A new opportunity, a new town
I normally don't write about my personal life, but I've got exciting news to share with my friends, students and colleagues:
Loyola is in the process of creating an extraordinary school of communication, and it's my privilege to be part of it.
So what makes it special?
The University has made a strong commitment to the program, hiring a new dean (Don Heider), a talented group of new faculty, and creating a new facility (The Clare, at 51 East Pearson in the heart of Chicago's business district). It's literally steps from the Water Tower, and near many of the city's ad agencies and media outlets.
At Loyola I'll be able to pursue my interest in social media through a combination of teaching, research and professional practice. I'll be working with a collegial faculty with deep academic and professional training. And I'll be able to connect with industry professionals working at the highest levels for national accounts.
Oh, and in one of the most exciting cities in the world.
I'll leave Wichita State with sadness. I have great affection for my colleagues and students. And I'll miss the wonderful group of friends I've made through the years. So you can be sure I'll return regularly.
I don't leave Wichita State lightly. But there's no permanent position for me there. So it's time for a new adventure. And I couldn't have asked for a better one.
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You'll do great, David. This position will uniquely leverage your communication background and unparalleled ability to understand and explain new media. Students will be the true beneficiaries.
On a personal note, I plan to come visit you. Often. Chicago's my kind of town.
Welcome! You've made a great choice and I'm looking forward to meeting you and hopefully we can work together (http://www.luc.edu/soc/Part-Time_ADPR.shtml#Schoenberg). Let me know when you are settled in and we can grab some lunch near the exchange and I'll give you a tour as well as talk about what we are doing with social media.
Allan
@allanschoenberg