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The ‘Global Journalist’ Radio Program Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with the Premiere of New Interactive and Video Features
By Angela Hamilton Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “Global Journalist,” a half-hour weekly radio discussion of international news by a panel of journalists from throughout the world, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special review of the program’s first decade as well as the premiere of a new video version and … Continued
Commemorative Book to Ship in Mid-April
“The J-School” Tells the History, Pride and Influence of the World’s First School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “The J-School: Celebrating One Hundred Years in Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication,” the hardcover commemorative book celebrating the first century in journalism education at the Missouri School of Journalism and the dedication … Continued
45 Strategic Communication Students Visit Chicago to Network, Learn about the Industry
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “Take advantage of any opportunity to get into the game,” noted Karen Sauder, BJ ’90, as she welcomed 45 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students to DraftFCB Chicago. Sauder, who serves as the agency’s managing director, also told the students that this is a … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Advances to Semifinals of International YouTube/Pulitzer Video Journalism Competition
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 15, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism radio-television journalism student Alex Rozier has made it into the Top 10 of “Project: Report,” an international video journalism competition sponsored by YouTube and the Pulitzer Center. The contest, made possible by Sony and Intel, invites aspiring reporters to share … Continued
2010 National City and Regional Magazine Awards Finalists
Contest Is Coordinated by the Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2010) — Magazine professionals from around the country chose 142 finalists representing 38 publications in the 25-year-old national City and Regional Magazine Association‘s awards competition. Magazines of varying circulations competed in 29 categories, including editorial, design, online and ancillary publications. Judges named … Continued
Upcoming Lecture to Discuss How to Communicate Science, Health and Medicine
Focus Is on Protecting Lives and Improving People’s Health and Well-being Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Every day, organizations, companies and agencies are trying to reach people with messages and information related to health – from ways to stay healthy to new advances in science and medicine. In today’s complex world, it can be … Continued
The Importance of Music and Writing Will Be Highlighted at Upcoming Event
Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2010) — “Words and Music: A Discussion with Dan Levitin and Tim Page” will examine the importance of music and writing and their relation to the human mind. The event will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12, in the Fred W. Smith Forum of the Donald W. Reynolds … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha National Award Named for Executive Director Keith P. Sanders
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — One of Kappa Tau Alpha‘s national awards has been named the Keith P. Sanders KTA Outstanding Service Award in recognition of the exemplary service of its longtime executive director. Sanders is a professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism. The surprise announcement was made during the honor society’s centennial … Continued
Andrew Astleford Wins First Place in Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing Competition
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Andrew Astleford, BJ ’09, won first place in the sports writing competition of the 50th annual William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards Program for his story, “Detour to Destiny: Arena of Dreams,” about former Missouri football players playing for the River City Rage indoor football team in St. Louis. Astleford … Continued
Latina Journalist Cecilia Alvear to Share Her Experiences and Advice with Aspiring Journalists
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Latina journalist Cecilia Alvear will speak at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 18, in the Fred W. Smith Forum, Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The University of Missouri chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) are sponsors of … Continued