Events
Missouri Journalism Students, Faculty to Present 44 Papers at International Research Conference
By Brian Jarvis Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (July 29, 2010) — A total of 44 papers on an impressive range of journalism and mass communication topics will be presented by Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni at the 94th annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication convention, slated for Aug. 4-7 in … Continued
African-American Children from Low-Income Families Want to Engage in Healthy Behaviors, Research Indicates
Results of an Undergraduate Study to Be Presented at Upcoming CDC Conference in Atlanta Columbia, Mo. (July 28, 2010) — Low-income African-American children living in public housing would like to be encouraged to engage in healthy behaviors by parents and friends, according to a spring 2010 research project conducted by Missouri School of Journalism undergraduate … Continued
Journalism Graduate Student Cassie Belek Wins $50,000 on ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire’
Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2010) — Cassie Belek, a master’s student at the Missouri School of Journalism, walked away with $50,000 in winnings on Monday’s episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” She started in the hot seat on the Friday, May 10, episode, where she made it up to the $50,000 question. Belek, … Continued
MOJO Ad Provides Seed.com and AOL Creative Integrated Marketing Solutions
Melanie Buford Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2010) — With Seed.com‘s new entrance into the marketplace, AOL turned to MOJO Ad to introduce this subsidiary of AOL to 18-24 year old aficionados to help build their pool of quality writers. MOJO Ad, the Missouri School of Journalism’s student-staffed strategic communication … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 538 Graduates at Commencement on May 15
Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 538 May and August graduates during commencement ceremonies at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at Mizzou Arena. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. Seating will be open. Graduate degrees will be awarded to 93 students, including … Continued
Social Media Focus of Daylong Seminar
VML Hosts Strategic Communication Students at KC Office Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2010) — Social media has created a fundamental shift in our personal relationships, including the one between a brand and its customers. The implications for advertising and public relations were discussed during a daylong seminar on social media at VML. The program provided … Continued
10 Missouri Journalism Students Recognized at Annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.
By Katy Steinmetz Master’s Student Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2010) — Saturday night was all red carpet and A-list haze for the 10 Missouri School of Journalism students attending the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington D.C. The lucky few were the recipients of $2,500 scholarships that came with invites to the gala … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Publishes Commemorative Centennial Book
“The J-School” Celebrates 100 Years in Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2010) — “The J-School: Celebrating One Hundred Years in Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication,” the hardcover commemorative book celebrating the first century in journalism education at the Missouri School of Journalism and the dedication of the … Continued
New Business Models for Journalism Might Include an Innovative Newsroom Café and a Perfect Calendar
Recent Symposium Explores Ways to Support Quality Journalism Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2010) — Welcome to KnowPlace. Welcome to your knowable world. Imagine an environment where you can have any digital piece of content that you’ve ever used in a completely searchable format. The concept for KnowPlace was one of a half dozen new business … Continued
45 Strategic Communication Students Visit Chicago to Network, Learn about the Industry
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “Take advantage of any opportunity to get into the game,” noted Karen Sauder, BJ ’90, as she welcomed 45 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students to DraftFCB Chicago. Sauder, who serves as the agency’s managing director, also told the students that this is a … Continued