About My VCU Experience
I was fortunate to complete my undergraduate education at VCU in Richmond, VA, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in my future field and discover more about my passions and strengths. During my time there, I took courses in marketing, communications, public relations, and design, which provided me with a well-rounded understanding of the industry. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Communications and Marketing, and I also pursued a minor in Media Studies.
I believe in the value of written, verbal, and visual communication. In my time at VCU, I have taken many photos of the things and scenery around me. I believe that every photo tells a story of its own. Featured above and below, are some pictures that I have taken around this beautiful campus. I have also retouched each photo to place emphasis on their inherent beauty. It has been a dream to go to school in diverse Richmond, and I wanted to be able to capture that, even without human subjects. Communication itself is a wonderful art, and visual communication is one that I especially enjoy.
Highlighted College Achievements
VCU GPA of 3.4
Fall 2020 Dean's List
Volunteer Work for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Three-year VCU Cheerleader
Chosen to Cheerlead in 2020 A10 Men's Basketball Tournament
Four-year Member of Phi Mu
Graduation in Fall 2021
Work Created for VCU Visual Communications and Design course
All work completed in the Spring 2021 semester by Reese Orwig
In this course, I was able to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Work Created for VCU Technical Writing and Media Relations course
All work completed in the Spring 2021 semester by Reese Orwig
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My chosen organization to model many of my assignments after was
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals due to my experience volunteering for them.
Biography Assignment
For this assignment, we were asked to write a biography. I enjoyed writing about who I am, where I come from, and how that has led to my focuses in college. To read my biography, click the link below.
About Us "Webpage" Assignment
For this assignment, I built a mock webpage about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This webpage includes many of the headings and important information that you would see on an actual webpage of an organization. To read my mock webpage, click the link below.
News Release Assignment
For this assignment, I created a news release regarding the Ramthon event at VCU that raises money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This is a cause near and dear to my heart, so I enjoyed writing a formal news release about the event and the amazing things that come from it. To read the news release I created, click the link below.
Op-Ed Assignment
For this assignment, I wrote an op-ed piece about a Miracle child from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In order to draw attention from the reader, the story is emotional and relevant. At the end, I placed emphasis on the importance of showing compassion and making a difference, encouraging readers to donate money, toys, or some of their time to make a child smile. To read my op-ed piece, click the link below.
Email Pitches Assignment
For this assignment, I wrote three emails that would be sent to relevant journalists to pitch ideas for stories. My topic was VCU's 2021 Ramthon event that raised money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The outcome of this event was successful and notable in the event of VCU's community coming together for a greater good. To read my email pitches, click the link below.
ePortfolio Created for VCU Interdisciplinary Theory and Practice course
All work completed in the Summer 2021 semester by Reese Orwig
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This course allowed me to deepen my knowledge of my disciplines, marketing and communications, in order to be able to use both subjects effectively.
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To view my ePortfolio website, click the link below.