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For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Tammi Hanshaw (307) 268-3756 tammi@uwyo.edu
July 1, 2016
Trumbull Receives Outstanding Graduate in Communication Award
Kristen Trumbull, a senior in the communication program through the University of
Wyoming at Casper (UW-Casper), received the Outstanding Graduate in Communication
Award from UW’s College of Arts and Sciences. Trumbull will graduate with a
bachelor’s degree in May.
While pursuing a degree in general studies through Casper College, Trumbull was
introduced to the Help Yourself Academy, a class during which college students mentor
elementary school children in science activities. She took the class to fulfill her public
speaking requirement, and found her passion in the communication field.
“My goal is to work in public relations for the local community,” said Trumbull. “I am a
museum member and event photographer for Fort Caspar Museum, which goes along
with my desire to do PR eventually.”
A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Trumbull was also active in
four honor societies, including the Round Table Honor Society at UW-Casper, and Phi
Theta Kappa at Casper College. She enjoys being involved with community service, such
as the Relay for Life event in Laramie, where she participated in celebration of her
mother’s successful battle against cancer.
During her educational career through UW-Casper, Trumbull also worked alongside
faculty. She worked as a research assistant for Li Li, Ph.D., assistant professor of
communication, as well as a teaching assistant for Maria Kuznetsova, Ph.D., assistant
lecturer of psychology. In addition, Trumbull completed her internship with the oral
communication lab at Casper College during the spring 2016 semester.
“The communication program through UW-Casper was challenging and interesting,” said
Trumbull. “Dr. Li helped me experience more of the research side of communication, and
Dr. Kuznetsova was a big help in my success with the University setting.”
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