Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Westminster Cable Network (WCN) and Titan Radio 88.9FM were recognized as one of the top four colleges in the nation for having the “Best Social Media Presence,” according to College Broadcaster, Inc. (CBI).
CBI is an organization serving students and advisers of college and high school electronic media outlets, representing students involved in radio, television, webcasting, and other related media activities.
“Employers want to hire individuals who can do it all,” said Bradley Weaver, lecturer and student media adviser. “Having our students manage the social media accounts for Titan Radio and WCN is valuable, real-world experience.”
The following students received recognition for their contribution to Titan Radio’s and WCN’s social media: Paden Jones, Tiffany Jackson, Vinny Nerti, Taran Sifontes-Lavine, Taylor Nichol, Amanda Sloan, Harrison Greene, Kellen Gursky, Justin Wilson, Channing Pifer, Dan Swank, Danielle Dindak, Brad Kolesar, and Zach Hynus. Also recognized were recent graduates Dom Ciraula and Jessie Klousnitzer.
For more information, contact Weaver at weaverbl@westminster.edu or (724) 946-7238.
STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THIS RECOGNITION:
Dominic Ciraula ‘15, a communication studies graduate, is a son of Janine Book and a graduate of Pine-Richland High School.
Danielle Dindak, a sophomore broadcast and digital communications major, is a daughter of John and Linda Dindak and a graduate of Serra District Catholic High School.
C. Harrison Greene, a junior broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of David and Rebecca Greene and a graduate of Franklin Area High School.
Kellen Gursky, a sophomore broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Tanya Williams and a graduate of Reynolds High School.
Zachary Hynus, a junior broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Jim and Anita Hynus and a graduate of Holly Springs High School.
Tiffany Jackson, a junior broadcast and digital communications major, is a daughter of Laura Sargent, and a graduate of Las Vegas High School.
Paden Jones, a senior communication studies major, is a daughter of Richard Jones and a graduate of Mohawk Area High School.
Jessie Klousnitzer ‘15, a political science graduate, is a daughter of James and Karen Klousnitzer and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.
Brad Kolesar, a sophomore broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Russell and Kelly Jo Kolesar, and a graduate of West Mifflin Area High School.
Vincent Nerti, a senior broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Ms. Marlaina Nerti and a graduate of New Castle High School.
Taylor Nichol, a junior broadcast and digital communications major, is a daughter of George and Dayna Nichol and a graduate of Central Valley High School.
Channing Pifer, a junior communication studies major, is a daughter of Wendy Pifer and a graduate of Jeannette High School.
Taran Sifontes-Lavine, a senior broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Dale Sifontes-Pierre-Lavine and a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School.
Amanda Sloan, a senior broadcast and digital communications major, is a daughter of R. Mark and Sherri Sloan and a graduate of Moniteau High School.
Daniel Swank, a junior broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Gregory and Carol Swank and a graduate of The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA.
Justin Wilson, a sophomore broadcast and digital communications major, is a son of Daniel and Laura Wilson and a graduate of Central Valley High School.