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Years later, the \u201cLast Lecture\u201d became a common award to professors on college campuses across the country.<\/p>\n Dr. Noltensmeyer is a relational scholar whose research focuses on communicative dynamics in cultural competence, bias, feedback, social support, stigma, and sexuality.\u00a0 She teaches a variety of courses in human communication focusing on theory, research methods, health, sexuality, interpersonal and small group concepts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Recognizing that every classroom is a unique culture, Dr. Noltensmeyer believes that building a positive classroom climate is imperative to fostering engaged learning opportunities.\u00a0 Students need spaces to learn and talk through their ideas.\u00a0 She also believes in applied learning, especially when it comes to communication. She uses a variety of activities and focused discussions to engage students with the material to foster a student-centered classroom. She works hard to make her classrooms inclusive and safe for everyone.<\/p>\n Dr. Noltensmeyer will present her \u201clast lecture\u201d on the interconnectedness between our relationships and communication.\u00a0 Her lecture will take place on Thursday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the University Center (UC) Theatre<\/strong>. It is open to everyone. 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