Communication Department honored

Fresno State 's Communication Department was honored on Oct. 23 with a plaque from the City of Fresno Planning and Development Department as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Day celebrations.

The award honors the students and faculty of the Communication Department who have participated in multiple service-learning projects that have improved the Fresno community.

As part of their course curriculum, students in the Communication Department's group discussion classes (Communication 8) identify specific problems in the Fresno community and work with area agencies to complete projects that hopefully mitigate the problems they are studying.

Communication student groups have focused on quality of life and urban renewal issues and have regularly participated with the Housing and Community Development Division of the city of Fresno in neighborhood clean-up activities, tree plantings, and the graffiti removal program.

For more information on the Communication 8 service-learning classes, contact Dr. Sally Tannenbaum at sallyt@csufresno.edu or 8-5404.

“Spotlight on Service” is a monthly Journal feature that highlights the good works of the campus community. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to submit information (up to 150 words) about community service-learning projects in which they and their students are involved. Include name, major (if student), department (if faculty or staff member), what the service involves, where and what the impact to the community is. Digital photographs are welcome. Send information to journal@csufresno.edu.