The Department of Communication Studies will host events today (April 9) through Friday (April 12) as part of “Comm Week.”
The WVU community is invited to attend the following events:
Learn more about the fall 2024 communications studies courses from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (April 9) and Wednesday (April 10) in the Mountainlair.
A screening of “A Million Miles Away” will be held at 5 p.m. today (April 9) in the Gluck Theatre. The film is based on the true story of José Hernández's journey from working the fields of the San Joaquin Valley to fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a NASA astronaut.
“The Non-Violent Communication” event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday (April 11) in Armstrong Hall, Room 209. Participants will learn how to better connect with themselves and others through the practice of peace and empathy.
Kathryn D. Coduto, assistant professor at Boston University, will present a research talk titled “Real Life or Fantasy? Sexual and Romantic Online Interactions” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday (April 12) in the Gluck Theatre. Coduto will discuss how online platforms, ranging from dating applications to social networking sites, enable people to connect with others as they seek a variety of relationships — including sexual and romantic connections. She will also explore questions related to online dating and sexting, implications for romantic relationship formation, maintenance and termination, as well as ethical concerns.
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