Events
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
Strategic Communication Major to Present ‘Ingenuity with Bare Hands’ Poster at MU Creativity Workshop
Abstract Work by Britney Lim Starts a New Conversation about the Nature of Art By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2013) — Britney Lim, a junior studying art direction in strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism, will present a poster at the upcoming creativity session hosted by the University of Missouri Faculty … Continued
3 Missouri Journalism Alumni to Lead Upcoming Workshop on Data Journalism
‘Building a Web Scraper’ Will Help Students Learn How to Collect Data Sets from the Internet By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Three Missouri School of Journalism alumni – all experts in advanced data journalism – will help current students learn these skills at an Oct. 10-13 workshop on the University of … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumna Shares Highlights of Her Nashville Songwriting Career with Students
Her Credits Include Title Track to Tim McGraw’s Latest Album, ‘Two Lanes of Freedom’ Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 23, 2013) — Jennifer Schott, BJ ’97, encouraged Missouri School of Journalism and other students to pursue their interests in music during a “Lunch & Learn” at the Mark on 5th dining hall in Mark Twain residence hall … Continued
3 Bloomberg News Professionals to Help Missouri Journalism Students Understand Business Journalism
The Group Will Hold Sessions During the Fall 2013 Semester By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 6, 2013) — Three Bloomberg News business journalists will visit the Missouri School of Journalism this fall to engage with students through talks, workshops and brown bag events. The guests are: Cesca Antonelli, Washington bureau chief and managing editor … Continued