Dennis Dunleavy Assistant Professor Dept. of Communication Southern Oregon University Ph.D. (2004) University of Oregon, Communication and Society M.A. (1999) Southern Oregon University, English B.A. (1998) Southern Oregon University, Journalism Research emphasis concerns the sociological and cultural dimensions related to visual routines in a digital age. With extensive professional experience in photojournalism, international journalism, and writing, my work integrates and synthesizes knowledge of technology and society with visual communication as a fundamental component of the social, cultural and ideological world in which we live. Work Experience: 2005 - Present Southern Oregon University 2002 - 2005 San Jose State University Assistant Professor, Photojournalism and Photojournalism Program Coordinator School of Journalism and Mass Communications 1999-2000 Southern Oregon University Instructor Freshman Colloquium and Journalism 1996-2000 Freelance Photography 1994-1996 Mexico and Central America Freelance Photojournalist and Correspondent 1994-1996 Monterey Herald Monterey, CA Freelance Writer Correspondent in feature writing for Lifestyle and Religion sections. 1985-1993 San Antonio Express-News San Antonio, TX Staff Photographer 1991 Texas Headliners Club First Place in News Photography 1981-1985 Ypsilanti Press Ypsilanti, MI Chief Photographer 14,000 circulation daily. 1978-1981 Freelance Photographer Awards: Associated Press, National Press Photographers Association, Society for Professional Journalists, Catholic Press Association, Texas Headliners Club The opinions on this blog are those of the author and are not meant to reflect the views of the University.