Kimmie Collins, candidate for Master of Arts in Communication, will defend her non-thesis research project entitled, “May I have the Definition of Culture? Co-Constructing Camaraderie and Competition at the Scripps National Spelling Bee,” at 10am (EST) on Friday, April 26th, 2024, in the 3rd floor Conference Room of Gillum Hall. Committee members include Mr. Farhad Bahram, Dr. Hyosun Kim, and Dr. Natasha Rascon, Chair.