Category: News & Happenings

Learn the latest happenings in the Department of Communications Studies.

Belmont IABC Holds First Convo

The International Association of Business Communicators or IABC held its first convocation event on Friday, February 1 when a full room of students gathered to hear from Nashville-based IABC board members Kellie Davie, Lynn Yates, and Genma Holmes. IABC is a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago to connect communications, human resources, and public …

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Belmont Speech & Debate Win Big at Murray State

The Belmont University Speech/Debate Team competed at the Murray University tournament on February 2-3, 2019. The team had a great weekend, including winning 1st place as an overall team on Sunday. Individual awards are as follows: Debate Results: Marissa Avnam – Novice IPDA Champion Deanna Medina – Novice IPDA 2nd Place Speaker Nazif Menaj – …

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Ian Cron Convocation

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Communication Studies co-sponsored a convocation program with Ian Cron. In a chapel convocation, Cron talked about how we can look at our own lives and callings as we all look to hear God’s voice and desires for our lives. Cron is a writer, Episcopal priest, and an Enneagram …

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Internships Abroad: London, England

By: Ally Roden As a university known for its study abroad program, many Belmont students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad through the university. According to the official website, more than 800 students participate in the program each year. Not only do students get the chance to go to another country to experience …

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Dahlstein Facilitates at Grayline Tennessee

On Tuesday, January 15, Corporate Communication major, Annelie Dahlstein had the opportunity to facilitate a half-day workshop for Grayline Tennessee. In Dr. Jeremy Fyke’s Training and Development class, students are assigned “real-world” clients. Annelie’s client, Grayline Tennessee, had a training need, and Dr. Fyke connected her with the opportunity. Annelie helped to develop the materials …

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Apple Music Information Sessions

Ever wonder what it would be like to help change the world? Join us and hear from people who do it every day. Apple Music Information Session 2 On-Campus Sessions Now Open! Thursday, January 24, 2019 #1 | 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm #2 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Massey Business Center Room 103 …

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Dr. Jimmy Davis Quoted in WBUR Piece

Dr. Jimmy Davis was quoted in a recent article by NPR – WBUR. In a piece entitled “What College Freshmen are Reading,” Davis talked about Belmont’s First Year Seminar film series. Davis is the chair of the committee that selects the films and an instructor in First Year Seminar.

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Belmont Speech & Debate Tennessee Porch Swing

On November 16-18, Belmont University’s speech and debate team competed at the “Tennessee Porch Swing” tournament held by Carson-Newman University and Berry College.  Results from the weekend were as follows: Sophie Lamkin – After Dinner Speaking, Top Novice Marissa Avnaim – Extemporaneous Speaking, Top Novice Alexander Baynum – Informative Speaking, 3rd Place; Impromptu Speaking, 3rd …

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Belmont East Experience: Olivia Graul

This week, student editor Regan Meyer spoke with senior Olivia Graul about her current internship with Vera Wang as well as her time studying with Belmont East in New York City. Below is the transcribed interview: Regan Meyer: What is your major? Olivia Graul: I am a Corporate Communication Major, Marketing minor. RM: What grade are you …

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Corporate Training Class Visits Bridgestone Tower

On Tuesday, professor Jeremy Fyke and his COM 4340 class (Corporate Training and Development) had class at the Bridgestone Corporate Tower in downtown Nashville. The class was given four presentations from professionals covering different areas of the business, including the head of training in manufacturing, the manager of learning technologies on the retail side, and …

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