The Murphy Weekly

	Monday, November 26, 2007


	Wanted: Student Digital Work...in progress or completed for December's Emerging Digerati The Institute for New Media Studies and the Digital Technology Center will host an "open mike" night on Monday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-7:30 as the final event of the 2007 Emerging Digerati series. We're looking for clever student new media work to present informally in the Walter Library Digital Technology Center. It can be something in game or web design, a music piece or invention, art work or movie...done for class, a research project, or anything that has to do with new media. Join the cool kids for Emerging Digerati - a showcase and discussion of interesting and unusual applications of new media technology across disciplines from people throughout campus. Contact the curator, Anne Jin Soo Preston at digerati@umn.edu SPJ Hmong Culture Panel The Twin Cities are home to the largest Hmong population in the United States, yet many Minnesotans know very little about this influential community. SPJ will convene a panel of experts including journalists and Hmong community leaders who will speak about Hmong culture, what it means to be Hmong in Minnesota and the challenges to covering the community in both the mainstream and ethnic media. After their presenta tion, there will be plenty of time for questions. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 \| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Where: The Hmong Cultural Center 995 University Avenue West, Suite 214 \| St. Paul, MN 55104 For more information about the event, driving directions and parking information, go to: www.mnspj.org Walker Art Center Lecture series Drawing Conflict, Writing War: Two Ways of Responding to Global Violence This mini-series features rare Twin Cities visits by cartoonist/journalist Joe Sacco and foreign correspondent Janine di Giovanni. Both present a world that is at war—unraveling and often unjust, yet despite it all, one that is occasionally hopeful. Both have covered the explosive conflicts in Israel, Palestine, and Bosnia, spending extensive time in those regions to find the human stories that go unreported by mainstream media. Janine di Giovanni Tuesday, November 27, 7 pm Janine di Giovanni is one of the world’s top female foreign correspondents specializing in human rights. Committed to working in conflict zones forgotten by much of the media, she has reported from war-torn regions including Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Liberia, Egypt, Rwanda, Nicaragua, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans since 1980. She is the author of several books, including Against The Stranger (1993) about the effect of occupations during the first intifada on both Palestinians and Israelis; The Quick and The Dead (1995) about the siege of Sarajevo; and Madness Visible (2005), a memoir about the Balkan conflicts that was recently optioned for a feature film by actress Julia Roberts' production company Revolution Films. Her most recent book, A Place at the End of the World: Essays from the Edge (2006), collects her writings from 1998- 2005. She writes regularly for The Times of London and Vanity Fair, and contributes to The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, The Spectator, and National Geographic, among many others. Her major awards include the National Magazine Award and two Amnesty International Awards. Join di Giovanni for a talk about her life as an international reporter and the responsibilities journalists hold to bear witness to the atrocities of war. There is a student price of $8 for each lecture, and additional discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets: $8 for students w/ ID. For tickets, call the box office at 612.375.7600 or on-line at walkerart.org. back to top

	ANNOUNCEMENTS Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer 39 categories for print, radio, television, and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged on the regional level. Regional award winners will be honored at the spring regional conferences. First place regional winners are forwarded on to the national competition. National winners will be honored at the 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference in Atlanta. The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a college or university and studying for an academic degree in 2007. Students who have had full-time, professional journalism experience, outside of internships, are not eligible. Entries must have been published or broadcast during the 2007 calendar year. Complete details on the contest may be found by visiting http://www.spj.org/a-moe.asp. Postmark deadline: January 23, 2008 Please contact SPJ Programs Coordinator Heather Porter with any questions at (317) 927-8000, ext. 204 or hporter@spj.org * Registering for spring classes? Take advantage of the unique opportunities that these courses offer! JOUR 4193: Community Newspaper Practicum Instructors: Joni Berg and Lee Ann Schutz-Wahi There’s no better place to learn the fundamentals of journalism than on the job at a community newspaper. Students are placed for the semester in actual community and specialty publication newsrooms across the Twin Cities. Prerequisites: 3004W, [3101 or 3201], [jour major or approved IDIM or BIS or ICP] Questions? Email jberg@swpub.com or lwahi@hotmail.com JOUR 3991/5991 – The Art and Science of Persuasion Instructor: Prof. Ken Doyle Goals: Learn to persuade people to do what you want them to do by thinking strategically and crafting the right message for the right audience. Understand persuasion research and theory so you can apply it to your own work. How We’ll Get There: Read, discuss, practice, and get feedback on different methods of persuasion. One test, lots of practical projects. Prerequisites:non-jour major or [jour major, course appr on prog plan] or [pre-jour, adviser approval]. For more info, e-mail Professor Ken Doyle at KenDoyle@umn.edu. JOUR 4990: Documentary Photojournalism Instructor: Prof. Dona Schwartz** Interested in photojournalism and documentary photography? This course is an opportunity to immerse yourself in documentary work, both as a photographer and as a viewer of the best work in the field. During the semester you will have the opportunity to produce your own photo documentary project, starting with framing an idea and ending with a completed portfolio of edited images. Prerequisites: JOUR major or approved IDIM or ICP or BIS major, JOUR 3102 or JOUR 4302 JOUR 5990: Science Journalism Instructor: Dr. Jessica Marshall As glaciers melt, factories turn corn into ethanol fuel, and politicians debate stem cell policy, science makes headlines every day. In this course, you will report and write stories about science. You will learn to ask the right questions about scientific findings and to explain complex concepts clearly and accurately. Practical skills to be covered in the course include: finding and evaluating science news stories; explaining complex concepts; choosing and interviewing sources; pitching stories; targeting different audiences; print and audio storytelling. Prerequisites: JOUR 3121 (or concurrently), graduate students, non-majors with instructor approval. Questions? Email Dr. Marshall at marshall.jessica@gmail.com JOUR 5991: Media Law and Ethics Go to the Movies Instructor: Prof. Jane Kirtley Are you looking for a fun and different way to explore contemporary issues in media law and media ethics? You’ll learn some essential legal and ethical principles by watching more than 20 films and television episodes from the past and the present. Through class discussion, presentations, and essays, you’ll consider whether Hollywood’s version of media law and ethics is accurate and fair, and how it shapes public perceptions and policies affecting the press. Prerequisites: Journalism major or minor, or approved IDIM, ICP or BIS major, or graduate or law student status. Jour 3771, 3776, 5552, 5771, or 5777, or instructor’s approval, required. Complete course information including meeting days/times is available at OneStop. Institute for Humane Studies Writing Competitions The Institute for Humane Studies has just created two academic writing competitions worth $4,000 in prizes to recognize the work of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students. Select finalists will receive travel reimbursements to attend and present their work at the 2008 Social Change Workshop. Visit the IHS Web site for more information. The submission deadline is January 31, 2008. 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. 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. PRISM PRISM is looking for more members this year! We are a multicultural, multimedium student group dedicated to diversity in the news and all fields of mass communication. We do a lot of work with local professionals for networking and professional development. PRISM's meetings are on Fridays from 1 p.m.-2p.m. in the Murphy Hall Conference Room. Hope to see you there! AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION AMA Weekly Meetings Tuesdays, 12-1pm, Carlson School, L-118 All majors welcome! If you would like more information on our organization, including how to become a member, events and conferences, leadership opportunities, company tours, and more, please visit our website, www.umnmarketing.com! Tuesday, November 27 Kara Lazarus, Think Pink Idea Consulting, LLC Tuesday, December 4 Amy Johnson, Best Buy Hope to see you there! Julie Benton, President University of Minnesota's American Marketing Association bent0128@umn.edu AAJA-MINNESOTA Are you a student of Asian American descent, or interested in promoting Asian-American issues in the media, and seriously interested in pursuing a career in journalism? Join AAJA for 2008 and help further your career! The Asian American Journalists Association is a national group of professional journalists who are committed to increasing diversity in the news media. $20 gets you a yearlong membership to AAJA through the local Minnesota chapter. AAJA-Minnesota gives out two scholarships and two internships each year, and last summer sent two student memebrs to the National Convention in Miami to work on the student projects. Current members, don't forget to renew for 2008! Check out http://chapters.aaja.org/Minnesota/ for more information or contact Nancy Yang (nyang@pioneerpress.com). back to top ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES 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. 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. Multicultural Advertising Intern Program If you’re serious about a career in the advertising industry, the American Association of Advertising Agencies is serious about helping you make it happen. Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations and industry professionals. Students selected for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in an advertising discipline. Visit www.aaaa-maip.org to obtain more information about the program and to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 7. back to top CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Hearst Journalism Fellowship Hearst Fellowships are awarded to a select few graduates each year. The process is very comprehensive in order to give applicants the best opportunity to show why they are qualified to become Fellows. This is one of the most prestigious programs in the industry. Hearst Fellowships offer valuable hands-on experience and access to leaders in the field. Candidates should be college graduates or others with interest, experience or background in journalism or related fields. Those selected each year will have the opportunity to grow in one of the world’s best journalism organizations. There is no better way to jump-start new careers in journalism. Applications are due December 1, 2007. More information can be found at www.hearstfellowships.com back to top JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Freelance Editor opening at the Minnesota Daily The Minnesota Daily is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Freelance Editor. This individual would be responsible for the recruitment and coordination of all independent contractors, as well as the authorization of freelance pay sheets. This individual would also fill in any breaking news or rewrites, and work with associate editors to ensure thorough news coverage. The successful candidate will have 1 year of news editorial experience with the Daily or equivalent newspaper. He or she must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to deal with stress and deadlines. Must be a University of Minnesota student. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three published clips with your application. The position closes November 30th. Applicants can go online and apply at www.mndaily.com or at our office 2221 University Ave SE Suite 450. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Staff Reporter opening at the Minnesota Daily The Minnesota Daily is looking for a highly qualified individual to work as a staff reporter for spring semester. Staff reporters write five stories every two weeks, work 20-30 hours a week, and receive an hourly wage for their work. Students can apply online at www.mndaily.com/jobs by submitting clips, resume and filling out an application for the position. Applications are also available in 110 Murphy Hall. Previous publication experience is encouraged but not required. The deadline for the staff reporter position is 5 p.m. on Nov 30. 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 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! PRWeek Internship Competition For the past five years, the PRWeek Student of the Year competition has offered students a remarkable opportunity to compete for a paid internship and substantial cash prize by pitching a PR campaign to a panel of senior communications executives. Details of the next challenge, including the company that will be featured in the campaign, will be announced in early September. The entry deadline is Friday, December 14. Entrants selected as the five finalists will be flown to New York to present their campaign idea to a panel of leading PR professionals. Interested students should download an entry kit at www.prweek.com/us/awards or send an e-mail with “Student of the Year” in the subject line to Laura.Quartuccio@prweek.com. If you have any further questions, please contact the PRWeek Awards Manager, Laura Quartuccio at 646-638-6108. Washington Post Internship The Washington Post has an opening for a twelve-week, paid internship in Polling. This internship runs from June to August, and offers an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work in a fast-paced news polling operation during campaign 2008. You must be a college junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a degree program as of November 1, 2007. A deep interest in politics, facility with data analysis and an exacting attention to detail are essential. Previous work experience and familiarity with SPSS are preferred. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, work samples, two letters of recommendation and an updated academic transcript to: Jennifer Agiesta The Washington Post 1150 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20071 polls@washpost.com The application deadline for this position is Dec. 15. back to top SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Call for applications: 2008 Student Scholarship presented by Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists The Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2008 student scholarship. This year, MN SPJ will award two $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Minnesota or be a Minnesota high school graduate enrolled in a post-secondary institution outside of Minnesota. Preference will be given to Society of Professional Journalists members. The deadline for application is February 15, 2008. Awards will be presented at MN SPJ’s annual Page One banquet in late May 2008. 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. Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Applications are now available for the 2008-09 Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad. This scholarship provides full or partial support for a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country for outstanding students from any campus of the University of Minnesota. It is intended to support credit-bearing and usually classroom-based study abroad that immerses the student in the host university as well as in the host culture, for a full academic year or equivalent. One to three scholarships will be awarded for 2008-09. Eligibility requirements: currently enrolled U of M undergraduate with senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end of Fall 2007, including at least 30 credits earned in residence at the University of Minnesota (any campus); GPA of 3.5 or higher; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Further information and a printable application are available at http://cla.umn.edu/honors/sullivan.htm. Application deadline: February 8, 2008**. back to top
	ANNOUNCEMENTS Registering for spring? Check out these courses! JOUR 8678 Seminar: Constitutional Law: Theories of Freedom of Expression Instructor: Prof. Jane Kirtley Don't leave graduate school without making at least a nodding acquaintance with the First Amendment! This course surveys the legal rights and privileges of the print and electronic media. Topics include prior restraints, libel, privacy, reporters' privilege, free press/fair trial, commercial speech, and obscenity/indecency. We will read court opinions as well as seminal scholarly articles on the historical origins and philosophical foundations of freedom of press and speech. Prerequisites: JOUR 5777 or instructor's consent. For further information: Contact Prof. Jane Kirtley at kirtl001@umn.edu JOUR 8502: Multi-Method Research Instructor: Prof. Ken Doyle All research methods have their particular strengths and weaknesses – Field Work, Surveys, Experiments, and Unobtrusive Measures. In this course you’ll learn how to design a research programs so the strengths of one research method make up for the deficiencies of another. Reading and discussion will be in-depth on the various methods, from the textbook and classic readings in measurement and design. The approach will be rigorous and conceptual but not statistical. Students from all Social Science disciplines are welcome and will find value in this course. Textbook: Brewer and Hunter, Foundations of Multi-Method Research. Sage, 2005. http://www.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book226548 For more info, e-mail Professor Ken Doyle. Institute for Humane Studies Harper Academic Research Competition The Institute for Humane Studies announces its Harper Academic Research Competition, recognizing the best published and unpublished work by graduate and law students on progress, prosperity, and human flourishing. $2,000 in prizes and the possibility of presenting research at the 2008 Social Change Workshop. Deadline: January 31, 2008. Visit the IHS Web site for more information. back to top ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 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 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 Web site at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/index.html Return to top

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	Monday, November 26, 2007


	Wanted: Student Digital Work...in progress or completed for December's Emerging Digerati The Institute for New Media Studies and the Digital Technology Center will host an "open mike" night on Monday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-7:30 as the final event of the 2007 Emerging Digerati series. We're looking for clever student new media work to present informally in the Walter Library Digital Technology Center. It can be something in game or web design, a music piece or invention, art work or movie...done for class, a research project, or anything that has to do with new media. Join the cool kids for Emerging Digerati - a showcase and discussion of interesting and unusual applications of new media technology across disciplines from people throughout campus. Contact the curator, Anne Jin Soo Preston at digerati@umn.edu SPJ Hmong Culture Panel The Twin Cities are home to the largest Hmong population in the United States, yet many Minnesotans know very little about this influential community. SPJ will convene a panel of experts including journalists and Hmong community leaders who will speak about Hmong culture, what it means to be Hmong in Minnesota and the challenges to covering the community in both the mainstream and ethnic media. After their presenta tion, there will be plenty of time for questions. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 \| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Where: The Hmong Cultural Center 995 University Avenue West, Suite 214 \| St. Paul, MN 55104 For more information about the event, driving directions and parking information, go to: www.mnspj.org Walker Art Center Lecture series Drawing Conflict, Writing War: Two Ways of Responding to Global Violence This mini-series features rare Twin Cities visits by cartoonist/journalist Joe Sacco and foreign correspondent Janine di Giovanni. Both present a world that is at war—unraveling and often unjust, yet despite it all, one that is occasionally hopeful. Both have covered the explosive conflicts in Israel, Palestine, and Bosnia, spending extensive time in those regions to find the human stories that go unreported by mainstream media. Janine di Giovanni Tuesday, November 27, 7 pm Janine di Giovanni is one of the world’s top female foreign correspondents specializing in human rights. Committed to working in conflict zones forgotten by much of the media, she has reported from war-torn regions including Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Liberia, Egypt, Rwanda, Nicaragua, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans since 1980. She is the author of several books, including Against The Stranger (1993) about the effect of occupations during the first intifada on both Palestinians and Israelis; The Quick and The Dead (1995) about the siege of Sarajevo; and Madness Visible (2005), a memoir about the Balkan conflicts that was recently optioned for a feature film by actress Julia Roberts' production company Revolution Films. Her most recent book, A Place at the End of the World: Essays from the Edge (2006), collects her writings from 1998- 2005. She writes regularly for The Times of London and Vanity Fair, and contributes to The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, The Spectator, and National Geographic, among many others. Her major awards include the National Magazine Award and two Amnesty International Awards. Join di Giovanni for a talk about her life as an international reporter and the responsibilities journalists hold to bear witness to the atrocities of war. There is a student price of $8 for each lecture, and additional discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets: $8 for students w/ ID. For tickets, call the box office at 612.375.7600 or on-line at walkerart.org. back to top

	ANNOUNCEMENTS Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer 39 categories for print, radio, television, and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged on the regional level. Regional award winners will be honored at the spring regional conferences. First place regional winners are forwarded on to the national competition. National winners will be honored at the 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference in Atlanta. The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a college or university and studying for an academic degree in 2007. Students who have had full-time, professional journalism experience, outside of internships, are not eligible. Entries must have been published or broadcast during the 2007 calendar year. Complete details on the contest may be found by visiting http://www.spj.org/a-moe.asp. Postmark deadline: January 23, 2008 Please contact SPJ Programs Coordinator Heather Porter with any questions at (317) 927-8000, ext. 204 or hporter@spj.org * Registering for spring classes? Take advantage of the unique opportunities that these courses offer! JOUR 4193: Community Newspaper Practicum Instructors: Joni Berg and Lee Ann Schutz-Wahi There’s no better place to learn the fundamentals of journalism than on the job at a community newspaper. Students are placed for the semester in actual community and specialty publication newsrooms across the Twin Cities. Prerequisites: 3004W, [3101 or 3201], [jour major or approved IDIM or BIS or ICP] Questions? Email jberg@swpub.com or lwahi@hotmail.com JOUR 3991/5991 – The Art and Science of Persuasion Instructor: Prof. Ken Doyle Goals: Learn to persuade people to do what you want them to do by thinking strategically and crafting the right message for the right audience. Understand persuasion research and theory so you can apply it to your own work. How We’ll Get There: Read, discuss, practice, and get feedback on different methods of persuasion. One test, lots of practical projects. Prerequisites:non-jour major or [jour major, course appr on prog plan] or [pre-jour, adviser approval]. For more info, e-mail Professor Ken Doyle at KenDoyle@umn.edu. JOUR 4990: Documentary Photojournalism Instructor: Prof. Dona Schwartz** Interested in photojournalism and documentary photography? This course is an opportunity to immerse yourself in documentary work, both as a photographer and as a viewer of the best work in the field. During the semester you will have the opportunity to produce your own photo documentary project, starting with framing an idea and ending with a completed portfolio of edited images. Prerequisites: JOUR major or approved IDIM or ICP or BIS major, JOUR 3102 or JOUR 4302 JOUR 5990: Science Journalism Instructor: Dr. Jessica Marshall As glaciers melt, factories turn corn into ethanol fuel, and politicians debate stem cell policy, science makes headlines every day. In this course, you will report and write stories about science. You will learn to ask the right questions about scientific findings and to explain complex concepts clearly and accurately. Practical skills to be covered in the course include: finding and evaluating science news stories; explaining complex concepts; choosing and interviewing sources; pitching stories; targeting different audiences; print and audio storytelling. Prerequisites: JOUR 3121 (or concurrently), graduate students, non-majors with instructor approval. Questions? Email Dr. Marshall at marshall.jessica@gmail.com JOUR 5991: Media Law and Ethics Go to the Movies Instructor: Prof. Jane Kirtley Are you looking for a fun and different way to explore contemporary issues in media law and media ethics? You’ll learn some essential legal and ethical principles by watching more than 20 films and television episodes from the past and the present. Through class discussion, presentations, and essays, you’ll consider whether Hollywood’s version of media law and ethics is accurate and fair, and how it shapes public perceptions and policies affecting the press. Prerequisites: Journalism major or minor, or approved IDIM, ICP or BIS major, or graduate or law student status. Jour 3771, 3776, 5552, 5771, or 5777, or instructor’s approval, required. Complete course information including meeting days/times is available at OneStop. Institute for Humane Studies Writing Competitions The Institute for Humane Studies has just created two academic writing competitions worth $4,000 in prizes to recognize the work of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students. Select finalists will receive travel reimbursements to attend and present their work at the 2008 Social Change Workshop. Visit the IHS Web site for more information. The submission deadline is January 31, 2008. 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. 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. PRISM PRISM is looking for more members this year! We are a multicultural, multimedium student group dedicated to diversity in the news and all fields of mass communication. We do a lot of work with local professionals for networking and professional development. PRISM's meetings are on Fridays from 1 p.m.-2p.m. in the Murphy Hall Conference Room. Hope to see you there! AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION AMA Weekly Meetings Tuesdays, 12-1pm, Carlson School, L-118 All majors welcome! If you would like more information on our organization, including how to become a member, events and conferences, leadership opportunities, company tours, and more, please visit our website, www.umnmarketing.com! Tuesday, November 27 Kara Lazarus, Think Pink Idea Consulting, LLC Tuesday, December 4 Amy Johnson, Best Buy Hope to see you there! Julie Benton, President University of Minnesota's American Marketing Association bent0128@umn.edu AAJA-MINNESOTA Are you a student of Asian American descent, or interested in promoting Asian-American issues in the media, and seriously interested in pursuing a career in journalism? Join AAJA for 2008 and help further your career! The Asian American Journalists Association is a national group of professional journalists who are committed to increasing diversity in the news media. $20 gets you a yearlong membership to AAJA through the local Minnesota chapter. AAJA-Minnesota gives out two scholarships and two internships each year, and last summer sent two student memebrs to the National Convention in Miami to work on the student projects. Current members, don't forget to renew for 2008! Check out http://chapters.aaja.org/Minnesota/ for more information or contact Nancy Yang (nyang@pioneerpress.com). back to top ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES 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. 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. Multicultural Advertising Intern Program If you’re serious about a career in the advertising industry, the American Association of Advertising Agencies is serious about helping you make it happen. Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations and industry professionals. Students selected for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in an advertising discipline. Visit www.aaaa-maip.org to obtain more information about the program and to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 7. back to top CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Hearst Journalism Fellowship Hearst Fellowships are awarded to a select few graduates each year. The process is very comprehensive in order to give applicants the best opportunity to show why they are qualified to become Fellows. This is one of the most prestigious programs in the industry. Hearst Fellowships offer valuable hands-on experience and access to leaders in the field. Candidates should be college graduates or others with interest, experience or background in journalism or related fields. Those selected each year will have the opportunity to grow in one of the world’s best journalism organizations. There is no better way to jump-start new careers in journalism. Applications are due December 1, 2007. More information can be found at www.hearstfellowships.com back to top JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Freelance Editor opening at the Minnesota Daily The Minnesota Daily is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Freelance Editor. This individual would be responsible for the recruitment and coordination of all independent contractors, as well as the authorization of freelance pay sheets. This individual would also fill in any breaking news or rewrites, and work with associate editors to ensure thorough news coverage. The successful candidate will have 1 year of news editorial experience with the Daily or equivalent newspaper. He or she must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to deal with stress and deadlines. Must be a University of Minnesota student. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three published clips with your application. The position closes November 30th. Applicants can go online and apply at www.mndaily.com or at our office 2221 University Ave SE Suite 450. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Staff Reporter opening at the Minnesota Daily The Minnesota Daily is looking for a highly qualified individual to work as a staff reporter for spring semester. Staff reporters write five stories every two weeks, work 20-30 hours a week, and receive an hourly wage for their work. Students can apply online at www.mndaily.com/jobs by submitting clips, resume and filling out an application for the position. Applications are also available in 110 Murphy Hall. Previous publication experience is encouraged but not required. The deadline for the staff reporter position is 5 p.m. on Nov 30. 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 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! PRWeek Internship Competition For the past five years, the PRWeek Student of the Year competition has offered students a remarkable opportunity to compete for a paid internship and substantial cash prize by pitching a PR campaign to a panel of senior communications executives. Details of the next challenge, including the company that will be featured in the campaign, will be announced in early September. The entry deadline is Friday, December 14. Entrants selected as the five finalists will be flown to New York to present their campaign idea to a panel of leading PR professionals. Interested students should download an entry kit at www.prweek.com/us/awards or send an e-mail with “Student of the Year” in the subject line to Laura.Quartuccio@prweek.com. If you have any further questions, please contact the PRWeek Awards Manager, Laura Quartuccio at 646-638-6108. Washington Post Internship The Washington Post has an opening for a twelve-week, paid internship in Polling. This internship runs from June to August, and offers an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work in a fast-paced news polling operation during campaign 2008. You must be a college junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a degree program as of November 1, 2007. A deep interest in politics, facility with data analysis and an exacting attention to detail are essential. Previous work experience and familiarity with SPSS are preferred. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, work samples, two letters of recommendation and an updated academic transcript to: Jennifer Agiesta The Washington Post 1150 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20071 polls@washpost.com The application deadline for this position is Dec. 15. back to top SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Call for applications: 2008 Student Scholarship presented by Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists The Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2008 student scholarship. This year, MN SPJ will award two $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Minnesota or be a Minnesota high school graduate enrolled in a post-secondary institution outside of Minnesota. Preference will be given to Society of Professional Journalists members. The deadline for application is February 15, 2008. Awards will be presented at MN SPJ’s annual Page One banquet in late May 2008. 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. Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad Applications are now available for the 2008-09 Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad. This scholarship provides full or partial support for a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country for outstanding students from any campus of the University of Minnesota. It is intended to support credit-bearing and usually classroom-based study abroad that immerses the student in the host university as well as in the host culture, for a full academic year or equivalent. One to three scholarships will be awarded for 2008-09. Eligibility requirements: currently enrolled U of M undergraduate with senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end of Fall 2007, including at least 30 credits earned in residence at the University of Minnesota (any campus); GPA of 3.5 or higher; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Further information and a printable application are available at http://cla.umn.edu/honors/sullivan.htm. Application deadline: February 8, 2008**. back to top
	ANNOUNCEMENTS Registering for spring? Check out these courses! JOUR 8678 Seminar: Constitutional Law: Theories of Freedom of Expression Instructor: Prof. Jane Kirtley Don't leave graduate school without making at least a nodding acquaintance with the First Amendment! This course surveys the legal rights and privileges of the print and electronic media. Topics include prior restraints, libel, privacy, reporters' privilege, free press/fair trial, commercial speech, and obscenity/indecency. We will read court opinions as well as seminal scholarly articles on the historical origins and philosophical foundations of freedom of press and speech. Prerequisites: JOUR 5777 or instructor's consent. For further information: Contact Prof. Jane Kirtley at kirtl001@umn.edu JOUR 8502: Multi-Method Research Instructor: Prof. Ken Doyle All research methods have their particular strengths and weaknesses – Field Work, Surveys, Experiments, and Unobtrusive Measures. In this course you’ll learn how to design a research programs so the strengths of one research method make up for the deficiencies of another. Reading and discussion will be in-depth on the various methods, from the textbook and classic readings in measurement and design. The approach will be rigorous and conceptual but not statistical. Students from all Social Science disciplines are welcome and will find value in this course. Textbook: Brewer and Hunter, Foundations of Multi-Method Research. Sage, 2005. http://www.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book226548 For more info, e-mail Professor Ken Doyle. Institute for Humane Studies Harper Academic Research Competition The Institute for Humane Studies announces its Harper Academic Research Competition, recognizing the best published and unpublished work by graduate and law students on progress, prosperity, and human flourishing. $2,000 in prizes and the possibility of presenting research at the 2008 Social Change Workshop. Deadline: January 31, 2008. Visit the IHS Web site for more information. back to top ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 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 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 Web site at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/index.html Return to top

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