Senior Project Presentations



Communication Studies Senior Projects

2007-2013

Spring 2013

Christine Piela-Job Interview Communication Behaviors of Graduating Seniors

Kristyn Emmer-Strong-Armed and Stuck: Constructing University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Veterans' Organizational Identification

Kristin Riniker-Becoming Better Leaders: Communication Skill Development through Student Leadership

Amanda Sturm-Uncovering the Cultured Classroom: International Students' Perceptions of their American Professors' Communication in the Collegiate Classroom

Caitie Mayer-Source Credibility, Message Strength, and Gender in the Field of Public Relations

Mary Coan-Social Media Usage and Dangerous Drinking Habits in Of-Age College Students

Amber Mazola-"Just Tell Me": How Parents Disclose Their Cancer Diagnosis to Their Children

Katie Camann-"You Don't Want To Be That American": An Examination of Responses to Stereotypes About Americans That College Students Encounter While Studying Abroad

Jena Schneider-Can We Still Be Friends? A Qualitative Analysis of the Maintenance Strategies Described By Ex-Relational Partners

Hayley Bassett- Topic Avoidance and Interracial Friendship Development

Izzy Sullivan-Self-Disclosure of Depression

Justin Conway-"Mixed" Messages: An Examination of How Interracial Romantic Couples Perceive Social Support and Respond to Face-Threatening Acts

Sutton Lecker-A Study of Communicative Management of the Relationship between Coach and Athlete Who Are Also Parent and Child

Sarah Smith-Interpretation of the Salesperson: Communication Decisions Behind Advertising

Scott Schell-The Cost of Coming Clean: A Study of How Parents Disclose to Their Children About Drug Abuse

Taylor Lubich-How Nonprofit Organizations Use Facebook and Twitter to Communicate with the Public

Becky Vraga-"That Was Such a Huge Thing That He Disclosed to Me": The Communicative Reaction of Friends to Coming Out Messages

Emily Aplin-The Glass Ceiling: Relayed Messages and Their Impact on College-Aged Women

Emily Dixon-Employer Communication and Employee Engagement

Kenny Rosales- Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship on Facebook

Emily Stacken-Guy Talk: A Study of Male Friendship Communication and Self-Disclosure

Olivia Allen- The Role of Nonverbal Touch Behavior in Affection between Siblings

Sarah Wilcox- Siblings, Bullying, and Emotional Support

Hannah Mountford-Does Resident Assistant Association Really Work?

Thomas Schmidt-School Counselors Breaking Confidentiality of Students Who Engage in Risk-Taking Behavior: An Application of Communication Privacy Management Theory

Abby Donskey-How Do They Do It? Understanding Cross-Sex Roommates

Laura Jelich-Comparing Communication Between Adopted and Non-Adopted Siblings

Casey Seneczko-When Harry Became Sally: The Communication of Violence in the Trans* Community

Chance Dickman-SportsCenter's Communication of Men's and Women's Sports Content

Caity Spitzack-The Effects of Sibling Communication on Romantic Relationships

Ashley Cary-Mass Media: Credibility of Coverage of Female Athletes

Chloe Stoker-Narratives of Victim Communication Post Sexual Harassment: A Standpoint Theory

Casey Koenig-A Quantitative Study of Organizational Culture's Effects on Employees' Organizational Identification and Job Satisfaction in Restaurants

Jon Payne- College Roommate Friendship Communication

Joey Curtin-Do This, Not That: A Study on the Influential Communicative Strategies Guardians Use on Young Adults in College, and Their Responses to these Strategies

Emily Kitslaar-I Hate My Roommate: A Study of How UW-L College Freshmen Living in the Residence Halls Communicatively Manage Conflict

Grant Katarow-YouTube Consumers Perceive the Videos That They Watch as Agenda-Setting

David Baxley-Leading Multigenerational Churches: Looking at Generational Expectations from Leadership to Create Change

Alex Molnau-The Effects of Age Differences on Communication in the Workplace

Sam Wehausen-Persuasion of the Downtown La Crosse Bars

Hana Tanberg-You're Funny; I Like That: Examining the Shared Humor Experience in Intragroup and Intergroup Settings

Daniel Button-Self-Disclosure of ADD/ADHD

Barb Haggerty-Behind the Scenes: A Qualitative Study of How Self-Disclosure Influences Families with Multiple Sclerosis

Barbara Nitke-Show Me the Money: A Qualitative Study on Specific Sales Techniques Impact Customer Satisfaction and Purchase Intention Purchase Intention

Sarah Swartz-Developing Trust Through Outdoor Leader Attributes and Leadership Styles

Steven Brooks-The Effects of Coaches Communication Competence on the Identification Levels of Male and Female Athletes

Brianna Bennett-Continuing the Conversation: A Study of Relationship Maintenance by Bereaved College Students

Nathan Jones-Oh Excuse Me, I Didn't See You There: A Qualitative Study of Perceptions of Disabled People in Public

Dorothy Her-Violence Against Hmong Women: A Study of How Domestic Violence is Talked About in the La Crosse Area Hmong Community

Kate St. Mary-The Influence of Superior-Subordinate Relationship on Communication Satisfaction and Organizational Assimilation

Lindsay Swiggum-An Executive's View: Communicating in One on One Conversations, Social Settings, and Speaking in Public

Corissa Raska-Child Sexual Abuse and Romantic Partners: Initial Disclosure and Relationship Development

Claire Oslund- Public Art or Persuasive Art?: A Study of Persuasion in the Process of Creating Public Art

Taylor Linstrom- Going the Distance: The Study of Long Distance Communication between International Students and their Families

Tyler Fritz-Self-Esteem and Player-Coach Communication

Corey Zastrow-Manager Communication with Employees During and After Termination

Jessica Pierce- Taking Another Look: College Students’ Perceptions of Credibility of Persuasive Blogs

Chelsea Roscovius-It's Our Normal: Parents' Interactions and Turning Points Involving Their Child on the Autism Spectrum

Jenna Bent-You Do Not Have What It Takes: A Rhetorical Criticism of the Television Show Ink Master

Rebecca Pupp-Flying with the Eagle: Organizational Identification and Communication Satisfaction with UW-La Crosse

Lauren Mlsna-Managing Emotional Labor Demands as a Wedding Planner

Claire Ernser-Definition and Response: A Qualitative Study of Negative Political Television Campaign Advertisements

Halie Becker- Customer Satisfaction: The Struggle for Customer Loyalty

Courtney Mondloch-Life After College: Anxiety of the Unknown

Brenton Twite-Understanding Differences: Interpersonal Communication between College Atheists (or Agnostics) and College Christians

Sommer Steiner-WMCM Handbook: An Action Research Project to Modernize the Current WMCM Handbook

Allison Scherer- Camp Counselors: Emotional Labor and Communicating with Parents

Sarina McNamara-Communication Satisfaction between Roommates Based on Childhood with or without a Sibling

Fall 2012

Ben Morrison—The Emergence of Informal Leadership in Collegiate Athletics

Sadie Tennessen—Family Storytelling in Homeless Families

Jeff Lindholm—An Exploration of Homosexual College Students and the Empowering and Silencing Effects of Straight Friendships

Julie Schneider—Have you Heard of TOMS Shoes? A Quantitative Study Investigating Perceptions of the TOMS Shoes Organization Controversy

Cole Gallagher—Question "Authority": A Quantitative Study of the Perceived Credibility of Sports News Websites 

Lucas Nett—Athletes' Perceptions of Coaches’ Verbal Communication

Zerr Her—Invisibility and Invalidation: A Queer Take on UWL Bulletin Boards

Jamal Anwar—An Exploration of the Effect of New Media in Long Distance Romantic Relationships

Nicolette Begeman—“We're Just Doing What We're Doing": Communication within Open Relationships

Andrew Olson--Projecting Sustainability: Environmental Rhetoric in Oil-Company Advertisements

Jake Schneider—Gender Differences and Humor’s Effect on Brand Familiarity

Chelsea M. Hodgins—The Influence of TV Viewing Habits: Cultivating Perceptions of Social Class and Materialism

Elizabeth Kramer—Let's Talk about Bullying: A Study of Lay Theories of Bullying

David Francione—How Parent Communicative Styles Affect Meltdowns of Children along the Autism Spectrum

Alyssa Swatek—An Exploration of Rules and Boundaries in Workplace Romance

Madeline Frank—That’s Kind of My Personal Rule: A Qualitative Study of Intercultural Roommates’ Rule Negotiation

Jennifer McDermott—"I'm Not Crazy!" Understanding the Experiences of Self-Disclosure among Individuals with Anxiety and Depression

Matt Lindholm—Homosexuals in the Workplace: Self-Disclosure of Sexual Orientation

David Janssen—E-Recruiting: Anticipatory Socialization on Career Pages of Information Technology companies

Sergio Jimenez—Communication and Social Class

Jordan Foy—Facebook: An Examination of Gender Differences in Self Presentation among Facebook Users

Tom Trehus—Satire in the Time of Super-PACs: Looking Through the Comedic Frame at Colbert Super-PAC Advertisements

Alicia Dal Ponte—My Single Mother is My Best Friend

Sklyer Holloway—Switching and Styling: A Look into why Minority College Students use Code-Switching and Style-Shifting in Family and Friend Communication

Ashley Blair—I Noticed They were Upset: Talking about Depression within Romantic Relationships

Spring 2012

Emily King-The Invasion of Afghanistan News Images: Their Relationship with Public Opinion

Kelsey Bauer- Family Communication about Relocation and College Students’ Reports on How This Communication Influenced Their Adjustment to New Environments

Caitlin Wentzel-Firefighters’ Disclosure of Work Experiences to Family and Friends

Mackenzie Hautala-Parasocial Interactions in Live Music Performances and the Use of Affinity-Seeking Strategies

Joni Wethall-Communicating Differences: A Study on Organizational Identity of Inter-Religious Relationships

Devon Broome-A Family Perspective of Twin Communication: A Qualitative Study

Monica Rincon-At the End of the Day You do Business with People You Like:  A Qualitative Study of how Event Planners Build Relationships

Kjirsten Jacobson-Women’s Magazines: A Quantitative Analysis of Women’s Magazines and Their Impact on College-Aged Women

Anna Lamm-Are We Still Friends?

Melissa Wilcox-Personal Stories of Overweight Bullying and Self-Identity

Brooke Sanchez- Managing Impressions: Organizational Presence on Facebook

Megan Glidden-G.T.L., A World Phenomenon A Quantitative Study of the Effects of Reality Television on Viewers’ Body Image 

Kelsie Bolz-Identity Crisis: NACURH with People who are “In” Your Living Room

Zachary Iler-Organizational Identification: Differences in Non-Profit and For-Profit Employees

Courtney Lovas-Students Perceptions and Persuasiveness of Alcohol Ads

Ashley Przedwiecki-Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Disclosure in College-aged Adult-Parent Relationship

Ashley Santolin-The Interpretation of Text Messages: Variations of Emoticons, Capitalization, and Punctuation

Sara Donahoe-It’s Time to Play at the Y: Organizational Identification in a Membership-based, Non-Profit Organization

Amy Slinkman-Sibling Discussion of Spiritual Topics

Amanda Fink-Let’s Talk Evolution: A Closer Look at the Conversations between College Students and their Parents and Peers

Aly Lynn-Why Do We Listen? The Uses and Needs for the Musical Choices of College Students

Julie Szymanski-Something Blue: A Qualitative Study of Dialectical Contradictions Between Wedding Planners and Engaged Couples

Janel Spicer-To Disclose or not to Disclose: A Qualitative Study of College Students’ Uses and Interactions on Facebook when “Friends” with Parents and/or Relatives

Courtney Zahn-Parasocial Relationships between Professional Athletes and Fans via Twitter

Kelsey Kopp-So When are you Bringing a Boyfriend Home?: A Qualitative Look at the Role of External Messages in the Lives of Single Women

Brett Bailey-Communication with a Young Bartender: How Interactions can Influence Reality

Sam Gavic-Bank Account Classified: Communication Privacy Management of College Students and parents surrounding financial talks

Rachel Messmer-The Aggressor and the Victim: A Study of Verbal Aggression in the Workplace1. Celia Erdman-People Don’t Call Me When They’re Happy: Lawyers Use of Humor

Brian Boyea-Magic Formula: A Look at RA’s Relationships with Residents

Josh Haffenbredl-A Qualitative Study of Subordinate Job Satisfaction When Co-Workers Become the Boss

Van Ngo-Token Minority: Minority Student Leaders’ Identity Development

Abby Saunders-Foster Parents’ Communication of Affection and Authority to their Foster Children

Jeremiah Samuelson-The “Cool” Epidemic: Slang and Symbolic Interactionism

Ryan Pomerening-Like Mad Men, Only In Real Life: Dynamics of Communication in Advertising Sales

Kelly Stadum-A Different Kind of Broken Heart: Women and How They Discuss Friendship Termination and Does Texting Play a Role?

Carissa Wiersma-A Look at Pageants and How College-Aged Women Perceive Beauty

Choua Vue-Self-Disclosure and Privacy Management on Popular Adolescent Weblogs

Samantha Husman-A Look at Gender in Relation to Assertiveness in Superior-Subordinate Relationships in the Workplace

Philip Minja-Romantic Interracial Relationships and Relationship Satisfaction

Jenny Schroeder-A Quantitative Study on the Impact of Landlord Immediacy on Tenant Satisfaction with the Renting Experience

Samantha Peacock-A Look at the Coach-Athlete Relationship and its Impact on Coach Sport Satisfaction Levels in Division III Athletics.

Mia Stickelmaier-Female and Male College Students' Self-Disclosure of New Spiritual Beliefs

Diana Vang-It’s Tradition: Advice New Hmong Mothers Receive Regarding Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

Devon Van Tyn –Intercultural Romantic Relationships: A Study of Conflict and Relational Management Strategies

Kate Gorman-Levels of Public Speaking Anxiety and the Miss America Organization 

Drew White-Perceived Credibility of Ex-Athletes as Sports Broadcasters

Terrence Thigpen-Understanding Relational Maintenance between College Students and Their Empty Nest Parent(s)

Ryan Nell-It Must be Confusing: A Qualitative Study on the Stepfather-Stepson Relationship

Jared Tabor-Messages in the Media and How They Effect Consumer Spending

Nicole Beistle-Can You Have it All? How a Mother’s Working Status Affects Adult’s Perceptions of Verbal and Nonverbal Immediacy with Their Mothers

Nikolina Adzic-Does Distance Make the Heart Grow Fonder? The Relationship Between the Use of Video Chat and Communication in Long Distance Romantic Relationships

Fall 2011

Jessica Anderson: If You’re Out, Then I’m In! A Qualitative Study of Managing and Performing Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Identities in the Workplace

Bree Biederman: It’s Greener on the Other Side: A Qualitative Study of the Roles of Mass Media Messages on the Promotion of Sustainable Behaviors

Aiyana Bloome: Just a Text Away: Texting and Parent-Child Relationships during the College Transition

Larkin Breckel: I Wear Many Hats: A Study of Communication Management of Female Community Leaders with Intersectional Identities

Kailey Charlton: A Qualitative Analysis of Website Use by Small Local Businesses

Joe Etten: The Effect of Verbal Communication on Physical Intimacy in Romantic Relationship

Allison Garkovich: From the Hardwood to the Gridiron: A Qualitative Study of Women in the Field of Sports

Danielle Goldenberg: College Seniors’ Expectations of Humor in the Workplace

Krista Hagman: “They Really Contradict Each Other:” A Qualitative Analysis of Anti-Marijuana Public Service Announcements and Pharmaceutical Drug Advertisements on Television

Melissa Hanson: Beyond the Like: Facebook Posts and Follower Attraction to the Businesses They Follow

Sarah Hillesland: Sibling Communication: A Study of Messages Exchanged between Siblings about Alcohol Consumption

Clar Johnson: Student Association: An Evaluation of Organizational Reputation

Amanda Jorgensen: Women and Media: Media’s Contribution to Women’s Body Image and Interpersonal Relationships

Brad Lien: Gender Preference during Supervisor-Subordinate Communication

Luke Prescott: Watch and Learn: A Qualitative Study on the Influence of Film Characters’ Communication

Thomas Reader: Private Education and the Communicative Shaping of Adolescent Faith

Mary Schlangen: “Lying’s Pretty Cousin:” Studying White Lies in Social Interaction

Carrie Schmidt: Whispers through the Grapevine: A Quantitative Study of the Relationship between Negative Gossip and Trust in the Workplace

Lauren Schuster: A Qualitative Study of Corporate Fashion: Dress and Relationship Initiation in the Workplace

Angela Spagnoli: As Seen on TV: A Qualitative Study to Understand the Influence of Reality Dating Television Shows on Viewer Perceptions of Dating

Carrie Vick: Newscasters’ Nonverbal Communication Strategies in Transitioning between Stories

Katie Williams: A Qualitative Study of Organizational Identification and Compliance within the Miss America Organization

Michael Wolf: Facebook Friend Perceptions: How Friendship Perceptions Are Affected by Facebook

Phyllisa Zuehlke: The Effects Romance in Television Shows Have on Romantic Relationships in Real Life

Spring 2011

Laura Akerlund: Bedazzled Jackets, Belt Buckles & Banded Manes: Friendships between Equestrians Who Show on a National Circuit

Kim Huss: Communication Gaps: A Quantitative Study on How Store Managers and Employees Perceive Communication from Headquarters

Amanda Allaby: A Quantitative Look at the Effect of Trade Characters’ Communicative Qualities on College Students’ Character Identification

Nathan Schorr: Using Nonverbal Communication to Manage Relationships with Youth

Trenton Wilder: A Content Analysis of Advertisement Strategies in Beer Commercials

Jared Ellerson: (Para)Social Networks: Development of Parasocial Relationships between Athletes and Their Fans

Grace McCauley: Talking to Talk: College Women’s Discussion of Exercise Habits and their Influence on Same-Sex Peer Friendships

Jess Kanitz: Leaders of Tomorrow: A Quantitative Study of Undergraduate Leadership Identification

Melissa Gudmundson: Put Those Boxing Gloves Away: A Qualitative Study to Understand Relational Dialectics during Emerging Adulthood

Beth Ann Romnek: Last Names: The Communicative Value that Newlyweds Place on Marital Surnames

Gabriel Grelle: Where Everybody Knows Your Name: A Qualitative Study of Organizational Assimilation into a Neighborhood Bar Culture

Brittany Ballweg: A Qualitative Study Looking at the Communication Changes in the Parent-Child Relationship during the College Transition

Kathryn Martin: A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Family Meal Talk on Adult Children

Rebekah Fuenning: A Qualitative Study Looking at the Effects of Mental Illness in the Family

Ann Stenson: Millenial Perception of Managers’ Communication from Other Generations

Alex Witt: A Rhetorical Criticism of Metaphor Used in Speeches at the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Hayley Rice: The Formation of Coaching Style Based on Coach-Athlete Interaction at the Collegiate Level

Ashley Vraa: Unconsciously Aware: A Qualitative Study of Brand Placement in Movies

Greg Roskos: Tattoo Blues: A Qualitative Study of How Tattooed Individuals Manage Interpersonal Interactions

Janelle Woggon: The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: A Qualitative Study to Examine Bullying on the Public School Bus

Yuhan Luo: The Role Blogs Play in the Chinese Mass Media

Sarah Pleggenkuhle: Communication Satisfaction during Telephone Interviews

Sean Mobley: Theories of Communication: Using Video as a Tool for Understanding in CST 301

Shahad Jan: The Role of Communication in Parasocial Relationship

Katie Cerniglia: Interpersonal Relationships & the Reality Show Curse

Rachel Korish: Doctor-Patient Communication: A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Satisfaction in Routine Appointments

Melissa Dlugi: A Look at How Body Image is Portrayed in the Media and its Effects on Female College Students

Ben Witucki: Add to Cart: A Qualitative Study of the Habits of College Students and Online Shopping

Ceera Machotka: A Sensitive Situation: Young Adults’ Preferences of Persuasive Strategies Found in Fragrance Ads

Stephanie MacDonald: Sex Communication between Parents and Adolescents: The Role Gender Plays in the Messages Parents Send to their Female and Male Adolescents about Sex

Dan Anderson: “Gender”alizing Workplace Conflict: Perceptions of Gender and Conflict Management Strategies

Colleen Tierney: The Impact of Corporate Blogs on Communication Satisfaction in Superior-Subordinate Relationships

Melissa Clawson: “What Makes You Green?”: An Analysis of College Students’ Learning, Understanding, and Action Towards Climate Change

Elizabeth Bechel: A Qualitative Study to Understand the Communication Change that May Occur between Friends When One Has an OWI

Kailey Charlton: Connecting with the Customer: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Website Use by Small Local Businesses

Amy Czerniak: Kamp Kenwood: A Qualitative Study to Understand the Influence of a Youth Camp Experience on Individuals’ Growth and Identity

Katy Christensen: “You’re the Only Person I Can Talk to”: The Role of Self-Disclosure in the Social Construction of Friendship

Erin Eglinton: Public Libraries: Not as Dull as They Look

Kaitlin Green: Providing Access: A Qualitative Study of the Communication Experience of Interpreters

Molly Hase: A Quantitative Study of College Students Communication Apprehension and Facebook Use

Sarah Curry: The Use of Social Networking Site Profiles as a Factor in Hiring Decisions

Billy Niklasch: A Quantitative Study on Adolescent Avoidance of the Sex Talk with Their Parents

Ashley Bishop: The Effect of Culture Shock on Students Studying Abroad: A Look at Friendship Development between Foreigners and Natives

Alexi Aase: Perception is Reality: A Qualitative Study of College Students’ Perceptions of Professors

Audra Monroe: Music Preference’s Influence on the Formation of First Impressions

Ashley DeLeeuw: The Development of Parasocial Relationships between Viewers and Local Television Personalities

Brian Shonat: Roommate Challenges: A Qualitative Study of Communication Between Roommates and Romantic Relationships

Dani Peterslie: The Wonder Years: A Qualitative Analysis of a Woman’s Perspective of Dating While in College

Brian Reuter: A Quantitative Analysis of the Management of First-Time Interns

Sara Havener: Touch is More than Skin Deep: A Qualitative Study Exploring Mother-Infant Touch Communication

Thomas Lindholm: Organizational Identity and Gender Performance of Blue-Collar Workers: A Cultural Approach

Zachary Timmons: The Perception of Persuasion in National Television News

Margaret Hiss: The Effects of Communication Education on Health Care Profession Students

Cora Gehring: Texting While Talking: A Qualitative Study Looking at the Impact of Texting While Conversing Simultaneously

Kacey M. Persson: I Know You, but How Well Do You Know Me? A Quantitative Study on Parasocial Relationships & the Effects They Have on College-Aged Students’ Self-Esteem

Erica Perrin: Coming Out: A Queer Analysis of Kurt’s Relationships on Glee

Adam Smith: Perceptions of Women’s Credibility in Sports Broadcasting

Caitlin Fitzpatrick: “ILY: Love You Too”: The Impact of Text Messaging in Romantic Relationships

Jim Menlendyke: The Exploration of How Public Relations are Handled by Professional Athletes

Fall 2010

RobbConlon – Bad Romance: An Auto-ethnography

Jimmy Esch - After they say I do:

Kayla Hanson – Don’t touch that dial: Surveying College Students’ Perception of Local radio Ads

Alanna Trost – Exploring Gendered Friendship Messages Targeting Tweenagers in the Television Show “i Carly”

James Bushman – Influencing Perceived Credibility of Sports Reporters

Amy Knutson – A Survey of Father-Daughter Affection and Perceived Relationship Closeness

Kiley Schroeder - Generation to Generation: A Mother-Daughter Communication

Tyler Smith – Compliance Gaining Strategies in Sales

Cole Coyle – Impact Parents Verbal Messages has on their Youth Sport Participation

Anna Lageson – College Long-Distance Dating Relationships: A Survey of Romantic Jealousy and Uncertainty

Kristina Steger – A Glance into Something New: UW-L’s L.E.A.F makes its Campus Debut

Kate Slisz – A Qualitative Study to Understand the Influence The L-Word Has on the Formation of Queer Identity

Dan Mlodzik – Types and Methods of Secret Disclosure on Post Secret

Allison Bauer - Stringing Tin Cans: A Qualitative Analysis of Relationship Maintenance in Study Abroad Friendships

Angela Swenson – You Make My Heart Beat Faster: A Look at Public Speaking Anxiety

Patrick Smith – Welcome to the Jungle: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Jim Rome’s Website

Yia Vang – Defining or Destroying the Relationship: Cross-Sex Friendship Transition

Maria Hodkiewicz – An Exploration of Mother-Daughter Food & Nutrition Messages & Eating Behaviors

Tammy Nichols – Authoritative Parenting of Adolescents During Conflicts

McKenzie Olson – Humor in the Organization and Restaurant Servers

Peter Van Ess -A Look into the Image Framing of Nonprofit Organizations Using the Elaboration Likelihood Model

Carrie Thornsen – Talking “The Talk”: A Qualitative Analysis of Young Adults’ Experiences with Family Sex Talk

Andy Doney - Less a Push Than a Nudge – A Semiotic Analysis of Environmental Movement Commercial Advertisements

Kailin Thom – Masculinity in Hmong Culture: What it Means to be a Man in Hmong Culture and the Effects of Acculturation on Ideals of Masculinity

Karola Green - Ending Intimate Partner Violence: Women’s Perceptions of Helpful Messages

Elizabeth Neitzel - An Absence of Human Contact: A Quantitative Look at how Self-Service Kiosks Affect Customer Relationships

Pa Moua-Yang - Hmong Parent Communication with Young Adult Children About Life After Death

Derek Iverson – The Role of Romantic Relationships in Stand-Up Comedy

Tamara Clanin – CMC Habits of Student Sojourners and its Effect on Re-acculturation & Re-entry Relationships

Maren Kallaus – Communication, Culture & Health: A Survey of Health & Lifestyle Behaviors as Repeated by First Generation Hmong Youth

Spring 2010

Roxanne Helmeid: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! Portrayals of Male Sexuality and Relational Competence in Cosmopolitan Magazine

Heather Holm: Horror Films: A Study Exploring the Uses and Gratifications of Horror Films Among College Students

Carlyn Corcoran: The Auto-Ethnography of an Eating Disorder

Becky Schultz: In-Law Relationships and Marital Satisfaction

Kyle Brown: Celebrity Endorsers—Are They Credible? A Quantitative Study to Understand Source Credibility

Lindsey McGuire: The Past is the Past: A Survey of Romantic Partners’ Communication about Past Relationships

Alisha Krueger: Radical Right-wing Rhetoric: A Qualitative Analysis of Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin’s Rhetoric

Laura Schreier: Best of the Best: A Content Analysis of Messages from CEOs of the Best Companies to Work For in 2010

Caitlin Farrington: Hate is Easy-Love Takes Courage: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Challenges Faced by Interracial Couples

Ashley Arenas: A Qualitative Study to Understand the Motivations of Non-Minority Students Joining a Multicultural Organization on a Predominantly White Campus

Nicole Nagel: Increasing Customer Satisfaction through Verbal Selling Tactics

Catee Spurgin: Friendly Relations: A Survey of Workplace Friendships, Disclosure and Job Satisfaction

Lesley Burg: Model Representation of Gender & Race in Advertisements: A Content Analysis of Three Culturally Targeted Women’s Magazines

Bradin Krahenbuhl: Loud Love: A Qualitative Study Examining the Influence of Public Stigma and How it Frames Heterosexual Male Heavy Metal Fans’ Social Interactions   

Kerri Marlborough: “This Bud’s for You” but “Know When to Say When:”A Qualitative Content Analysis of Strategic Ambiguity on the Anheuser-Busch Website

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