Updates from the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
October 2021
Greenlee Advisory Council Meeting
Hamilton Hall hosted the fall 2021 Advisory Council meeting Oct. 1. The meeting presented awards to Debra Gibson, Adam Kuban and Al Henkel. Members had a catered meal and listened to presentations by Greenlee faculty and students.
Debra Gibson received the James W. Schwartz Award. The annual award recognizes distinguished service to journalism and communication and is the highest honor conferred by the school. Since 2004, Gibson has taught and advised hundreds of Greenlee students as a senior lecturer and associate professor of practice. She retired in May 2021.
Al Henkel (’82 journalism and mass communication) received the Greenlee Professional Achievement Award which recognizes a Greenlee School graduate who has demonstrated leadership, impact and achievement in advertising, journalism and mass communication and/or public relations.
Adam Kuban (M.S. ’07 journalism and mass communication, ’05 journalism and mass communication, meteorology) received the Greenlee Young Alumni Award. This award recognizes a Greenlee School graduate under 40 years of age or with fewer than 15 years of professional experience who has demonstrated excellence within their field.
News Engagement Day
Greenlee professor Daniela Dimitrova (left) moderated the Student Perspectives on Global Journalism panel on Oct. 5 for News Engagement Day in Iowa State's Student Innovation Center.

The discussion provided insight into Saudi Arabia's, Malawi's and China's journalism practices, habits and attitudes.

Greenlee staff, students and faculty were encouraged to share how to get their news. The day included a social media take over and tables at Hamilton Hall to encourage discussion.
Greenlee alumni honors from ISUAA
Becky Stadlman ('74 journalism and mass communication) received the Alumni Medal from the ISUAA at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 22. The award recognizes Iowa State University alumni for long, loyal service to the university through alumni-related activities. It is the premier award given to alumni by the ISUAA. Stadlman has been incredibly active within the ISUAA. During her time on the ISUAA Board of Directors, she held many leadership positions, including serving on the governance, CEO evaluation and officer nominating committees. Read more >>>
Jeff White ('92 journalism and mass communication) received the Distinguished Service Award from Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 22, in Ames. The award is given to alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for outstanding service or academic contributions that have furthered the educational mission of the college. Read more >>>
Alumni News
Malinda Geisler ('88 agricultural journalism) and her husband opened their family farm to the public as a pumpkin patch and corn maze in 2005. After years of providing family fun, Geisler Farms will end its 17th fall season Saturday, Oct. 30. Read more >>>
Carrie Seim (00' journalism and mass communication) spoke at a lecture about her journey to becoming an author. She recently released Horse Girl and is working on her next project. Read More >>>
Brianna Curtis ('19 journalism and mass communication) founded a brand focused on starting a conversation on men's mental health. The Heartfelt Club features educational resources, brand ambassadors and an apparel store. Read more >>>
FACULTY & STAFF UPDATES
Congratulations to our faculty who recently received promotions:
  • Maria Charbonneaux, Assistant Professor of Practice, Meredith Professional in Residence
  • Erin Wilgenbusch, Professor of Teaching
Professor Daniela Dimitrova has the following to report.

New Publication: 
 
Victims or intruders? Refugee portrayals in the news in Turkey, Bulgaria and the UK. Media, War & Conflict, 14(3), 282-302. (with Emel Ozdora and Colleen Connolly-Ahern)
 
Advisory Board:
 
Invited to join the Advisory Board Member of the Communication and Design Department, at Bilkent University, Turkey. 
 
Keynote Speaker:
 
Invited talk on Computational Communication Science: Challenges and Opportunities. International Conference on Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (ICATAM), University Airlangga, Indonesia.
 
Graduate Advising:
 
PhD Examiner, Monash University, Australia
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Education Jan Lauren Boyles is currently serving in the AY21-22 cohort of ISU's Emerging Leaders Academy. Beyond our campus, she is the organizer behind a new AEJMC programming series, which hosts monthly virtual roundtables for the Association's leadership. Topics for the fall so far have included term faculty (September) and graduate students (October). This month, she also completed reviews for the International Journal of Communication and Digital Journalism.
Associate Professor Tracy Lucht Lucht has been elected to serve as second vice-president of the American Journalism Historians Association. She will ascend to first vice-president after the 2022 AJHA conference and then to president of AJHA in 2023.
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