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    Prof. Emeritus Joe Wenzel, 1933-2021
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    Talking about health like never before

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    Professor Travis Dixon to present 2022 LAS Dean's Distinguished Lecture

    Travis Dixon, professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Communication, will present the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 4 pm in Foellinger Auditorium. The event will be livestreamed. A reception will follow from 5-6 pm. Dixon's lecture, "The Centrality of Media Stereotyping and How It Impacts Us," will...
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    Kreps to present Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture on March 25

    The Health Communication Online Master's (HCOM) Program and the Department of Communication are pleased to announce that Professor Gary L. Kreps of George Mason University will deliver this year's Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by the HCOM program, the Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture...
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    Remembering Emeritus Professor Joe Wenzel, 1933-2021

    Professor Emeritus Joseph Wenzel passed away on December 30, 2021. The department is greatly saddened by this loss. Joe was a respected scholar, teacher, leader, and mentor, and a wonderful member of our community for many decades. And he remained engaged with us throughout his retirement. His obituary, crafted by his family, is shared below. Joseph W. Wenzel, 88, of Champaign passed away at 2:...
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  • Congratulations, Class of 2021!
    The Department of Communication is pleased to share a virtual convocation video celebrating this year's graduates. Although we can't gather together in our usual way in Krannert's Great Hall, we want all of our graduates to know that we are proud of your accomplishments and that we wish you all the...
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  • Partisan media sites may not sway opinions, but erode trust in mainstream press
    Popular wisdom suggests that the internet plays a major role in shaping consumers’ political attitudes in the U.S., and some recent studies blamed partisan news outlets’ coverage for the increasing polarization of the nation’s electorate. However, a study of 1,037 internet users during the 2018-...
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  • Internships During COVID-19
    Communication Majors Continue to Secure Internships During COVID-19: Director Kate Ditewig-Morris discusses the success of the Department’s Internship Program As a socially distanced fall semester nears its end, students are applying for spring and summer internships. Before the COVID-19 health...
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    Alumni Spotlight: Mark Grimes ('83)

    Mark currently works in publishing, where he curates content for healthcare professionals across many mediums. In this spotlight, Mark talks about the student groups and courses that enriched his undergraduate experience in the Communication program.   What is your favorite part about...
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