School of Communications hosts reception for Class of 2017

Communications faculty and staff celebrated this year’s seniors and their families with a May 19 reception in Snow Family Grand Atrium.

<p>Journalism major Alex Simon &rsquo;17 enjoys a conversation with Associate Dean Kenn Gaither during a&nbsp;May 19 reception.&nbsp;</p>
On the afternoon before Elon University’s 127th Commencement for undergraduates, the School of Communications hosted a reception for all graduating communications and sport and event management students and their families. The May 19 event was held in Snow Family Grand Atrium.

<p>With Assistant Professor Youssef Osman&nbsp;looking on, Jane Humphrey &rsquo;17 (center), student manager of Turner Theatre, chats with a family member.</p>
​The gathering’s light conversation included past student successes, future career paths and even a tutorial on how to tie a bowtie. You’ve got to see the school’s Flickr album to see the lesson in action.
<p>Kenner Clark &rsquo;17 (center), a cinema and television arts major, speaks with Communications Dean Paul Parsons.&nbsp;</p>