We’re almost there! As the end of the semester approaches, you are likely deep in work on final papers and projects. We will hold just one more general meeting this semester, but we’ll keep coming to your inbox monthly and look forward to connecting again in January! 

Byelova, who earned her MA in Communication from Hopkins, has built Internal Communications and Culture functions from scratch for global organizations undergoing major transformation, including companies with up to 350,000 employees. 

Find the latest COMMnections recordings on YouTube.  

Our Multicultural Event brought together a full room of graduate students at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center.  

Dr. Julian Teixeira kicked off the night by re-framing multiculturalism in the U.S. by challenging the outdated "melting pot" metaphor and exploring how we each hold multiple cultural identities.  

After our cultural reflection, the room got fired up during our cultural trivia game. Attendees discovered that Duffy and Friends reign supreme at Hong Kong Disneyland, and everyone unanimously agreed that the 🙂 emoji in China often means "polite but passive-aggressive." 

Students also shared their traditions during our new Cultural Social drawing activity. We heard about: 

• lucky coins hidden in dumplings,  

• sweet oil-and-sugar dumpling variations, and  

• the surprising fact that Argentina has more cows than people!  

We hope everyone left with new connections, a broader view of their own cultural identity, and maybe a new favorite snack.  

Thank you to everyone who joined us! 

Johns Hopkins Mental Health Services  

JHU offers a variety of free workshops and drop-in groups designed to address common concerns and teach skills that can enhance well-being and reduce stress.  

Some specific upcoming workshops include: 

Making the Most of Your Graduate Journey: Tools for Resilience, Meaning, and Success  

Hopkins Bloomberg Center, DC Room 678 

2nd Wednesday of the Month 

1:00pmET 

• November 12: Grit—The Power of Perseverance 

• December 10: Boost Your Mood and Lower Your Stress with Gratitude 

Stress-Less Workshop 

Hopkins Bloomberg Center, DC Room 104 | Zoom  

Biweekly on Mondays  

4:30 to 5:30pm ET 

HabitSpace: Organize, Plan, Thrive 

Zoom 

Tuesdays 

1:00 to 2:00 pm ET 

Learn more about JHU Mental Health Service’s workshops and other offerings. 

AAP Student Community and Resources in Canvas 
 

All AAP students have access to this ‘course’ with helpful information: 

• Get support on any writing assignments, at any stage of the writing process. Use the AAP Writing Studio to schedule an appointment with writing tutors. 

• Find student services including disability services, career services, information for international students, and more 

• Find links to reserve a study room, order textbooks, and search JHU libraries 

• Find how to get a J-Card, register for classes, and apply to graduate 

• See the academic calendars through the upcoming year 

Look for CO.AAP.Student_Community_and_Resources on Canvas 

Reserve a Study Room! 

With finals coming up, it can be helpful to have a quiet place to meet with a study group or work on projects.  

Use the 25Live JHU Study Room Scheduler  to reserve study rooms by selecting 555 Penn Study Rooms from the location menu.  

The Communications Network 

• Local DC mailing list and networking events 

• Webinars across a broad range of communication topics 

PR Society of America 

The PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the public relations and communications community.  

It offers extensive industry information, professional development, and networking opportunities. 

• Join the national organization and then choose to join the National Capital Chapter in DC or one in your area. 

Full-time graduate students can join at a steep discount!