Academic Commons. This maintenance release includes the following: Improve behavior of header […]

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  Anthony Picciano wrote a new post on the site Tony's Thoughts 1 day, 11 hours ago

  China extends visa-free entry to 74  countries to draw tourists Dear Commons Community, Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. […]

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  Anthony Picciano wrote a new post on the site Tony's Thoughts 1 day, 12 hours ago

  New Book: "Hombrecito" by Santiago Jose Sanchez Dear Commons Community, I have just finished reading Hombrecito, a novel by Santiago Jose Sanchez. It is a book that reviews the life of […]

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  Boone Gorges (he/him) wrote a new post on the site CUNY Academic Commons Development Blog 2 days, 2 hours ago

  Major plugin and theme updates for July 22, 2025The following plugins will receive major updates as part of the 2.5.11 release of the CUNY Academic Commons, scheduled for July 22, […]

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