January 2011 J-School Life October 2010: One Month in the Life of the J-School J-School Quiz: Ten Quick Questions on the World's First School of Journalism Mizzou Advantage: Facilitates Discussion on Media of the Future Journalism Organizations: Close Ties to the Industry Media Outlets: Technology Expands News The Role of Research: Six J-School Orgs Are Shaping Mass Media Scholarship Missouri Honor Medalists: Master Classes Enlighten, Provoke, Entertain Students Updated Interest Areas: J-School Remodels Curriculum for the Future Profile: Jana Hainey, Athlete and PRIME Lab Manager Profile: Alex Rozier and the YouTube Contest Profile: Kelsey Mirando and HerCampus.com 63 Accomplished Freshmen: Walter Williams Scholars Bring More Than Brilliance to the School of Journalism What's New? J-School Student Organizations Slideshow: Favorite CoMo Hangouts Faculty Meet the New Faculty of 2010, in Their Own Words Remembering When: The School's Story, As Told by Its Professors Slideshow: John Fennell Writing with Paint, Painting with Words Rich Intellectual Environment: Faculty Publish in Top Journals Worldwide Influence: Faculty Books Teach, Enlighten Alumni Crisis Coverage: Risking Their Lives to Report For the Love of Journalism: Three J-School Marriages The Next Generation: Missouri Alumni Pass on Passion for Journalism Daring To Be Different: Three J-School Alums and Their Start-Ups Promoting Goodwill: Journalism Alumni Transition to Nonprofits Grad Student Success: Professional Projects to Full-time Jobs From Missouri Journalism to the Red Carpet: Alumni Go Behind the Scenes in Hollywood Seeking J-School Grads: Missouri Alumni Search Within the Tiger Family for the Next Best Employee Where Are They Now? Missouri Journalism Alumni Around the Country Links Mizzou Alumni Association J-School Website Contact Us About the Magazine Magazine Credits/ Letter from the Student Editor

Cover design by Taryn Wood, BJ '08, MA '10. About the Magazine When I first discussed graduate assistantships with Suzette Heiman, she told me her project for the fall was a new-and-improved journalism alumni magazine. With all the excitement of the past few years (planning the centennial, producing the commemorative book), the magazine had fallen by the wayside, but it was time to relaunch. Amy Brachmann After a brief conversation, I was sold. The task was both daunting and exciting - the freedom to start from scratch combined with the fear of having no models - but as an aspiring magazine editor, leading the production of a publication from start to finish was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. [More] In This Edition Risking Their Lives to Report: Three Alums Use Their Training to Cover International Tragedies Alex Rozier to YouTube: Have Camera, Will Travel Radio-TV Senior Nets Top Honors for International Reporting Daring To Be Different Three Journalism Alumni Make Their Mark with Creative Start-Up Ventures For the Love of Journalism: Three J-School Marriages Video Reflections Recently Added Alumni Profiles View a thumbnail of all videos loaded onto this channel. Ideas for Future Issues Let us know what stories you would like to see in upcoming issues of The J-School Magazine. Send to journalism@missouri.edu. One Just for Fun Click on the map icon below to find out how J-School alumni have managed to disperse themselves all across the United States.   Profiles in Success  Submit a Profile In-depth looks at life after J-School. Class Notes  Submit a Class Note Shorter updates and recent alumni photos. By Decade By Name/Emphasis Show All 2010-Present 2000-2009 1990-1999 1980-1989 1970-1979 1960-1969 1950-1959 1940-1949 1930-1939 Show All: List by Last Name Magazine Newspaper Photojournalism Radio-Television Strategic Communication By Decade More Alumni Resources 2010-Present 2000-2009 1990-1999 1980-1989 1970-1979 1960-1969 1950-1959 1940-1949 1930-1939 @mizzou Giving to Mizzou Mizzou Alumni Association Use the Submit a Class Note form for shorter updates. If you would like to submit more detailed information, use the Submit a Profile form instead. Please Note: All text submitted to the J-School may be edited and posted on the J-School's public Web site. The School does not publish contact information to its public Web pages, particularly e-mail addresses. Materials must be in accordance with the University's Acceptable Use Policy. The J-School Magazine  |  Copyright © January 2011  |  Editorial Credits/Contacts

Feature Stories Video Segments Audrey Marrs, "Inside Job" Producer: Her Impression of the J-School Myron Kandel: Which Journalism Skills Are Crucial? Kandel: Impression of the J-School Kandel: Advice for Students KOMU-TV 8 Recruits On-Air Talent from Students KBIA Offers Radio-TV Students a Chance to Be Heard What It's Like to Report for The Columbia Missourian Running Down a Story for Vox Magazine Mojo Ad Teams Pitch Real-World Advertising Clients