Contact: Virginia M. McDermott, 277-5999 Media Contact: Laurie Mellas-Ramirez, 277-5915

April 2, 2003 UNM COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE EXPLORES LATEST TRENDS Scholars interested in culture, diversity and difference will gather at the 2nd annual Communication and Culture Conference "Widening the Lens" hosted by the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico April 25-26. More than 75 scholars from 10 states will give presentations. Local communication consultant Dr. Stephen Littlejohn, author of the noted textbook, "Theories of Human Communication," will give the keynote address Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Dane Smith Hall, rm.125. A reception will follow at University House. Presentation topics include a look at recent trends in communication research; rise in feminist scholarship; spirituality, worldview and communication; Sept. 11 media coverage's effect on teens with disabilities; technology's influence on communication and globalization; performing arts and culture; analysis of U.S. President George W. Bush's speeches; women across cultures, and more. Conference activities are Friday, April 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is $45 general, $25 undergraduates, and $35 graduate students. For information and a complete schedule, visit www.unm.edu/~commcult/ or call 277-5999. ###

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