The 13th Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction presented by the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at the City University of New York's Baruch College took place on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Baruch College, City University of New York. For the last 12 years, this unique event has brought together leaders in business and education to explore how to best provide undergraduates and beginning professionals the tools they need to grow as effective, confident speakers and writers. This year's themes are "literacies" and storytelling. Crafted around these themes, our program will feature round-table discussions, keynote presentations, and a hands-on workshop.