Communication News

Business Communication alum Ronnie Lordi is making a name for himself in the world of stand-up comedy in New York City, but recently ventured into managing a comedy site. A recent New York Post article highlighted his work “Live at the Barbershop” in one of the city’s more unusual comedy clubs. According to the article, "Lordi usually performs a quick opening set before introducing the first of some five or six comics a night. So far, the surprise guests have included Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”), Roy Wood Jr. (“The Daily Show”) and Dante Nero (“The Blacklist”)." The barbershop doubles during the day as a traditional site for a shave and a haircut but is transformed into a small club for the evening events. Congratulations, Ronnie! (Photo from the New York Post)

Intrepid reporter Emily Rosenthal, staff writer for The Catholic Review and Business Communication alum, had the opportunity to cover her own engagement in a delightful piece celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Since Emily met her fiance while they were students at Delone Catholic High School, her story, featured in the February issue of the publication, focused on one of the more interesting benefits of Catholic schooling. Congratulations, Emily! (Photo from The Catholic Review)

Look at Business Communication major Savana Herndon starring on the Mustang women's basketball program on January 12 in the team's win vs. Widener University! Savana, a junior guard for the Mustangs, was a team captain for her South River High School team and averages 9.7 minutes per game this season for head coach Jackie Boswell.  Savana also serves as a sports editor for The Villager and has made a name for herself in feature writing as well.

From the NCA website.....

The convention theme, “Communication for Survival,” is designed to help inspire us to think about the ways communication improves lives, helps people build relationships, sustain communities, change society for the better, and provide peace of mind. As scholars, teachers, students, leaders, and community members, I hope I can count on you to consider the ways communication can help people and the planet to survive. I imagine that convention attendees will be discussing change: the Black Lives Matter movement; the #metoo movement; international relations; apocalyptic rhetoric; driving while black or brown; homo sacer; the prison industrial complex; terrorism; economic crisis; natural and man-made disasters; gun violence; health care; and/or utilitarian and pragmatic approaches to communication. Additionally, the theme might inspire engagement with and innovation of current theoretical scholarship (e.g., social movement theory, theories of social change, neoliberalism, racial microaggressions, biopolitics and necropolitics, racial battle fatigue, queer futurity, integrated communication, negotiation, etc.).The theme is meant to challenge our community to think about the many ways in which communication can help improve our lives and our communities.

~ Kent A. Ono
NCA Second Vice President

Business Communication alum Cari Cramer Pierce was recently featured in an in-depth interview in the Carroll County Times, focusing on her business, Flip Yours Fitness and Wellness in Westminster, Md., and Cari's own journey to health and happiness. The newest addition to Cari's business is Change Space Meditation Room & Wellness Lifestyle Supply that opened in November.

Cari explains that her studio "offers semi-private fitness training in a boutique studio setting. Members work individual programming within the shared training environment. It’s a model that champions autonomy yet is underpinned by additional guidance and in-depth support, as needed. Members schedule their sessions so we know when to expect them and can help hold them accountable to their training commitments." A meditation room and wellness store is adjacent to the studio, and it offers help and supplies for creating a home environment that supports total health.

Congratulations, Cari, on your journey to health and your energy in helping others along that path!

To read the full article, click here. (Photo contributed to the Carroll County Times)