Journalism students attend UNITY

Three UW journalism students attended the 2008 UNITY convention July 23-27 in Chicago. UNITY is a coalition of the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Native American Journalists Association. Read reflections on the conference from Anusha Ghosh Roy, Erica Metzler and William Kim.

Students study in Switzerland

Assistant Professor Crispin Thurlow and graduate student Kris Mroczek traveled to Switzerland with 16 undergraduate students for the exploration seminar, "Making Place: Tourism, Culture and Global Communication." Students spent four weeks living in Swiss homestays in and around Interlaken. Read more and see photos here.

Business Week features documentary

Assistant Professor Hanson Hosein's upcoming documentary "Independent America: Rising From the Ruins" was the subject of a Business Week article July 8. The film, which examines the recovery of small businesses after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, is a sequel to the film "Independent America," which Hosein filmed with his wife, Heather Hughes, in 2005. His latest film will premiere Aug. 30 in New Orleans in time for the third anniversary of Katrina. Keep up with progress for the film at the Independent America blog.

Moy receives AEJMC award

Associate Professor Patricia Moy received the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2008 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award. The award honors AEJMC members under 40 years of age who have shown outstanding achievement and effort in all three AEJMC areas: teaching, research and public service. Members are nominated for the award.

Coutu receives teaching excellence award

Senior Lecturer Lisa Coutu was one of six UW instructors to receive a 2008 Teaching Excellence Award from UW Educational Outreach. Coutu, who was recognized for her work in distance learning, was honored at the UW Extension Certificate Awards Ceremony held on June 18. Read more about the award.

Alumni magazine lists "Wondrous 100"

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the UW alumni publication Columns Magazine recognized 100 notable alums, including several communication graduates. The selection committee chose famous, fascinating or influential living graduates. Learn more about these wondrous alums.