Communication Studies Week
April 7-9th, 2026
Join faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Department of Communication Studies Department for career development, connections, community building, and research presentations. Hope to see you at one or more of our events!
Schedule of Events
- Tuesday, April 7: CMS Community Celebration
- Join us for frozen treats, tabling from various alumni groups/clubs/programs, and fun games/competitions for all those in attendance!
- CMA Cronkite Plaza, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- Join us for frozen treats, tabling from various alumni groups/clubs/programs, and fun games/competitions for all those in attendance!
- Wednesday, April 8: CMS Course Project Showcase and Team Trivia Night!
- Present your paper, thesis research, case study, or other project from CMS courses during Comm Studies Week. All majors are welcome!
- Submit your research here! The deadline to enter is March 20th. Top three contestants will receive an Amazon gift card (up to $200).
- CMA 3rd floor lobby, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Join us for a fun Team Trivia Night hosted by two CMS professors.
- Sign up here!
- CMA 3rd floor lobby, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (light dinner will be served)
- Present your paper, thesis research, case study, or other project from CMS courses during Comm Studies Week. All majors are welcome!
- Thursday, April 9: Brummett Lecture
- Dr. Kendall R. Phillips, Professor, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University is the featured speaker for the inaugural Barry Brummett Endowed Lecture. The presentation is titled “The United States of Solipsism: Symbolic Equipment for Living Apart.”
- DMC 5.208, 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Dr. Kendall R. Phillips, Professor, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University is the featured speaker for the inaugural Barry Brummett Endowed Lecture. The presentation is titled “The United States of Solipsism: Symbolic Equipment for Living Apart.”