What does AWC do?

• Fundraising
  
• Community Outreach Programs
  
• Publications & Portfolio Pieces
  
• What else, you may ask?

10 reasons you should join AWC

1. Network with other communication majors and professionals
2. Begin life-lasting career development
3. Stay on top of the latest trends in communication fields
4. Gain practical, hands-on experience
5. Practice your professional skills in a safe and fun environment
6. Develop your leadership abilities
7. Obtain scholarship opportunities
8. Be part of an international organization
9. Strengthen your resume and portfolio
10. Make new and lifelong friends

Fundraising:

• Bake Sales
  
• Boston Store Community Day Coupon Sales
  
• Candle Sales
  
• Raffles
  
• Trails to Bridges Craft and Jewelry Sale

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Community Outreach Programs:

• Books for Soldiers
  
• Breast Cancer Walk
  
• Easter Bunny Surprise
  
• Easter Seals Boots for Kids
  
• Food Drives
  
• Giving Trees

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Publications & Portfolio Pieces:

• We publish our own newsletter each month called WomenSpeak, which is a great way to get published!
• Get involved with this website by providing content, design, features or photos
• Take photographs of events, members ... you name it!
• Write articles on our activities for the Alverno Alpha Newspaper
• Help design materials for our events

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If you are still asking yourself, "What Else?" consider this:

AWC provides many opportunities for you to work on committees to strengthen your skills on publicity, fundraising, community outreach, communications, membership and much more. Time requirements are usually minimal; you can decide what you are able to do. The meetings are inspirational and enriching! It is also a great night out.

AWC represents the following disciplines and more:

• Advertising
• Desktop Publishing
• Graphic Design
• Film
• Marketing
• Multi-Media Design
• Print and Broadcast Journalism
  
• Public Relations
  
• Photography
• Professional Communication
• Technical Writing
• Television, Radio and Video Production
• Web Design

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Joining AWC could be the best 10 minutes you spend today. The benefits of networking, camaraderie, professional development and product discounts will pay for your membership many times over as your career takes off. We offer several ways to sign up online. We can also mail you a brochure.  Please allow ten days for your membership to be processed once submitted.

Download the new student application or for more information email us at: awc_alverno@yahoo.com