2008 Woodie Awards
Communication Week events begin Monday
Gustavo Gruber
Issue date: 4/7/08 Section: News
On April 7-12, Volunteer State Community College's Department of Communication will host a series of events displaying information about the field.
"Communication Week promotes our communication department," said Department Chair of Communication, Len Assante. "It shows students what we do on campus and what type of programs our department has for them."
Assante said Communication Week has been conducted at our college for more than five years. The event is also presented in part by the National Communication Association, he added.
When asked about the importance of having this event, Assante explained that the communication discipline has been under the radar for many years and some people do not really understand what they really do.
"Communication is really important for all of us," said Assante. "It is used in every working field."
According to the Communication Week's event guide, activities will start Monday with the Hal R. Ramer Oratorical Contest which is open for all current Vol State students. The contest will take place at Mattox building room 104 from 12:15 -1:45 p.m.
On Tuesday, WVCP 88.5 will host a Live Remote event at the Gazebo from 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
The following day, students can attend the grand re-opening of WVCP station. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. There will be station tours and refreshments until 2:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Reader's Theatre will have a presentation of "Trifles" in the Rochelle Center from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
On Friday, Volunteer State Community College's magazine, The Pioneer, is scheduled to hit the stands.
Pioneer Editor Billy Ledbetter said the magazine could actually be put out for the public before that date.
"The magazine will actually hit the stands between the 8th and 9th of this week," said Ledbetter.
On Saturday, Vol State will host a National Forensic Association warm-up.
College forensic teams will visit Vol State's campus to compete and prepare for NFA nationals, the guide states.
"The events are not only designed for communication major students," said Assante. "But also for those students who are undecided and want to learn more about our programs."
For more information about the week's events, you can contact Dr. Judi Truitt at 230-3781 or Lori Stephens at
485-3632.
"Communication Week promotes our communication department," said Department Chair of Communication, Len Assante. "It shows students what we do on campus and what type of programs our department has for them."
Assante said Communication Week has been conducted at our college for more than five years. The event is also presented in part by the National Communication Association, he added.
When asked about the importance of having this event, Assante explained that the communication discipline has been under the radar for many years and some people do not really understand what they really do.
"Communication is really important for all of us," said Assante. "It is used in every working field."
According to the Communication Week's event guide, activities will start Monday with the Hal R. Ramer Oratorical Contest which is open for all current Vol State students. The contest will take place at Mattox building room 104 from 12:15 -1:45 p.m.
On Tuesday, WVCP 88.5 will host a Live Remote event at the Gazebo from 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
The following day, students can attend the grand re-opening of WVCP station. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. There will be station tours and refreshments until 2:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Reader's Theatre will have a presentation of "Trifles" in the Rochelle Center from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
On Friday, Volunteer State Community College's magazine, The Pioneer, is scheduled to hit the stands.
Pioneer Editor Billy Ledbetter said the magazine could actually be put out for the public before that date.
"The magazine will actually hit the stands between the 8th and 9th of this week," said Ledbetter.
On Saturday, Vol State will host a National Forensic Association warm-up.
College forensic teams will visit Vol State's campus to compete and prepare for NFA nationals, the guide states.
"The events are not only designed for communication major students," said Assante. "But also for those students who are undecided and want to learn more about our programs."
For more information about the week's events, you can contact Dr. Judi Truitt at 230-3781 or Lori Stephens at
485-3632.
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