Baylor JPR&NM Events Fall 2024

Thanks to Lauren Spears and Office Manager Lanisa Tovar, the Baylor JPR&NM office party was a resounding success, featuring delicious food and exciting games. This year, we celebrated new faculty members, Professor Stephen Green and Dr. Tamara Welter, with special awards, including the “Willie” and “Elvis,” reintroduced by Professor Kevin Tankersley. As always, the event’s highlight was the much-anticipated gift exchange, which added a festive touch to the celebration. 

• Earlier this semester, the homecoming reception offered alums, friends, and faculty a chance to catch up. I want to thank advisory board president Chris Talley for his help. 
• Baylor Journalism, Public Relations & New Media, KWBU, and Baylor Libraries presented “Passport to Literacy,” featuring Professor Gripp, Drs. Moody, and Alec Tefertiller. Read more here. 
• Christmas in Castellaw began early, thanks to graduate assistant Anni Qiang, who decorated the department’s beautiful tree. Om Patel helped where needed to make office events successful. 
• Department ambassador Anna Kate Elkins hosted the department’s first cocoa bar. Students enjoyed two varieties of hot cocoa, ornaments, and other goodies that she shared.