For the second year running, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching a social media course to the PR students at McMaster University in Hamilton.  Like the first time, the class is a diverse group that includes both recent grads who are completing their PR certificates, and working communicators in their 30s and 40s looking to upgrade their skills and familiarize themselves with some of new tools.

While it’s a bit of a schlep from Toronto to Hamilton early on a Saturday morning, I always look forward to the discussion and questions and watching the students find their voices and and gain an understanding of the medium.

The blog topics are written with personality and passion and include: advice your mom never gave you,  looking at one’s community through the eyes of a tourist,  making the move from renter to home buyer, culinary delights, hard-hitting commentary on the NFL and lots more.

So without further ado, here they are…

Name Blog Twitter
Jordan B http://jordanbuchanan55.wordpress.com @JordanBuchanan9
Robin D http://dezr.wordpress.com @RobinDeSouza
Amanda D www.conpanna.ca @aPastryGal
Johan G http://blog.johangil.com @yojoin
Christine J http://cujo137.wordpress.com @cj_cujo
Shannon K http://everythingandless.wordpress.com/ @skitchings
Jacqueline M http://jacquelinemilinkovic.wordpress.com @jacquemilinko
Elaine M http://foodinkdundas.wordpress.com @food_ink_dundas
Melyssa M http://melys3.wordpress.com @punky34
Claudia N http://claudianiemiec.wordpress.com @claudianiemiec
Theresa N http://noonant.wordpress.com/ @TheresaNoonan
Joanne S http://joannescattolon.wordpress.com/ @scatpad
Laura T http://fromleasetohome.wordpress.com @LMThompson

I hope you drop by, pay them a visit and leave a comment or two. I know the students would be happy to hear what you think.

And if you’re interested to find us on Twitter, the class hashtag is #mcsmpr.

About Martin Waxman


Martin Waxman, MCM, is a digital communications strategist. He conducts AI research, leads digital and social media training workshops and speaks at events across North America. He's co-founder of two PR agencies, president of a consultancy and has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years. Martin is a LinkedIn Learning instructor, teaches digital strategy and social media at McMaster University, the Schulich School of Business, University of Toronto SCS and Seneca College. He's a member of the Institute for Public Relations Digital Media Research Center and a past-chair of PRSA Counselors Academy. He has a Master of Communications Management (MCM) from McMaster-Syracuse Universities.