Department of Communication Studies
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Catch Up With Communication Studies |
Volume 2, Issue 6: March 2026 Newsletter
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Communication is all about messages. Psychologists study the mind, linguists study language, and communication scholars study messages. These messages could include interpersonal conversations, advertisements, political campaigns, and more. By earning a degree in communication, students learn how to effectively create, understand, and critique messages of all types.
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Keep your eyes out for a Special Edition of Catch Up With Communication Studies that lists all of our Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 course offerings!
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Can't wait? Check out what we offer below! |
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Dr. Cindy Chen, Associate Professor |
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Teaching communication involves equipping students with the theories, knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to effectively interpret, analyze, and exchange messages across various contexts. It prepares students to become ethical, strategic, and impactful communicators in a wide range of fields, including human resources, sales, healthcare, risk assessment, and environmental protection.
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Fun fact: I love singing and doing dance workouts with my favorite songs. Some of my favorite songs are You Raise Me Up, I Have a Dream, More Than I Can Say. They always make me happy and fill me with energy!
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For me, communication all comes back to relationships. Communication lies at the heart of every meaningful connection, whether with students, colleagues, or loved ones. I love teaching because it allows me to build those relationships at SHSU — and no relationship thrives without communication. My passion for teaching and studying communication is rooted in the desire to improve my own relationships and help others do the same.
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Fun fact about me: I love to travel with my husband, and one of our favorite ways to explore a new city is by hopping on a Segway — yes, just like Mall Cop!
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| Mark your calendars for our professional development night, where representatives from different offices, such as the Career Success Center, will provide expert guidance on professional development such as resumes and interview techniques. Stay tuned — further details are coming soon.
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For more information, check out our About video and follow us on Instagram!
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| Come join us for our upcoming events! We have a Speed Interview workshop and a Egg Hunt coming up. We hope to see you there!
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For more information, join us on BearKatHQ and follow us on Instagram!
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Research Publication in the Journal of Communication Studies |
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| "If affectionate communication is beneficial for romantic relationships, as multiple investigations have shown, is it better for partners to have a higher average level of affectionate communication, or is it preferable if their levels match (even if they are both low)?"
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Dr. Dahlgren and coauthors Drs. Kory Floyd and Colin Hesse explore this question in their recent publication, "Affectionate Communication in Romantic Relationships: Are Relative Levels or Absolute Levels More Consequential?"
Read the article here.
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We love it when our alumni visit us! Sonia Garza, Class of 2006, recently came by and got to catch up with some of her former professors!
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Pictured, left to right: Dr. Terry Thibodeaux, Dr. Frances Brandau, Sonia Garza, Dr. Rick Bello, and Dr. Shaun Zhang
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Academic Community Engagement (ACE) Workshop |
Department of Communication Studies and the Center for Community Engagement |
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Our Communication Studies faculty had an inspiring time at the Academic Community Engagement (ACE) Workshop!
We're committed to enhancing student learning, strengthening community partnerships, and creating more real-world experiences that prepare our students to lead, collaborate, and communicate with impact.
Here's to building bridges between the classroom and the community!
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Pictured, left to right: Inst. Michesha Washington, Inst. Kristen Hester, Inst. Suzi Honeywell, Dr. Sandra Wood, Dr. Caleb George Hubbard, Dr. Lee Miller (Director of the Center for Community Engagement, Professor in the Department of Sociology), and Dr. Cindy Chen
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| Inst. Allyzah Allene Cabugao's PAWsome Pet!
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Kara
Major in Comedic Timing
Double Minor in Trying to Reach You About Your Car's Extended Warranty and The Music of Howling at the Moon
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Be Our Guest!: Communication Day Celebration
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CHSS 410, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Be our guest! Join us for our semesterly Communication Day Celebration, where we celebrate Communication Studies and students like you! The party is open to all students and majors, and includes free food, games, swag, and a chance to win fun prizes!
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Speed Interviews with CommuniKats
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CHSS 410G, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Learn the Do's and Don't's of interviewing with CommuniKats, then compete for the Best Interview of the afternoon to win a prize! Bring a copy of your resume, or build a practice resume with us.
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Monday, March 9th - Friday, March 13th |
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Last Day to Drop Courses with a "Q"
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Communication Career Networking Event
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Learn more about what you can do with a Communication Studies degree at the Career Networking Event hosted by Lambda Pi Eta!
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Easter Egg Hunt with CommuniKats
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CHSS 410, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Join us for an Egg Hunt in the Communication Studies suite! Search for eggs for the opportunity to get sweets and swag!
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Scholarships4Kats Applications Open for Summer 2026
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University-sanctioned Reading Day to provide students with an additional study and exam preparation day.
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Walker Education Center, 5:30 PM
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Induction Ceremony welcoming the Spring 2026 Inductees into Lambda Pi Eta.
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Tuesday, April 21st - Wednesday, April 22nd |
9:00 AM Tuesday - 5:07 PM Wednesday
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Giving Day is an online fundraising event that brings together alumni, parents, friends, and Bearkat fans from all over to make a difference at Sam Houston State University. Giving Day is a celebration of philanthropy that lasts 1 day, 8 hours, 7 minutes, and 9 seconds in honor of our founding year, 1879. For more information, see the Giving Day page.
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Health and Communication Research Talk
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Learn about research in the health and communication fields from a panel of researchers! More information about the panelists and research to come.
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Last Class Day / Last Day to Resign by 4:00 PM
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Join the conversation and use the form below to help us tell your stories!
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| Allyzah Allene D. Cabugao, Instructor of Communication Studies (pictured on right)
Dr. Caleb George Hubbard, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (pictured on left)
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This email is being sent to Communication Studies students, faculty, and staff.
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