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2017
Tuesday, April 11th
11:00 AM

BudLight's #UpForWhatever Campaign

Jennifer Lopez-Gallardo, James Madison University
Brynn Bresnahan, James Madison University
Brooke Rera, James Madison University
Melissa Swan, James Madison University

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Research Panel

Research Study for BudLight's #UpForWhatever Campaign.

Beyond Promotional: Michelle Obama and the Let Girls Learn Initiative

Isabella Bauer, James Madison University

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Research Panel

Based on a research completed for Rhetorical Research Methods course, three of Michelle Obama's addresses for her Let Girls Learn initiative will be analyzed using cluster criticism.

An Exploration of the Negative Stigmas Surrounding Greek Life

Lauren E. Palkovitz, James Madison University

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Research Panel

An Exploration of the Negative Stigmas Surrounding Greek Life

12:30 PM

Divided We Fall: A look into American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson and how the Media Creates Reality

Angela G. Flanagan, James Madison University

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Research Panel

This event is an undergraduate research conference for undergraduates in the School of Communications at James Madison University.

The Newsroom

Anthony W. Smyth, James Madison University

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Research Panel

An ideological criticism of the speech, "Why America isn't the greatest country in the world anymore" from HBO's The Newsroom. With a comparison to the roles of the other main characters from Aaron Sorkin's (the producer) work.

Rhetorical Analysis of the NRA's use of Mentally Ill as a Scapegoat for Gun Violence

Emma Patrone, James Madison University

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Research Panel

This paper is a rhetorical analysis of the NRA's use of the mentally ill as a scapegoat for gun related violence within the U.S.

“Expanding That Story:” How Nonprofit Leaders Portray the Population They Serve

Sarah N. Koth, James Madison University

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Research Panel

This research aims to understand how nonprofits leaders portray the populations they serve, specifically populations in low-economic status who receive material resources. Previous literature exploring the nonprofit sector considers volunteers and their experiences, although leaders set the tone for the organization’s language, and ultimately the quality of service. Five nonprofit organization (NPO) leaders from different organizations participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews that lasted between 33 to 72 minutes. Questions inquired about their average week on the job, their contact with clients and volunteers, and how they want the public to view the population they serve. Accounts showed that nonprofit leaders consider their clients as individual cases, and their primary strategy includes storytelling when addressing clients, engage volunteers, and construct their role in the organization as well as the community.

Keywords: Nonprofit; leaders; quality; service; recipients; population; language

2:00 PM

An Analysis of George Wallace and his First Inaugural Address as Governor of Alabama

Logan D. Dupuy, James Madison University

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Research Panel

To understand Governor George Wallace of Alabama, one has to look back at his watershed moment. The 1958 election for governor. From there, one can attempt to explain how Wallace became a figure of tragedy (by his own doing though) and how he had to sell his soul for the governorship. After understanding what made George Wallace tick, I shall move into his inaugural speech in 1963. By explaining this fiery speech through ideological criticism, one will be able to better comprehend the subtleties of both the man and the times. The bulk of the ideological criticism will be on the symbol and idea of the Lost Cause and naturally following that, coded language. From there, an analysis of his use of freedom and faith as a rallying call for white Southerners everywhere.

What Happens at Camp Does Not Stay at Camp: A Rhetorical Analysis on the American Camp Association's 'Mission and Vision' Page

Abigail W. Fiege, James Madison University

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Research Panel

Research on mission statements as a genre of rhetoric and evaluation of the American Camp Association's mission and vision webpage based on found criteria.