Department of Mass Communication

Mass Communication Week – Media experts from across the nation speak to classes and student groups during Mass Communication Week, the first week in March. Students can meet and talk with these speakers one-on-one or in small groups. Guest speakers have included editors of magazines and newspapers, heads of public relations agencies, television producers and anchors, lawyers, and political press representatives. Students help publicize and plan this week-long series of events.

Mass Communication Recognition Dinner – This annual event in April honors the accomplishments and academic achievements of students in the department, in university student publications, and of our graduating seniors. Students in the Public Relations Principles class plan the event.

Major Department Awards made at the Recognition Dinner will include:

Outstanding Journalism Senior
Outstanding Broadcast Senior
Outstanding Integrated Marketing Communication Senior
Outstanding Mass Communication Junior
Leadership Award
Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar
Stewart Haas Memorial Scholarship
Wayne Patrick Scholarship
Landmark/Timbs Diversity Scholarship
Herald News Award
Herald Feature Award

EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS SAYS IT'S ONE OF THE TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR!

The 20th Annual Mass Communication Recognition Dinner will be April 8, 2009. Join your fellow classmates as we recognize some outstanding mass communication students. You won't want to miss this opportunity to network with important members of the community, support your classmates and enjoy great entertainment (and an even better meal). Dress is business casual. See you there!