University of Delaware Department of Communication

We now have Virtual Office Hours. Stop in and say hi and get your questions answered! Donna Smith

Corey Liberman completed his undergraduate degree at UD in the Communication Department, After his days at UD (from 1997-2001), he went on to Rutgers University to earn his PhD in Communication. Congratulations Dr. Liberman!

"The Eastern Communication Association is the organization within which I have received the most collegial guidance and the most opportunities for networked connections. During annual conventions, I have met publishers, coauthors, coeditors, and friends. However, such conventions also provide the context for annual discussions about pedagogical best practices. It is at ECA conferences that I have learned from the best. Back in 1998, I took my very first course in communication (Principles of Communication Theory), taught by Past ECA President John Courtright, at the University of Delaware. I am still not 100% certain what whet my appetite, but I fell in love with the field…and with teaching. Since then, I have spent the past 15+ years developing pedagogical strategies that I hope have worked in the classroom and that have inspired as much in my students as John Courtright inspired in me over two decades ago. I spend countless hours creating and edit-ing teaching lessons, making certain that the *right* material is taught using the *right* and most effective strategies. Like any job, it takes time, patience, endurance, and commitment. However, it is something that I love to do. I am humbled and grateful to be among this year’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows…and want nothing more than to continue learning from those who have helped me develop this craft over the years. Thank you, ECA, for this amazing honor."

Dr. Lindsay Hoffman wrote a blog for Free Intelligent Conversations.

I Miss Talking to Strangers Dr. Lindsay Hoffman, University of Delaware

A lot has changed in our world quickly. But what hasn't changed? Going outside, calling friends and family, and our . Hang in there Blue Hens, our community is strong and we're in this together.

John P. Crowley is a new professor in the Communication Department and is one of the authors of the article posted below.

New Study Finds that Pillow Talk Increases Relationship Satisfaction for Men A new article by Amanda Denes, John P. Crowley, Kara L. Winkler, Anuraj Dhillon, Ambyre L. P.

Dear COMI and COMM Students,

Do you know a COMM professor who deserves recognition for excellent teaching or advising?

If you would like to formally recognize a COMM professor for their outstanding work, please consider nominating them for the University's Excellence in Teaching Award or the Excellence in Mentoring and Advising Award.

These highly competitive awards honor outstanding faculty members and graduate students, and nominations from current and past students receive particular attention. Up to four Excellence-in-Teaching Awards for faculty, each with a stipend of $5,000, and up to two Excellence-in-Teaching Awards for graduate students, each with a stipend of $1,500, will be given this year.

All nominations are due by March 1. Nominations received after that deadline will be held for consideration next year.
Nominations may be submitted online at -

Faculty Excellence Awards

Student Alumni Ambassadors is an undergraduate on-campus organization, under the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), which aims to foster connections between alumni and students. We encourage school spirit through promoting the UD Bucketlist and participating in events such as I

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COMM Senior (and editor of the Review), Jacob Baumgart wrote this piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer! He currently has an internship with them.

Finding a kidney donor usually takes years. So this New Jersey family got creative. The mayor of Brigantine found an apparent match for a transplant after his family put up a billboard and page.

Do you know a COMM professor who deserves recognition for excellent teaching or advising?

If you would like to formally recognize a COMM professor for their outstanding work, please consider nominating them for the University's Excellence in Teaching Award or the Excellence in Mentoring and Advising Award.

These highly competitive awards honor outstanding faculty members and graduate students, and nominations from current and past students receive particular attention. Up to four Excellence-in-Teaching Awards for faculty, each with a stipend of $5,000, and up to two Excellence-in-Teaching Awards for graduate students, each with a stipend of $1,500, will be given this year.

All nominations are due by March 1. Nominations received after that deadline will be held for consideration next year.
Nominations may be submitted online at -

Faculty Excellence Awards

COMM's New Zealand Study Abroad with Prof. Tracey Holden makes the news!

American students spend holiday volunteering in Rotorua forest United States visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose by 6.6 per cent last year.

BEA2020 Student MMJ’s
Entry Deadline 2/17/20

Questions?: Contact [email protected]

BEA Student MMJs are a team of undergraduate and graduate students with the task of reporting on and NAB Show by using and infusing a variety of story-telling methods –text, audio, video, pictures and graphics (or infographics). Student MMJs should be ready to think outside the box and bring their journalism skills and training to life.

Daily assignments will introduce Student MMJ’s to different aspects of Media, Entertainment, and Technology – to include interviews with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, award winners or special events.

Student MMJs will receive some equipment to use onsite, press passes, have access to the NAB Show Newsroom, and work under the guidance of two faculty advisors — in addition, each student will receive a convention registration, housing, a round-trip economy airfare of up to $400 to BEA2020, and a $250 stipend for food and incidentals.

Arrival should be scheduled for early afternoon Friday, April 17th with departure on Wednesday, April 22nd.

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