Events
The ‘Global Journalist’ Radio Program Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with the Premiere of New Interactive and Video Features
By Angela Hamilton Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “Global Journalist,” a half-hour weekly radio discussion of international news by a panel of journalists from throughout the world, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special review of the program’s first decade as well as the premiere of a new video version and … Continued
Latina Journalist Cecilia Alvear to Share Her Experiences and Advice with Aspiring Journalists
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Latina journalist Cecilia Alvear will speak at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 18, in the Fred W. Smith Forum, Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The University of Missouri chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) are sponsors of … Continued
The Importance of Music and Writing Will Be Highlighted at Upcoming Event
Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2010) — “Words and Music: A Discussion with Dan Levitin and Tim Page” will examine the importance of music and writing and their relation to the human mind. The event will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12, in the Fred W. Smith Forum of the Donald W. Reynolds … Continued
Upcoming Lecture to Discuss How to Communicate Science, Health and Medicine
Focus Is on Protecting Lives and Improving People’s Health and Well-being Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Every day, organizations, companies and agencies are trying to reach people with messages and information related to health – from ways to stay healthy to new advances in science and medicine. In today’s complex world, it can be … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha to Celebrate Its Centennial with a Special Presentation
Founded at Missouri, the Society Recognizes Excellence in Scholarship Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — Kappa Tau Alpha, the nation’s seventh oldest national honor society, will celebrate its centennial with a special lecture on the anniversary of its founding. “Journalism Ethics and Structural Change” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in … Continued
Strategic Communication Career Fair Offers Students and Recruiters the Chance to Meet Their Perfect Match
By Katherine Vicari Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — More than 180 Missouri School of Journalism students and 50 recruiters from 22 agencies and organizations attended the annual Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 18. Recruiters traveled from Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and Minneapolis to network … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Senior Wins Jeopardy! College Championship Quarterfinals
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Lindsay Eanet won the quarterfinals of the “Jeopardy!” College Championship before losing in the semi-finals. The victory earned her $10,000 and a replica of the College Championship trophy. Eanet was one of 15 students nationwide to compete in the … Continued
67th POYi Launches Three Weeks of Judging
POYi Is the Oldest and Most Prestigious Photojournalism Program in the World Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 12, 2010) — Pictures of the Year International begins its 67th annual competition of more than 41,000 photographs, multimedia pieces, and publication pages reflecting the news events and social issues of 2009. Judging begins on Sunday, Feb. 14, on the … Continued
My Times in Black and White – Two Upcoming Presentations Will Highlight Black Economic Empowerment as Noted by Gerald M. Boyd, BJ ’73, in His Memoirs
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2010) — Named managing editor of The New York Times in 2001, Gerald M. Boyd, BJ ’73, became the first African American to hold that lofty position in its 150-year history. But when his career fell apart in June 2003 in the wake of the Jayson Blair plagiarism scandal, Boyd was … Continued
Journalism Graduates to Be Recognized at Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2009) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its graduates during fall commencement ceremonies that will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, in Jesse Auditorium. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. Seating will be open. Graduate degrees will be awarded to 48 … Continued