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Associate Professor Hyunjin Seo and Robert Faris at Harvard University served as guest editors for a special issue of International Journal of Communication on comparative approaches to mis/disinformation published by USC Annenberg Press on Feb. 17. Articles in the issue offer theoretical and empirical contributions to existing bodies of knowledge focusing on single countries or offering comparative perspectives involving multiple countries. The introductory piece by Seo and Faris is available here.
Assistant Professor Chris Etheridge and a co-author from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be presenting a paper titled "Objectivity in observations documentary films" to the Documentary Division of the Broadcast Educators Association in April. They discuss how journalistic objectivity norms are represented in seven documentary films. The manuscript was awarded Top Debut, first place, by the division.
Assistant Professor Chris Etheridge and a co-author from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Reynolds Journalism Institute will be presenting a network analysis of Twitter users during the 2019 Women's March event at AEJMC's Midwinter Conference in March. They discuss how co-occurrence of hashtags in Twitter content may lead to a deepening of the social movement's network.
Assistant Professor Melissa Greene-Blye has been invited to speak at the University of Oklahoma's student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists about topics surrounding the representation of Native communities, issues and individuals in news media.
Assistant Professor Melissa Greene-Blye will present "War Chief, Friend of Presidents, Prohibitionist, and Prophet: Will the "real" Little Turtle Please Stand Up?" at the AEJMC Midwinter Conference in Norman, Oklahoma, next month.
Patricia Weems Gaston, the Lacy C. Haynes Professor of Journalism, was a guest on KCUR last week along with William Allen White Foundation Trustee Lewis Diuguid. They discussed how the media covered Donald Trump and The Kansas City Star's apology for its coverage and treatment of African Americans and Black communities throughout the newspaper's history. Listen to the segment here.
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Graduate student writing sessions offered |
AEJMC and NCA deadlines coming up too fast? Can’t seem to carve out enough time to actually write? Give yourself a gift: Join a writing group! Associate Professor Genelle Belmas will host virtual Gift of Time writing sessions for graduate students on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. These very informal sessions will run on the Pomodoro writing method (25 minutes work, five minutes break). Participants will have the option to join a no-Pom room for undisturbed focus. The sessions will be every Saturday until the end of the semester. No need to sign up in advance – just pop in as you see fit, get stuff done, and share your successes. Email Dr. Belmas at [email protected] for Zoom log-in information. (Faculty also are welcome and encouraged to participate)
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Student named one of AAF's Most Promising Multicultural Students |
Congratulations to J-School senior Sheyenne Denton, who was one of 50 students chosen nationwide by the American Advertising Federation as a Most Promising Multicultural Student. The MPMS program connects the advertising industry with the nation’s top multicultural college seniors, the advertising industry’s best young prospects, and helps the advertising and media workforce better reflect the diversity of today's society. Students participated in four-day virtual conference, were divided into competition teams, and were given an industry mentor. Denton's team won the competition, which was to re-imagine the future of the workplace in the advertising industry. Denton said, "Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I met amazing students across the nation, networked with individuals in the advertising industry and left the conference feeling excited to jump into work after college."
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Patricia Gaston's Statehouse Reporting class posted 10 stories last week covering the Kansas Legislature, which also included photos and graphics. The 11 reporters and three editors will be filing stories all semester, which are available to Kansas Press Association member news outlets and will be published in the University Daily Kansan.
The KU Ad Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 via Zoom. The guest speaker is Jeff Epstein, director of the Chicago Portfolio School. Zoom link. Pass code is adclub.
The University Daily Kansan is seeking an Arts & Culture editor and Arts & Culture reporters/correspondents:
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Arts & Culture editor is responsible for hiring and managing reporters and correspondents in the Arts & Culture beat. Knowledge of Kansan and AP Style is expected. The editor will also assist with the Arts & Culture section of the newsletter in collaboration with Chalk. The position receives a stipend. Contact [email protected] for inquiries.
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Arts & Culture reporters/correspondents will exclusively cover the Arts & Culture scene in Lawrence, Kansas. They are expected to be responsive to the Arts & Culture editor’s requests. Contact [email protected] for inquiries.
The KC Ad Club's Foundation Scholarship deadline is Feb. 28. Winners receive:
- Financial assistance of $1,500 a year (paid in $750 per semester increments)
- A mentor, who will be a working professional in the area of the business the student is interested in pursuing
- Free membership in AAF-KC
- Free admission to every AAF-KC event, excluding the American Advertising Awards
The Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently launched its 2021 Graduate Recruit Program, which offers librarian and research analyst opportunities across a variety of issue areas including public finance, foreign affairs, research librarian, science and technology and legislative information management. The program is open to students currently enrolled in an advanced degree program. Learn more about the Graduate Recruit Program here.
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Nutrition Nook is open in Stauffer-Flint Hall |
Did you know that half of KU undergraduate students report being food insecure? To address this need, the J-School created the Nutrition Nook, which is stocked with food and other supplies in Room 113 in Stauffer-Flint Hall. Anyone is welcome to stop by and take what they need. |
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Register now for the J-School Career Fair on March 4 |
Registration is now open for the J-School Career Fair on March 4. Students from all classes can schedule multiple interviews, typically 10 minutes, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with companies from Lawrence, Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita and Dallas on the CareerFair Plus app. Students may submit resumes in advance to selected companies via the app and are encouraged to research the companies. A few more companies could register this week. For more information, contact Steve Rottinghaus, career and outreach coordinator, at [email protected]. These companies have committed so far:
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Prep session for J-School Career Fair is Feb. 24 |
The Career and Outreach Center is hosting a Zoom session at 1 p.m. Feb. 24, focusing on preparing students for the J-School Career Fair on March 4. Steve Rottinghaus, career and outreach coordinator, will provide tips on presentation, interviewing and connecting with employers at the virtual fair.
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Job opportunities
Internship listings
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KCABJ hosts sports media event today |
The Kansas City Association of Black Journalists is hosting a panel discussion at 7:30-8:30 p.m. today. J-School students are invited to attend the virtual event via Zoom. Breland Moore, KCTV5 sports anchor/reporter; Harold Kuntz, FOX4 sports anchor/reporter; Lynn Worthy, Kansas City Star Royals beat writer; and Damen Smith, ESPN Kansas City sports talk radio host, will share their experiences and give advice. Hannah Harris, a senior at Grandview High School, will serve as moderator. Admission is $5. Register for the event here. All proceeds benefit the KCABJ scholarship fund. For scholarship opportunities, please email [email protected].
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William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications
Stauffer-Flint Hall
1435 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS 66012
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