September 16, 2009
Volume 1, Issue IX
In This Issue: First Vice President Greeting • Hotel Incentive • Education Supplement • Five Years Out • Program Participant Registration • Swine Flu Precautions • Knowledge Community Corner • Things You Need to Know • Convention Contacts
Welcome from Dawn O. Braithwaite, NCA First Vice President
Greetings Tonie! I have been working at the NCA National Office in Washington DC these past days and have witnessed firsthand all of the different preparations for our convention coming up in Chicago. I am energized and excited about the convention. Attendees will be joining over 5,000 NCA members and other people in the Communication discipline in one of America's great cities. The convention offers over 1,200 sessions that will inform and educate us as scholars, teachers and professionals. Along with guest speakers and special events, there will be ample opportunities to meet in both small groups and one-on-one to learn from each other and exchange ideas. Come to Chicago to see old friends and mentors and to meet new people who share your passion for the study and practice of communication.
- Dawn O. Braithwaite, NCA First Vice President, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Convention Hotel Reservation Incentive Announced
As an incentive to book a room at one of the official NCA Annual Convention hotels, the Hilton Chicago and the Palmer House Hilton, Hilton is offering complimentary in-room Internet access during your stay. Reservations must be made by the October 20th deadline to qualify. Attendees who have already made reservations also qualify. There is no need to ask for the Internet access or provide a group code; the access will be automatically delivered for all qualifying reservations. Visit the Hotel and Travel Information Web page for more information on making your hotel reservation.
Please note that the discounted group block at the Hilton Chicago is currently 70% full and single bed rooms are no longer available. Guests requesting a single standard room will be given a double standard room at the same rate. The discounted room block at the Palmer House Hilton is 50% full at this time.
Communication Education Supplement
The Educational Policies Board (EPB) Convention Program Supplement identifies convention programming that addresses communication education and may be of interest to communication educators. The supplement is available online and copieswill be available upon request at the NCA registration desk.
The Educational Policies Board (EPB) Convention Program Supplement identifies convention programming that addresses communication education and may be of interest to communication educators. The supplement is available online and copieswill be available upon request at the NCA registration desk.
A Glimpse of the Past and Future: Five Years Out Series
NCA's upcoming Centennial presents an opportunity to consider the past, present, and future of our association and discipline. The Five Years Out series, sponsored by Routledge, Taylor & Francis , is a collection of sessions from the NCA Knowledge Communities and affiliated organizations. Learn more about the Five Years Out series and how to search for the sessions in the online program.
Program Participant Registration Deadline is September 17th
To guarantee inclusion in the online and printed convention programs, program participants must register by September 17th.
If you have any questions on whether this policy applies to you, please contact Katie Karsnak at kkarsnak@natcom.org.
2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
We've all heard the stories and predictions about the H1N1 Swine Flu virus for the upcoming flu season. Below are some facts regarding the virus and a few easy steps to protect yourself at the convention, in your home and institutional environment.
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread? Spread of 2009 H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something - such as a surface or object - with flu viruses on it and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose.
Take these easy steps for prevention:
*Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the
tissue in the trash after you use it.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer especially after you
* Wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer especially after you
cough or sneeze. Hand sanitizer will be available for your use at the NCA
Registration Desk.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
* Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
For more detailed information on the H1N1 virus, visit the CDC H1N1 Web site.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
* Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
For more detailed information on the H1N1 virus, visit the CDC H1N1 Web site.
Knowledge Community Corner Presents Select Topics in Nonverbal Communication
The Nonverbal Communication Division is pleased to present programming exploring nonverbal communication in a variety of contexts, including media and politics. The Knowledge Community Corner is highlighting two special back-to-back sessions scheduled on Friday, November 13 from 2:00pm - 3:15pm and 3:30pm - 4:45pm. These two sessions promise to generate some fascinating discussion about the study of deception and nonverbal communication. The sessions Lie to Me: An Analysis of Media Representations of Communication Behavior (co-sponsored with the Mass Communication Division) and Advances in the Study of Deception: What the Research Tells Us (co-sponsored with the Interpersonal Communication and Social Cognition Divisions) feature some of the top researchers in communication and psychology.
To learn more about these sessions and other division programming, go to All Academic, and select the division name from the unit drop down menu.
Things You Need to Know...
•Send any content or ideas for items you would like to see included on the NCA Convention Facebook Fan Page to the convention fan page editor.
• Convention Registration -If you are an attendee (not a presenter) and miss the early bird registration deadline on September 17 you can still register up until October 28 at a discounted rate. Check out the Registration Information page.
• Travel Information -Don't forget that NCA has agreements with several airlines to offer our convention attendees special discounted fares. Information on the airlines as well as ground transportation and car rentals can be found on the Hotel and Travel Information page.
Convention Contacts
Michelle Randall, CMP Senior Manager, Convention and Meetings(202) 534-1106mrandall@natcom.org
Katie Karsnak Specialist, Convention and Meetings(202) 534-1113kkarsnak@natcom.org
Dawn O. Braithwaite, Ph.D. NCA First Vice President and Primary Convention Plannerbraithwaitenca@unl.edu
The Nonverbal Communication Division is pleased to present programming exploring nonverbal communication in a variety of contexts, including media and politics. The Knowledge Community Corner is highlighting two special back-to-back sessions scheduled on Friday, November 13 from 2:00pm - 3:15pm and 3:30pm - 4:45pm. These two sessions promise to generate some fascinating discussion about the study of deception and nonverbal communication. The sessions Lie to Me: An Analysis of Media Representations of Communication Behavior (co-sponsored with the Mass Communication Division) and Advances in the Study of Deception: What the Research Tells Us (co-sponsored with the Interpersonal Communication and Social Cognition Divisions) feature some of the top researchers in communication and psychology.
To learn more about these sessions and other division programming, go to All Academic, and select the division name from the unit drop down menu.
Things You Need to Know...
•Send any content or ideas for items you would like to see included on the NCA Convention Facebook Fan Page to the convention fan page editor.
• Convention Registration -If you are an attendee (not a presenter) and miss the early bird registration deadline on September 17 you can still register up until October 28 at a discounted rate. Check out the Registration Information page.
• Travel Information -Don't forget that NCA has agreements with several airlines to offer our convention attendees special discounted fares. Information on the airlines as well as ground transportation and car rentals can be found on the Hotel and Travel Information page.
Convention Contacts
Michelle Randall, CMP Senior Manager, Convention and Meetings(202) 534-1106mrandall@natcom.org
Katie Karsnak Specialist, Convention and Meetings(202) 534-1113kkarsnak@natcom.org
Dawn O. Braithwaite, Ph.D. NCA First Vice President and Primary Convention Plannerbraithwaitenca@unl.edu
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