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The Communicator
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Editor:
Megan Finnerty

Contributors:
Kathleen Rudis
Erin Smith
Lindsay Lange
Stephanie Mathes

Adviser:
Jane Gibson Natt

Search Under Way for New
Department Head

Michael and Cynthia Stohl at farewell reception

Update:
Howard Sypher has been named the new head of the Department of Communication. He most recently served as professor and department head for Communication Studies at Virginia Polytech University. Sypher previously spent seven years as chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, where he also served as associate dean for the School of Business.

Cynthia Stohl leaves for UC-Santa Barbara; nationwide search under way for new department head.

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Other Communicator News:

COM114 Redesign

Making it relevant is the goal behind the redesign of the department's basic public speaking course
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In a Hot Spot
Associate professor Marifran Mattson is at CDC during Anthrax outbreaks

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Partners in Learning:

"Working with students is a joy. It energizes me. I enjoy the projects, but I mainly enjoy the interactions, seeing and hearing what my collaborators think, and watching people develop their talents."

Purdue faculty, students collaborate on research projects, improve learning environment.

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The Communicator is a publication of the Department of Communication at Purdue University and produced by students in COM252H under adviser Jane Gibson Natt.