Events
Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 134 Students at Dec. 19 Commencement
Ceremony Scheduled to Start at 3:30 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 15, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 134 students at the 3:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Missouri Theatre. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. A live stream of 2014 December commencement … Continued
Esther Thorson Discusses Ethics, TV Ads in DeFleur Lecture at Boston University
The Distinguished Series Honors a Prominent Mass Communication Research Scholar By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2014) — Esther Thorson presented the fall 2014 Dr. Melvin L. DeFleur Distinguished Lecture in the College of Communication at Boston University. Thorson serves as associate dean of graduate studies and director of research for the Donald W. … Continued
Master’s Student Publishes iBook Showcasing Photos, Writing of Jack and Dorothy Fields
Jonathan Stephanoff Also Curated an Exhibit of the Fields’ Work at the McDougall Center Gallery By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2014) — The stunning blue vistas, animated faces and written compositions from husband-wife photographer-writer team Jack and Dorothy Fields are now available in iBook form, thanks to Jonathan Stephanoff, MA ’14. The Fieldses … Continued
MU’s Goldberg Lecturer to Examine How Emotions Affect the Behavior of Doctors
The Oct. 29 Presentation Is Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 17, 2014) — New York University School of Medicine associate professor and frequent New York Times contributor Danielle Ofri will explore how emotions influence doctors’ behavior as she delivers the 2014 Helen Goldberg Memorial Lecture in Women’s Health. Ofri, MD, PhD, … Continued
Vox Magazine Students Use Digital Tools to Catch Vibe of Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ Festival
Mobile-Friendly Coverage Kept Attendees Connected to the Event Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2014) — Vox Magazine continued to expand its mobile and digital journalism repertoire with three days of live reporting from the 2014 Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ festival. A team of 20 students covered the outdoor music fest, which drew thousands of fans … Continued
Missouri Honor Medal Recipients to Present Master Classes on Oct. 28
All Presentations Are Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2014) — The recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will speak about their areas of expertise in a daylong series of master classes on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Missouri … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Host Lecture by Anti-Apartheid Activist Albie Sachs
The Lecture Is Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Distinguished Visitor Program and the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism By Sarah Clinton MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2014) — Human rights activist Albie Sachs, former judge on the Constitutional Court of South Africa, will visit the University of Missouri to give his lecture … Continued
24 Missouri Students Participate in Excellence in Journalism Conference in Nashville
The Event Offered Networking, Educational and Professional Development Opportunities By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2014) — Opportunities to network with alumni, learn from industry experts and receive critiques of resumes were highlights of the 2014 Excellence in Journalism conference hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumni Criticize Obama Media Access and Urge Washington Reporters to Dig Deeper
Journalists and Former Officials Examine Media and Politics at 2014 Hurley Symposium By John O’Connor, BJ ’13, Master’s Student Photos by Alfredo Flores, BJ ’01 Washington, D.C. (Sept. 30, 2014) — Washington journalists at a Missouri School of Journalism symposium gave the Obama administration poor marks for transparency, while former government officials said the relentless … Continued
‘Missouri Mules and Men’ Exhibition Now on Display at the McDougall Center Gallery at the School
The Documentary Project Features Work by Agricultural Journalist Duane Dailey By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2014) — A new exhibition, “Missouri Mules and Men,” is now on display at the McDougall Center Gallery in Lee Hills Hall at the Missouri School of Journalism. The documentary project features the work of longtime University of … Continued