UWComm in Perspectives
A Bold Proposal: Peter Chiarelli’s Switch From Producer to Screenwriter When Peter Chiarelli (BA, Communications, Economics, ‘96) penned The Proposal, a 2009 romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, it was only the second screenplay he’d ever written. The…
UWComm has hand in Seattle Asian American Film Festival
The Department of Communication sponsored the Seattle Asian American Film Festival that took place at the Wing Luke Asian American History museum from January 25-27. After a 5-year hiatus, the festival returned for a weekend-long celebration and showcase of Asian…
The NCA presents “Dissertation of the Year” award to former UW Comm student
Former student Fahed Al-Sumait recently received the “Dissertation of the Year” award through the International and Intercultural division of the National Communication Association (NCA). Al-Sumait completed his B.A. in 1998 and his Ph.D. in 2011, both from the UW Department…
Hall of Fame members talk about books on ‘Well Read’
Communication Alumni Hall of Fame member Terry Tazioli talks with fellow Hall of Fame members Tony Angell and Timothy Egan along with other authors on TVW’s “Well Read.” “Well Read” is a popular weekly television program for those who love…
Pierce (’46) organizing cleanup of Salish Sea
This past fall, the Department had the pleasure of visiting with alumna Mimi Pierce, and hearing about her recent venture into the world of nonprofits. A longtime advocate for the arts and education, Pierce is spearheading the development of the…
After 25 years in business, alumna still helping companies communicate
By Erica Thompson – “Helping project teams communicate.” That’s the slogan for Communication Resources Northwest, an organization started by alumna Meg Winch (B.A., 1984). In many industries, it’s standard practice for companies to compete with each other to “win” projects…
Eric Nalder (BA, 1968): Pulitzer-winning journalist
Eric Nalder is a 1968 graduate of the Department and an award-winning investigative journalist. Among his professional recognitions are two Pulitzer Prizes. He writes for Seattlepi.com and he is a senior enterprise reporter for Hearst Newspapers. Nalder has covered some…
