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The Department of Communication offers courses that emphasize hands-on learning as well as models of instruction that teach students not only how to be successful media professionals, but also how to recognize and adjust to the changing media environment of the 21st century.
Faculty within the Department of Communication have (on average) more than 10 years of professional experience and 16 years of teaching experience.
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Latest News
2009 Department Honorees!
We've announced the 2009 Department honorees and Scholarship winners. View the complete list here.
Jennifer Fairchild Nominated for Golden Apple Award
CMS professor Jennifer Fairchild was recently nominated for the 2008-2009 University Housing Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Awards are given to faculty members who are nominated by University Housing students for their excellence in the classroom and in their one-on-one interactions with students. One nominee from each college is selected based on the nominations provided to University Housing.
Emerson St. John Named Kentucky Colonel
Department Media and Technical Supervisor Emerson St. John recently was awarded a commission as a Kentucky Colonel for his work and service with Pioneer Playhouse in Danville.
EKU Progress Racks Up Awards!
The EKU Progress recently was awarded Third Place in the Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper category at the Society for Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards for Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky (Region 5).
In addition, the following people won individual awards at the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association conference:
- Cameron Blair -- Honorable Mention, Best Sports Feature Story
- Courtney Tennill -- First Place, General Interest Column Writing
- Ben Kleppinger -- Third Place, Best Infographic
- Courtney Daniel and Maria Fitzgerald -- Third Place, Best Feature Page Layout
Other News
Communication professors Chad Cogdill and John Fitch III won the Best Short Film Award for the 2008 Cinefest Movie Expo and Festival for “The Library”, a short film produced at EKU in the summer of 2008 with a student crew. Cogdill and Fitch teach Film Techniques and Technology in the Broadcasting and Electronic Media major. The film is about a young man who lets his dreams come alive in a college library. It was shot entirely on the EKU campus, and provided internship opportunities for six BEM students. Watch the movie here: lo-rez hi-rez
Liz Hansen Named EKU Foundation Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Liz Hansen who was named Foundation Professor - effective for 2008-2010. The Foundation Professor award recognizes the individual for his/her excellence in the classroom and dedication to students and other faculty as well.
