2026 Weis Lecture

Mason will present “More than Measurable: Communication and the Meaning of Impact.”  

Mason is a professor in Pittsburg State University’s Department of Communication, editor-in-chief of The Midwest Quarterly. She also serves as director for the university’s graduate studies in communication, the Communication Research Lab, and the Speech & Communication Center. Additionally, Mason serves as vice chair of the Strategic and Applied Division of the Central States Communication Association. 

The annual Weis Lecture Series honors SEMO alumnus and former professor of speech and English Emil C. Weis, who dedicated his career to education and developing students’ communication skills. Weis established the series to provide students, faculty and community members with opportunities to engage with communication scholars and deepen their understanding of rhetoric and public discourse. The series connects academic research with practical applications of communication across fields such as business, education and public service. 

A reception will be held in the Dempster Balcony Atrium at 5 p.m., with the lecture to follow from 6-7 p.m. in Dempster Hall Room 247. Both events are free and open to the public.