Year: 2004
Ross Todd Named Finalist in Religion News Association National Contest
Columbia, Mo. (June 17, 2004) –Ross Todd, a Missouri School of Journalism graduate student, is a finalist in the Religion News Association 2004 Contests for excellence in religion reporting in the general circulation news media. Todd is one of 10 finalists for the Chandler Award for Student Reporter of the Year in Religion News contest. His … Continued
MU Advertising Professor Named ‘Most Promising’ in Industry
Columbia, Mo. (June 7, 2004) — Missouri advertising professor Shelly Rodgers will receive the 2004 Most Promising Professors Award for her teaching in Internet advertising and strategic communication at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual meeting that will be held in Toronto, Canada, in August. Given by the AEJMC Mass Communication and Society … Continued
Esther Thorson Named 2004 Distinguished Educator by American Advertising Federation
Columbia, Mo. (June 2, 2004) — Esther Thorson, associate dean of graduate studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, will receive the 2004 Distinguished Educator Award from the American Advertising Federation for her outstanding contributions to advertising education. The Distinguished Educator winner was first awarded in 1987. The second award winner was S. Watson Dunn, also … Continued
Clyde Bentley Honored as 2004 University Bookstore VIP
Columbia, Mo. (June 2, 2004) — A graduating student’s letter of thanks resulted in a new “seat of learning” in Associate Professor Clyde Bentley‘s office in the Missouri School of Journalism. Bentley was named the 2004 University Bookstore VIP-Very Influential Professor — based on an essay about him submitted by graduating advertising student Kate Certain. He … Continued
Two Journalism Faculty Members Named to the 2004 Class of Apple Distinguished Educators
Columbia, Mo. (June 2, 2004) — Two Missouri School of Journalism faculty members are joining a select group of national education professionals chosen by Apple Computer for their commitment to innovations in teaching and research. Apple Distinguished Educators are among the first to make effective use of technology to support learning objectives in the classroom. … Continued
“It’s a Dangerous World Out There”
MU Researcher Suggests New Approach to Reporting Crime and Violence By Jenny Jones Columbia, Mo. (May 20, 2004) — “Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing.” “Girls Beat Teen Unconscious at Student Dance.” These are some of the headlines commonly found in newspapers across the country. Not only are these stories sometimes taken out … Continued
Journalism Students Visit Clinton Retailers
Courtesy of the Clinton Daily Democrat Clinton, Mo. (May 18, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism Students who are making the marketing of Clinton a school project, interviewed several businesses on Tuesday, May 18. Businesses who participated spent two to three hours with the students, which included answering questions and “show and tell” time, … Continued
School Recognizes 349 Graduates
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism recognized 349 graduates at its spring commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 15, at the Hearnes Center. There were 87 students who received a graduate degree. Seven received the doctor of philosophy degree and the rest earned a master of arts degree. The School recognized … Continued
Wanta Elected Vice President of National Journalism Education Organization
Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2004) — Wayne Wanta has been elected vice president of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication for the 2004-05 academic year. He will become president-elect in 2005-06 and president in 2006-07. Wanta will be the second AEJMC president from the Missouri School of Journalism. Earl F. English, a … Continued
Journalism Staff Member Receives MU Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 12, 2004) — Martha Pickens, an executive staff assistant in the Earl S. English Graduate Studies Office, received a “Tribute to MU Women 2004” award by the Chancellor’s Standing Committee on the Status of Women. Pickens was recognized for her work to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for all … Continued