Events
Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop to Be Offered July 8-14
High school students from around the nation will be able to discover the fast-paced world of professional journalism during the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, held July 8 to 14 at the Missouri School of Journalism. A Diverse Group of High School Students Will Learn How to Cover Issues and News in an Inclusive Way Columbia, … Continued
School to Host National Summer Journalism Camp for High School Students
Update May 3: Regular registration is open until June 1. Students can sign up to attend Media Now Mizzou at the regular registration rate of $350. Registering early helps ensure students get their first choice course when possible. Housing can be added for an additional $100. Transportation is available from both Kansas City and St. … Continued
3 Workshops Prepare Students for Strategic Communication Career Fair
Professionals Share Insider Tips on Applications, Resumes, Portfolios By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Top agency professionals from New York City to Los Angeles and Dallas to Chicago shared helpful tips and insider perspectives in a series of workshops to help students on their journey … Continued
Students, Recruiters Map Out Their Futures Together at Career Fair
The Strategic Communication Career Fair Drew More than 115 Recruiters from 51 Companies By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — The 10th annual Strategic Communication Career Fair – the largest in its history – drew more than 115 recruiters and 51 companies from around the country … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Conference
Top, from left: Mizzou students Hannah Husmann, Kylie Callura, Anne Rogers and Chelsea Roemer posing in front of the NHL 100 bus in downtown Nashville. Bottom, from left: Husmann, Roemer and Callura posing with the Stanley Cup after attending a Nashville Predators hockey game. Students Network, Learn at College Media Training Camp in Nashville By … Continued
National Association of Black Journalists Visit Chicago for Annual Media Tour
NABJ-MU hosts an annual trip to a top media market to give students the opportunity to connect and network with professionals in their desired areas of journalism or strategic communication. Students Take Week-Long Trip to Network with Top Industry Pros By Seinga Macauley Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — The National Association of Black Journalists … Continued
Feminist Scholar on Media Representations to Present on Thursday, March 9
Meenakshi Gigi Durham Will Talk on ‘Desire and Danger: Sex, Gender, Violence and Ethics in the Media’ Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — Meenakshi Gigi Durham, an internationally recognized feminist scholar and author, will lecture at the Missouri School of Journalism as part of the School’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program. She will give her presentation, … Continued
Symposium to Discuss Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting
The Missouri-Hurley Symposium Will Be Held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at the National Press Club in Washington Washington (Feb. 10, 2017) — What’s fact and what’s fake were questions that dominated the 2016 election campaign. Now that Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 45th U.S. president, what new challenges … Continued
Robert Greene Selected as a Jury Member for the Sundance Film Festival
He Is One of 28 Experts Who Will Award Year’s Most Groundbreaking Films Park City, Utah (Jan. 17, 2017) — Assistant Professor Robert Greene is one of 24 experts in film, art, culture and science selected by the Sundance Institute to award feature-length work shown at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival takes place … Continued
Missouri Journalism Reception Planned in Houston on Thursday, Jan. 19
The Event Will Begin at 6 p.m. at Former President George H.W. Bush’s Office Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 8, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism alumni, prospective students and friends are invited to join Dean David Kurpius for a reception from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at former President George H.W. Bush’s office, 10,000 … Continued