The Murphy Weekly

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 The Hearst Foundation Web site.

IRE Watchdog Workshop
Monday, October 15 & Tuesday, October 16
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Sponsored by the Star Tribune, Saint Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Journalism Center

IRE is combining its highly rated Better Watchdogs Workshop for reporters, editors, and producers with a special program for midlevel editors, called Unleashing the Watchdogs, presented in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The Better Watchdogs track will offer practical nuts and bolts instruction for reporters, especially those at small- to medium-sized newsrooms and in bureaus of larger news organizations. The instructors will be experienced journalists and trainers from IRE. The Unleashing the Watchdogs track will feature top editors who have years of experience in producing investigative and enterprise work. They share tips and techniques on how to get watchdog journalism done, especially from reporters covering beats and daily stories. The workshops also cover the guiding of reporters in the effective use of the Internet, open-records laws, computer-assisted reporting and anonymous sources. Workshop Fee: (includes a one-year IRE membership): $60 professional, $30 student
Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training to be offered Tuesday afternoon, 10/16: $30 Visit the IRE Web site to register online.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS

PRSSA
Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., 100 Murphy

PRSSA is a group for anyone interested in Public Relations and what the field has to offer. Join us every Wednesday for speakers from a variety of PR professions, skills workshops and to gain real world experience working on one of our committees. Questions? Visit www.tc.umn.edu/~mnprssa/index.html or send an e-mail to umnprssa@gmail.com.

THIS WEEK: Best practices workshop and committee time. We look forward to seeing you there!

AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
The American Marketing Association is a non-profit, student-run organization that is officially affiliated with the National American Marketing Association as one of their collegiate chapters. We work with companies and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities to expose students to professionals and opportunities in marketing, advertising, public relations, and other related fields.

If you choose to become a member of our organization, you gain access to benefits from our collegiate chapter, as well as those from our National organization. We offer many opportunities, including weekly meetings that feature a guest speaker and a FREE lunch, networking opportunities with industry professionals, social events, national and local conferences, company tours, and leadership and volunteer opportunities.

AMA Weekly Meetings
Tuesdays, 12-1pm, Carlson School, L-118
All majors welcome!

This week's special guest: Luc Bondar, VP of Loyalty, Carlson Marketing Worldwide, Carlson Companies
Luc Bondar is responsible for leading the global Loyalty Marketing team to design and implement powerful customer loyalty programs that recognize valuable customers and reward their loyal behavior. Luc joined Carlson Marketing in 1999 working in the UK and Australia, with a brief, two-year stint at Leo Burnett as Account Director. He successfully managed a portfolio of clients that included BATA, Toyota, Eurotunnel and Budget Rent-a-Car, as well as executing consulting assignments for Visa International, Woolworths and Westfield.

If you would like more information on our organization, including how to become a member, please visit our website, www.umnmarketing.com, or feel free to contact us with any questions at ama@csom.umn.edu !

Thanks and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings!
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The First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI)
FYLI is an 11 week-long program offered in the spring semester for first-year students designed to help these students enhance leadership skills, foster intrapersonal, interpersonal, ethical and moral development, as well as connect first-year students to the U of M and surrounding communities. Participants will attend weekly meetings, a weekend retreat, and will be paired with a senior student mentor. In addition, participants will work on Campus Engagement Projects throughout the program to make change for the better on a campus-related issue they care about. Applications are currently available for this program at http://www.lead.umn.edu/first-year/app_information.html and are due by October 22.

Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute
The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree. For more information and an application visit: www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Applications are due November 1, 2007.

Spring 2008 Magazine Practicum: JOUR 4992
Many of you have asked for a Jour 4992 (practicum) related to magazines. We're happy to let you know that we'll be offering such a course in the spring of 2008. The class will place students in a variety of magazines from around the Twin Cities, where they'll work for 14 hours per week doing what typical interns do. The class will also meet once a week for a lecture and discussion about topics in magazine publishing. Most of those sessions will involve editors and writers from the participating magazines. Applications for this course will be available in late-October. The 4992 will count as a professional skills course. The experience will be well worth your while. Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu.

Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico
Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty.

Graduate and Professional School Day
Over 100 graduate and professional schools from across the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate and Professional School Day, on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. This exciting annual event offers individuals the opportunity to discuss graduate and professional school applications/admission procedures, explore degree requirements, attend related workshops, obtain information on admission tests, compare graduate programs, and speak with representatives from a variety of graduate and professional programs including Law, Business, and Education. For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD.

Government Job and Internship Fair
Are you interested in public service? Did you know that government employs EVERY major? Do you want to meet employers with great hiring needs and opportunity for advancement? Come to the Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union. For a list of registered employers, including links, contact information and types of positions available, go to http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair and click on "candidates". This event is free and no registration is required. Remember to bring your resume!

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.urop.umn.edu/.

Associated Press Internship Program
The Associated Press is offering a highly selective 12-week summer internship. The internship is an individually tailored training program for students who are interested in print, photojournalism, graphic design and multimedia journalists. Interested Juniors and Seniors should apply by November 1. More information about individual internships can be found at http://www.ap.org/apjobs/index.html. Students must take an editing exam that will be administered by 110 Murphy Hall. Email Heather Myers at sjmcugs@umn.edu to schedule a time prior to October 26.

The Politics and Journalism Semester
The Politics & Journalism Semester is a program of the Washington Center for Politics & Journalism. The Center brings 13 college student journalists, whose career goal is political reporting, to Washington each semester. The program is open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent (within one year) graduates; participants must be at least second-term juniors. Applicants must demonstrate substantial interest in political journalism as a career goal. Strong preference is given to those with reporting, writing and producing experience at school or other papers and broadcast outlets; published writing samples (from college or other publications) are essential for print-oriented students. Interested students apply through participating schools of communication and journalism. Turn in your application to 110 Murphy Hall by Friday, October 26; visit www.wcpj.org for more information.

Institute for Human Studies Internships in Journalism
IHS Print Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30 clips. The deadline for early decision is November 1. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism.

IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid internships at major media networks or news production houses. For more information, please visit www.TheIHS.org/broadcast. Production Internships are expanding to include placements in video game development in addition to feature film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country. IHS considers applicants at all levels of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production.

2008 Senate Internship Program
Looking for an opportunity to gain some real-life work experience? Intern at the Minnesota State Senate for the 2008 session. Senate interns receive a small stipend for their work. Internships begin in early January when the legislature goes into session and last until mid-May when the session ends. Applications can be found in 110 Murphy Hall, they are due no later than November 9.

Pulliam Journalism Fellowship
The 2008 Pulliam Journalism Fellowship is now accepting applications for next year’s program. Twenty winners nationwide will be chose for a 10-week internship which will run from June 9 through Aug. 15, 2008 in Indianapolis or Phoenix as reporters, photographers, graphic artists and page designers. Interested students should fill out an application found on www.indystar.com/pjf. The deadline to apply is November 15.

The Detroit News 2008 Summer Internships
The Detroit News offers 12-week summer internships to college journalism students who are juniors, seniors or recent college graduates. Internship opportunities are available for reporters, copy editors, photographers and graphic artists. The News offers hand-on experience and expects interns to assume a standard workload. Weekly training sessions on various newsroom topics are also provided. Pay is $541 a week. Applicants should have completed at least one prior internship or have had experience at student publications. To apply, please submit the following: Cover letter, resume, seven to 10 work samples, and three references. To: Kristi Bowden, Assistant Managing Editor; The Detroit News; 615 W. Lafayette Blvd; Detroit, MI 48226. Application deadline: December 1. For more information visit: http://www.freep.com/jobspage

Chips Quinn Scholars Program
The Chips Quinn Scholars Program offers training paid internship s and $1,600 awards to college students or recent graduates of color who are pursuing careers in daily newspaper journalism. College juniors, seniors or graduates within the past year with majors or career goals in newspapers are eligible. The program involves a 10-12 week long internship during Spring or Summer semesters. To find out more information or to apply; visit: http://www.chipsquinn.org or stop by 110 Murphy Hall for an application. The all applications must be postmarked by Monday, October 15.

Philip Meyer Journalism Award
The National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism; the Knight Chair in Journalism at Arizona State University; and IRE are proud to introduce the Philip Meyer Journalism Award, a contest to recognize the best journalism done using social science research methods. Three awards will be given annually - a first, second and third place - to recognize the best work using techniques that are part of precision journalism, computer-assisted reporting and social science research. The awards include cash prizes: $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third. More information and entry forms can be found at http://www.ire.org/meyeraward the deadline to apply is October 31, 2007.

The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08
The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08. For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org. The deadline to apply is December 14.

	Monday, October 8, 2007


	University of Minnesota Bookstore Reading and Discussion Monday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. University of Minnesota Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Alan Weisman will discuss his new book The World Without Us. Weisman offers a unique look at environmental destruction and global warming in his new book The World Without Us as he examines how nature would respond without the pressures of humans. As an award-winning journalist, Weisman draws on the expertise of paleontologists, structural engineers, biologists, art conservators, diamond and coal miners, oil drillers, marine biologists, astrophysicists, and religious leaders to examine the impact on the earth without man. Free and open to the public. University of Minnesota Bookstore Reading and Discussion Tuesday, October 9, 2:00 p.m. University of Minnesota Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union Former New York Times reporter and author Douglas McGill will discuss his book “Here: A Global Citizen’s Journey." Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, McGill saw clearly the consequences of American ignorance of the world. Using his reporting experiences and reflecting on his community of Rochester, Minnesota, McGill focuses on the international connections between Minnesota and the rest of the world. This “glocalsim”, as defined by McGill, delivers a portrait of a specific American place where all of the flavors, colors, and personalities of foreign lands are reflected and global economic, social and environmental trends are intricately at work. McGill has written about human rights, genocide, immigration and assimilation to American society. Free and open to the public. Recent Research on Mass Communication Symposium Friday, October 12, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Murphy Hall Conference Center Schedule of topics: 9:00 a.m. - Should current events change our view of communication theory 10:00 a.m.- The role of psychology in mass communication research 1:00 p.m.- Feminism and media studies 2:00 p.m.- New directions in health and science communication Lunch will be served at noon. All students are welcome to attend! back to top

	ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 The Hearst Foundation Web site. IRE Watchdog Workshop Monday, October 15 & Tuesday, October 16 Hosted by the University of Minnesota Sponsored by the Star Tribune, Saint Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Journalism Center IRE is combining its highly rated Better Watchdogs Workshop for reporters, editors, and producers with a special program for midlevel editors, called Unleashing the Watchdogs, presented in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The Better Watchdogs track will offer practical nuts and bolts instruction for reporters, especially those at small- to medium-sized newsrooms and in bureaus of larger news organizations. The instructors will be experienced journalists and trainers from IRE. The Unleashing the Watchdogs track will feature top editors who have years of experience in producing investigative and enterprise work. They share tips and techniques on how to get watchdog journalism done, especially from reporters covering beats and daily stories. The workshops also cover the guiding of reporters in the effective use of the Internet, open-records laws, computer-assisted reporting and anonymous sources. Workshop Fee: (includes a one-year IRE membership): $60 professional, $30 student Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training to be offered Tuesday afternoon, 10/16: $30 Visit the IRE Web site to register online. back to top STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS PRSSA Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., 100 Murphy PRSSA is a group for anyone interested in Public Relations and what the field has to offer. Join us every Wednesday for speakers from a variety of PR professions, skills workshops and to gain real world experience working on one of our committees. Questions? Visit www.tc.umn.edu/~mnprssa/index.html or send an e-mail to umnprssa@gmail.com. THIS WEEK: Best practices workshop and committee time. We look forward to seeing you there! AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION The American Marketing Association is a non-profit, student-run organization that is officially affiliated with the National American Marketing Association as one of their collegiate chapters. We work with companies and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities to expose students to professionals and opportunities in marketing, advertising, public relations, and other related fields. If you choose to become a member of our organization, you gain access to benefits from our collegiate chapter, as well as those from our National organization. We offer many opportunities, including weekly meetings that feature a guest speaker and a FREE lunch, networking opportunities with industry professionals, social events, national and local conferences, company tours, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. AMA Weekly Meetings Tuesdays, 12-1pm, Carlson School, L-118 All majors welcome! This week's special guest: Luc Bondar, VP of Loyalty, Carlson Marketing Worldwide, Carlson Companies Luc Bondar is responsible for leading the global Loyalty Marketing team to design and implement powerful customer loyalty programs that recognize valuable customers and reward their loyal behavior. Luc joined Carlson Marketing in 1999 working in the UK and Australia, with a brief, two-year stint at Leo Burnett as Account Director. He successfully managed a portfolio of clients that included BATA, Toyota, Eurotunnel and Budget Rent-a-Car, as well as executing consulting assignments for Visa International, Woolworths and Westfield. If you would like more information on our organization, including how to become a member, please visit our website, www.umnmarketing.com, or feel free to contact us with any questions at ama@csom.umn.edu ! Thanks and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings! back to top ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES The First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI) FYLI is an 11 week-long program offered in the spring semester for first-year students designed to help these students enhance leadership skills, foster intrapersonal, interpersonal, ethical and moral development, as well as connect first-year students to the U of M and surrounding communities. Participants will attend weekly meetings, a weekend retreat, and will be paired with a senior student mentor. In addition, participants will work on Campus Engagement Projects throughout the program to make change for the better on a campus-related issue they care about. Applications are currently available for this program at http://www.lead.umn.edu/first-year/app_information.html and are due by October 22. Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree. For more information and an application visit: www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Applications are due November 1, 2007. Spring 2008 Magazine Practicum: JOUR 4992 Many of you have asked for a Jour 4992 (practicum) related to magazines. We're happy to let you know that we'll be offering such a course in the spring of 2008. The class will place students in a variety of magazines from around the Twin Cities, where they'll work for 14 hours per week doing what typical interns do. The class will also meet once a week for a lecture and discussion about topics in magazine publishing. Most of those sessions will involve editors and writers from the participating magazines. Applications for this course will be available in late-October. The 4992 will count as a professional skills course. The experience will be well worth your while. Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu. Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty. back to top CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Graduate and Professional School Day Over 100 graduate and professional schools from across the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate and Professional School Day, on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. This exciting annual event offers individuals the opportunity to discuss graduate and professional school applications/admission procedures, explore degree requirements, attend related workshops, obtain information on admission tests, compare graduate programs, and speak with representatives from a variety of graduate and professional programs including Law, Business, and Education. For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD. Government Job and Internship Fair Are you interested in public service? Did you know that government employs EVERY major? Do you want to meet employers with great hiring needs and opportunity for advancement? Come to the Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union. For a list of registered employers, including links, contact information and types of positions available, go to http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair and click on "candidates". This event is free and no registration is required. Remember to bring your resume! 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.urop.umn.edu/. back to top JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Associated Press Internship Program The Associated Press is offering a highly selective 12-week summer internship. The internship is an individually tailored training program for students who are interested in print, photojournalism, graphic design and multimedia journalists. Interested Juniors and Seniors should apply by November 1. More information about individual internships can be found at http://www.ap.org/apjobs/index.html. Students must take an editing exam that will be administered by 110 Murphy Hall. Email Heather Myers at sjmcugs@umn.edu to schedule a time prior to October 26. The Politics and Journalism Semester The Politics & Journalism Semester is a program of the Washington Center for Politics & Journalism. The Center brings 13 college student journalists, whose career goal is political reporting, to Washington each semester. The program is open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent (within one year) graduates; participants must be at least second-term juniors. Applicants must demonstrate substantial interest in political journalism as a career goal. Strong preference is given to those with reporting, writing and producing experience at school or other papers and broadcast outlets; published writing samples (from college or other publications) are essential for print-oriented students. Interested students apply through participating schools of communication and journalism. Turn in your application to 110 Murphy Hall by Friday, October 26; visit www.wcpj.org for more information. Institute for Human Studies Internships in Journalism IHS Print Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30 clips. The deadline for early decision is November 1. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism. IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid internships at major media networks or news production houses. For more information, please visit www.TheIHS.org/broadcast. Production Internships are expanding to include placements in video game development in addition to feature film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country. IHS considers applicants at all levels of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production. 2008 Senate Internship Program Looking for an opportunity to gain some real-life work experience? Intern at the Minnesota State Senate for the 2008 session. Senate interns receive a small stipend for their work. Internships begin in early January when the legislature goes into session and last until mid-May when the session ends. Applications can be found in 110 Murphy Hall, they are due no later than November 9. Pulliam Journalism Fellowship The 2008 Pulliam Journalism Fellowship is now accepting applications for next year’s program. Twenty winners nationwide will be chose for a 10-week internship which will run from June 9 through Aug. 15, 2008 in Indianapolis or Phoenix as reporters, photographers, graphic artists and page designers. Interested students should fill out an application found on www.indystar.com/pjf. The deadline to apply is November 15. The Detroit News 2008 Summer Internships The Detroit News offers 12-week summer internships to college journalism students who are juniors, seniors or recent college graduates. Internship opportunities are available for reporters, copy editors, photographers and graphic artists. The News offers hand-on experience and expects interns to assume a standard workload. Weekly training sessions on various newsroom topics are also provided. Pay is $541 a week. Applicants should have completed at least one prior internship or have had experience at student publications. To apply, please submit the following: Cover letter, resume, seven to 10 work samples, and three references. To: Kristi Bowden, Assistant Managing Editor; The Detroit News; 615 W. Lafayette Blvd; Detroit, MI 48226. Application deadline: December 1. For more information visit: http://www.freep.com/jobspage back to top SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Chips Quinn Scholars Program The Chips Quinn Scholars Program offers training paid internship s and $1,600 awards to college students or recent graduates of color who are pursuing careers in daily newspaper journalism. College juniors, seniors or graduates within the past year with majors or career goals in newspapers are eligible. The program involves a 10-12 week long internship during Spring or Summer semesters. To find out more information or to apply; visit: http://www.chipsquinn.org or stop by 110 Murphy Hall for an application. The all applications must be postmarked by Monday, October 15. Philip Meyer Journalism Award The National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism; the Knight Chair in Journalism at Arizona State University; and IRE are proud to introduce the Philip Meyer Journalism Award, a contest to recognize the best journalism done using social science research methods. Three awards will be given annually - a first, second and third place - to recognize the best work using techniques that are part of precision journalism, computer-assisted reporting and social science research. The awards include cash prizes: $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third. More information and entry forms can be found at http://www.ire.org/meyeraward the deadline to apply is October 31, 2007. The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08 The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08. For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org. The deadline to apply is December 14. back to top
	ANNOUNCEMENTS Recent Research on Mass Communication Symposium Friday, October 12, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Murphy Hall Conference Center Schedule of topics: 9:00 a.m.- Should current events change our view of communication theory 10:00 a.m- The role of psychology in mass communication research 1:00 p.m.- Feminism and media studies 2:00 p.m.- New directions in health and science communication Lunch will be served at noon. All students are welcome to attend! The Guy Stanton Ford Annual Lecture featuring Dr. Thomas Insel, Director, National Institute of Mental Health Tuesday, October 16, 12:15 p.m. Ted Mann Concert Hall CONGRATULATIONS TO WONSUN SHIN! Graduate student Wonsun Shin won the Top Student Paper Award (1st place in the Jung-Sook Lee Student Paper Competition) in the Communication Technology Division of Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) held in Washington D.C. in August 2007. The paper title is "Perceived Credibility of Job Search Sites and Users' Intention to Post Resume." She also received Kappa Tau Alpha Research Award as an author of the best student paper. back to top ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Metropolitan Media Group Editorial Internship Opportunities Internships are available year-round in the editorial department of Metropolitan Media Group, publisher of 14 Twin Cities lifestyle magazines: Lake Minnetonka, Saint Paul Illustrated, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Edina, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Eagan, Bloomington, Burnsville, Chanhassen, CitySouth, St. Croix Valley and Maple Grove; MinnesotaBusiness magazine; Radio Magazine; Escape Magazine (Sun Country Airlines in-flight magazine); as well as several custom products and publications. The position involves fact-checking, participating in staff meetings and projects, and some writing for regular departments within the magazines, as well as the opportunity to advance toward feature and personality profile story writing. Starts: January, May, September Payment: $200 / semester Requirements: Hard working, ambitious, interest in magazine journalism; some experience writing journalistic feature stories is helpful but not required. Candidates for these positions must be detail-oriented self-starters with a flair for creativity. MMG offers spring, summer and fall internships. There is some flexibility for exact starting and ending dates. Personal transportation is required. Contact: To apply, please mail a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Metropolitan Media Group, Editorial Internship Coordinator, 5001 American Blvd. W., Suite 400, Bloomington, MN 55437. Apply by Oct. 15 for winter internship, by March 15 for summer internship and by July 15 for fall internship. Program Benefits: Published clips and bylines; the opportunity to work with and learn from a variety of editors; gain quality feedback and edits to your work; work on a variety of publications in different communities; conduct phone and in-person interviews, as well as accompany editors on interviews; participate in staff and art meetings; work with a diverse team of editors in a growing company; opportunities for advancement in staff writer positions and freelance assignments. Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate. The Fellowship makes the following annual award: Approximately 60 Predoctoral Awards at $20,000 per year for up to three years. Approximately 35 Dissertation Awards at $21,000 for one year Approximately 20 Postdoctoral Awards at $40,000 for one year For Further Information, Deadline dates & Applications: http://national-academies.org/fellowships ISSS Career Workshops Every semester, ISSS offers a series of career workshops for international students on campus. These sessions provide practical information and materials on how to find a job, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to prepare for a job interview, and visa options after graduation. Some semesters, additional topics are offered such as the academic job search, finding an internship, and the home country job search. *These workshops are free. Registration is not required.* Please visit: http://www.isss.umn.edu/career/workshops.html for further information. The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program Application Deadline: October 15, 2007 Program Dates: September through May (9 months) Information and Application:http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm As the countries of the world become more interdependent, the Robert Bosch Foundation recognizes the importance of familiarizing American professionals with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe and of the Federal Republic of Germany. To further this goal, and to strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Germany, the foundation sponsors a fellowship program that enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. Although a prime goal of this program is the advancement of transatlantic relations, it also contributes to the participants' professional competence and expertise, and broadens their cultural horizons. The program provides young American professionals (ages 23-34) with two high-level work placements in the federal government and private sector in Germany. Three seminars taking place throughout Europe provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing Germany and the European Union today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism, law, political science and public policy. The Center for Teaching & Learning The Center for Teaching & Learning is an excellent resource for graduate students with specific resources and programming. For more detailed information, please visit their website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/index.html Center for Writing Fall 2007 Workshops & Panel Discussions for Instructors Each semester, the Center for Writing's Teaching with Writing Program offers a series of panel discussions and workshops to all University of Minnesota faculty members, TAs, and instructors. These lively and practical sessions provide strategies, support, and community for instructors who incorporate writing assignments into courses across the University's curriculum. Coaching Graduate Writing Friday, October 12 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 113 Vincent Hall Writing is an absolutely crucial part of graduate education. Yet, there are very few models to help faculty train and support their graduate students, either in courses or through one-to-one mentoring. In this panel discussion, we will discuss productive and positive strategies for coaching graduate writers, including those working on theses and dissertations. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Oct 7: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 "It’s All About Efficiency": Lunch and Conversation for Graduate Students who Write and Teach with Writing Friday, October 19 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 219 Appleby Hall In this roundtable discussion for teaching assistants, three experienced TAs will facilitate a discussion about balancing the roles of graduate student and teacher. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Oct 12: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Commenting on/Responding to Student Writing Wednesday, October 24 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 135 Nicholson Hall Our comments on student papers are one of the most effective means we have to motivate students to revise and improve their writing. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss (and practice) ways to read student drafts, articulate meaningful comments, and manage the paper load. Those interested in this session may also be interested in the Grading Student Writing session on Friday, November 9 (see below). Register online by Oct 17: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Grading Student Writing Friday, November 9 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 219 Appleby Hall In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss time-efficient systems for grading student writing (holistic grading, rubrics, portfolios) and share strategies for this important, but challenging, teaching activity. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Nov 2: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Return to top

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