RTNDA Student Members Visit Kansas City Television Stations

Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2006) — Seventeen members of the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) student chapter at the Missouri School of Journalism had the opportunity to learn about news operations at two Kansas City television stations during a recent trip. The visits allowed students to compare the real-world media experience they receive as part of … Continued

Collaborative Merge of KBIA, KOMU and the Missourian Newsrooms Creates a New Convergence Experience for Students

By Alexandra Rampy Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2006) — Missouri Journalism students and faculty from all areas of study recently participated in a groundbreaking convergence project called “Smart Decision,” a multimedia Web site that provided in-depth coverage of the 2006 state and local mid-term elections. Smart Decision, which launched earlier this semester, gave students across all … Continued

Convergence Project Helps Magazine Journalism Students Learn Radio Skills

By Katie Costello Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 31, 2006) — When Katy June-Friesen signed up for Mary Kay Blakely‘s advanced writing class at the Missouri School of Journalism, she had no idea that she would be producing a broadcast feature for KBIA, the University of Missouri’s National Public Radio member station. Students in Blakely’s and Berkley Hudson‘s advanced writing classes write … Continued

“Fall Welcome” Serves Up Journalism Possibilities, Tiger Stripe Ice Cream

By Alexandra Rampy Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 11, 2006) — Another opportunity for freshman students to enjoy free Tiger Stripe ice cream came recently as faculty and upperclassmen presented various journalism opportunities at “Fall Welcome.” Representatives from journalism-related organizations and programs gathered at Peace Park, sharing the scoop on ways for incoming freshmen to develop their journalism … Continued

Magazine Students Win Five Awards at AEJMC

By Brenda Escobar Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2006) — Vox magazine and a magazine publishing class took home five awards in the 2006 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Student Magazine Contest. The awards were presented during a special ceremony at the group’s annual meeting held recently in San Francisco. Vox magazine won first place in … Continued

Expanded Media Career Fair to Benefit Students and Employers

By Kim Trokey Columbia, Mo. (June 28, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s sixth annual Media Career Fair will be held October 18-19. This year’s fair will be larger than in years past, giving students and employers a wider and deeper range of possibilities to explore. The fall’s event brings together the formerly separate sports … Continued

Advertising Student Receives $1,500 Scholarship for Community-Based Summer Course

Columbia, Mo. (June 23, 2006) — Rachael Bax, a senior advertising major at the Missouri School of Journalism, recently received a $1,500 scholarship that will allow her to continue work started by her classmates in an unusual “real life” advertising experience. The course, “Creating and Implementing Effective Strategic Communications: A Hands-On Experience,” is taught by Craig … Continued

MOJO Ad Launches Web Site

Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2006) — MOJO Ad, the new student-staffed agency of the Missouri School of Journalism’s advertising sequence, has launched its website, mojo-ad.com. The site features staff profiles, a history of the organization, information about how industry professionals can hire MOJO Ad and how students can apply to become members. Additionally, the site details … Continued

Nine Journalism Students Receive Mizzou ’39 Outstanding Senior Award

By Lindsey Carpenter Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — Nine journalism students are among the top seniors in the Class of 2006. Created in 2005 by the University of Missouri Alumni Association, the Mizzou ’39 Award honors 39 outstanding seniors for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University and community. It recognizes the spirit of service … Continued