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National award for book by Stillion Southard

And speaking of communication studies, a new book by one of our terrific young faculty members from the department just received a national award:

[Assistant professor of communication studies and women's studies] Belinda Stillion Southard will be honored with the Marie Hochmuth Nichols… Read Article

Mark Orbe headshot.

Franklin Visiting Scholar talk: 'Post-Racial Politics: Public Perceptions of Barack Obama

The department of communication studies, the Franklin College and the University of Georgia Office of Institutional Diversity host a visit and lecture by Mark P. Orbe professor of communication & diversity at  Western Michigan University. The talk, "'Post-Racial' Politics: Public… Read Article


University Theatre presents Chekhov's 'Three Sisters'

 


Community Dance Celebration

 


2012 Korean Film Festival

The Center for Asian Studies will serve as the local host for the 1st Atlanta Korean Film Festival 2012, which begins in Athens on Oct. 6.

On Monday Oct. 8, the center will host a discussion with director Kang Je Kyu and actor Park Joong Hoon. The event begins at 6:30 pm in MLC 101. Free… Read Article