School of Communication Studies
![The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees free speech. The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees free speech.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%282%29_9.png?VersionId=Kxq.ssAD.CdPYmUMBirVv7l_c0_Q5RjB&h=596c9eaa&itok=_o7Na5iP)
Rights, Free Speech and Protest at 两性色午夜
两性色午夜 University鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communication Studies has organized a panel discussion to talk about free speech and protest on campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities.
![Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Tatsushi Arai leads the students' forum "Israel, Palestine and Me." Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Tatsushi Arai leads the students' forum "Israel, Palestine and Me."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/student%20forum%20photo.jpg?VersionId=QJHds0pCt01gkaqo0YSwcE_ulrsZxInm&itok=5fY6fA-n)
Israel, Palestine and Me
The May 4 Reflection Gallery at 两性色午夜 University's Taylor Hall was bulging with a standing-room-only crowd of students who came out to share their feelings and gain an understanding of the Israel-Hamas War at the Nov. 16, student forum "Israel, Palestine and Me: Students' Forum for Reflection and Dialogue."
![Candles form a peace sign. Candles form a peace sign.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/peace%20sign%20photo.jpg?VersionId=K_tHx0LofsG4XIaCdnjpD.e1igIrwt1J&h=6a01e968&itok=axDcqSCu)
鈥業srael, Palestine and Me:鈥 Reflection and Dialogue Event Planned
两性色午夜 University鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
![Avery Hall](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/avery.jpg?VersionId=gwXO6j7uirhUBPm2Bo0EfOoNICrOT8yd&itok=oho8dTaE)
As She Prepares to Graduate, Senior Reflects on Experience as Chair of May 4 Task Force
Serving as the Chair of the May 4 Task Force has been something communication studies major Avery Hall, 鈥23, describes as one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences she鈥檚 had at 两性色午夜 University. 鈥淢ay 4, 1970, is a living legacy at 两性色午夜 with relevant implications for students today. Continuing the legacy of May 4th quickly became of great importance to me,鈥 she said.
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鈥楬e made me feel like we were supposed to meet and that there was a path for me鈥
Christine Rich, '02
Marketing Director, Sherwin-Williams
Major: Communication Studies
Paul Starr, '02
Director of Sales and Customer Engagement, Newark Electronics
Major: Communication Studies
![Communication and Terrorism](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Media%20and%20Movements.jpg?VersionId=iadOlMBV1OjhaVkLI16pOHNWtM21sOl2&h=e6f36a9c&itok=NJY4rg0m)
Communication Studies Course Examines Terrorism as a Communicative Act
Terrorism can be a heavy subject for many to digest, but for Communication Studies faculty, it is a teaching opportunity.
![Collage of students with family recipes. Text reads: Media, Food and Foodways: Students reflect on how food has shaped family communication, intergenerational relationships and values](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/food_1.jpg?VersionId=i9tBMOeWqiKnAOhrwjnJQh.9nh9WPI_p&h=e6f36a9c&itok=tT4BFvZe)
Students Reflect on Food's Role in Communication, Family Relationships
In the Communication Studies course, 鈥淢edia, Food & Foodways,鈥 Assistant Professor Teddy Workneh, Ph.D., asked his students to dig deep into their family鈥檚 history to understand the ways in which food has shaped inter-generational relationships and values. Here's some of what they had to say.
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鈥楪lobal Understanding鈥 Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
两性色午夜 University is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed 鈥淲e the People鈥 and the upcoming 鈥淚mport/Export鈥 exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.