Events
Magazine Club Travels to New York for Annual Networking Trip
Members Tour, Network and Learn at Top Magazine Titles By Abby Kass New York (March 31, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Club traveled to New York City March 8-13 for its annual networking trip. Participants spent three days touring magazine offices, hearing from editors and networking with alumni. The leadership staff of the … Continued
Missouri-Hurley Symposium Offers Insights into Diversity, First Amendment
Accountable Leadership, Relationship Building Are Keys to Increasing Minorities on MU Campus and the Industry By Andrew Kreighbaum and Karol Ilagan Washington (March 28, 2016) — During last fall’s protests over racial issues at the University of Missouri, Morgan Young found herself in a predicament. As a black woman, she understood the students’ concerns. Young … Continued
Welcome to the Documentary Journalism Program
Welcome to the Documentary Journalism Program How often do you get to learn from an award-winning filmmaker and spend a whole year making your own film? Every day, if you’re a student in the documentary journalism program at the Missouri School of Journalism. Twenty-three students enrolled in the first year of the new documentary journalism … Continued
Photojournalists to Present ‘Beyond the Protest’ Program at J-Day on April 6
More Than 1,000 High School Journalism Students Will Attend the Annual Event at the Missouri School of Journalism By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 22, 2016) — A panel consisting of photojournalists will present the keynote “Beyond the Protest: Looking for Meaning When Campus Erupts” for J-Day on April 6. Missouri School of Journalism seniors … Continued
Tim Tai Accepts First Amendment Defender Award at DC Banquet
Radio Television Digital News Foundation Honors 6 for Their Commitment to Press Freedom Washington (March 17, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Tim Tai was among the distinguished group of six journalists and First Amendment leaders honored by the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) for their commitment to press freedom at the 26th … Continued
Strategic Communication Career Fair Attracts Top National Agencies
MOJO Ad Public Relations Team Plans, Staffs and Executes the Entire Event By Eimear Arkins Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2016) — Leading agencies from across the country attended the Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 11 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. The Career Fair, now in its ninth year, … Continued
Boot Camp Helps Students Prepare for Summer Internships
Industry Professionals Conduct Mock Interviews During the Professional Development Event Columbia, Mo. (March 14, 2016) — More than 65 Missouri School of Journalism students participated the third annual Internship Boot Camp, a professional development event designed to help students secure internships. The event, hosted by the School’s Career Services office, was open to all undergraduate … Continued
Missouri Alumni in Hong Kong Welcome Dean David Kurpius
Mizzou Strengthens International Ties in High-Growth Asia Pacific Hong Kong (March 11, 2016) — Dean David Kurpuis made his first international visit as head of the Missouri School of Journalism to Asia Pacific, where he was greeted by University of Missouri friends and alumni in Hong Kong. The welcome reception drew a large, highly-diverse group … Continued
Documentary Journalism Students Premiere Short Film at True/False Festival
‘Concerned Student 1950’ Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Campus Protests During Fall 2015 By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students Varun Bajaj, Adam Dietrich and Kellan Marvin premiered their short film “Concerned Student 1950” in front of an audience of True/False festival-goers in the Missouri Theatre. Original members … Continued
2 Sunshine Week Events to Explore First Amendment Issues
Discussions Will Be Held on Campus and in DC Columbia, Mo. (March 8, 2016) — As journalists and citizens across the country re-examine the First Amendment and Freedom of Information during Sunshine Week, March 13 to 19, the Missouri School of Journalism will host several public discussions among professionals, academics, citizens and students. These explorations … Continued