Faculty
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
MU Journalism-Law Study Finds Inconsistent Protection for Missouri’s Battered Women
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 24, 2003) — A new study by MU journalism and law researchers examined the inconsistencies in the justice system’s response to violence against women. For example, police arrest a man who violates a woman’s civil protective order, but in a separate incident refuse to arrest a man who allegedly rapes a friend’s … Continued
Public Relations Text Published by Journalism Professor
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 12, 2003) — Public Relations: The Profession and the Practice, a new textbook by Missouri School of Journalism professor Suzette Heiman and four other journalism professors, presents a comprehensive and inclusive overview of public relations. Public Relations: The Profession and the Practice depicts information in a four-part organization to ensure that students will gain … Continued
Missouri Group Publishes Book on Media Convergence
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2003) — Telling the Story: The Convergence of Print, Broadcast, and Online Media, 2nd ed., a new book by The Missouri Group, reflects the changing nature of journalism both in the classroom and the professional world. The Missouri Group is comprised of four Missouri School of Journalism professors: Brian S. Brooks, George Kennedy, Daryl Moen and Don Ranly. … 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
Symposium to Discuss Freedom of Expression in a Digital World
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2003) — “Exploring Freedom of Expression in a Digital World” will be held from 2-5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Memorial Union in Jesse Wrench Auditorium (S107). The event and a reception following the discussion are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Center for the Digital Globe, … Continued
News-Editorial Professor Inducted into the Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 1, 2003) – James Sterling, BJ ’65, the Community Newspaper Management chair at the Missouri School of Journalism, was one of six who were inducted into the Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame at its recent annual meeting in Kansas City. Inductees are chosen based on the length of time they have contributed … Continued
New Advertising Department Chair Named
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2003) — Margaret Duffy, PhD, has been named chair of the advertising department. She succeeds Steve Kopcha who has returned to full-time teaching. As chair, Duffy will oversee administrative activities of the department and serve as the liaison between other faculty, students, and the dean. Her colleagues nominated her for the position. … Continued
New Book by Missouri Journalism Professor Focuses on the Benefits of GIS in Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 10, 2003) — Mapping the News: Case Studies in GIS and Journalism, a new book by Missouri School of Journalism assistant professor David Herzog, details how geographic information systems (GIS) technology guides journalists to where news is happening as they strive to bring information to the world. Herzog specializes in using geographic information systems … Continued
Journalism Researchers Propose New Model for Receiving Spam
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2003) — According to the International Data Corporation, more than one trillion unsolicited e-mail messages, commonly referred to as “spam,” will be sent in 2003. Brightmail, an anti-spam technology company, estimated that 41 percent of all e-mail messages sent daily are spam. Most people find dealing with this new form of … Continued