How can we become more inclusive in our communities? Dr. Stephanie Norander and Dr. Gloria Galanes, researchers and professors of communication at Missouri State University, studied efforts in Springfield, Missouri to become a more diverse and inclusive community to answer this question. They found that engaging and embracing racial differences through ongoing dialogue are … [Read more...] about Talk the talk: using open dialogue to create more inclusive communities
Archives for November 2014
Mediator discusses how to deal with difficult family members. … [Read more...] about Preparation can reduce holiday stress
The Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase will be held at the Plaster Student Union Theater on Nov. 24. Preliminary rounds are at 3 and 4 p.m., with the final round from 5:30-7 p.m. What is the Public Speaking Showcase? About 50 students will give speeches, representing each Missouri State COM 115 section. Students who aren’t speaking are encouraged to come to the final … [Read more...] about Students to compete in Public Speaking Showcase
Research conducted by the communication department’s Drs. Stephanie Norander and Gloria Galanes is receiving high accolades in the communication studies field. Their article on race and community dialogue has been chosen as lead research article for the Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR), one of the most selective and prestigious publications in the field. About … [Read more...] about Professors’ research chosen as lead article in esteemed communication journal