Barbara G. Thomas
Executive Director, Outreach Events
Current Positions
- Executive Director, Outreach Events, Dean's Office
Education
- MBA, University of Iowa
- BA in Speech, Communications and Theatre, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- BFA in Art, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- BFA in Theater, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests
- Media Relations
- Alumni and External Relations
- Print Publications
- Event Planning
Selected Awards & Honors
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award - Tippie College of Business, 2024
- Most Innovative New Program Award - ABSAP, 2023
- Women of Influence Award - Corridor Business Journal, 2021
- HER Women of Achievement Award - Gazette/HER Magazine, 2020
- Guardian of Integrity Award - Rotary District 6000, 2023
- Most Improved Alumni Relations Initiative Award - ABSAP, 2022
- Award of Excellence - APEX, 2014
- Award of Excellence - APEX, 2010
- National Bronze Award For Individual Special Event - Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), 2008
- Silver Addy Award - Advertising Federation of Cedar Rapids, 1999
Professional Memberships
- Association of Business School Alumni Professionals, 2017
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 2003
- National Council for Public Relations and Marketing, 1997 - 2001
- Wisconsin Communications Council, 1997 - 2001
Selected Presentations
- "Professional Communications," Guest/Invited Speaker at Pomerantz Career Center's Senior Conference, February 2007.
- "E-Newsletters," Guest/Invited Speaker at AACSB Conference for Communicators and Advancement Professionals, March 2006.
- "Media Relations for Non-Profit Organizations," Guest/Invited Speaker at Jaycee Educational Conference, January 2000.