Christian Sheckler Serves As 2010 Senate Majority Intern
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Grace College and Theological Seminary junior Christian Sheckler has been chosen to serve as a 2010 Senate majority intern in the Indiana General Assembly.As an intern, Sheckler's responsibilities include working with full-time press secretaries to create press releases, e-newsletters, radio feeds, videos and podcasts. He also staffs Senate committee hearings, streaming them live on the Web.
Sheckler, originally from Goshen, is pursuing a double major in journalism and communications and was chosen as an intern following submission of a transcript, writing sample, essay and personal references. He is a regular contributor to the Sounding Board, Grace's student newspaper, and is also active in intramural sports.
"My responsibilities at the Senate have (given) me a unique, behind-the-scenes look at state government," said Sheckler. "Plus, I've been able to see the media from a public relations viewpoint, which I think has made me a fairer, more balanced journalist."
As an intern, Sheckler works alongside students from Purdue, Ball State, Butler and Indiana universities.
Following his graduation from Grace, Sheckler plans to pursue a career covering state politics and government for an Indiana newspaper.
