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Choose Your Own Adventure in Reno!
submitted by Amy Pason Nevada prides itself for promoting individual freedom and liberty—and this WSCA is no exception! We encourage all participants to “choose their own adventure” and see all the fantastic events and sites Reno has to offer while you are here. Our local host staff will have plenty of information on hand to […]
Things to do around the Nugget
submitted by Amy Pason For those that might like their conference adventures closer to (conference hotel) home, we couldn’t be in a better location. The Nugget is located off of Victorian Square in downtown Sparks—so a new adventure awaits you just steps from the convention site. You can see for yourself the many restaurants and […]
Gearing Up for WSCA 2013 in Reno, Nevada!
submitted by Gwen Hullman and Amy Pason, Local Hosts – The classic cars have started to cruise into town for Hot August Nights, so as hot rod engines rev and hot rod enthusiasts sock hop their way into the night, I am reminded the submission deadline for WSCA 2013 is less than a month away! […]
Excursions and Diversions in Albuquerque
Submitted by John Reinard, WSCA Executive Director Stephen Littlejohn and the local hosts at the University of New Mexico have scheduled intriguing outings that take advantage of the richness of the Albuquerque region. On Friday February 17, 2012, a visit to the Sandia Casino will extend from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. On Saturday February 18, 2012, […]
Explore New Mexico at the 2012 Convention
Ideas and inspiration from University of New Mexico students on what to do in and about Albuquerque.Read More...
Call for 2016 Convention Local Host
Submitted by Paul Mongeau-- WSCA is seeking schools to serve as a Local Host for the February 2016 convention. Interested? Read more...
The Land of Enchantment
By UNM students Rachel Hammer, Natalie Martinez, Kendall Kelley, and Kyle Malone. Learn more about Albuquerque, the site of our 2012 convention.
Albuquerque
By Stephen Littlejohn, 2012 Local Host --
From its birthplace in historic Old Town in 1706, Albuquerque has grown from small pueblos and Spanish farms to one of the Southwest’s premier metropolitan centers. Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city with approximately 800,000 residents in the metro area. Built on the diversity of Spanish culture and Native American tradition, Albuquerque is home to world class cultural events, unique attractions, a vibrant heritage, 19 museums, shopping, outdoor recreation, spectacular hot air ballooning, and championship golf courses.
Rockin’ with the Poprocks
by Marnel Niles (Local Host), and Brooke Bedrosian, Jordan Lee, and Jennifer Tipton (Media Team) Convention attendees took some time to kick up their heels and dance the night away as they grooved to the jams of the cover band Poprocks. As scholars entered the Regency Grand Ballroom, they were greeted with flower-covered tables, a […]
A Success in Monterey!
by Marnel Niles (Local Host), and Brooke Bedrosian, Jordan Lee, and Jennifer Tipton (Media Team) It’s official! The 2011 Western States Communication Association Convention was…A SUCCESS!! As the local host for the 2011 WSCA Convention, the Department of Communication at Fresno State hopes everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we did. We had a great […]
February 13, 2013 by MJ
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