As a young child, Dr. Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk learned about politics handing out fliers for family members running for office or joining her father at political rallies. Now an associate professor of socio-political communication at Missouri State University, she teaches about political messages, commentary, debates and so much more. She’s shares about the shifts in the … [Read more...] about Political discussions can be civil, says professor
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
A faculty member, an alumna and a student from the communication department will participate in a first-generation informational panel on April 28. Panelists to share their experiences as first-generation students The discussion is designed to help first-generation freshmen and sophomore college students have productive conversations with family and friends when they … [Read more...] about COM faculty, alumna and student offer advice to first-generation students
Missouri State’s communication department has led the planning efforts for the Central States Communication Association's 2016 conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 13-17. Department head offers students opportunity to plan conference Dr. Shawn Wahl, communication department head, is the CSCA first vice president. He and his team of graduate student interns … [Read more...] about Graduate students help plan regional conference
The communication department's signature annual event, COM Week, will occur on Feb. 22-26 this year, and brings with it speakers who are leaders in their fields. This year's theme is Foundations, and Dr. Larry Frey will present on social justice at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 in Plaster Student Union Ballroom East. He will also be the featured guest at the Feb. 25 mixer open to … [Read more...] about Speaker explores social justice in COM Week presentation