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In Memoriam, Kathy LaTour

Kathy LaTour, former SMU CCPA adjunct professor, passed away on Friday, June 19.

Kathy began her career at SMU in 1993, teaching in the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs (CCPA) division for 16 years. There is an online memorial page where individuals can post reflections and remembrances regarding a virtual celebration of life.

In honor of Kathy and the immeasurable impact she had at SMU, CCPA has created a student scholarship fund in her name. If anyone would like to contribute, you can do so at the link below. Under Gift Information/Area of the University, choose “Other.” Then, in the “enter designation” box, type “Corporate Communication and Public Affairs.” All gifts to this designation during this time will go to the Kathy LaTour

SMU CCPA2020-06-26T13:09:12-05:00June 26, 2020|Categories: CCPA, Faculty|Tags: adjunct professor, in memoriam, Kathy LaTour, latour, memoriam|

Catchafire, Great Resource for Graduates Still Looking For a Job

According to its website, Catchafire “is a community of individuals seeking to support and strengthen the social good sector. We do this by matching professionals who want to donate their time and talent with nonprofits who need those skills.”

SMU CCPA2020-06-25T12:57:59-05:00June 25, 2020|Categories: Advisory Board, CCPA, Internships, Jobs, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: CatchAFire|

Dr. Pui Kelly joins CCPA Family

CCPA extends a warm welcome to our newest professor, Dr. Piyawan (Pui) Charoensap-Kelly, Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication. Students call her Dr. Kelly or Dr. Pui (pronounced “pu’-ee”).

SMU CCPA2020-06-22T22:11:30-05:00June 23, 2020|Categories: CCPA, Faculty|Tags: assistant professor, business and professional communication, CCPA, Dr. Kelly, new faculty, new professor, organizational communication, professor, Thailand, welcome|

Jobs: Dallas Morning News Seeks Part-Time Digital Marketing Associate

The Dallas Morning News is looking to hire a part-time Digital Marketing Associate. The newspaper has been serving the North Texas community since 1885. Its parent company, A. H. Belo Corporation, is Texas’ oldest continually operating company. This job position is considered one of the biggest “steps in the door” to the Morning News. Many part-time employees in this position have advanced to full-time opportunities.

Avery Cooper2020-06-22T13:48:19-05:00June 22, 2020|Categories: CCPA, Jobs|

Jobs: University of Dallas Seeks Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

The University of Dallas (UD) is looking to hire an Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. The University of Dallas is a Catholic liberal arts university located in Irving, Texas.

SMU CCPA2020-06-15T14:14:51-05:00June 16, 2020|Categories: Alumni, Jobs|Tags: Catholic, executive director, hire, Irving, job, job search, Jobs, liberal arts, marketing and communications, University of Dallas|