2006 Highlights

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February 7–9, 2006
The New York Athletic Club
New York City

To facilitate greater corporate productivity and profit through diversity, the Most Promising Minority Students program brought together leading advertisers, media companies and agencies with exceptionally talented multicultural candidates. In 2006, 50 of the country's brightest minority students participated — a 25 percent increase over the previous years.

Event Highlights:

• 2006 Most Promising Student Finalists
• 2006 Most Promising Minority Student Honor Roll
• Recruiters Roster
• Sponsors
  
  
  

  Program Schedule
  Tuesday, February 7
  1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Program Orientation/Rehearsal President's Room Hosted by MTV Networks
  1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m	Professional Development Seminar Olympic Suites 1–3 Confessions of a Recruiting Director: "The Inside Scoop on Getting a Job in Advertising" Brad Karsh — President, JobBound Hosted by Interpublic Group
  3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Industry Immersion Young & Rubicam Brands 285 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y.
  5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Opening Reception and Nominator Recognition Young & Rubicam Brands Keynote Address Ann Fudge, Chairman & CEO Young & Rubicam Brands Sponsored by ABC-TV Network
  Wednesday, February 8
  7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Professional Development Seminar President's Room "What They Don't Teach You in College: Business Etiquette Tips to Start Your Career" Brad Karsh — President, JobBound Hosted by ESPN
  8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Recruiters Expo Olympic Suites 1–5
  11:30 a.m. – Noon	Reception Ninth Floor Card Room & Lounge
  Noon – 2:00 p.m.	Building Bridges for Our Future Awards Luncheon Ninth Floor Card Room & Lounge
  2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Recruiters Expo Olympic Suites 1–5 Student Interview Opportunities
  Thursday, February 9
  7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast President's Room
  8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m	"Managing Your Expectations" Panel Discussion: Former Most Promising Minority Students Hosted by Leo Burnett Jessica R. Andelora Account Executive, Frito-Lay BBDO New York Class of 2004 Anthony Alvarez Art Director Deutsch, Inc. Class of 2004 Angel L. Audiffred Communications Director The Council of the City of New York Class of 2000 Tiffany Warren Ekawu Director, Multicultural Programs and Community Outreach Arnold Worldwide Class of 1997 Sarai Jones Interpublic Interact Associate Octagon Class of 2005
  9:00 a.m. – Noon	Industry Immersion BBDO MTV Networks Nielsen Media Research Verizon Communications
  1:00 p.m.	Lunch, New York Athletic Club President's Room Industry Immersion Insights

  
  2006 Finalists
  

  Christopher Araujo University of Nebraska at Kearney Nominator—Ruth E. Brown, Ph.D., associate professor Katharine Noelle Dominguez Ash New Mexico State University Nominator–Hwiman Chung, Ph.D., assistant professor Sabrina Blea The Art Institute of California – San Diego Nominator—Donna DiGioia, M.A., faculty adviser Tiffany Nicole Bowden Ohio University Nominator—Jan S. Slater, Ph.D., associate professor, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Lorrie Brooks The University of Tennessee Nominator—Eric Haley, Ph.D., professor Devon Broughman-Scott University of Louisville Nominator—William Thompson, professional in residence Kelly Cheung University of South Carolina Nominator—Bonnie Drewniany, associate professor Henry Choi College for Creative Studies Nominator–Keith Stentz, adjunct faculty Steven Chu University of California – Berkeley Nominator–Trudy Kehret-Ward, Ph.D., marketing faculty Bernadette Contreras The George Washington University Nominator–Lynda M. Maddox, Ph.D., professor of marketing and advertising Jazmin Correa Ithaca College Nominator–Scott R. Hamula, associate professor Vanessa Michell Costephens University of Oklahoma Nominator–David Tarpenning, visiting assistant professor Kimberly Cyrille Ithaca College Nominator–Scott. R. Hamula, associate professor Gerald Debe Long Island University/Brooklyn Nominator–Kuan P. Chiang, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing Rodrigo De Lima Florida State University Nominator–Barry Solomon, associate in communication Emily Forsyth University of Oregon Nominator–Charles Frazer, Ph.D., Chambers Distinguished Professor of Advertising Marques Gartrell Hampton University Nominator–Shelia Harrison, assistant professor Rodobaldo Gonzalez, III Florida Southern College Nominator–William E. Gregory, Ph.D., George & Forsythe Chair in Advertising Alexandra Gould University of Louisville Nominator–William Thompson, professional in residence Kelly Hannaka Michigan State University Nominator–Vickie L. VanHurley, Ph.D., visiting instructor Shari Nicole James Hampton University Nominator–Shelia Harrison, assistant professor Ted Jun The Pennsylvania State University Nominator–Ken Yednock, senior lecturer Mahjabeen Kamal University of Houston Nominator–Robert Culpepper, adjunct professor Tara Keller Howard University Nominator–Barbara B. Hines, Ph.D., professor Sung Kim Southern Methodist University Nominator–Kartik Pashupati, Ph.D. assistant professor

  Lynda Louise Laurin The University of Texas – Pan American Nominator–Kimberly A. Selber, Ph.D., assistant professor Mary Elizabeth Lee University of Illinois Nominator—Steven R. Hall, professor Gregory Lewis Johnson & Wales University Nominator—Oscar Chilabato, associate professor Jarrod Lucero University of Texas at El Paso Nominator—Carolyn Mitchell, senior lecturer Uri Mangune University of San Francisco Nominator—Greg Pabst, adjunct professor, communication studies Wade Massey, Sr. The Pennsylvania State University Nominator—Kenneth E. Yednock, senior lecturer Alisha Morgan Paine College Nominator—Lola Richardson, Ed.D., chair, Division of Humanities Cellina Munro Syracuse University Nominator–Edward W. Russell, assistant professor Divya Nair University of Georgia Nominator–Kirsten Stausbaugh-Hutchinson, Ph.D., lecturer Omer Navaid University of Illinois Nominator–Steven R. Hall, professor Evan Nicholson Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Nominator–Cory O'Connor, assistant professor of advertising and public relations Sandi Preston University of Illinois Nominator–Steven R. Hall, professor Uzma Rawn Ithaca College Nominator–Scott. R. Hamula, associate professor Kathleen Saoyen Syracuse University Nominators–Kevin Mann, adjunct professor; Edward W. Russell, assistant professor Larissa Sarusal Saint Louis University Nominator–William Tyler, professor, AAF chapter adviser Angela Bo Schroeder Iowa State University Nominator–Jay Newell, Ph.D., assistant professor Michelle Slape Oklahoma State University Nominator–Roy Kelsey, assistant professor and club adviser Kayu Tai College for Creative Studies Nominator–Chris Elliott, assistant professor Darryl Takushi Hawaii Pacific University Nominator–Joanne Gula, Ph.D., assistant professor of advertising Evelyn Tao The Pennsylvania State University Nominator–Colleen Connolly-Ahern, assistant professor Frank Varona Florida State University Nominator–Barry Solomon, associate in communication Danielle Wilburn University of Illinois Nominator–Steven R. Hall, professor Justin Thomas Williams University of South Carolina Nominator–Bonnie Drewniany, associate professor Cheuk-Shuen Wong Florida State University Nominator–Donna Marie Nudd, Ph.D., associate professor Kelly Wright University of South Carolina Nominator–Bonnie Drewniany, associate professor Paige Yim University of Central Florida Nominator–Stefanie Mayfield Garcia, marketing instructor and ad club adviser

  
  
  2006 Most Promising Minority Student Honor Roll
  

  Aziz Ali The Pennsylvania State University Nominator—Ken Yednock, senior lecturer Amita Chawla The University of Oklahoma Nominator—David Tarpenning, visiting assistant professor Erica Collier University of Tennessee Nominator—Daniel M. Haygood, assistant professor Erika Contreras Oklahoma State University Nominator—Jami A. Fullerton, Ph.D., associate professor of advertising Stayton Dennis Long Island University/Brooklyn Nominator—Yuko Minowa, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing Grace Espejel The Art Institute of California – San Diego Nominator—Donna DiGioia, M.A., faculty adisor Erica Victoria Franklin North Carolina A&T State University Nominator—Teresa J. Styles, Ph.D., associate professor and chairperson Desiree Fortuno Marist College Nominator—Marcia Christ, professional lecturer Jennifer Lucia Gomez University of South Carolina Nominator—Bonnie Drewniany, associate professor Priscilla Herrera The Art Institute of California – San Diego Nominator—Donna DiGioia, M.A., faculty adviser Danielle Hudson Syracuse University Nominator—Edward W. Russell, assistant professor Claudia Jones New Mexico State University Nominator—Hwiman Chung, Ph.D., assistant professor Erin Michelle Joyner Ohio University Nominator—Jan S. Slater, Ph.D., associate professor Clarissa Klimek University of San Francisco Nominator—Greg Pabst, lecturer

  Tiffany Levi Paine College Nominator—Lola Richardson, Ed.D. Vaidehi Merchant College For Creative Studies Nominator—Keith Stentz, adjunct faculty Danielle Minter University of Louisville Nominator—William Thompson, professional in residence Jennifer Marie Olivar University of San Francisco Nominator—Greg Pabst, lecturer Adeyosola Onafowokan Liberty University Nominator—Teri Lynn Cornwell, Ph.D. Christopher Pitre The George Washington University Nominator—Lynda Maddox, Ph.D., professor Carolina Marie Reyes University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Nominator—John Eighmey, professor of journalism and mass communication James Robinson Paine College Nominator—Lola Richardson, Ph.D., chair Nikeita Simmons Long Island University/Brooklyn Nominator—Yuko Minowa, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing Alicia Dianne Smith University of Oklahoma Nominator—David Tarpenning, professor of advertising Riki Smith Hawaii Pacific University Nominator—Joanne Gula, Ph.D., assistant professor of advertising Catherine Tanujaya Pace University Nominator—Larry Chiagouris, Ph.D., associate professor Keli Walker University of South Carolina Nominator—Bonnie Drewniany, associate professor Krista Yep University of Oregon Nominator—Charles Frazer, Ph.D.

  
  
  Recruiters
  
  ABC Television Network
  Arnold Worldwide
  BBDO
  Campbell-Ewald
  Carol H. Williams Advertising
  Discovery Communications
  ESPN
  Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide
  Interpublic Group
  J. Walter Thompson
  Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
  Kang & Lee Advertising
  Knight Ridder
  Korn/Ferry International
  Leo Burnett USA
  McCann Erickson
  MSN
  MTV Networks
  News Corporation
  Nielsen Media Research
  Ogilvy & Mather
  Saatchi & Saatchi
  TBWA\Chiat\Day
  Unilever
  USA TODAY
  Valassis
  Young & Rubicam Brands
  
  Sponsors
  
  

  Principal Underwriter

  Trade Media Partner

  Official Airline

  Most Promising Champion Sponsors

  Most Promising Partners

  Most Promising Advocates
  Arnold Worldwide Association of National Advertisers BBDO Worldwide Black Entertainment Television (BET) Campbell-Ewald Carol H. Williams Advertising Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.	Kang & Lee Advertising Meredith Corporation Ogilvy & Mather Saatchi & Saatchi The Walt Disney Company Young & Rubicam Brands

  Most Promising Friends
  Burrell Communications Cleveland Advertising Association Education Foundation Discovery Networks AAF District Two	J. Walter Thompson News Corporation Unilever Valassis