The recently published book, Political Campaign Communication: Theory, Method and Practice edited by R. E. Denton, features contributions by UWM’s Dr. Kathryn Olson. … Continue Reading »
Dr. Erin (Sahlstein) Parcell Elected NCA Vice-Chair
Congratulations to Dr. Parcell who was recently elected Vice-Chair Elect for the National Communication Association’s (NCA) Interpersonal Communication Division at the November 2017 convention in Dallas. She will serve the division for the next 4 years as she fulfills her … Continue Reading »
Dr. Parcell and Danielle Sparrow Earn Dawn O. Braithwaite Award
Dr. Erin (Sahlstein) Parcell, and Danielle Sparrow (MA Communication, 2017), have earned the inaugural Dawn O. Braithwaite Award for Qualitative Research from the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association. They will receive the … Continue Reading »
Dr. Erin (Sahlstein) Parcell: Distinguished Article Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Erin (Sahlstein) Parcell, who has earned the National Communication Association (NCA) Family Communication Division’s 2017 Distinguished Article Award for her publication, “Contradictions and praxis contextualized by wartime deployment: The wives’ perspective revealed through relational dialectics,” published … Continue Reading »
Major/Minor Declaration Policy Change
To declare your major or minor in Communication, students now only need to complete one course (3 credits) in Communication. More information about declaring your major or minor.… Continue Reading »
Student Profile: Jordan Kellogg
You’ve probably seen Jordan Kellogg around, giving campus tours. Born in La Crosse, Jordan knew he wanted to be in a big city. Originally planning to major in business, Jordan decided that the classes were not for him, but he still wanted to be involved with business. Jordan observed that communication is the number one thing many employers look for in an applicant,… Continue Reading »
Student Profile: Gabriel Wray
Twenty-year-old Gabriel Wray is an impressive senior at UW-Milwaukee. Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, he decided to pursue a degree at UWM because of the combination of a large city and small community. It was the reputation of the esteemed programs and dedication to students that finalized his decision.… Continue Reading »
Alumni Profile: Bianca Gaspardo
Bianca Gaspardo is a recent UWM Communication alumna from Brookfield, Wisconsin. Bianca felt comfortable in the department; “I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with professors that are so down to earth and wholehearted. Their passion for specific areas of communication provided so much more for the class. I truly think my experience without them, would have been detrimental to my success as a student.”… Continue Reading »
Student Profile: Amanda Springob
Amanda Springob switched majors knowing communication would be a better fit for her. Communication has trained her to be a better speaker and taught her the importance of analyzing her words and how she wants her words to hit people.… Continue Reading »
Student Profile: Michelle Latona
Michelle Latona comes from Mukwonago, WI. In addition to majoring in Communication, she is also majoring in JAMS with an Advertising concentration. Due to double majoring, Michelle is taking 18 credits per semester, on top of working two jobs. Something so special about Michelle, she is the first of her family to attend a 4-year university.… Continue Reading »