Smith retires after 16 years in Advising Office
Many people have worked for the Department of Communication throughout the years. Seasons change, people leave, and new hires come in. But Diana Smith, our program coordinator, has been a constant presence in our halls for the past 16 years….
Photographer Steve Shelton revisits Sudan
The Department of Communication caught up with multimedia journalist Steve Shelton (BA, 1984) as he was preparing for his second trip to the village and refugee camp of Doro, Sudan. Once more partnering with Dr. Allan Kelly of the international…
Cheryl Ross: full-time student, fighter, and survivor
By Collin Denton – Cheryl Ross (BA, ‘02) was born and raised in Seattle and attended Nathan Hill High School. She fell in love with communication as she began working as an announcer on the student-run station, KNHC 89.5. After…
Return to Sudan: Photographer Steve Shelton revisits the Sudanese oil conflict
By Collin Denton – The Department of Communication caught up with multimedia journalist Steve Shelton (BA, 1984) as he was preparing for his second trip to the village and refugee camp of Doro, Sudan. Once more partnering with Dr. Allan…
Alum Carlson’s career reflections provide insight for students
By Amanda Weber – On Tuesday, May 15, Kurt Carlson (BA, ’85) stopped by to give our students some advice on what to expect when they enter the “real world.” Carlson, President and CEO of Propel Insurance, said that when…
Seattle Times editor and UW alumna Lynn Jacobson (’84) visits News Lab
By Alexis Krell – UW News Lab Lynn Jacobson’s first interest in life was dance. She did ballet growing up, danced professionally after college, and now works as the features editor of The Seattle Times. That’s not as much of…
Graduation keynote speaker: Alumna Rita Brogan
The UW Department of Communication is proud to announce Rita Brogan (BA, 1972; MA, 1975) as our 2012 Distinguished Alumna. Ms. Brogan will deliver the keynote address at our Graduation Celebration on June 7. The event is a celebration for…
