Events
New Presidential Photo Exhibit to Be Displayed at Debates
By Jessica Pollard MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2004) — From the iconographic to the unexpected, 67 photographs of presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Bush have been arranged in an exhibit that will be featured at presidential debates in the upcoming weeks. “The Presidential Image: 60 Years of the Best … Continued
Topic of Accuracy Discussed at Chicago Conversation
Chicago (Sept. 23, 2004) — Journalists and other media watchers recently discussed the impact of journalistic blunders on media credibility. The seminar, “Accuracy: What It Is and Who Decides,” was held Sept. 23 in Chicago as part of the Journalism in the 21st Century conversations sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism. Addressing the question were … Continued
Chicago Forum to Target Accuracy in Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2004) — A group of journalists and media-watchers will discuss “Accuracy: What It Is and Who Decides” at a seminar hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago (67th floor, Sears Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive) with … Continued
Upcoming Hurley Symposium to Discuss: “Where Is the Public in Public Affairs Reporting?”
Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2004) — Journalists talk endlessly about what’s wrong with the press. Academics, politicians, business executives and other “experts” regularly get into the discussion. But what about the people whom the press supposedly exists to serve? The Fourth Annual Curtis B. Hurley Symposium, at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 15, will feature five … Continued
Students Learn First Hand from Magazine Representatives
Columbia, Mo. (March 12, 2004) — Representatives from more than 100 magazines met with students, conducted panels and individually spoke about various topics in the industry at the recent annual Magazine Fair held at the Missouri School of Journalism. The primary purpose of the fair is to further the education of magazine journalism students. Danita … Continued
Missouri SPJ Chapter Receives Grant, Will Host Ethicist
Columbia, Mo. (March 3, 2004) — The Society of Professional Journalists chapter recently received a $500 regional grant. The funds will be used to host a speaker as part of the organization’s 2nd Annual Ethics Week. “We’re honored to receive this award for the second time,” said Charles Davis, adviser for the Missouri School of Journalism’s … Continued
KOMU Celebrates 50 Years of News Coverage and Community Service
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2004) — KOMU, an NBC-affiliate, is the only commercial television station in the United States that uses its newsroom as a working lab for students. The station’s news department is operated by the Missouri School of Journalism. Missouri’s electronic news graduates serve in all capacities — anchors, executive producers investigative reporters, general … Continued
Journalism School Hosts C-SPAN School Bus
Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 26, 2004) — A plush couch lines half the room. British, Pakistani and Iraqi political programs play on two big screen TVs built into the wall. A Broadcast News class investigates this traveling TV production studio, also known as the C-SPAN School Bus. The Missouri School of Journalism hosted the bus as … Continued
Upcoming Workshop in New York to Help Journalists Expand Skills in Convergent Media Environment
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 5, 2003) — An upcoming workshop in New York will help journalists broaden their skill set in a convergent media environment. Sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism, “Broadcast News Reporting” will teach participants on-camera techniques such as voice-overs, narration and interviewing and how to construct a news package. As part of … Continued
J-School to Host National Geographic Photography Lecture Program
Washington (Oct. 15, 2003) — Three renowned National Geographic contributing photographers-in-residence will lead Masters of Photography workshops at the Missouri School of Journalism, aimed at both students and the university community. “Through the Lens with the Masters of Photography,” presented by Sam Abell, Karen Kasmauski and Emory Kristof, will be held Oct. 29-31. The two-day … Continued