During Comm Week 2021, we look forward to awarding scholarships to student showcase winners! In 2022, we are excited to bring back the PhenomaComm and Wisconsin's Wackiest Word Awards.
PhenomaComm
The PhenomaComm recognizes alumni from the department who have gone above and beyond and done great things in the communication world as well as the community. We need your help. Please let us know about an alumna who you feel has done amazing work and given back to the community.
If you have any questions, please email uwgbcommweek@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
If you have any questions, please email uwgbcommweek@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
Wisconsin's Wackiest Word
We're looking for Wisconsin's Wackiest Word! Last year's winner, 'Ope,' took home the crown for 2019. Which wacky word will bamboozle us all this year?
Overder - Wisconsinite way of saying “over there”, less enunciation and shortened phrase.
Cripes - An expression of frustration and annoyance.
Bubbler - A device used to spout water in an easily drinkable fashion, AKA water fountain.
Come here once - Wisconsinite invitation to have someone move closer to them.
Brewski - Simply a beer. Similar to “broski”, it has “ski” added to the end, most likely in an endearing fashion.
Stop and go lights - Directional signals for use on all types of roadways. AKA traffic lights.
Uff-da - An exclamation of fatigue or weariness, and sometimes a sigh of relief.
Bumfizzle - To be confused, perplexed, or flustered.
Overder - Wisconsinite way of saying “over there”, less enunciation and shortened phrase.
Cripes - An expression of frustration and annoyance.
Bubbler - A device used to spout water in an easily drinkable fashion, AKA water fountain.
Come here once - Wisconsinite invitation to have someone move closer to them.
Brewski - Simply a beer. Similar to “broski”, it has “ski” added to the end, most likely in an endearing fashion.
Stop and go lights - Directional signals for use on all types of roadways. AKA traffic lights.
Uff-da - An exclamation of fatigue or weariness, and sometimes a sigh of relief.
Bumfizzle - To be confused, perplexed, or flustered.
