Janese Silvey
Story Specialist/Strategist for Stephens College
The downside to working at Stephens
There is a downside to working at Stephens. (I know, I know, PR people everywhere are cringing right now.) No, really. The downside is that every time I feature one of our departments or programs, I think “MAN! I would [...]
There’s a new blog on the Stephens scene
On Friday afternoon, I got brave and installed a traffic counter on this blog. And I’m so proud to report that over the span of five 1/2 days, I have had 212 total page views. And 129 of those were [...]
Wanted: Female drummer to play CoMo gig
If someone asked me on a random evening after work what I did all day, I still wouldn’t know how to answer. Most days are filled to the brim, but some duties are so random they’re hard to sum up. [...]
Harlem Shake Stephens Style – Take 2
Stephens is too awesome to only have one Harlem Shake. Here’s another performed in our production studio featuring what appear to be Stephens Life students, faculty member Chase Thompson and some vintage telephones. And a lantern. And a disco ball. [...]
Scriptwriting contest/showcase educates, entertains
Just as readers need writers, so do actors and directors. And actors and directors also need audience members. Our faculty members get that, and I continue to be amazed at how many opportunities they provide to make sure students are [...]
Yesterday had a man in it; Today creative writers
Three people other than Mom told me this week that they’re reading this blog and I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. I probably took for granted an audience during my reporting days but, believe me, I recognize [...]
Presenting: Vincent on the Quad
It’s true we have some certificate-seeking men on campus pursuing theatre and dance. But other than my esteemed colleague Corey and Isaac, the numbers guy down the hall, I don’t see men much during the day. Especially guys busting a [...]
News everyone needs: Cupcakes
Part of being a story strategist (no, it does not mean I make things up, I promise) is figuring out who needs to know what information. Alumnae, for instance, probably don’t need to read emails about how awesome our film [...]
The women behind Sprouts Plays for Living
Today, Stephens presented its first Sprouts Plays for Living production. Stephens is officially the first and only college to affiliate with New York-based Plays for Living. It’s a tad complicated so read all about it here. I wanted to use [...]
Stephens does the Harlem Shake
This needs no introduction.
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