Eastern Illinois University 's Department of Speech Communication has planned a number of special events to celebrate the discipline of speech communication and to focus attention on opportunities available in the field. Activities set to take place during Speech Communication Week, scheduled for Nov. 8 through 12, include a guest lecture and a panel discussion featuring Eastern graduates.
Most events are free and open to the public.
Guest lecturer Dave Comerford, communications specialist for the Illinois Federation of Teachers, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Phipps Lecture Hall in the Physical Science Building on Eastern's campus. He plans to discuss the use of the Internet and other computer applications in public relations. Several other recent EIU speech communication graduates will discuss how they have used their degrees in their careers during a panel discussion set to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Coleman Hall Auditorium. A reception will follow. Cash prizes are presented to the top three finishers.