Several students and faculty participated in a short-term study away trip to Ireland in June. The 10-day trip was sponsored by the Center for Dispute Resolution. The program explore the country's historical and cultural roots of conflict and the subsequent peacemaking processes and reconciliation. About the trip Students traveled to Dublin, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, … [Read more...] about Study away trip explores dynamics of conflict, peacemaking in Ireland
The Missouri State Debate Institute will host its 2015 debate camp this summer, inviting high school students in a series of policy camps to be held June 28—July 18. Registration for the 2015 MSDI ends June 5. Event camp programs Students may live on or off campus during the camp. They can enroll in one-, two- or three-week camps. Each runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening … [Read more...] about High school debaters have until June 5 to register for debate camp
The Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase will be held at the Plaster Student Union Theater on May 4. Preliminary rounds are begin at 2:30 p.m., with the final round from 6-7:30 p.m. What is the Public Speaking Showcase? About 60 students have been chosen from the Fundamentals of Communication classes to compete in this semester's showcase. Participants will present a … [Read more...] about Public Speaking Showcase will be held May 4
Communication faculty Drs. LeAnn Brazeal and Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk will help lead a campus-wide discussion on civility next Tuesday with MSU's Center for Community Engagement (CCE). About the event "Civility Conversation" will take place at 7 p.m., April 28 in Temple Hall. Dudash-Buskirk will moderate the event along with Dr. Mike Stout, assistant professor in sociology … [Read more...] about Communication faculty leads discussion on civility
Political consultant John Ashford will be on campus March 23 to speak to students about how modern technology is employed in analyzing political audiences and in devising and targeting appropriate messages to that audience. Dr. Donal Stanton will host Ashford’s presentation in his 5:30 p.m. class at Craig Hall, room 204. A reception will precede the presentation at 4 p.m. in … [Read more...] about Notable political consultant to visit campus March 23