Tommy Kopetskie

Michelle Alfini ’16 traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in March to discuss her scholarly paper highlighting the U.S. media coverage of human rights issues in Russia prior to the 2014 Sochi Games. 

Freelance reporter Emily Feldman led a March 7 presentation on campus, highlighting her work abroad that focuses on the humanitarian crises resulting from conflicts in Iraq and Syria, with a special focus on women. 

The School of Communications professor shared the first part of a co-authored study that analyzes communications efforts of the United States, Mexico and Canada targeted to their diaspora communities in the other two countries.

Seventy-five high school seniors interested in studying communications visited Elon University during Fellows Weekend, held March 4-5, 2016. Following a competitive selection process, 25 students will be named 2016 Communications Fellows.

McEwen Communications Building

McEwen 011 | 5 p.m.

The School of Communications lecturer co-authored a peer-reviewed proposal and participated in a panel discussion at the organization’s midwinter conference.

Katie Zach ’04 and Leanne High ’07 visited campus to talk about their past experiences and current roles working in the public relations field, giving students insight into the professional world. 

McEwen 109 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Six faculty members and nine students traveled to Research Triangle Park on March 1 to participate in the public television network’s spring fundraising effort, raising more than $16,000 in donations.