Dow moved to Washington, D.C. from Missouri. Working with a senator; becoming an appointee Dow studied socio-political communication at Missouri State. During college, she worked with a national nonprofit. She also spent a semester in D.C. as an intern in a congressional office. Her first job after graduation was in the Springfield office of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. … [Read more...] about Former presidential appointee says MSU was the launching point for her success
The fifth reunion for the Spicer Debate Forum will be celebrated with a series of events May 13 and 14. Participants will be able to visit with past and present coaches, meet current team members and mingle with former teammates. Schedule of events Friday, May 13 6 p.m. Welcome reception with past and present debate coaches Home of Don and Vicki Stanton in Nixa. … [Read more...] about Reunion to bring current and former MSU debaters together
The communication department will kick off its 2015 COM Week Feb. 23-27, with this year’s focus on “The COM Degree in Action.” Lunch will be provided at each daytime session, where students can interact with alumni who will provide insights on what jobs are available to those with communication degrees. Feb. 23 Mixer at Springfield Brewing Company Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: … [Read more...] about COM Week offers career advice, free lunch
Spencer Harris, visiting assistant professor, recently received a National Top Paper award from the National Communication Association for his paper entitled, "Predicting the Singularity: A Transcendent Form of Argument." Harris' passion for communication began early for him. Harris spent ten years as a debater and debate coach, which intensified his passion. "I've always … [Read more...] about Arguing for singularity lands visiting professor top paper award
Stevie Stryker, district Web manager for Nixa Public Schools and COM alumna, was selected to present at the National School Public Relations Association Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland, this summer. Roughly 600 school public relations/communications professionals, school superintendents, school principals and school board members from all 50 states, Canada and the DoDEA overseas … [Read more...] about COM alumna selected for summer Goldmine panel