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COM Week Highlights Health Communication

COM Week has arrived. Students and faculty in the Department of Communication have arranged a week’s worth of lectures, panel discussions, a public speaking contest and more to explore this year’s theme of communication and health.  All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend any and all events.

Here are a few highlights:
 
When is communication the cure?: Advancing connections between communication and health
Monday, March 28, 11:45 – 1:00 pm, Caldwell Lounge, NC State North Campus
Keynote Address: Erin Donovan, PhD. Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
 
Research in Health Communication
Wednesday, March 30, 11:45 – 1:00 pm, Caldwell Lounge, NC State North Campus
A panel discussion with professors James Kiwanuka-Tondo, Lynsey Romo and Emily Winderman 
 
Ask the Relationship Expert
Wednesday, March 30, 1:30 – 2:45 pm, Caldwell Lounge
This interactive panel of experts — featuring Professors Liz Craig, Dan Dejoy, Kami Kosenko and Daniel Goldstein — will take your questions about close relationships, life-span communication, sexual communication, conflict in close relationships and issues in the family.
 
WolfPack Speaks
Thursday, March 31, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Talley Ballroom, NC State
will present a range of speakers addressing topics related to managing relationships and health in a diverse world.
Food and drink reception
 
COM Week also includes a career fair, PR Day and other activities. Find the full schedule at the Department of Communication website.