Events
Recruiters from Top Media Companies Participate in Recent Career Fair
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 16, 2009) — The Missouri School of Journalism hosted recruiters and employees from several high-powered media organizations at its fall career fair. The fair, which was held in Stotler Lounge of Memorial Union, was organized by the Career Services office in the journalism school and featured a morning session with faculty about … Continued
Journalism Students Load Up on Science; Now the Reporting Begins
By Steve Veile Project Manager, Biotech University Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2009) — A dedicated group of Missouri School of Journalism students toughed out a weekend filled with the science, business and political implications of biotechnology as the first step in a reporting competition. The carrot? An all-expense paid blogging trip to Europe next year. … Continued
Students Network and Produce Stories While Attending Three Prominent National Journalism Conventions
Columbia, Mo. (August 20, 2009) — Nine Missouri School of Journalism students sharpened their reporting skills and networked with professionals at the annual conventions of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association this summer. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Convention Five of the School’s students and a recent … Continued
Seven to Receive the Prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2009) — Six prominent media leaders and a pioneering online publication will receive one of the profession’s highest honors, the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism, from the Missouri School of Journalism. The 2009 medalists, who will be honored on Tuesday, Oct. 20, on the University of Missouri campus, … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Attend Prestigious White House Correspondents Dinner
By Hui Wang Master’s Student Washington, D.C. (May 13, 2009) — It was an unforgettable night for five Missouri School of Journalism graduate students who were recognized at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner for receiving the Association’s scholarship. Before the dinner, the students were invited to a private VIP reception where they met President … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 505 Graduates at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2009) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 505 May and August graduates during commencement ceremonies at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 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 64 students, including … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism, Reynolds Journalism Institute to Host National Online Chat with T. Boone Pickens on U.S. Foreign Oil Dependency, Current State of Energy Reporting
Subsequent Journalism Sessions to Feature Student Energy Research Projects, Presentation by CNBC Energy Reporter Sharon Epperson Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2009) — More than 200 journalism faculty, students and energy reporters across the country are expected to participate in a national “virtual chat” with energy visionary T. Boone Pickens on Wednesday, April 22, at the … Continued
Strategic Communication Career Fair Provides Students Job, Internship Opportunities
Columbia, Mo. (March 13, 2009) — Resumes and portfolios in hand, more than 200 students buzzed around the Missouri School of Journalism’s 2009 Strategic Communication Career Fair in February. Recruiters from more than 20 companies and organizations visited with interested applicants in Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union on the University of Missouri campus, hoping to hire … Continued
Upcoming Seminar Will Focus on Improving Print and Electronic Publications
The Missouri Association of Publications 5th Anniversary Publishing Summit Will Be Held March 5 and 6 in Columbia Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 29, 2009) — A slate of award-winning journalists will discuss how to enhance print and electronic publications at the upcoming Missouri Association of Publications 5th Anniversary Publishing Summit. The event will be held Thursday … Continued
St. Louis PBS Station to Air University of Missouri President’s Roundtable Discussion on Sunday, Jan. 18
Top Executives, Communication Experts Discussed Changing Communications Landscape during the Recent Missouri Journalism Centennial/Dedication Celebration Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 15, 2009) — A spirited, thought-provoking discussion of how evolving communication tools, technologies and techniques are changing the world will premiere at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, on KETC/Channel 9 in St. Louis, the nation’s most watched … Continued