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The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is currently recruiting one Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication History and one Assistant Professor of New Media Journalism for full-time tenure-track positions to begin fall semester 2010.
(Continue Reading)In a story titled "Critics call Pawlenty's radio show too partisan," Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law Jane Kirtley said Gov. Pawlenty remains on solid legal ground. The story aired on Nov. 20, 2009. Read the transcript or listen to the interview.
(Continue Reading)Blue M&M's may cure paralysis! That's just one claim made recently in a health segment on network TV. For more than three years, HealthNewsReview.org editor Gary Schwitzer has been methodically reviewing TV health news claims for accuracy and responsibility.
(Continue Reading)Research by assistant professor Heather LaMarre is featured in a new symposium issue of Mass Communication and Society that emphasizes the impact documentaries have on society.
(Continue Reading)Must have work study funds and writing/editing experience.
View the complete posting and apply online.
The U of M Bookstores are hosting free tours of the John Lennon Educational Bus on Thursday, October 15 from 10:00-5:00. The "bus" is a non-profit mobile recording studio dedicated to providing students of all ages with free hands-on opportunities to make music and produce video projects. Learn more about the bus. The John Lennon Educational Bus will be parked in front of the Tate Laboratory of Physics on Church Street S.E.
(Continue Reading)In conjunction with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus visit on campus, the U of M Bookstore along with Apple Computer are hosting free educational seminars on October 15 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the U of M Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union. The Seminar, features Dan Senstock, Creative/Pro Apps Development Executive with Apple Computer. This event is free and open to the public.
During this 2 hour session, Dan will discuss the state of the Creative Economy, Global competition and what role education has in preparing students across multiple disciplines for the Conceptual Age.
(Continue Reading)The Board of Directors of the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has appointed associate professor Chris Ison and adjunct instructor David Therkelsen to its Board of Directors. The two new directors join nine directors. The new members have two-year terms.
Cowles Professor of Journalism, Diversity and Equality Catherine Squires' new book African Americans and the Media will be published in November. The book, published by Polity Press, provides an overview of the past, present, and future of African Americans in U.S. media and their struggle to gain racial equality in media.
(Continue Reading)OnlineSchools.org recently listed associate professor Gary Schwitzer among "the most popular and influential professors on Twitter."
(Continue Reading)The New Economic Models for News conference, co-hosted by the Minnesota Journalism Center and the Minnesota Newspaper Guild brought together media professionals, students, professors and business leaders to discuss new economic methods to support the struggling news industry. The conference, held on June 16, 2009, included three panel discussions, a keynote address and three breakout sessions.
View video from the conference and read the conference summary.
Institute for New Media Studies director Nora Paul was interviewed by CNN for the story, "Neda: Latest iconic image to inspire," published on June 24, 2009. The story deals with iconic images captured throughout history (and most recently during the Iranian election protests) by amateur photographers and videographers. Read the story.
(Continue Reading)Citizen journalists play critical role in Iran
With the mainstream media banned from Iran, coverage of the protests is now left to the protesters... SJMC professor Jane Kirtley, director of the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, says the role of the citizen journalist in Iran is critical right now.
View story and video.
PhD candidate Sarah Jackson's paper, "More than black and white: A critical analysis of newspaper coverage of the 1968 Olympic protests," has been selected for a top four student paper award in the Cultural and Critical Studies Division at the 2009 AEJMC Convention, to be held Aug. 5-8 in Boston.
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