September 2019 College News

4 other faculty from the College of Fine Arts and Communication to London and Paris for a study abroad in May. [ 1 ] Te undergraduate students took COMM 1310: Fundamentals of Human Communication course, while the graduate students enrolled in an instructional communication seminar course. [ 2 ] Stephanie Dailey published “Personal-organizational processes in workplace health promotion: Understanding wellness program participation in China” in the International Journal of Communication . She published “An examination of psychosocial factors associated with malicious online trolling behaviors” in Personality and Individual Diferences . Stephanie also shared some of her social media research on the Super Awesome Science Show, an award-winning Canadian podcast. Elizabeth Eger was featured by Austin Pets Alive! in their video about their volunteer dog walking program. Dr. Eger has volunteered with APA! for one year, the country's largest no-kill animal shelter, at both locations supporting rescue dogs. Kristen Farris recently had “Nursing assistant perceptions of their role in the resident experience” accepted for publication in Nursing and Health Sciences . Rebekah Fox was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, recognizing her superior service to the university, profession, and the community. Maureen Keeley published a book chapter entitled “Mothers and daughters end of life communication” in Constructing Motherhood and Daughterhood: Communicating Across Generations with M.A. alums Mark Generous and Lauren Lee . She recently submitted a chapter co-authored with M.A. alum Hannah Jones entitled “Families interacting in the health care context” for the book Health Communication Teory . She published an article entitled “Final conversations” in the Macmillan Encyclopedia of Intimate and Family Relationships: An Interdisciplinary Approach . Maureen recently had “A Critical Book Review of Health and Illness in Close Relationships” accepted for publication in the journal Health Communication . She also had “Conversations about death with those who experience it the most” accepted for publication in Qualitative Research Reports in Communication . Te article was co-authored with M.A. alum Trevor Kauer . Philip Salem published the second edition of his book, Human Communication Technology . Melinda Villagran was a fnalist selected to present a “Big Idea” proposal to upper administration and external guests. Her presentation focused on the need for the establishment of a permanent Center for Translational Health Research and Innovation. Her proposal, entitled “Creating a Healthy Future U,” was ultimately one of those chosen for the next comprehensive fundraising campaign. STUDENT ACCOLADES Brandi Mitchell presented a paper "Fighting For a New Free World" on engaged organizing to end human trafcking at the Aspen Engaged Conference in July. Brandi developed her paper with mentorship from Dr. Elizabeth K. Eger after taking COMM 3319: Organizational Communication. ALUMNI ACCOLADES Justin Blacklock (M.A., 2012) currently serves as Instructor of Speech Communication and Director of Forensics at San Antonio College. He is an Educator of the Year Award nominee from the Texas Speech Communication Association, Vice President and Director of Tournaments for the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), and a regular panel presenter for multiple subjects at Texas Speech Communication Association Conventions. Dr. Robert Patterson (B.A., 1986) is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce. Dr. Patterson is the Communication Coordinator for the M.S. in Commerce program. In April, he hosted the 20th edition of the Communication Forum, an annual event at which his Public Speaking students share presentations and experiences. College of Fine Arts and Communication | 9