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The University of Texas-Pan American will celebrate the grand opening of the Hauser Communication Research Lab Thursday, Feb. 11 at noon. The lab, which is housed in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building, Room 172, was created to enhance students oral competencies, including developing and assessing students speaking and presentation skills. A lot of first impressions are based on your abilities to speak and speak well. Speech determines perceptions of intelligence, credibility and confidence, which is why this lab is so important, said Dr. Timothy Mottet, Henry W. and Margaret Hauser Endowed Chair in Communication. In keeping with the wishes of the late Hausers, Winter Texans who were Mottets endowed chair benefactors, the funds from the endowment were to be used to help students graduate with excellent oral proficiency. The 625-square-foot lab is comprised of three areas one a suite of offices for graduate assistants, one a speaking/research lab, and one an observation room. The lab is equipped with two remote controlled cameras and six ceiling microphones that have the ability to capture naturally occurring conversations. The observation room contains transcription software, videotaping equipment, and one-way mirrors for use in experimental trials. The lab is currently open to all students in the College of Arts and Humanities and can help students prepare for presentations and speeches, or address their anxiety about public speaking. Everyone experiences some …

Grand Island duo honored for emergency preparedness
Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy on Thursday announced the recipients of this year’s Be Prepared Awards, recognizing volunteers and community organizations for excellence in emergency preparedness and disaster response.

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Kid Witness News Global Contest 2010 Grand Prix Goes to Australia
Tokyo, July 27, 2010 – (JCN Newswire) – Australia’s Mundingburra State School has taken the Grand Prix for their work titled The Global Warming Rap at the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Contest 2010 Awards Ceremony held today.

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