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Comedy and satire produced by students for the world.
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Public Relations Student Society of America allows students to network with professionals and gain experience in the field of public relations.
Society of Professional Journalists
The chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists hosts speakers, sponsors contests and provides conference opportunities.
National Broadcast Society
NBS allows broadcasting students to explore the future of their field.
Lambda Pi Eta
Students with high academic success and commitment to service are invited to join the student honor society.
The Bridges Project
An interdisciplinary outreach from Central mentors to area schools. A partner in CWU GEAR UP.
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Ellensburg, WA 98926-7438
Phone: (509) 963-1066
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News Watch 289 newscast
Watch a special COM 289 newscast featuring Central's finest reporters. Available here, but must be viewed with Windows Media Player.		 First Amendment Logo
Check out Central's year-long festival celebrating the First Amendment.		 Selah Mammoth Dig
Check here for a biography of our newest distinguished alumni, Jill Jones, who is a former executive of Creative Marketing for Universal Pictures, and principal of Jill Jones Creative, a consulting company.		 News Flash!
Com Dept alum Laura Jones has been named Washington Teacher of the Year. See KIMA's story.

 

Majors in Journalism, Public Relations and Communication Studies

Ten Reasons To Choose Communication At Central
1. The skills and concepts you learn here are essentials in so many fields. You develop the flexibility to do many things in your future career. 6. We offer state-of-the-art majors in high-demand disciplines.
2. We believe you as a communication professional should make a difference as informed participants in a democracy - starting right now! 7. All classes emphasize real world applications
3. We are committed to teaching, learning and living in an environment that promotes multicultural and global communication competencies. 8. We emphasize service learning, internships and practicums to give you a jump start on your career.
4. Our programs are recognized by employees as good places to recruit highly qualified people. 9. Our classes are small, so you get personal attention from our highly qualified faculty.
5. Communication is essential to career success - and life success as well. 10. Our graduates get the jobs they want and you will too!

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