Alumni
Wal-Mart Corporate Affairs Director to Deliver Raymond M. Solomon Memorial Lecture
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2007) — Beth Keck, BJ ’76, senior director of international corporate affairs for Wal-Mart, will deliver the 2007 Raymond M. Solomon Memorial Lecture at 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, in Fisher Auditorium at the Missouri School of Journalism. Keck, who joined Wal-Mart in 2004, has titled her address “Telling Wal-Mart’s Story.” … Continued
Wilkins, Wright Honored with 2006 MUAA Faculty-Alumni Awards
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 31, 2006) — The MU Alumni Association has named Lee Wilkins, professor of radio-television journalism, and Dalton Wright, a member of the board of the Missourian Publishing Association, as recipients of the 39th annual Faculty-Alumni Awards. The Faculty-Alumni Awards express the MU Alumni Association’s pride in the accomplishments of faculty members and alumni and appreciation for their … Continued
Career Fair Attracts Prospective Employers from Coast to Coast
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2006) — Missouri Journalism students had the opportunity to rub shoulders, visit and interview with recruiters from 16 media organizations from across the United States during the Missouri School of Journalism’s sixth-annual Fall Media Career and Internship Fair, which took place Oct. 18-19. In addition to a day-long open interview session … Continued
Strategic Planning for Strategic Communication Education
Alumni Contribute Ideas, Resources at Strategic Communication Summit Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2006) — For one day, five decades-worth of advertising and public relations professionals gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism with a common mission. Some of them grew up before television – others have not lived without the Internet. Generation gaps, however, gave … Continued
NPR Associate Producer/Alumna Heats Up the Air Waves at KBIA as a Hearst Visiting Professional
“Listening Lounge” Brings Radio to Life for Students By Alexandra Rampy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 17, 2006) — “I just love these Cheetos! They make me go crazy!” a child squeals as his classmates’ laughter echo him. “Your booty might get burned!” another child warned the narrator. These sound clips, which originally ran as part of a … Continued
Recent Journalism Graduate Named a Finalist for National Religion Writing Student Award
Columbia, Mo. (July 13, 2006) — Leah Lohse, BJ ’06, is one of ten finalists for the highest national award given to young writers on religion. The Chandler Award for the Student Religion Writer of the Year recognizes excellent reporting skills at the collegiate level and a grasp of religion issues that is fair and balanced … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students to Present 31 Papers at 2006 ICA Conference in Germany
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism will be well represented at this year’s International Communication Association (ICA) conference with 31 papers accepted, which were written or collaborated on by School faculty and student authors along with with other professors from the University of Missouri-Columbia and other universities. The 56th annual ICA convention … Continued
Journalism Under Fire: Discussion Series to Focus on News, Gender, Censorship and Photojournalism Issues
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — School may be out for the summer, but things are just starting to heat up for the Missouri School of Journalism’s New York Program. “Journalism Under Fire,” a four-part program in conjunction with The New School in New York, will bring together faculty, students, alumni, professionals and citizens to discuss hot topics … Continued
Journalism Alumni Return to Campus for 2006 Reunion Rally
Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2006) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism alumni returned to the University of Missouri-Columbia campus as part of the 2006 MU Alumni Association Reunion Rally activities held May 1. The alumni, from the classes of 1956, 1961 and 1966, were celebrating their 40th, 45th and 50th graduation anniversaries. They toured the School and … Continued
School to Recognize 398 Graduates at Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 398 May and August graduates at the upcoming commencement ceremonies that will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, May 12, in the Mizzou Arena. The doctoral degree will be awarded to six students; 42 will receive the master’s degree. Of the 350 … Continued