Events
Professor Barbara Cochran Interviews Former Vice President Cheney at the National Press Club Book Rap
Washington (Dec. 8, 2013) — Professor Barbara Cochran interviewed former Vice President Dick Cheney and Dr. Jonathan Reiner about their book on Cheney’s health to a packed audience at the National Press Club Book Rap on Dec. 3. “Heart: An American Medical Odyssey” shares Cheney’s personal story of his longtime battle with heart disease. Cochran, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 135 Students at Dec. 13 Commencement
The Ceremony Will Begin at 3:30 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize a total of 135 graduates at its commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Commencement Addresses The text of … Continued
‘Politics of the Black Body’ Series Explores Questions About Media and Visual Representation
By Zach Reger and Lauren Steele Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2013) — Provocative questions addressed ways to explore issues surrounding media and visual representations of race, gender and identity during the “Politics of the Black Body” series at the University of Missouri and Stephens College. A key aim of the events on Nov. 18-19 was … Continued
New York Times Media Reporter Brian Stelter Discusses Digital Identity with Missouri Journalism Students
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2013) — New York Times media reporter Brian Stelter visited campus Nov. 4-5 and spoke to hundreds of journalism students about the values of building an online brand and adapting to the demands of the rapidly changing journalism industry. The Online News Association Mizzou and Mizzou Business Journalism Association sponsored Stelter’s … Continued
CNN Entertainment Correspondent Nischelle Turner to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Nov. 9 Event at the School
The 2nd Annual Unity Conference Will Promote Diversity in Journalism Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2013) — CNN Entertainment correspondent Nischelle Turner, BJ ’98, will be the keynote speaker during the 2nd annual Unity Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The … Continued
New York Times Columnist to Speak at Missouri School of Journalism on Nov. 6
Samuel G. Freedman Will Give a Book Reading and Sign Copies of His New Book ‘Breaking the Line’ By Gwen Girsdansky Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2013) — New York Times columnist Samuel G. Freedman will speak at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Fred W. Smith Forum in the Missouri School of Journalism. The … Continued
One of the Nation’s Best-Known Business Journalists to Speak at the Missouri School of Journalism on Friday, Oct. 25
Carol Loomis of Fortune Magazine Has Profiled Warren Buffett and Covered Global Accounting Scandals Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2013) — Carol Loomis, who is one of the nation’s best-known business journalists, will speak at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, in the Fred W. Smith Forum at the Missouri School of Journalism. The event is free … Continued
Upcoming Internship Boot Camp to Prepare Missouri Journalism Students for the Application Process
Alumni and Other Recruiters Are Encouraged to Send Information About Summer 2014 Opportunities By Katrina Molholm Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 15, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism will offer its first Internship Boot Camp to help undergraduates prepare their application materials and provide other tips about the search for internships. This professional development seminar will … Continued
Family Weekend Visitors Meet Faculty and Tour Journalism Facilities
By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 9, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed families of current students during the Sept. 27-29 Family Weekend at the University of Missouri. The visitors had opportunities to tour the professional newsrooms and other facilities as well as interact with faculty and learn more about journalistic innovations. “It … Continued
Alumnus Helps Public Relations Students Learn Presentation and Entrepreneurial Skills
Walt Denny, BJ ’74, Returns to Campus to Teach 2 Topics Courses Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2013) — Walt Denny, BJ ’74, has made countless presentations during his more than 30 years in the advertising and public relations fields. He recently returned to the Missouri School of Journalism to teach students his best practices in … Continued