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Associate Professor Genelle Belmas served as an expert witness for a legal writing class taught by Brian Larson at Texas A&M School of Law on Nov. 2. She attended the class virtually and used the Socratic method to talk about the policies behind reporters’ privilege laws and details of the New Jersey shield law to assist law students in writing briefs.
Associate Professor Teri Finneman and her co-editor Erika Pribanic-Smith received a book contract offer from Routledge for their edited collection, "Social Justice, Activism and Diversity in U.S. Media History."
Lisa McLendon, Bremner Editing Center coordinator, was invited by the KU School of Engineering to present a workshop on clear, engaging visuals and presentations on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Eric Thomas presented a session at the Kansas Principals Association on Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Wichita to discuss the protections of the Kansas Student Publications Act. The session was co-presented with two board members from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association and encouraged principals to obey the 1992 law by avoiding censorship of student publications. The KSPA is hosted by the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, where it supports student journalism through contests, scholarships and conferences.
Assistant Professor Ever Figueroa is presenting two papers at the National Communication Association's annual conference this week in Seattle:
▮ “Structural Hierarchy at Evolution Championship Series 2019: An Ethnographic Participant-Observation of a Fighting Game Esports Event”
▮ “Digital Identity and Embodiment in Esports: Analyzing the Gendered Dimensions of Real and Virtual Bodies in Evolution Championship Series 2019 Media Content”
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CEHCUP research featured at Music and the Mind colloquium |
Research conducted at the Center for Excellence in Health Communication to Underserved Population's (CEHCUP) Experimental Research Media Laboratory (ERML) was featured Nov. 17 during a presentation by Dr. Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, associate professor from the KU School of Music, at the Music and the Mind colloquium. The meeting was part of the Harriman Jewell series of events and featured soprano Renée Fleming, one of the most highly acclaimed sopranos of our time, whose honors include four Grammy awards, the U.S. National Medal of Arts, the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Award, Germany's Cross of the Order of Merit and France's Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. Fleming has been instrumental in the collaborative efforts between the National Education Association and National Institutes of Health to fund research related to music and health, as well as the establishment of the Sound Health Network. The ERML study, developed by Associate Professors Mugur Geana and Joseph Erba in collaboration with colleagues from the KU School of Music, aims to explore the intersection between persuasive messaging and music used as a conditioning stimulus with the purpose of enhancing engagement with a mediated message.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Student leaders for the spring semester for the University Daily Kansan and Jayhawk Media Group are:
Paul Samberg, a senior from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, will be Kansan editor. Samberg served as opinion editor this fall and worked to re-start the opinion section, which went quiet during COVID-19 with no one on campus. He recently had this opinion piece published in the Kansas Reflector.
Chloe Fuleihan, a sophomore from Olathe, and Grace Sullivan, a senior from Northfield, Illinois, will be co-business managers. Fuleihan oversaw the new Kansan Alumni and Community Relations Division, and Sullivan worked in the wake of COVID-19 to re-start the Sales Division, which is now focused on digital products and services.
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As we approach the end of the semester, we want to remind students about the Nutrition Nook in Room 113 in Stauffer-Flint Hall. The Nutrition Nook shelves and refrigerator are fully stocked, and we encourage students to take what they need, especially if they need food over the break. We also have grocery and gas gift cards provided by donors and can help anyone who has specific dietary requirements or other needs. Please contact Associate Dean Scott Reinardy at reinardy@ku.edu, Assistant Dean Frances Lyons at flyons@ku.edu, or email jschool@ku.edu for additional assistance.
The KC Ad Club invites students to participate in the American Advertising Awards, the largest and most representative advertising competition. Through this experience, participating students will get the chance to network with Kansas City’s top advertising professionals, have opportunities for showcasing work locally or nationally, and meet professionals across the country. Learn more here.
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Apply now for J-School scholarships; deadline is Dec. 15 |
Students, don't miss your opportunity to apply for School of Journalism and Mass Communications scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year! Last year, the school awarded about $600,000 to current and incoming students. All students admitted to the school are encouraged to apply before the Dec. 15 deadline. Recipients will be notified in April 2022.
▮ Apply here (currents students should click the red Sign In button at the top, then log in with KU online ID and password). You may be asked to complete a general questionnaire before moving to the application.
▮ Hear testimonials from J-School students about how the scholarships helped them and why everyone should apply.
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The American Society of Magazine Editors is now accepting applications for the 2022 Magazine Internship Program, a 10-week internship for college students at magazines in New York and Washington, D.C. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1. Learn more and apply here.
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Job opportunities
▮ Reporter, The Lawrence Times (Lawrence, Kansas)
▮ Editor, Sky-Hi News (Granby, Colorado)
Student jobs and internships
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Learn more about Report for America opportunities on Nov. 30 |
Soon-to-be J-School graduates — December 2021 and May 2022 — are encouraged to learn more about Report for America opportunities during an information session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30. Underclassmen are welcome to attend.
Report for America helps local newsrooms report on under-covered issues and communities by helping them find emerging or experienced journalists and paying half their salary. Corps members are talented, service-oriented journalists who provide residents with the information they need to improve their communities and hold powerful institutions accountable. Beats are available in education, health care, city hall, ethnic communities, county commission, local business, statehouse and environment. Applications open on Dec. 8. Early application review deadline is Dec. 31. Final application deadline is Jan. 30. For more information, contact recruitment@reportforamerica.org.
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Kameron Mack, j'12, is co-host of the #BuyBlack Friday Show, a Facebook shop-a-thon program that features Black-owned businesses.
Ellie Closen, j’20, is multigenerational programs coordinator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City.
Malik Jackson, j’20, is a multimedia journalist for WDAF-TV Fox 4 in Kansas City.
Katarina Knoff, j’20, is a senior corporate recruiter at Yahoo.
Shae Peters, j’21, is an Account Executive II at Attane in Kansas City.
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Jeannie Kygar Eblen died Nov. 11 at the age of 77. She was dear friend of the J-School and the wife of former University Daily Kansan general manager Tom Eblen, who died in 2017. Read her obituary.
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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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