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Strategic Communication Senior Selected to Most Promising Minority Students Program
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2008) — Brandon C. Byrd, a Missouri School of Journalism senior majoring in strategic communication, is one of 50 students in the nation selected by the American Advertising Federation to join the Most Promising Minority Students Program (MPMS). The prestigious award allowed him to travel to New York City with fellow … Continued
New Innocence Project Gives Students Investigative Reporting Experience and Legal Knowledge
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2008) — When Missouri School of Journalism professor Steve Weinberg carried a Kinko’s box into his intermediate writing course in the fall of 2006, graduate student Ben Poston had no idea how familiar he would become with its contents. Inside were details about Joshua Kezer, an Illinois teen convicted of murdering … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary with National Press Club March 28
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2008) — In the spring of 1908, two journalism landmarks came into existence. On March 29, 1908, 32 newspapermen met at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., to frame a constitution for the National Press Club, a place for journalists to socialize and elevate the profession. Just a few days later, … Continued
Strategic Communication Students to Benefit from $100,000 Scholarship Endowment
Alumna’s Gift Helps Attract Out-of-State Students By Emily Smith MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 31, 2008) — Some out-of-state students have the desire to study strategic communication at the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism, but they need financial support to do so. Because of a generous gift by a 1946 alumna, those students will … Continued
Missouri Press Association Announces Centennial Golf Classic
Proceeds to Benefit Refurbishment of MPA Student Lounge in Lee Hills Hall Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 14, 2008) — Golf enthusiasts will have a chance to tee-off the social side of the Missouri School of Journalism Centennial and Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication with the Missouri Press Association‘s Centennial Golf Classic. On Sept. 10-12, 2008, … Continued
Informal Reunions and Group Gatherings Night Available at Centennial-Dedication
Tiger Twilight Festival to Offer Live Entertainment and Mizzou Spirit Rally Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2008) — For those wanting to organize a class reunion during September’s centennial-dedication celebration, catch up with friends at favorite restaurants and bars or simply stroll around downtown Columbia, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, will be your night. On Sept. 10-12, … Continued
Journalism Students Claim Overall Victory in 2007 Freshman iLife Challenge
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 31, 2007) — Several hundred self-made stars of the silver screen, faculty members and campus leaders, including Chancellor Brady Deaton, packed Bush Auditorium in Cornell Hall the night of Nov. 27 to honor the winners of the 2007 Freshman iLife Competition. The annual iLife Competition, pioneered in 2004 by professors in the Missouri … Continued
School Hosts Videoconference with Global Scholars about International Election News Coverage
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 27, 2007) — Journalism researchers from around the world recently discussed international election news coverage via a videoconference hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism. Researchers from Moscow State University in Russia, the University of Warsaw in Poland and the Catholic University of Argentina discussed the recent presidential election coverage in Argentina and … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Students Remake Fundraising Publication for Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 27, 2007) — Patrons and supporters of Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis will most likely open their mailboxes next March to find the strategic efforts of a creative group of Missouri School of Journalism magazine publishing students. As part of the final capstone project in Associate Professor John Fennell‘s magazine publishing class, six … Continued
Freedom Sings Performance to Launch 2008 Centennial-Dedication Activities
All-Star Cast to Highlight First Amendment Freedoms through Three Centuries of Banned or Censored Music in America Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 17, 2007) — You are an exceptional individual if you can name all of the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. A 2006 survey found that only three Americans in … Continued