Patrick Sciarra
Professor, Speech


Tel.: (630) 942-2104
Fax.: (630) 790-9806
Room: AC 223
e-mail: sciarra@cod.edu


Areas of Research Interest:
• P.T. Barnum
• Vintage Bicycles
• Motorcycles
• Cars
• Musical Instruments
• Rhetoric of Political Figures
• Public Relations History
• Case Studies
• Marketing Techniques and Methods


Recent Courses Taught:
• Speech 100 - Fundamentals of Speech
• Speech 120 - Small-Group Communication
• Speech 140 - Public Relations


Current Projects:
• Perfecting my airbrush painting skills and learning new techniques
• Developing an airbrush course
• Learning more about techno music techniques
• Researching and updating materials for classes


Selected Publications, Presentations, Performances, Books:
• Forensics Awards
• Toastmaster Awards



Education:
Ph.D. Wayne State University/University of Kansas

M.A. University of Cincinnati

B.A. University of Cincinnati


Awards and Recognitions:
Graduate Fellowship, Wayne State University

Graduate Assistantship, University of Cincinnati

Scholarship, Cincinnati Art Academy

Scholarship, Cleveland Institute of Art

Faculty Co-op Adviser of the Year


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