Students in the Advanced Event Planning class taught by Dr. Leeanne Bell McManus joined members of 47 House, the communications club, in a visit to the Baltimore Hyatt in preparation for the beginning of the Eastern Communication Association convention in March. Students toured the facility with Dr. Bell, and Professors Stephanie Verni and Chip Rouse, along with the event planners at the Hyatt.
The convention will begin on Wednesday, March 30, and conclude on Sunday, April 3. The students will be acting as the local hosts of the event. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Leeanne Bell McManus)
Business Communication alum Cara Hill (class of 2007) checked in with the department after she heard news of the recent publication of the event planning textbook: "I just wanted to congratulate you on the publication of your textbook Event Planning: Communicating Theory and Practice. Last year I got my CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) certification, and still in the planning industry. I can't wait to read the book!"...