Abbie L. Vancil
Abbie Vancil is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations.
During her last year of school, Vancil became the guardian of her sister. While she was taking care of her sister, Vancil maintained a full-time course load and a communication internship at WSU Health and Wellness.
Vancil was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities on campus. Her biggest contribution was her participation in the Campus Campaign Against Sexual Assault where she conducted surveys and worked on campaign materials about sexual assault and violence on campus. The goal of the campaign was to create awareness and reduce the violence on campus. She also served as the chair for the Steering Committee for the campaign. In this position she worked with graduate students, faculty and residential education directors for the production of the campaign’s magazine.
Vancil also worked as a crew and cast member for the WSU Cable 8 Productions “Inside the Lines” and “Behind the Mic.” She also devoted time to the Cable 8 Public Relations Street Team, the Public Relations Student Society of America, and the Counseling and Student Health Advisory Committee. Vancil was also a founding member of the Cougar Communications Group, a student-run public relations firm on campus.
Vancil was able to complete her bachelor’s degree in three years and has already been accepted to the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication graduate program.
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College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication |
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts in communication with an emphasis in public relations |
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High School: Monroe High School, Monroe, Wash., 2007 |
| Other Schools Attended: Cascadia Community College, associate degree, Bothell, Wash., 2007 |
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Career Goal: Continue education at graduate school, eventually work at a public relations – marketing firm or teach |
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Grandparents: Ann and Lester Averill of Snohomish, Wash. |