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Meet School of Communication (51³Ô¹Ï SOC) Adjunct Professor Gillie Haynes. She’s in the business of building confidence. Haynes recently brought her vast media expertise to the Media and the Mix podcast and sat down with Grace Ibrahim to talk all things public speaking. As a professor, communication professional, author, journalist and public speaking guru, Haynes wears many hats. In this bonus Q&A, she shares some things we bet you don't know about her

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: What is your favorite spot on campus?ÌýÌý

Haynes:ÌýMy favorite spot on campus is the School of Communication...McKinley. I'm excited about the energy I feel when I'm in the building. I'm usually on campus during the late evenings and at night, so I don't always get to see many of my colleagues. It's nice when I see some of them, and my former students.Ìý

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: What is your most memorable 51³Ô¹Ï experience?ÌýÌý

Haynes: When I received the University Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in an Adjunct Appointment. It was nice to know that sharing my passion for public speaking with my students was seen and acknowledged.Ìý

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: What is one thing you can’t live without?ÌýÌýÌý

Haynes: More than one thing...Access, options, kindness, joy, great experiences and adventure.Ìý

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: What is aÌýskill or talent most people don’t know you have?ÌýÌý

Haynes: I am a poet. Not sure if a lot of people know that. My book, ' is filled with my poetic thoughts and observations.ÌýÌý

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: Most memorable speech to date?Ìý

Haynes: I regularly view a number of speeches and there's something special that stands out for me in each at that particular moment.Ìý

51³Ô¹Ï SOC: If you could be any mode of transportation, what would you be and why?Ìý

Haynes: A car, because I enjoy driving, and I could upgrade my model and style depending on my mood...smile.Ìý

To learn more about Gillie Haynes, her career and public speaking tips, listen to the latest episode of Media in the Mix.ÌýÌý

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