Wittenberg University Department of Communication & Digital Media

Welcome new and existing Witt CMDM students! Can you believe we're in week two already?! Here are some helpful tips for having a successful semester.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer!

Dear Wittenberg Communication Alumni and Friends,

The year was 1995, over 30 years ago. Fresh out of graduate school, Cathy Egley Waggoner joined the Wittenberg faculty as a member of the Department of Theatre & Dance, hired to teach speech courses. With grit and determination over four years, she fought for the development of a communication major for Wittenberg, establishing the Department of Communication, now known as Communication & Digital Media.

Today, we are reaching out to you to let you know that Dr. Waggoner has decided to retire in May. At her request, we will not have a traditional retirement celebration at Wittenberg. Instead, she has suggested we host an online gathering of department graduates from across the miles — and the decades.

Please save the date for this celebratory event!
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 7-8 p.m. EDT, online via Teams.

Whether or not you can attend, Dr. Waggoner would love to hear from you! Please fill out the provided questions listed in the link below. RSVP for the Teams celebration and share using the link below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/n4HYNjaXX7

On April 15, this year’s C.A.B.L.E. group had the opportunity to tour and visit alumni at four different organizations in the Greater Columbus area. Students also presented two case studies during their visit. 
 
1 MurphyEpson - A female-owned communication + engagement + public affairs firm driven by the greater good. 
2 Columbus Chamber of Commerce - A non-profit business support organization serving over 1,300 small to medium-sized companies. 
3 ScottsMiracle-Gro - The world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products. 
4 National Church Residences - A large, faith-based non-profit organization providing affordable senior housing, assisted living, and memory care services. 
 
James D’Isidoro, Ava Golem, Alana Hernandez Sanchez, and Joslin Mefford were tasked with developing strategic ideas to increase the share of online checkouts that include more than one brand for ScottsMiracle-Gro. 

Taylor Butts, Karley Moore, Zach Newton, and Hannah Peterson were tasked with exploring three options for National Church Residences on how to reach the goal of serving 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home.

Thank you to all the companies and alumni who donated their time and for giving these students invaluable real-world experience!

If you are a current student, and will be a junior in the fall, consider applying for C.A.B.L.E.

Do you have a final paper to write this semester? Book your appointment online or in-person for the Writing Center before spots fill up!

The Oral Communication Center is here for all your presentation needs! Schedule an appointment online today.

Here are some quick study tips to try during finals! Keep an eye out for more resources campus has to offer too!