As the fall semester comes to a close, a few communication faculty members and a graduate student have announced recent additions to their lists of publications. Research on presidents published in book Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk and communication graduate student Nick Nickols published a peer-reviewed chapter in the book “The Bully Pulpit, Presidential … [Read more...] about COM department touts research publications
Missouri State’s Graduate Council has named communication master's student Shaley Moore as the winner of the 2015 Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award. MSU nominates Moore for MAGS award Moore will receive a commemorative plaque from the Graduate Council, and the University will nominate her for the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Distinguished Teaching … [Read more...] about Communication graduate student wins Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award
The Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase will be held at the Plaster Student Union Theater on Nov. 30. The final round will begin at 5:30 p.m. What is the Public Speaking Showcase? About 60 students have been chosen from Missouri State's Fundamentals of Communication classes to compete in this semester's showcase. Participants will present a persuasive speech in … [Read more...] about Students display public speaking skills in showcase
Marli Coonrod and Shelby Morrison know first-hand the obstacles facing first-generation students. They are both the first in their families to go to college, and now they're helping grow Missouri State's support network for others like them. Students invited to first meeting on Nov. 19 This month will mark the first meeting of MSU's newest student organization, MSU: I'm … [Read more...] about Communication undergrads form new group for first-generation students
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