Recent News
Alumni Spotlight: Annie Weldon & Madi Weise
May 5, 2020
We are so proud to acknowledge two of our previous students, Annie Weldon and Madi Weise, who were both offered spots in graduate programs!
Faculty Spring Research Spotlight
Apr 17, 2020
This week we’re putting a spotlight on recent faculty research! Three Coms faculty members published new works of original scholarship, Dr. Dhillon, Dr. Hudson, and Dr. Kolodziejski. Congrats on sharing your work with the community!
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:
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."