Tag Archive | interpersonal communication
Western Preview
What is Western Preview? It is an opportunity for incoming students and families to go and listen to department presentations. This gives the students a better understanding for the specific degrees they can pursue at Western Washington University. On April 2nd, 2016 Western Preview was held around campus. Jordan Black, Dr.Tara Perry, Professor Jennifer Hays, […]
Let’s Be Thankful: A Few Tips on How to Show your Gratitude
Do you feel happier when someone tells you thank you and how much they appreciate you? Tammy T. StonResearch explains that our relationships with others is what enriches our lives. It is important to take the time and thank people who make our lives better (Kruger, 2014). For me, showing my appreciation for others is […]
Joy Jar: Small paper slips of joy make a big difference
What are you thankful for? About three years ago I began a practice called the Joy Jar. It came from a photo that some friends of mine had shared on Facebook. Now, sitting on my bedroom windowsill is an old glass milk jug. This is my Joy Jar. Instead of holding milk, this jug […]
Austin Jenckes Visit to WWU! Part I
The Department of Communication Studies, The College of Social Science and Humanities, and The Foundation had the opportunity to host a welcome back event for Austin Jenckes, The Voice contestant, Alumni of Western Washington University in January, 2014. Dr. Perry coordinated the event with help from student leaders, work study students, event planning students, Dr. […]
Make A Difference Day 2013
On October 26th, Dr. Tara Perry’s Interpersonal Communication students and members of Western Washington University’s Comm Club joined Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center for the 23rd annual Make A Difference Day. For over 20 years, Make A Difference Day has been the largest national day recognizing community service. It was founded by USA Weekend Magazine and […]
Interaction Part of Interpersonal Curriculum
Interpersonal Communication students in Dr. Perry’s Comm 327 course have the opportunity to interact and form relationships with students from Asia University; as a part of the Asia University America Program (AUAP). Students in Interpersonal Communication became Classroom Volunteers, serving three hours to support students in AUAP by being English conversational partners. Working with Western students […]
disAbility Awareness week
Western Washington University’s Disability Awareness Center and more than 25 organizations host disAbility awareness week to educate the public on issues from scholarships for people with disabilities to issues concerning disabilities in the prison system. Dr. Perry’s Interpersonal communication 327 class took part in disAbility Awareness week (volunteered and attended an event). Image […]
Tara B. Perry, Ph.D. 