Author: Mikhail

Communicator with Strategic Insight | Designer | Advocate for Equity & Truth
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Navigating Family Relationships and Faith: Strategies and Case Studies

This report explores the emotional, spiritual, and practical journey of maintaining relationships with evangelical Christian family members as an LGBTQ+ person. Drawing from mental health research, pastoral case studies, and real-life reconciliation stories, it offers strategies for navigating complex conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and honoring both personal identity and family heritage. Through the lens of Pastor Vera Maksimova’s transnational ministry and the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians like Justin Lee and Matthew Vines, this work invites readers to consider how empathy, resilience, and faith can bridge even the most difficult divides.

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The Ethics of Strategic Communication: A Key Differentiator

Whether you're a media and communications professional, journalist, marketer, or public relations expert, ethical principles set you apart. Strong ethics are the foundation of effective communication, fostering trust and credibility in your work. Introducing the Ethics Framework In the syllabus "The Ethics of Strategic Communications: An Introduction" (Winter 2009), University of Oregon Professor Thomas Bivins, …

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Digital Content Promotion Final Report Fall 2018 Semester

For this semester-long assignment the task was to generate original social media, PR, and advertising campaign elements for a single real or fictional company, organization, event, or initiative. The choice was made to promote existing business for a real estate agent and his partnership. First the problem challenges and opportunities were defined for the campaign …

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The XXI Century Brautiganism: A Visual Poetry

This project explores how digital technologies can reinterpret 1960s poetry, specifically through "The 21st Century Brautiganism: A Visual Poem." Premiering in 2010, it combines video interpretations of Richard Brautigan’s "Love Poem," engaging audiences through varied emotional experiences. The initiative promotes poetic exploration via multimedia and interactive storytelling.

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From Baikonur to Vancouver: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Human Spaceflight

On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin became the first human to journey into space. The rocket carrying the Vostok 1 spacecraft, with Gagarin aboard, launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome at 6:07 AM local time. Over the course of 108 minutes, Vostok 1 completed an orbit around Earth, marking humanity’s first step into the …

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Rethinking Depression and Suicide: Insights from Dr. Edward Hagen’s Lecture at WSU Vancouver

Dr. Edward H. Hagen's lecture challenges conventional views on depression, questioning the serotonin-centered model and suggesting depression may signal necessary change. He critiques current treatments' efficacy, emphasizing the role of social connections and personal growth in mental health. The discussion advocates for a more nuanced understanding of depression beyond chemical imbalances.

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The Aesthetics of Social Media: How Technology Shapes Communication and Culture

Social media has revolutionized the way we exchange information. Today, communication often happens through platforms like Twitter, blogs, podcasts, and other social media applications. Information is shared conversationally—through comments, tweets, and posts—broadcasting opinions into the world. Grassroots efforts like iReport are frequently criticized for reshaping journalism negatively by introducing amateur content into a traditionally professional …

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