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

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

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