Supporting the LA SemeSter - Syracuse University Giving

Supporting The LA Semester
Many Syracuse University alumni already have stepped
forward to help shape and launch The LA Semester.
You can become involved, too, both financially and
through active participation in the program itself.
Be Part of the Program
The LA Semester is being established to connect
students and faculty with industry alumni and friends.
Here are just a few of the ways you can participate:
Share Your Talent
The LA Semester will always be looking for alumni
willing to work with students, as our needs will change
from semester to semester. Share your knowledge
and experience with our LA-based students by:
>> Becoming a guest speaker.
>> Serving as a script advisor.
>> Working with students one-on-one in the classroom.
Share Your Time
Commit your time as a mentor in the workplace—The
LA Semester will match you with the student who will
benefit most from your expertise. You can mentor
students through:
>>
Internships—These are substantive 20-hour-
per-week opportunities during which students will not only observe, but “get their hands dirty.” We’ll work with you throughout the internship process, from selection through supervision and follow-up.
>>
Career assistance—We need to build a wide and dependable network of alumni who can help
LA Semester students get their foot in the door. Assist with job placement or networking—we’ll help match students to employer needs.
Eric D. Frankel ’79, principal of media company Grapevine Entertainment and
former Warner Bros. executive, discusses his company and career with Newhouse
students during the Los Angeles Industry Seminar in January 2009.
Support The LA Semester Financially
To Learn More...
No matter how large or small, a gift to support The LA
Semester will have a significant impact on the lives
of students eager to join the entertainment industry.
Consider these flexible opportunities:
For more information about the many ways you can
support The LA Semester, contact:
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Founder
In addition to a financial commitment of
$50,000 to support overall program
operations and fund faculty and program
coordinator positions, donors at the
Founder level are asked to:
> Serve as host for one or two events at
their homes or other locations.
> Identify a list of 10 to 15 alumni and
friends for internships and related
support.
Lorraine Branham, Dean
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
315.443.3627
lbranham@syr.edu
Ann C. Clarke, Dean
College of Visual and Performing Arts
315.443.5955
anclarke@syr.edu
Andrea Asimow, Program Director
The LA Semester
310.445.8878
SemesterinLA@syr.edu
LASemester.syr.edu
> Serve as the public face of the program in
front of industry peers.
>>
Supporter
Supporters are asked to contribute a minimum
of $25,000 to the general program fund or other
LA Semester initiatives, as well as:
> Provide internships, when possible.
> Attend LA Semester events in LA.
>
campaign.syr.edu
Help to promote the program by providing quotes and bio information for use on
The LA Semester web site and in other
materials.
Sorkin Week students (top photo, from left) Ann Marie Boidock ’09, Semaj
(James) Miller ’09, and Kellen Law ’09 were among those who attended a
master class with Aaron Sorkin ’83 (above, with sunglasses) and Broadway
and television actress Kristin Chenoweth (with orange boa) in March 2009.