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Message to Coms Majors Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 13, 2020


The Chair of the Communication Studies Department, Grace Yeh, recently sent out the following important email to all Coms majors informing them about news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic:

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Coms Faculty Attend 91st Annual WSCA Convention

Feb 28, 2020


Communication Studies faculty members visited Denver, Colorado last week to attend the 91st Annual Convention of the Western States Communication Association which took place on February 21-24, 2020.  

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Comm Studies Annual Career Symposium

Feb 14, 2020


The Cal Poly Communication Studies Club is hosting their Annual Career Symposium next week. The Symposium provides an opportunity for students to learn more about ways that they can use their Communication Studies degree after graduation. Although organized by the Cal Poly Communication Studies Club, this event is open to all Cal Poly students. All majors are welcome! 

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Professors Kawamura & Nelson Nominated for Mentor Awards

Feb 7, 2020


Two Communication Studies professors, Ms. Lisa Kawamura and Dr. Leslie Nelson, were honored last week at the annual Terrance Harris Excellence in Mentorship Award Ceremony. The award recognizes Cal Poly staff, faculty, and friends that have made an impact on a current student Poly Rep.

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Coms Faculty to Speak at Annual Teach In

Jan 31, 2020


As part of the university’s continuous commitment to diversity and inclusion, the annual Inclusion Starts with Me Teach In is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the campus community and offers a daylong series of workshops that focus on topics related to equity and social justice featuring Cal Poly educators. 

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Alternative Breaks: Travel & Service Opportunities

Jan 24, 2020


The Cal Poly Center for Service in Action is facilitating service and travel opportunities for students.  Travel locations include alternative break global service trips in both Italy and Nepal with a domestic option of traveling to Seattle. 

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Dr. Adams Featured on Local KSBY News

Jan 17, 2020


Communication Studies Professor Dr. Aubrie Adams was interviewed by local KSBY 6 News to offer expert analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of removing “likes” from Instagram. 

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Drew Gilmore & Eden Peterson Awarded Baker/Koob Grant

Jan 10, 2020


Under the direction of faculty advisor Dr. Leslie Nelson, Cal Poly students Eden Peterson (PSYCH) and Drew Gilmore (COMS) have been awarded a Baker/Koob Endowment for their proposal titled, "Impact of childhood trauma on former foster youths' well-being: The mediating effects of foster parent-child self-disclosure and communication accommodation." 

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Fall 2019 Faculty Activities & Accomplishments

Dec 18, 2019


Congratulations to the Communication Studies Department students, faculty, and staff on successfully finishing the fall 2019 quarter! With our last update this quarter, the Department would like to highlight additional notable activities and accomplishments carried out by some of our faculty this quarter.  

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Debate Team Has Strong Performance in Fall 2019

Dec 7, 2019


The Communication Studies Department is proud to commend the students of the Cal Poly Debate Team for their work during the Fall 2019 quarter.

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