COMMENTARY | 1 | MAY 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | MAY 2012
May 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 8
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
David Letterman Communication
and Media Building, room 351
2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
COMMCOMMentaryentary
INSIDE BUCKET SPEECH | 3GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS | 2 MOMS UPDATE | 5 see WALK A MILE | page 4
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COMMENTARY | 1 | MAY 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | MAY 2012 May 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 8 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary INSIDE BUCKET SPEECH | 3GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS | 2 MOMS UPDATE | 5 see WALK A MILE | page 4 see CELEBRATION | page 4 The Department of Communication Studies celebrated the accomplishments of its students and alumni on Sun. , April 28 during its annual Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony. Students, families, and faculty gathered in the lobby of the David Letterman Building to recognize graduating seniors and other students who have made important contributions to the department and its programs during the past year. During the ceremony, 60 seniors who graduated in Fall 2011 or will graduate in Spring and Summer 2012 were recognized. Among these were eight seniors who are graduating with honors: Patrick Alyea, Tessa Barnard, Lisa Cappa, Brendan Dur
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COMMENTARY | 1 | APRIL 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | APRIL 2012
April 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 7
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
David Letterman Communication
and Media Building, room 351
2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
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INSIDE TRAVEL WITH SHEELER | 2 CENTRAL STATES | 5-8 GRADUATE STUDENTS | 6 see ALUMNI | page 4...
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COMMENTARY | 1 | APRIL 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | APRIL 2012 April 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 7 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary INSIDE TRAVEL WITH SHEELER | 2 CENTRAL STATES | 5-8 GRADUATE STUDENTS | 6 see ALUMNI | page 4 While most students headed south for spring break, 22 debaters, three graduate assistants and two coaches headed east for the 18th National Educational Debate Association National Tournament at St. Peter’s College in Newark, New Jersey. The team came home triumphant. For the 5th year in a row, the team won the national NEDA championship! Before the showdown began, the team took time to unwind with a tour of the Big Apple. The day started with a mild and sunny stroll through Central Park before the 30-block trek to the Empire State Building. In true New York fashion, hotdogs and pizza were served for lunch from sidewalk vender carts along the way. So
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COMMENTARY | 1 | March 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | March 2012
March 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 6
Department of Communication Studies
David Letterman Communication
and Media Building, room 351
2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
COMMCOMMentaryentary
inside department news | 2-3, 7-8 SPRING BREAK STORIES | 4-6 debate update | 8 see ROMO | page...
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COMMENTARY | 1 | March 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | March 2012 March 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 6 Department of Communication Studies David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary inside department news | 2-3, 7-8 SPRING BREAK STORIES | 4-6 debate update | 8 see ROMO | page 3 see STATE | page 7 Andrea Romo (MA ’07) is in an enviable position. As a Communications Specialist for the development office at Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF) in Pittsburgh, PA, she works in the growing health care industry and at a well-respected institution. Magee is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The research institute is one of the largest such facilities in the nation to focus exclusively on issues associated with women’s and infants’ health. According to Andrea, the results of research conducted at the institute translate directly into patient care at MageeWomens Hospital of UPMC. Andrea’s work at
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COMMENTARY | 1 | JANuARY/FEbRuARY 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | JANuARY/FEbRuARY 2012
January/February 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 5
DEpARTMENT OF COMMuNICATION STuDIES
David Letterman Communication
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2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
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COMMENTARY | 1 | JANuARY/FEbRuARY 2012COMMENTARY | 1 | JANuARY/FEbRuARY 2012 January/February 2012 | Volume 2 | Issue 5 DEpARTMENT OF COMMuNICATION STuDIES David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary inside New begiNNiNgs | 2 sPeeCH TeAM ResULTs | 3 feb/MARCH eveNTs | 6 see deWiTT | page 5 see MeMORiALs | page 5 During the Fall 2011 semester, three Communication Studies’ students were able to participate in an incredible educational opportunity outside of their home department. Seniors Clarissa Bowers, Rebekah Fehrman, and Taylor Walt were part of a Virginia Ball Center for Critical Inquiry project under the direction of Dr. Deborah Mix, an Associate Professor in the Department of English. The Virginia Ball Center allows faculty to design a project that “immerses” students in learning outside of the traditional classroom. For Clarissa, Rebekah, and Taylor, their experience was an investigation of “vernacula
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COMMENTARY | 1 | DECEMBER 2011COMMENTARY | 1 | DECEMBER 2011
December 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 4
Department of Communication Studies
David Letterman Communication
and Media Building, room 351
2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
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COMMENTARY | 1 | DECEMBER 2011COMMENTARY | 1 | DECEMBER 2011 December 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 4 Department of Communication Studies David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary inside winter photo gallery | 3 NCA | 4-5, 8 bucket speech results | 5 see legal career | page 6 A conversation with David Letterman and Rachel Maddow On December 2nd, 2011, David Letterman made his scheduled return back to his alma mater, Ball State University, to host an enlightening conversation with Rachel Maddow. This event was a part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. This series began in 2009 and has welcomed various guests such as Ted Koppel and Biz Stone who have given lectures and advice to Ball State students. Those who were fortunate enough to get a ticket witnessed a compelling conversation and learned more about Rachel Maddow. Who is Rachel Maddow? Maddow was born on April 1, 1
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COMMENTARY | 1 | november 2011
November 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 3
Department of Communication Studies
David Letterman Communication
and Media Building, room 351
2000 University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
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COMMENTARY | 1 | november 2011 November 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 3 Department of Communication Studies David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary inside a thousand whistles | 2 student feature | 7 student groups | 3-4 COMMENTARY | 1 | NOVEMBER 2011 November 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 3 Department of Communication Studies David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary see schmoozies | page 6 see Aquarius | page 6 Stephanie Vertrees: The Vision of an Entrepreneur As an undergraduate student, Stephanie Vertrees (M’ 06) knew she was interested in owning her own business. But little did she know that 11 years later, she would be one of Muncie’s newest entrepreneurs. Stephanie and her business partner, Wendy Conner, opened Schmoozie’s in June 2011 in a quaint, diminutive building located in the parking lot of Bella Avanti restaurant (3201 W. Bet
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In April 2011, Dr.
Kelly Young and Mrs.
Nancy Williamson received “Distinguished
Alumni” Awards from the Department of
Communication Studies.
The awards, presented at the annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony, are designed to honor the
contributions that alumni have made to the
department and their chosen careers.
Kelly Young...
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In April 2011, Dr. Kelly Young and Mrs. Nancy Williamson received “Distinguished Alumni” Awards from the Department of Communication Studies. The awards, presented at the annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony, are designed to honor the contributions that alumni have made to the department and their chosen careers. Kelly Young graduated with both a Bachelor’s Degree (’96) and a Master’s degree (’97) from the Department of Communication Studies. After serving as an instructor at John Carroll University, Kelly entered the doctoral program at Wayne State University and completed his Ph. D. in 2005. He then joined the Wayne State faculty where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of Forensics. Throughout his career, Kelly has been devoted to the world of academic debate. As an undergraduate, he was recognized as an All American Debater for Ball State’s Travelling more than 6,600 miles away this past summer, students and faculty from the Dept. of Communicatio
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COMMENTARY | 1 | OCTOBER 2011COMMENTARY | 1 | OCTOBER 2011
October 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 2
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
David Letterman Communication
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Muncie, IN 47306
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see SCHOLARSHIP | page 4
For the second year in a row, the
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COMMENTARY | 1 | OCTOBER 2011COMMENTARY | 1 | OCTOBER 2011 October 2011 | Volume 2 | Issue 2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES David Letterman Communication and Media Building, room 351 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 COMMCOMMentaryentary see SCHOLARSHIP | page 4 For the second year in a row, the Department of Communication Studies student group COMM Club organized a kickball fundraiser to support Denise Earehart, former budget director in the CCIM Dean’s office. Denise is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Six different student and faculty teams participated: “American Advertising Federation (“AAF”),” “Lambda Pi Eta,” “COMM Club,” “Communication Studies faculty” (the “Fac Attack”), “Dirty S. McKinley,” and “Newslink. ” Including entree fees and raffle items, the money raised totaled $300. 00. The games were valiantly fought, if not entirely competitive. In the first game, for example, “AAF” beat the “Fac Attack” 12-0. When asked after the game about the “Fac At
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As Phil Peckinpaugh (B ’08) explains
it, he has “always had a passion for
animal welfare.
” This passion has led
him down a path filled with many challenges, a lot of personal satisfaction, and
a multitude of furry friends.
Phil is the
Executive Director of ARF, the Animal
Rescue Fund of Muncie, Indiana.
While Phil jokingly...
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As Phil Peckinpaugh (B ’08) explains it, he has “always had a passion for animal welfare. ” This passion has led him down a path filled with many challenges, a lot of personal satisfaction, and a multitude of furry friends. Phil is the Executive Director of ARF, the Animal Rescue Fund of Muncie, Indiana. While Phil jokingly refers to himself as the “Chief Pooper Scooper,” his job is very serious—lives depend upon it. ARF is a no-kill shelter that offers abused, neglected, and otherwise unwanted animals a safe home, medical care and love until new, permanent owners can be found for them. The shelter currently houses 65 dogs, 55 cats, and a pot-bellied pig named Chet. Working at ARF initially was not part of Phil’s lifeplan. Immediately after his graduation from Ball State University, Phil accepted a position as a stock broker. However, he quickly discovered this job did not really suit him. At the same time, ARF was looking for an Assistant Director. Given his love of animals,
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Debating on the subject of “legalization of marijuana for recreational use”
proved no problem for the Ball State
Debate Team as they captured their 4th
consecutive title at the 2011 National
Educational Debate Association National Tournament.
“I feel gratified,” said coach Nicole
Johnson about the team’s win.
“All that...
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Debating on the subject of “legalization of marijuana for recreational use” proved no problem for the Ball State Debate Team as they captured their 4th consecutive title at the 2011 National Educational Debate Association National Tournament. “I feel gratified,” said coach Nicole Johnson about the team’s win. “All that hard work really paid off. ” Johnson explained that students who participate on the debate team do so on top of all other commitments and activities they are involved in. “This is an extracurricular activity for them, they have a full plate of activities all year round, and (the national) tourney is the be-all-endall, especially for the seniors,” Johnson said. Pressure builds for the students not only in the weeks leading up to the tournament, but during the tournament itself. “Students debate for two days without having any clue as to how well they are doing … and they won’t know until semifinals are announced,” she said. According to Johnson, this year’s tourname
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