Department of Communication

Sponsored by the Korean Press Foundation (KPF), a group of nine Korean journalists and three researchers came November 5, 2007, to visit the Department of Communication and hear Professor Len Witt’s lecture on citizen journalism. The journalists currently work as editors, reporters, and researchers in mainstream South Korean newspapers. Dr. Thierry Leger, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, attended the meeting, and Dr. Birgit Wassmuth gave the welcome. The continental breakfast was provided by the Korean Association of Metro Atlanta ($300). A follow-up dinner, sponsored by the Chosun Daily News-Atlanta, was held at Myungawon (a Korean restaurant in Duluth, GA) at 7:00 p.m. that evening ($735). Desiring the opportunity to increase our global network and awareness of South Korea, communication faculty Dr. Allison, Professor Phillips, and Dr. Kim attended the dinner and met with Korean journalists and people from the Korean community. Participants, including representatives from KPF, Dr. Birgit Wassmuth, and Professor Len Witt, hope to continue building both friendly and professional relationships between Kennesaw State and KPF in the future.

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For Immediate Release: November 15, 2007
Contact: Emily Holler, Instructor of Communication
eholler@kennesaw.edu
Office: 770-423-6926

KIMBERLY TERRELL WINS FIRST KSU PUBLIC SPEAKING SHOWCASE

Kimberly Terrell, a sophomore communication major, took first place in KSU’s first Public Speaking Showcase, held November 13th. The showcase, sponsored by the Department of Communication, featured 14 speakers who were selected to represent their public speaking classes. Each student delivered a 6-8 minute persuasive speech. Terrell’s topic, “Keeping the ‘Humane’ in Humane Society,” focused on the excessive numbers of dogs and cats euthanized in metro-Atlanta each year, and urged listeners to take steps to prevent pet overpopulation and support no-kill shelters. Her impassioned delivery impressed the audience of approximately 150 students, faculty and family members and the panel of three judges, comprised of present and former KSU Communication Department faculty members. Terrell won a trophy, a $200 cash award, and an assortment of KSU-logo prizes.

Second place finisher was Derek Wright, a freshman biology major who persuaded listeners to engage in acts of chivalry. Third place went to Courtney Nelson, who spoke about the negative impact of the media on body image, and the fourth place finalist was Kylee Doyle, who urged the audience to switch to hybrid vehicles.

Showcase organizer Emily Holler, an instructor of communication and KSU Public Speaking course coordinator, said she hopes the showcase will become an annual campus event.

Kimberly Terrell-Winner

From left to right: Kylee Doyle, Courtney Nelson, Kimberly Terrell, Derek Wright

A new National Advisory Board for the KSU Department of Communication met in November. The NAB consists of communication professionals in management positions who will provide advice and guidance for the Department regarding curriculum development, internship offerings, job placement opportunities, diversity issues, professional outreach opportunities and other challenges facing the Department. “The NAB will play an integral role in helping us develop the KSU Communication Department into a program of national stature,” said Birgit Wassmuth, chair of the Department of Communication. “We are grateful to these dedicated professionals who are volunteering their time and talents to our efforts here.” The NAB will meet twice a year. The next meeting will be April 1, 2008.

From left to right:

Buddy Mayo, Associate Professor, Department of Communication

Elenora Andrews, NAB Vice President

Tim Henschel, NAB President

Birgit Wassmuth, Chair, Department of Communication