The COM 1100 Speech Contest was held Wednesday, October 23rd. Six finalists advanced from a semi-final round held on Monday, October 21st. Contestants were selected out of COM 1100 to present the informative speech they prepared for class. The finalists were: Olivia Olsen – The Art of Dreams Laura Abbott – The Political Issues Destroying …
On Tuesday, October 22, Dr. Jeremy Fyke took his COM 4340–Corporate Training and Development class to the Bridgestone Tower downtown. The Tower is the Bridgestone Americas corporate headquarters. The class got presentations from 3 learning leaders (daily work, current projects, career path), a building tour, and then did some ideation and group problem-solving based on …
By: Annelie Dahlstein Picture this. You’re sitting in an authentic Swedish restaurant, where on one side is a flowing river, and just across, is an ancient and towering cathedral. Amidst your friends and professors, a waiter comes out with your platter of sizzling chicken and sautéed vegetables. A couple days later, and you’re walking the streets of …
By: Molly Shea, Edited by: Renee Schroeder Two narratives about women’s assertiveness in the workplace are floating around: “Women should just be more assertive” and “assertiveness is a double-edged sword for women.” Which is it? Or is it both? What is assertiveness anyway? While it may seem like women will entirely benefit from being more …
By: Abby Stevenson; Edited By: Renee Schroeder Throughout your life, you will inevitably be faced with difficult conversations that range from breaking up with someone, to being hired for your first job, or explaining your side in an argument. When it comes to technology, I rarely think about having these tough conversations from behind a …
The Belmont University forensics team traveled to Tennessee Technological University on September 27-29 for their first tournament of the 2019-20 season. Each team member received awards signaling a strong start to year. Here are the awards received by team members at the tournament: IPDA Debate Awards Carly Crotty Novice IPDA Debate Quarter-Finalist Novice IPDA Debate …
The International Association of Business Communicators hosted Ellen Arnold, Recruitment and Training Manager at Omni Hotels and Resorts. Ellen was a 2016 graduate of Belmont where she majored in Corporate Communication and minored in German. In the convocation, Ellen talked about her work at Omni and how she got into human resources, recruitment and training. …
On Thursday, September 26, Belmont’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta inducted 27 new members. Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Lambda Pi Eta has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. It was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas …
By: Renee Schroeder Joining a tight-knit community of only 20 students and 5 faculty members, Madelyn Busch, a sophomore Communication Studies major, is immersing herself into the extremely hands-on Oregon Extension program this semester. She’s learning about everything from sustainability to wood-working and more. Belmont recently expanded the Belmont USA program, venturing into Oregon for …
By: Ellie Jackson Once upon a time, a sweet, Memphis, Tennessee native dreamed of fulfilling her academic and professional career under the lights of the Big Apple. Now, those dreams have turned into a reality, as Mary Helen McCord is happily pursuing her goals in New York City. Mary Helen is a Senior Corporate Communication …