The Department of Communication in the news -- we're making headlines!
Recent communication alumnus John Machowiak Jr. was recognized by the chancellor of the SUNY system at graduation. He was one of four SUNY Fredonia students to receive the 2009 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award is given to students who have demonstrated their abilities to integrate academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, creative or performing arts, and community service. Read more . . .
The Leader, SUNY Fredonia's student-run newspaper that is co-advised by Assistant Professor of Communication Elmer Ploetz, has received two awards from the New York Press Association. Read more . . .
SUNY Fredonia Communication Department faculty members Nefin Dinc (left) and Ted Schwalbe (right) are heading the Youth Filmmaking Project in Turkey. Turkish students in six cities are being trained to use digital video to create films about important social issues in their country as part of an 18-month project that is being funded by the U.S. Department of State. Read more . . .
SUNY Fredonia Associate Professor of Communication Ann Carden, APR, has been named by The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) to its College of Fellows. This is the highest distinction offered by PRSA, the world’s largest organization of public relations professionals, with more than 22,000 members and 109 chapters. Read more . . .