Alumni Philip Lucero to speak at Metro State Tech Comm Reception, Aug. 19

On Thursday, Aug. 19, alumni from Metro State’s Department of Technical Communication and Media Production will be meeting for a reception at the Center for Visual Art. Speakers for this event include two alumni, Philip Lucero and Chris Miller. Metro State’s Office of Alumni Relations recently caught up with Lucero to chat with him about his experience at the College, his business, and his goals. Check in next week to read Miller’s interview.

Philip Lucero ('92, TCM), a 12-year veteran television producer, writer, editor and cameraman since his graduation from Metro State in 1992, has traveled extensively covering news, sports and adventure for many television networks and businesses of all sizes. As part of the 9News Prep Rally team, he was recognized with an Edward R. Murrow award in 2001. He currently runs PL Productions, which he started in 1997, and for which he has produced more than 400 television broadcasts. His clientele include MTV and ESPN, among many others. He also operates Transmission Studio.

Metro State: What are your goals/plans?
Philip Lucero: My broad goals are to continue to grow my business and attract new clients. The biggest short term goal is to establish my company as a content creator for broadcast networks.

MS: What are some of the key issues you have faced recently and what did you do to address those issues?
PL: Creativity and staying on the cutting edge of style and design is the biggest challenge I face. To that end, I am working http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifharder to attract advertising agencies and creative entities to my business, so that we are pushed to find solutions and techniques outside our comfort zone.

MS: Why do you remain connected to Metro State?
PL: It's important for me to retain friendships and contacts I made while attending Metro.

MS: What is one of your best memories of Metro State?
PL: Friday afternoons at the Wynkoop with my classmates.

The Tech Comm Reception is from 5:30-8 p.m. and all alumni are invited. Professor Bob Amend is hosting the event, which will include networking and speakers. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost. RSVP by Monday, August 16 to Dr. Amend at amendb@mscd.edu or 303-556-2674.

Calling all Tech Comm Alumni!

Hello Technical Communication alumni,

You may have been one of those who attended our first alumni event in February 2009. Due to its success and the fact that some of you were unable to attend, we are now scheduling another event. The date for the next alumni event is August 19th from 5:30-8 p.m. at the newly-opened Center for Visual Arts. Although we met there last time, the gallery has since moved to a building purchased by the college at 965 Santa Fe Drive.

For this gathering, we’d like to do something different. We’ll start with a social hour. Then, I’ll give a brief update about department activities and RC Montoya will discuss the possibility of creating an alumni club. In addition, we’ll hear a couple of grads tell us about their work activities – both Phil Lucero of Phil Lucero Productions and Chris Miller of Havoc Interactive will speak. Lastly, you’ll have the chance to witness art work from some of the most talented alumni to graduate from the college’s Art Department at the CVA’s Merge exhibit; commemorating the 20th anniversary of the museum..

Time for meeting other grads and re-establishing friendships will continue to be a large part of the event, so rest assured that you’ll have ample opportunity to socialize and catch up with other alumni.

If you know any other Tech Comm grads who would be interested in attending, please contact them or forward this e-mail to them.

To RSVP to this alumni event on August 19th, please contact me at amendb@mscd.edu or by phone at 303-556-2674.

Thanks and we hope to hear from you.

Bob

Professor Robert H. Amend, Chair
Department of Technical Communication &
Media Production
West Classroom 256G
Campus Box 35
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
amendb@mscd.edu
http://www.mscd.edu/techcom/