Join us for Budig lecture and Audience Engagement webinar |
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RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS |
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Professor Hyunjin Seo gave a talk on “Community-based Approaches to Enhancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Technology Education” on Feb. 17 as part of the 2022 Diversity Speaker Series held by Simon Fraser University’s School of Computing Science.
Associate Professor Mugur Geana was interviewed by The Boston Globe about his research on the impact of political ideology on health behavior. Dr. Geana is cited in a recent study by researchers from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health on the association between county-level prescriptions for Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine and political voting patterns in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Join lecturer John Watson at this month’s Disability Studies Seminar titled "Adaptive Sports Media Research Collaborative Workshop" presented on Zoom by the Hall Center for the Humanities Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. (Passcode is 047839). The seminar will be a 90-minute collaborative effort to improve a work in progress titled “I wouldn’t be out there doing that stuff if I wasn’t plugged in: An exploratory pilot study of adaptive CrossFit athlete's digital media use.” Watson would like to thank Professors Genelle Belmas, Peter Bobkowski and Hyunjin Seo for their help with the project.
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KSPA conference back in person on KU campus |
For the first time in two years, the Kansas Scholastic Press Association hosted a conference for high school journalists Feb. 14 at the Kansas Union. Many faculty and staff of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications provided sessions for students and their teachers. Others helped by providing critiques. Thanks to Steve Rottinghaus, Al Wallace, Patricia Gaston, Carol Holstead, Genelle Belmas, Peter Bobkowski, Ted Cotti and Gerri Berendzen for their help. More than 300 students attended the conference. At the conference, Lawrence High School student Cuyler Dunn earned the Kansas Student Journalist of the Year Award. Dunn plans to attend the KU J-School in the fall. He was surprised by the announcement and was joined by his parents, siblings, journalism teacher and fellow students from Lawrence High School. (Photo: Culyer Dunn accepted the Kansas Student Journalist of the Year Award with his adviser Barb Tholen of Lawrence High School.)
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Nick Dalley, president of Intentional Communication Inc., was a guest speaker in Mike Vrabac’s J611 Sales Strategies class last week. He shared why great presentation skills will be an important element in their professional careers and provided specific skills that will make their presentations more interesting and engaging.
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Nominate a faculty member for the Bengtson Mentor Award |
The J-School is now taking nominations for the Tim Bengtson Mentor Award, which is given to a faculty member who goes above and beyond the classroom by lending a helping hand to inspire students to reach their full potential. The winner receives a $5,000 monetary award, their name on a plaque and a memento. Deadline to nominate is March 7. Learn more here.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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The next Public Relations Student Society of America virtual meeting is March 1 at 7 p.m. Any interested student is invited to join on Zoom. This meeting will feature guest speaker Laurel Rundle, CEO of AHA! Marketing and T2 Marketing in Chicago. PRSSA bridges the gap between students and professional careers. Students interested should email [email protected] for more information regarding membership.
National Public Radio’s College Podcast Challenge is open for submissions. Students from around the country are invited to submit a podcast for a chance to have it featured on NPR and win a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline is Feb. 28. Apply now.
The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards recognize excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ community, in addition to highlighting the exemplary achievements of LGBTQ journalists. Deadline is March 2. Learn more here.
Wichita Gridiron Scholarships: Students are encouraged to apply for more than $10,000 in scholarships raised through Gridiron, a Wichita stage show starring members of the local media. Gridiron is put on by the Kansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Learn more and apply here.
The KC Ad Club’s 2022-23 Foundation Scholarship is now open. The scholarship has been awarded for over 30 years and helps students set themselves apart from their peers and get involved in the thriving Kansas City advertising community. Deadline is March 4. Learn more and apply.
The Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship is an annual, renewable award for female identifying students of all disciplines admitted or attending the University of Kansas. A minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need is required. Special consideration is given to first-generation students and current or incoming residents of Watkins and Miller Halls. Awards are $4,000 annually for a maximum award amount of $16,000 per student. Deadline is March 15. Learn more and apply.
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship is designed for qualifying and deserving students from underrepresented minority groups interested in a career in broadcast, digital journalism or marketing. Deadline is April 30. Get more information and apply here.
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Get free food and compete for prizes at Wall Street Wednesdays |
The University Daily Kansan is partnering with The Wall Street Journal, the School of Business and Flip'd for Wall Street Wednesdays, a series of events designed to enhance student engagement with The Wall Street Journal. Each event begins at 12:20 p.m. with a quiz on the main ideas encapsulated in articles and stories reported in The Wall Street Journal the previous week. This is followed by a short discussion led by a faculty expert on a recent story from the newspaper. The event concludes by 12:50 p.m. with prizes for the top three scorers on the quiz and a light snack. The next event is Feb. 23. Learn more and register here.
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MB Piland Advertising + Marketing is hosting its annual College Student Shadow Day: a "Career Test Drive" in its downtown Topeka offices on March 15. The simulated day in the life of a marketing agency includes hands-on creative exploration and a sample marketing strategy meeting. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Six college students will be selected for the Shadow Day from across Kansas. Students are required to be vaccinated to participate. Apply here.
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Next J-School Career Fair is March 3 |
The Spring Journalism and Mass Communications Career Fair is Thursday, March 3, at Stauffer-Flint Hall. The in-person event, open to all majors and classes, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A professional photographer will be in Room 113 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take portraits for students’ LinkedIn profiles. Business professional or business casual is the recommended attire for the fair, where organizations will be sharing more details on internship and job opportunities. If you need a resume review or have questions, contact Steve Rottinghaus, career and outreach coordinator, at [email protected] or drop by his office in Stauffer-Flint Hall, Room 117D. As of today, the following companies have committed to attending the fair:
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Cheers to Careers: Scott Parks and Dana Wright |
Scott Parks, j’94, and Dana Wright, j’00, of the Dana and Parks Show on KMBZ 98.1 FM were guests with Steve Rottinghaus on the Career and Outreach Center’s Cheers to Careers podcast recently. Watch here.
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Job opportunities
Internships
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Julie Cortes, j’96, has been recognized as a Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business Superstar. She is self-employed at Julie Cortes Freelance Rockstar.
Liz Hawks, 2010 graduate of the Integrated Marketing Communications program, has been promoted to Global Head of Influencer Marketing at Fleishman-Hillard.
Sydney Wickliffe, j’18, is a communications specialist for MMC Corp in Overland Park.
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A Celebration of Life for Jeannie Eblen is Feb. 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Big 12 Room at the KU Memorial Union.
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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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