ABOUT ME
My name is Isaac Goodlow and I am from University Park, Illinois. I am a junior Mass Media Arts major with a concentration in public relations at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University. Throughout my matriculation at Clark Atlanta University, I have become a member of the Philharmonic society, Orientation Guide Corp, and a spring 23 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. I also have been on the Dean's list twice and I received a music scholarship from the music department at Clark Atlanta University. What I would like to do for my career is to do PR or social media marketing for a sports team or a major company. I enjoy the work that comes with working in Public Relations because you are helping someone with their story. Helping an individual or company build and become what it is supposed to be. I contain multiple qualities and skills that will make me a great asset to any business. I am hard working, good at working with others, great communicator, creative, love writing, and great problem solver. With these skills I know that I can bring great things wherever I end up after college. So, my only question is, who is gonna be lucky enough to scoop me up first?
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WHY CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY...
If I'm being One hundred percent honest, for a long time in my life I had no idea what Clark Atlanta University was. I barley could even name HBCUs. At my high school they didn’t tell us about these schools like Clark. So, your still wondering how I found out about Clark right? Well it took one NBA All Star game to show me about Clark and make me interested in attending the school. It was actually the Philharmonic Society that were performing, an organization I have been a part of since my freshmen year, that made me want to apply. I found out I got in couple of days after I graduated. Things are I was still trying to decide between another school. I have to thank my grandma though for giving me the push to get out my comfort zone and come to Clark and start off fresh, and I tell you this, it was the best decision I could of made. Clark has helped me really find what I want to do with my life by being a Mass Media Arts major. I found love TV and radio and in PR and social media. Everything is digital now and being in this major will keep me with the times. Also, I found out that I really enjoy writing and creating a story by being a Mass Media Arts Major because you have to do a lot of it, and I mean a lot of it. Courses like multi-media writing and reporting made me like the aspect of running a social media page. You have to be quick with posts and learn how to write a caption the right way to grab attention. This major and my course have just broadened my life to new things and new parts of me that I didn't know of and I can’t wait to learn more and more about my career field.
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Event recap Blog- For this assignment we had to 500–600-word blog about an event we attended on campus.
The Beauty Of The Coronation Experience!
Introduction
During Homecoming week at HBCUs one of the biggest events of the week is Coronation. This event was held on Thursday, October 19, in the Multipurpose Room. This is a big week for our Mr. and Mrs. At Clark Atlanta University. These groups of individuals work hard on campus to make sure that our school is the best that it can be. Making sure students are cared for and heard by the administration. But this is not only a big event at Clark Atlanta University, this is a big event around all HBCUs.
History
The Mr. and Mrs. Clark Atlanta University Coronation dates all the way back to the 80s. Before there was a Mr., it was just a Mrs. Clark Atlanta University and even before that it was Mrs. Clark College. At this time the queen of the university was voted on by their peers and was able to be recognized and crowned officially as the queen of the university. Back in 2019 the age of Mr. Clark Atlanta University had started and the two shared the day of Coronation. This day gives everyone a chance to feel like royalty and a time for the university to come together, connect back with the black royalty, and remembering the legacy of the black culture and the school’s culture. The mottos of the school, “Find a Way or Make One” and “Culture For Service” these are moments in Clark history where the university stops and feels like royalty.
Preparation
Coronation day is not just any regular old event at Clark Atlanta University. It takes a lot of preparation to get ready for this event from our kings and queens. I got to speak to the 5th Mr. Clark Atlanta University Anthony Mitchell about what the preparation was like and how it went. The 5th, Anthony Mitchell stated, "Preparing for coronation was kinda hectic. We had practice every day and we had to teach people how to dance, walk, and wave and it was just a lot to teach”, He then goes to talk about how it was all worthed at the end to see everyone do so great.
Coronation Day
Making my way to the event the line outside the building was very long. You see students, faculty, and family outside of the building urgently waiting to take their seats at this historic event. Waiting in line you see women dressed in the most beautiful gowns and men in smooth tuxedos. This just got me even more excited to get in and experience what this event was like. The event started off with the opening dance and everyone did a really good job. After that they introduced each organization's court and then the queens. It was a shock to me because as a student I didn’t know that some of these organizations had a court.Then it was time for the royal court and it was the cutest thing to see the little Mr, and Mrs. Clark Atlanta at Coronation as well.Before the current Mr. and Mrs, they had the past Mr. and Mrs. make an appearance and gave us a rundown on how things were going in their life. They did that for everyone really and I like that aspect of celebrating them and their accomplishments. Lastly, the current king made an appearance and it was great. They got recognized for them being amazing examples of Clark Atlanta students and CAU royalty.
Isaac Goodlow, a Junior, currently enrolled in Wednesday 12:00 to 1:15 pm section of Multimedia Writing and Reporting at Clark Atlanta University. His major is Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Public Relations. Follow Isaac on Instagram Ig_1k9.
Press Release-For this assignment we had to write a press release about an event on campus. Also had to include a boilerplate at the end for the school/department.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Isaac Goodlow, Publicists
708.916.0106
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Men Of CAU And Women Of CAU Face Off In An Exciting Family Feud Game For Bragging Rights
The Men and Women of CAU are having a night of fun by holding a Family Feud game night between the two organizations.
This event will be held at Clark Atlanta University, in Carl and Mary Ware room 202 on November 16, from 6pm-8pm.
Join the two organizations as they face off in a battle of perspective on issues in college and relationships.
BACKGROUND: The Men of Clark Atlanta University (Men Of CAU) fosters to the development and success of the male students of Clark Atlanta University. This has been an amazing organization for young men to meet and connect with other young men. They host many events on campus that help young men get opportunities to build themselves for the future.
The Women of CAU represent the female students at Clark Atlanta University. This organization promotes the growth, empowerment, and transformation of the women on campus. They strive for excellence and scholarship and work on building women up through their time at the university.
About Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African American history. Atlanta University, established in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, was the nation’s first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans. Clark College, established four years later in 1869, was the nation’s first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African American student population. Today, with nearly 4,000 students, CAU is the largest of the four institutions (CAU, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine) that comprise the Atlanta University Center Consortium. It is also the largest of the 37-member UNCF institutions. Notable alumni include: James Weldon Johnson; American civil rights activist, poet, and songwriter (Lift Every Voice and Sing “The Black National Anthem”; Ralph David Abernathy Sr., American civil rights activist; Congressman Hank
Johnson, Georgia District 4; Kenya Barris, American award-winning television and movie producer; Kenny Leon, Tony Award-winning Broadway Director; Jacque Reid, Emmy Award-winning Television Personality and Journalist; Brandon Thompson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for NASCAR; Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Recording Academy. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit www.cau.edu.
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Media Alert- For this assignment we were asked to make a media alert using the same event we used for the press release. This taught us how to use the same information just in a different way and in a different format.
Attn: [Media Alert]“Men Of CAU And Women Of CAU Face Off In An Exciting Family Feud Game For Bragging Rights”| Nov. 16, 2023
Men Of CAU And Women Of CAU Face Off In An Exciting Family Feud Game For Bragging Rights
Atlanta, GA- November 2023- Clark Atlanta University Men of CAU and Women of CAU bring exciting game of Family Feud to the campus on November 16. This event will be held in Carl Mary Ware and will be from 6pm to 8pm. The theme of this game will be about issues that college students have in school and in relationships. This event will have you on your feet and dying with laughter. It also promotes togetherness between the students and male and female on campus and being able to come together and enjoy a night of fun. Both organizations representing campus well engaging in conversations/discussions we have between our peers everyday. Don’t miss out on this amazing event by the Men and Women of CAU!
-Darien Richards( Men of CAU President)
“Where culture meets service tonight creativity meets community. Join us for a night filled with good conversation,drinks, snacks and family feuds”
-Ke’Aijah Hawkins-Montgomery( Women of CAU President)
“Women of CAU would like to thank Men of CAU for accepting our invitation to collaborate on such an impactful event. These conversations are very important for college students and it was all a success thank you to our actively participating members who are always eager to learn. We look forward to future collaborations with Men of CAU as we continue to pour into our Men and Women of CAU”.
For Media Credentials Contacts
Isaac Goodlow
P: 708-916-0106
E: isaacxx26@gmail.com
Social Media Engagement
@menofcau1988
@womenofcau1988
About Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African American history. Atlanta University, established in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, was the nation’s first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans. Clark College, established four years later in 1869, was the nation’s first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African American student population. Today, with nearly 4,000 students, CAU is the largest of the four institutions (CAU, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine) that comprise the Atlanta University Center Consortium. It is also the largest of the 37-member UNCF institutions. Notable alumni include: James Weldon Johnson; American civil rights activist, poet, and songwriter (Lift Every Voice and Sing “The Black National Anthem”; Ralph David Abernathy Sr., American civil rights activist; Congressman Hank
Johnson, Georgia District 4; Kenya Barris, American award-winning television and movie producer; Kenny Leon, Tony Award-winning Broadway Director; Jacque Reid, Emmy Award-winning Television Personality and Journalist; Brandon Thompson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for NASCAR; Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Recording Academy. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit www.cau.edu.
Social Media Post- For this assignment we had to make a social media post using an event that happened on campus. This taught me how to grab the reader's attention with making the caption.
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Meet us in Carl Mary Ware Room 202 for Family Feud with our Men and Women of CAU from 6pm to 8pm!
Please come out and enjoy a night of FUN‼️ Both organizations representing campus well engaging in conversations/discussions we have between our peers everyday.
Hope to see you there‼️‼️🔥 #FamilyFeudNight #WOCAU #MOCAU #CAU