Graduate of McDaniel College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
- Past
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- Co-Editor in Chief | Web Editor / Designer / Director | Layout Editor at The McDaniel Free Press
- Education
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- McDaniel College
- Industry
- Online Media
- Websites
Mike Habegger’s Summary
To pursue the highest level of qualification and education in the field of political science and government, specifically the intersection of political theory and
communication in the new electronic public sphere; To become a thinking person, citizen and scholar; To pursue a career in academia, politcs, and writing.
Mike Habegger’s Specialties:
- Web Design | very familiar with webservers, networks, html, php, flash and jscript | quick learner in all areas computer related
- Journalism and Research | strong research, writing and reporting skills
- Video Production | produced several fictional shorts and documentaries | familiar with Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Adobe Premiere Pro
- Effective Leadership | unique in leading by positive example and by making people feel comfortable by creating an enjoyable atmosphere
Mike Habegger’s Experience
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Co-Editor in Chief | Web Editor / Designer / Director | Layout Editor
The McDaniel Free Press
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
Co-Editor in Chief | Web Editor / Director / Designer | Layout Editor
• conducted weekly meetings, made executive and ethical decisions, reported on various topics from sports to news all four years
• designed and ran McDanielFreePress.com, an online community for all things McDaniel related (see: http://mcdanielfreepress.com/)
• lead designer of twenty-two 16 to 28-page issues of the Free Press (please see http://mcdanielfreepress.com/PDF/)
My duties might be accurately described as Copy Editor in the world of journalism, although I was the executive head of the organization.
Mike Habegger’s Education
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McDaniel College
B.A. , Political Science and International Studies , 2004 — 2008
I treated my time at McDaniel as my full-time job. I was a professional college student, making the most of everything I was involved in--academics and extracirriculars. I spent my days giving my utmost to the community, and I think and hope that the college is better for it.
- Activities and Societies:
- The McDaniel Free Press (Editor), Omicron Delta Kappa (President), Trumpeters, Pi Gamma Mu (Secretary / Treasurer), Peer Mentor Program / First Year Team (Advisory Board), Harvard National Model United Nations (Head Delegate), Maryland Higher Education Commission (Techonology Director - Student Advisory Council), Society of Collegiate Journalists (Co-President), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Sigma Iota, Alpha Lambda Delta, Theta Alpha Kappa, Honors Program / Club (External PR Chair)
Additional Information
Mike Habegger’s Websites:
Mike Habegger’s Interests:
Politics, Campaigns and Elections, Public Policy, The New Progressive Movement, Writing and Reporting, Web Design, Civic Advocacy, Blogs, Research
Mike Habegger’s Groups:
The Democratic Party, The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy, Obama for America
Mike Habegger’s Honors:
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Political Science
- The Robert Joseph Weber Award for Excellence in Political Science and International Studies | given annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in the field of political science and is heavily involved in campus activities.
- Alumni Citizenship Award | given annually to one senior man and woman to recognize and honor those that have exemplified the qualities associated with outstanding citizenship and alumni service; they must be universally respected members of the community.
Mike Habegger’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
