Monday, February 18, 2008
Book signing/discussion with SJMC alumna Giovanna Dell'Orto (Ph.D., 2004)
"The Hidden Power of the American Dream "
Tuesday, February 19, 4pm
University Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union
In her book, Dell’Orto asserts that America’s future as a super power is dependent on non-Americans believing in the American dream. She examines current European perceptions of America and why they are both seduced and disappointed by our country.
U of M Bookstore hosts national magazine preview event
Join local editors and writers at an open house celebration of the inaugural issue of “Contexts,” a national magazine of social behavior headquartered in Minnesota, at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at University of Minnesota Bookstores on the university’s Minneapolis campus. Media and pop culture expert, radio host and university journalism lecturer John Rash will speak at the event. “Contexts,” a journal of the American Sociological Association, is edited by a team in the university’s sociology department and offers a smartly written, thought-provoking look at modern life and social behavior. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. University of Minnesota Bookstore is located in the lower level of Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. , Minneapolis. For more information, contact Kari Erpenbach, bookstores marketing manager, at 612-625-6564.
New Media, New Standards? Ethics in Online Journalism
Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Public Forum
Monday, February 25,
7:00 p.m.
UBS Forum, Minnesota Public Radio, 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul
Free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Professional journalists build credibility through accurate, timely reporting and adherence to clear ethical standards. But how much do the traditional journalistic touchstones of vetting sources and fair and transparent reporting matter at a time when anyone with a cell phone can publish images instantly for the entire world to see? The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and Minnesota Public Radio’s UBS Forum offer an examination of where online journalism is and where it’s going. Host Bob Collins, the creator of MPR’s News Cut blog will be joined by Dan Gillmor, director of the Knight Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School for Journalism and Mass Communications. The forum also includes a stable of ethics experts, bloggers, editors and reporters to help guide the audience to a better understanding of what’s possible and what’s at stake. Cosponsored by Associated Press,
Minnesota Journalism Center,
Minnesota News Council,
Minnesota Newspaper Association,
Silha Center for the Study of Media
Ethics & Law and
University of St. Thomas.
Study Mexican Popular Culture this May Term!
The application deadline for JOUR 3991 or 5991, Mexican Popular Culture, is March 1. Mexican Popular Culture is a Global Seminar taking place this May Term in Cuernavaca and Mexico City, Mexico. JOUR 3991/5991 can counts as a “context course” for SJMC majors and minors. For further information concerning the course and application instructions, go to http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/GLOBAL_SEMINARS/mexicoCulture/academics.shtml. Mark Pedelty, a SJMC faculty member, will be teaching the course. You can contact Mark at pedeltmh@umn.edu.
SPH Public Service Announcement Contest
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is sponsoring a filmmaking public service announcement contest in conjunction with its National Public Health Week Film Festival (April 7-11, 2008). Anyone is eligible and is encouraged to submit a 30-second public service announcement in any format (as long as it can become digital video) illustrating the public health message of their choice. Entrants have a chance to receive a $500 first-place prize and recognition on a global scale. If you have any questions regarding this contest, please visit www.sph.umn.edu/psa or email film@umn.edu.
Picture Power Now! Student Photography Invitational
Deadline: Friday, March 14
Exhibit: March 24 - April 20
Whether you're feeling powerful or powerless or somewhere in between, you have a vision of how power works today in American society. Snap a photo of how you think power is represented visually and have your image displayed on screen at the Weisman. In addition, you will automatically have your name entered in a drawing for numerous prizes.
Submissions should be e-mailed to Ashley Gauster (gaust009@umn.edu), MacKenzie Duffy (duff0140@umn.edu) or Katie Rodgers (rodge073@umn.edu). E-mail should include student's name, major and year in school.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS
American Marketing Association "Dishing over Desserts" Networking Event
This exciting and interactive evening will provide networking opportunities for students with a variety of professionals in marketing-related fields, including brand, advertising, promotions, event planning, account management, etc.
Wednesday, February 20, 5-7pm
Carlson Private Dining Room
Dress is business casual
Everyone is welcome to this free event! You do not need to be an AMA member to attend.
Sponsored by the Corporate and Alumni Services' Strive for Greatness Grant
Contact Julie Benton or Paige Winter with questions.
AMA Weekly Speaker
Tuesday, February 19, noon-1pm
Carlson School 1-142
Sue Daly, Meeting and Tradeshow Manager, Aon Service Corporation
Free lunch!
Sue Daly was recently recognized by The Minnesota Hospitality Journal as the Minnesota Chapter of Meeting Professionals International - Meeting Planner of the Year. Come hear about her experiences and what she has done to earn this award!
Hearst Journalism Award
Professional Journalism track students are encouraged to participate in the 2006-2007 Hearst Journalism writing, photojournalism and broadcast news competitions. All entries must have been “published” or “broadcast” within the last year. Monthly scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500-2,000 to top entries. All finalists will compete in the National Championship Finals for additional scholarship awards ranging from $1,500-5,000. For more information visit: http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php. We will announce internal deadlines as they approach.
Get paid for your research ideas!
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Over 5,000 students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about the application process, visit http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/.
Careers in Law Forum
This event will be held in the Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at noon, break-out sessions begin at 2pm. Come to this free event focused on all things law. From noon to 2 you can browse tables staffed by representatives of law schools and organizations that hire law-related positions. This is a great way to explore law schools or careers related to law. In addition to schools, participants include paralegal organizations, corrections, and law enforcement organizations. You can also gather information about law school tests, test prep centers, pre-law advising at the U of M, and the U of M Pre-Law Student Society.
Roy W. Howard National Collegiate Reporting Competition
The collegiate reporting competition awards nine aspiring journalists a 12-day guided study tour to Japan and South Korea, an area of special interest to Roy W. Howard. The competition, established in 1984 in cooperation with the Indiana University School of Journalism, honors the memory of the journalist who led Scripps Howard Newspapers from 1922-1953. Deadline for entering the 2008 Roy W. Howard competition, open to collegiate journalists, is postmark Feb. 28, 2008. Click on 2008 rules and entry form for details. Winners will be announced March 17, and the trip will take place June 14-27, 2008.
Sunshine Week webcast explores government secrecy
One of the features of Sunshine Week 2008 is a nationally webcast panel and discussion of freedom of information issues. “Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to Know” will be satellite broadcast and webcast on Wednesday, March 19, Noon-1:30. The Minnesota Coalition on Government Information (MnCOGI) will host a local site at the Minneapolis Telecommunications Network, 125 Main St SE in Minneapolis. The MTN studios are in St. Anthony Main, just across the Mississippi from downtown Minneapolis. Attendees are invited to stay after the webcast for a brief discussion of Minnesota access issues and a tour of the MTN facilities. The webcast and discussion are free and open. Reservations appreciated at mncogi@gmail.com. Participants are welcome to pick up lunch at the local restaurants or brownbag. For more information, visit www.mncogi.org.
CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
U of M Job and Internship Fair
The job fair will be Monday, February 25, 2008 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center, downtown Minneapolis. Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Check the Job Fair site to see which organizations are attending. The Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. To register for it, go to www.umjobfair.org , where you'll also find preparation tips and info about free transportation.
Velocity Internship Program Open House
Martin|Williams would like the SJMC students to visit their agency for a half-day workshop. This is an opportunity for select students to learn about the various positions within the advertising industry. Interested participants to RSVP soon, as space is limited. To attend, please contact Steve Renier at MWIntern@martinwilliams.com. The open house will be held Friday, February 29 and Friday, March 7, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Martin|Williams Advertising, 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2800, Minneapolis.
AAJA is now accepting applications for AAJA UNITY projects
College students from across the nation will participate in week-long projects at the UNITY 2008 convention in Chicago, IL, July 23-27, 2008. Dozens of aspiring journalists will work side by side with professionals and mentors to produce solid and innovative journalism across media platforms in a more integrated "convergence" newsroom. For more details and to apply for this innovative experience, please visit: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/multimedia_project/. The deadline to apply is March 31.
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you an aspiring journalist, broadcaster, political satirist?
The Political Pundit competition is the first to launch in our Broadcasting Channel at http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com and is all about providing emerging broadcasters, journalists, reporters and other students across the US and Canada with an opportunity to showcase their talents by submitting original video stating their point of views in regards to a electoral candidate or a political matter for the online universe to watch, enjoy and judge. Through online audience voting and judging by a panel of industry experts, Project Breakout will identify the next breakout talent in broadcasting. Contestants will be vying for the opportunity to serve as one of two Project Breakout field reporters (“webcast journalists”) during the 2008 Republican (September 1 – 4 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) and Democratic (August 25 – 28 in Denver, Colorado) National Conventions and each one will earn $2500 in cash. The competition entry period is Feb 11th – Apr 20th, 2008. Information available at www.projectbreakout.com.
Job and Internship Fair
University of Minnesota, Job and internship fair is on Monday, February 25, 2008 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center, downtown Minneapolis www.umjobfair.org. Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Check the Job Fair site to see which organizations are attending. The Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. To register for it, go to www.umjobfair.org , where you'll also find preparation tips and info about free transportation. BONUS: If you register and attend, you could win great prizes!
Job Search Jump Start event
Job Search Jump Start will be held on Friday, March 7 from11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Coffman Union. This special event is just for CLA juniors, seniors, and recent grads. Whether you're looking for a job now or you will be in a year or two, you need to prepare. This event provides in-depth guidance including seminars, panel discussions, networking opportunities with employers, resume critiques, info packets, and a tasty LUNCH! See registration details at http://www.cclc.umn.edu/JSJS
Disney College Program
Monday, March 3, 2008
12pm & 5pm at Coffman Memorial Union - Presidents Room #332
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
12pm & 5pm in Wilkins Room 215.
Start building your résumé and preparing for your future career. The Disney College Program gives you the opportunity to take college-level courses for possible credit, network with Disney leaders, audition for entertainment roles and enhance your marketability in today's job market. Students of all majors and levels, including graduating seniors are welcome to apply. Presentation attendance is required. For more information please visit: http://www.DisneyCollegeProgram.com
Health Communications Internship Program
The National Cancer Institute’s Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP) is now accepting applications for its Fall 2008 intern class. We would very much appreciate your help in getting this information to prospective applicants. Please forward this e-mail to students, alumni, and faculty in related programs. Applications for the fall session are due no later than March 17, 2008. All applications must be complete by this date (including letters of reference). Additional information about this program including application instructions can be found at http://hcip.nci.nih.gov/.
New York University Summer Publishing Institute
The Summer Publishing Institute at NYU’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offers an exclusive opportunity for talented college graduates to learn firsthand the complexities of the industry from leaders in book, magazine, and digital publishing. The highly acclaimed program invites 100 students from across the country to take part in six intensive weeks of attending lectures given by prominent publishing executives, participating in workshops and simulation projects, and benefiting from career planning and a job fair. Participants will master publishing skills in editing, marketing, digital media, design, and more. Ideal candidates for the program include recent college grads/grad students; writers, editors, and designers with a passion for communications; and anyone who wants to get a head start on a career in publishing. The program runs from June 1-July 11, 2008. To find out about application requirements, please visit: www.scps.nyu.edu/471
Padilla Speer Beardsley Internship Available
We're looking for an exceptional candidate to fill a full-time, six-month, paid internship to work on a wide variety of projects. This internship will be centered on business-to-business marketing focusing on clients in our manufacturing and technology practices. Responsibilities include: writing news, product and personnel releases; creating and editing media lists, media relations work, organizing clips and tracking incoming trade publications and research. Must have excellent writing skills and one to two internships or volunteering experiences in public relations, journalism, or marketing communications. It's a great opportunity to experience first-hand the public relations business. More info at http://www.psbpr.com/page/Whole-Brain-Careers.jsp
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THE AL MUAMMAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JOURNALISM
Up to five scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded this year by the Arab American Institute Foundation to selected students of Arab descent who are committed to a career in journalism. Applicants must have a grade-point average of at least 3.30 and be majoring in Journalism. Academic achievement, financial need, and community service will be considered. Application forms for the 2008-2009 academic year are available at http://www.aaiusa.org/foundation/154/student-resource-center. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 3, 2008. Awardees will be notified in April. Please contact Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell at (202) 429-9210 ext. 30 or yshaheenmcconnell@aaiusa.org with any questions.
AAJA/S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships
Awards of up to $5,000 each to college students pursuing careers in newspaper print journalism. While the scholarship is open to all students, AAJA especially encourages applicants from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups. S.I Newhouse scholarship winners will be eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication. The application is available to download. Deadline is March 28, 2008.
Neilan B. Lund Scholarship
The American Indian Studies Department in association with the English Department and the School of Journalism & Mass Communication is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for an American Indian female student with a background and interest in literature, writing, and/or journalism. Students interested in applying for the scholarship should submit a transcript, a letter expressing interest in applying for the scholarship, and a two-page essay that describes: 1) their interests in writing, literature, and/or journalism, and 2) that explains how these coincide with their future career goals. Applications for the Neilan B. Lund Scholarship need to be submitted to the Department of American Indian Studies, Room 19 Scott Hall. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2008. Refer any questions to Jean O’Brien, Chair of the Department of American Indian Studies at 612-626-5330 or obrie002@umn.edu.
Who Owns the Public Record Panel and Discussion
Public Affairs Education and the Media class has invited students and faculty to join their class session on Wednesday, February 27 at 6:00 - 7:30pm in415 Blegen Hall. Instructors Sharon Schmickle & Eric Black will present a panel of speakers that will discuss the topic. For more information or questions, please contact Sonya Lewis at smlewis@umn.edu OR Sharon Schmickle at sharonschmickle@yahoo.com
Graduate Student Organization 2008 Conference Call for Papers
Academic papers are now being accepted for the 2008 GSO Conference. This year’s conference will take place Friday, March 7 in the SJMC Conference Center. Single author and multiple author papers featuring student research will
be accepted. Papers using critical/cultural studies, qualitative, or quantitative methodologies may be submitted, as well as theoretical or methodological critiques related to mass communication research. Working papers will be accepted but only on a space-available basis. Papers should be no longer than 30 pages.
Author/s should submit two printed copies of the paper. One copy should have complete author information, and one should have only the paper’s title with no author information. Papers should be clearly marked as GSO Conference submissions and placed in either Soyoen Cho’s or Wonsun Shin’s mail box in Murphy Hall 119 by the deadline.
Deadline for submission: Friday, February 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Notification of acceptance: Authors will be notified of acceptance by February 29.
ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Silha Fellowships and Research Assistantships
The Silha Fellowships support outstanding graduate students in their research, as well as providing them with the opportunity to assist with a variety of Silha Center projects.
In addition to conducting scholarly research, Silha Fellows will be expected to make substantial contributions to the production of the Silha Center’s quarterly Bulletin.
Candidates for the Silha Fellowships should demonstrate a strong interest in conducting legal research; students who are pursuing, or plan to pursue, a law degree are ideal. Candidates should also have a substantial interest in journalism ethics. An interest in new media is a plus. Fellowships are awarded initially for one year.
Research assistantships are also available.
Please submit the following:
1. A copy of the SJMC scholarship application originally submitted to the graduate office.
2. A copy of academic transcripts
3. A letter explaining the area of personal interest in media law and ethics; how this interest could benefit the Silha Center; and how an association with the Silha Center would enhance professional and academic progress.
To obtain a blank scholarship application form, or to submit your application, please contact Kelsey Olson, Graduate Student Services, at (612) 625-4054 or e-mail at sjmcgrad@umn.edu. Closing date for applications is March 24, 2008.
For more information about the Silha Center, visit http://www.silha.umn.edu
