Western New England University Department of Communication

Thank you from Western New England University

Best of luck to our graduate students who are finishing up the end of their fall semester this week!

You can make it through this week of finals - we believe in you!

Need some place quiet to study for finals? We hear D'Amour Library at WNE is a great place to write your papers and get your reading done. Plus the library staff is there to help if you get stuck!

Happy last day of classes to our undergrad students! Only finals separate you from winter break! Do you have any fun plans for your time off?

Our MA in Communication program has rolling admission, so it's never too early (or late) to think about applying!

http://www1.wne.edu/academics/graduate/ma-communication.cfm

This weekend, the communication department honored two alumni as WNE Dept. of COMM Alumni of the Year! Congrats to Bobby Souza and Kevin Joslyn!

Thank you Alison for joining Professor Garton's class today!

What a great group of students! A huge thank you to Brenda Garton for having Alison Maloni speak to her Business Communications class at Western New England University today. BTW, Brenda has been Alison's mentor since she was 9 years old!

Poor communication can hinder business success, and there are costs to the company when it comes to communication failure. Good thing you've learned great communication skills, right?

The True Cost Of Poor Communication We generally think about poor communication as a momentary setback, but the effects run deeper.

Finals will be here before you know it. What are some of your best study tips? Let us know in the comments!

Looking to apply for a spring internship? Or just need some tips on crafting your resume? Stop into the Career Center today between 12:00PM and 2:00PM to meet with a career counselor!

One of our former journalism students, Payton North, had the opportunity to interview Professor Garton's husband about his first murder-mystery novel!

Renaissance man John Sjoberg pens his first novel LONGMEADOW – Though he owns and works full time at New England Business Machine Company, an I.T. hardware company, is active in numerous governance and philanthropic organizations Longmeadow resident John Sjoberg decided to add author to his list of accomplishments, accolades and roles.

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for our great students and faculty!

Check out this article written by Sean McGuire, a 2015 graduate of the communication department!

FOOTBALL: 'One last ride' A group of nearly three dozen Foxboro High seniors will take Jack Martinelli Field on Thursday morning, as the Thanksgiving Day rivalry contest against visiting Mansfield High marks the final

Did you know that nonverbal communication accounts for two-thirds of our communication? Your facial expressions and posture can say a lot about you - even when you're not saying anything.

7 Ways Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words Even when people hear your words they are watching what you say.

It's not too early to start thinking about submissions for the WNE Student Media Festival! Some of the categories include music videos, TV commercials, and short films! You can also submit your best photographs, radio programs, and newspaper articles.

When was the last time you updated your resume? Whether it was before you started college or just last week, the Career Center can help you create an eye-catching resume for your next interview!

Career Development Center The Career Development Center is here to help you explore and prepare for your career. Beginning in your first year, you will be introduced to opportunities available through a Western New England University education and experiential learning opportunities. Specialized career counselors for the Col...

A special thanks to Tom Ludemann from Envision Marketing Group MA for talking to Professor Garton's video production class yesterday about his video production experience and how videos have changed how companies market themselves. Becky Turner, a WNE alum and account manager at EMG, tagged along to talk about her experience with the communication department! 👍🏻📸🎥

to our 2016 department graduates!

ATTENTION COMMUNICATION ALUMNI: Are you loving your career as a communication professional and want to share your story with the communication department? Here’s your chance to share what you’ve been up to, why you love what you do, and even how the communication department helped you get where you are now!

If you would like to be featured as an Accomplished Alumni on the department’s social media accounts, email Becky Turner at [email protected] for more information!

Looking to get involved on campus and put your communication skills to good use? Stop by Student Activities to learn more about clubs and organizations on campus!

Student Activities The Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development is your gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, we are creating experiences for life by providing opportunities for students to participate actively, grow personally, and ex...

This weekend the Stageless Players will be performing Laughing Stock. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors and $7 for general admission. Showtimes are November 10 at 7pm and November 11 at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at wneu.universitytickets.com.

Calling all prospective students! Interested in becoming a COMM student? Sign up for the Open House this Sunday to learn more about WNE!

Undergraduate Open House

With the rise of social media, it's no surprise that high school coaches are using it to communicate with players. Read more in the article!

High school coaches adapt to social media communication West Brook's Eric Peevey never had a Twitter account before he became a football coach. Now, he doesn't know how he would keep track of his players without it. "A lot of our kids don't even answer the phone anymore," Peevey said. "It's literally just Twitter and texting. I didn't really use social m...

Happy Halloween! The communication department would never play any tricks on you – there are only treats in the form of great professors and resources!

Interested in WNE's graduate programs? Stop by the Campus Center today from 11:30am-1:30pm and learn more about the MA in COMM program!

As Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Question yourself and others, and always be eager to learn more. Take advantage of all of the wonders college has to offer.

Thank you to all of the alumni in attendance and congratulations to all of our winners!

Make sure to check out the annual Media Festival tomorrow and don't miss out on some great work from our very own students