Ellie Garst

Fourth-year Communications, Advertising major with a minor of Graphic Communication Management with a keen interest in art and environmental sustainability.

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

Is "social loafing" just the free-riding of social media campaigns? #SocialLoafing #SocialMedia #activism

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

"The problem is that most of these campaigns do not have clear goals or agenda items beyond awareness-raising."
I am only donating to a campaign if their goals are clear and they process is transparent. A strong and meaningful call to action is crucial.
https://t.co/JI4CFMVKQa

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Happy Valentine's Day, Michelle! With a smile that lights up the world, you're truly one-of-a-kind. Today and always, I am thankful to have you in my life.

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

Riding in the background of Shaun White is 26 year old Chase Josey, a Sun Valley, ID resident who competed in the snowboarding halfpipe and won 7th place in the Olympic games this year.
https://t.co/tb7xWuJLXy

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

Hey, @POTUS follow through with your promises and cancel all student debt! #CancelStudentDebt #Walker214 #BeggingYou

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

"This gap may leave each generation of scientists to fight the same battles, and learn the same lessons over again."
Following the 8 tips on 'how to influence policy" will make your research worthwhile and remain available for generations to come. #Walker214 #InfluencingPolicy

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

"A key dynamic in the world today is the mutual incomprehension between those raised in the Tetris tradition and those with a Minecraft mindset."
The difference is between the "old power" who work top-down, and the "new power" who work bottom-up. #NewPower #walker214

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

You have to find a careful middle ground when spreading information about a cause, as well as managing your time and effort in order to create a successful, meaningful, and lasting campaign. #StopRaisingAwareness #walker214

[Ellie Garst @garstet]

"The trick to success in the Twittersphere..is learning how to use it without falling prey to trolls, wasted time, and misfired ideas."
Twitter is a space for academia, but can easily be crowded by entertainment junk. Often difficult to decipher, but worth the effort. #Walker214