Research and Presentations
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A research paper by
Assistant Professor Hyejin Bang
has been accepted for publication in the
International Journal of Advertising
. The paper is titled
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How the Level of Personalization Affects the Effectiveness of Personalized Ad Message: The Moderating Role of Narcissism.
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Associate Professor Yvonnes Chen
was one of the three panel speakers on
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assessing capstone courses and experiences
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at the fifth annual student learning symposium on Feb. 22. The session had at least 40 participants in attendance. Chen showcased students
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award-winning plansbook and discussed how KU Core 6 guidelines, client feedback and course learning objectives and rubrics inform the assessment and revisions of classes in the strategic communication sequence.
Steve Rottinghaus
, career and outreach coordinator, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Create A PR Talent Pipeline” on Feb. 26 at a Kansas Public Relations Society of America event in Wichita. Discussion will include developing organizational support, marketing internships, identifying outcomes and writing an effective internship job description.
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Associate Professor Doug Ward
, Interim Director of Center for Teaching Excellence, visited
Associate Professor Yvonnes Chen
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s College Teaching course on Feb. 19 to talk about his reimagined backward design diagram. He also answered students
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questions ranging from student motivation, the perils of multiple-choice exams to designing assignments to address course learning objectives.
Associate Professor Jerry Crawford
was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story about closings of small schools, especially HBCUs and how it is not necessarily a boon for bigger schools.
Read the story.
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More than $41,000 was raised for the School of Journalism last week during the
One Day One KU
fundraiser. Thanks to all of the donors who supported Jayhawk Media Workshop and student scholarships.
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J-School students broadcast Border Showdown
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A group of nine students produced a live-stream broadcast of the annual KU Hockey Border Showdown last Thursday from the Silverstein Eye Center Arena in Independence, Missouri.
Jack Nadeau
produced and called play-by-play while
Stephanie Morales-Macedo
directed.
Saben Brooks
,
Lane Gillespie
and
Marcy Luttinger
added color commentary,
Kaitlyn Sanders
operated camera #1 and
Molly Wiskur
ran replay.
Keely McCormick
and
Sidney Kolasinski
reported from rink side. The game was live-streamed and televised on KUJH Channel 2-1. The Jayhawks won 7-3 and improved their record to 21-0-1.
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J-School students at KU Athletics
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Kansas Athletics gives KU journalism majors and minors lots of experience as social media and communications interns. The following seniors got together for a photo recently (from left):
Allison Thomas
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Camden Leary
,
Jack Dodd
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Charlie Sides
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Mitch George
,
Maddy Crume
,
Dayton Hammes
and
Jordan Cronan
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2018 graduate covers the Super Bowl
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Clarence Dennis
was still looking for a job when he graduated from the J-School last May. A couple of months later, he moved to California to start work as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Rams. Next thing you know, he found himself in Atlanta covering the Super Bowl.
Read the story.
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KU Advisor of the Year nominations
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The KU Advising Network and the Office of Undergraduate Studies are seeking nominations for the
2019 KU Advisor of the Year Award
. The purpose of this award is to recognize a KU academic advisor who has demonstrated the qualities representative of outstanding undergraduate student advising.
Learn more here.
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In conjunction with the JOUR 201: Journalism in the Movies class, every Monday during the spring semester is journalism movie night in Room 100, Stauffer-Flint Hall. Tonight
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s movie is
“Network
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Showtime is 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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Movie Schedule
Feb. 25: “Network” (1976)
March 4: “His Girl Friday” (1940)
March 25: “Zodiac” (2007)
April 1: “The Paper” (1998)
April 8: “State of Play” (2009)
April 15: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” (2016)
April 22: “Good Night, and Good Luck” (2005)
April 29: “The Post” (2017)
May 6: “All the President’s Men” (1976)
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The Journalism Student Leadership Board
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s diversity committee is hosting
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A Seat at the Table,
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a monthly mixer about diversity in journalism. Please mark your calendar to attend at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Clarkson Gallery.
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Bobkowski to give annual Budig lecture
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Associate Professor Peter Bobkowski
will present “Telling Stories: How I Learned to Write and Teach Writing” at 4 p.m. March 5 in Watson 3 West in Watson Library. Bobkowski
is the recipient of the 2018-2019 Gretchen and Gene Budig Teaching Professorship of Writing. All are welcome to attend.
Read the KU News story.
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Find career and work opportunities on the J-School
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s jobs and internships web page. You can filter by job or internship and full or part time. And don
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t forget that our career and outreach coordinator,
Steve Rottinghaus
, can help you with your search.
See more job and internship opportunities
here
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J-School Career Fair is March 7
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The Spring Journalism Career Fair is set for March 7 in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the event, a photographer will take professional images for students’ LinkedIn profiles.
The J-School Career and Outreach Office will host a career fair preparation workshop for students at 3 p.m. Feb. 27, in the Clarkson Gallery. Topics include refining your list of potential job targets, how to research employers attending the fair, preparing a brief speech focusing on your skills, and what to bring and wear to the career fair. For more information, email
Steve Rottinghaus
at
steve_rottinghaus@ku.edu
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More than two dozen organizations will be attendance, discussing internships and job opportunities with students.
These are the organizations who have committed to the fair so far:
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Learn more about PBS NewsHour news assistant program
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Courtney Vinopal
, an associate producer with PBS NewsHour in Washington, D.C., will be at Stauffer-Flint Hall on March 19 to discuss NewsHour’s yearlong news assistant yearlong fellowship program. The information session will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in Room 119.
Learn more here.
To reserve a spot for the session, email
Steve Rottinghaus
at
steve_rottinghaus@ku.edu
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Contests, Awards and Scholarships
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The 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Action Group Applied Research Award
application period is now open. Faculty and doctoral candidates are invited to apply for the award, which provides $5,000 toward the development and execution of a research project. Deadline for submission of proposals is March 15. Submit all proposals as PDFs to DIAG Chair
Jammie Johnson
at
jamjohn@ku.edu
.
Learn more here.
Diversity & You:
The J-School is holding a competition for students to submit photos and videos representing the subject diversity and you. Entrants have a wide latitude to express their views as it affects them and others. First-place winner will receive $400; second place is $200; third place is $100. Deadline is Friday, March 8.
Learn more here.
The Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
supports the future of visual art and content creators. One recipient receives $10,000 annually to be used to help pay their tuition and academic expenses. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Learn more here.
KU undergraduates are invited to enter the
Whitcomb Essay Contest
to win a $500 prize. Submit an essay of 3,000 words or less about the relationship of knowledge, thought and action in public affairs and public policy before April 12.
Learn more here.
The Jack and Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards
recognize outstanding creativity and originality by University of Kansas undergraduate students in any discipline. Awards will be given in the categories of writing and diverse media. Deadline to apply is March 7.
Learn more here.
Applications are now being accepted for the
Tradition of Excellence Award
, which honors students who strive to contribute to the development and ongoing success of the University of Kansas. Deadline is March 22.
Learn more here.
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Sign up to judge KSPA contest
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Please sign up to help judge the KSPA regional contest on March 1.
Judges commit to one (or more) two-hour time blocks between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Clarkson Gallery.
Sign up here.
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Workshops for Spring 2019:
- Photoshop Composites: March 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 101
- Building Digital Assets: March 22, 10-1 p.m., Room101
- Making gifs and simple animation: April 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 101
- Mock it up: April 12, 10-1 p.m., Room 101
- Read descriptions of the workshops here.
- Students can sign up for events here.
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JSchool Tech
is excited to offer great workshops and learning opportunities this semester as well as daily challenges, Adobe Live events, and other JBar offerings. Students who would like an in-depth, project-based learning opportunity should contact
Heather Lawrenz
to join a team. As a refresher, teams meet once a week for an hour. These small groups give students the opportunity to solve multiple client challenges using Adobe software. They learn all the new features and tricks in Creative Cloud and maximize it for ultimate creativity.
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Jonathan Kealing
, 2007 J-School graduate, is the chief network officer at Institute for Nonprofit News in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Melissa Gall
, 2016 J-School graduate, has been promoted to senior account executive at Parris Communications in Kansas City, Missouri.
Madelyne Moloney
, 2017 J-School graduate, is a public relations associate for Guaranteed Rate in Chicago, Illinois.
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Gary Douglas Farmer
, 1963 J-School graduate, died Feb. 11 at the age of 79.
Read his obituary.
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Feb. 28:
Diversity mixer, 5 p.m., Clarkson Gallery
March 1:
Kansas Scholastic Press Association judging, Clarkson Gallery
March 5:
Budig professorship presentation featuring
Peter Bobkowski
, 4 p.m., Watson 3 West
March 7:
J-School Career Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kansas Room, Kansas Union
March 11-17:
Spring break
March 22:
Faculty/staff meeting, 1:30-3, 206 SF
April 2:
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Student Seminar, Kansas Union
April 11:
William Allen White Day & Student Scholarship and Awards Ceremony, Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union
April 12:
Burton W. Marvin News Enterprise Awards
April 24:
Doughnuts with the Dean, 9-10:30 a.m., Clarkson Gallery
May 4:
KSPA State Contest at Kansas Union
May 10:
Stop day
May 10:
Faculty/staff meeting and lunch, 10:30-noon, Clarkson Gallery
May 17:
Last day of finals
May 18:
J-School Recognition Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., Lied Center
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William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
1435 Jayhawk Boulevard
Stauffer-Flint Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-4755
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