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March 7, 2022
Greenlee News and Updates
Apply for the Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program by March 25
The 2022-23 Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program is a partnership between Iowa State University and Dotdash Meredith — America’s largest digital and print publisher — that places 10 Iowa State students in editorial and graphic design apprenticeships with national consumer media brands for an entire academic year. These paid positions offer students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build their professional portfolios, and make invaluable industry connections. Apprenticeships may also be used to fulfill academic internship requirements.
 
These apprenticeships are focused on content creation — editorial apprentices work alongside experienced editors, while graphic design apprentices work alongside art directors.
 
The application is now availableApplications are due Friday, March 25, by noon. If you missed the informational meeting or have any questions about the program or application process, please contact Maria Charbonneaux, mvcharb@iastate.edu.
 
A few more details:
 
·         Apprentices must be junior or senior status by fall 2022 and commit to working both the fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
 
·         Apprentices work 15 to 20 hours a week during the academic year. 
 
·         Next year’s apprenticeships include in-person editorial and graphic design positions with Des Moines-based media brands. Some opportunities may also be available for remote assignments with teams based in New York and other offices. We hope to be able to share more information about next year’s assignments at the meeting. Assignments vary each year, but previous placements have included Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, Midwest Living/Meredith Travel Media, Successful Farming, Meredith Premium Publishing, Meredith E-Commerce, InStyle, Parents, Eating Well and more. 
 
CONTACT: 
Maria Charbonneaux
Assistant Professor of Practice and Meredith Professional in Residence
Undergraduate communication research conference
The University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) Undergraduate Communication Research Conference is scheduled for April 29. More information about this in-person conference can be found at the following website: link.stthomas.edu/UCRC. 

Please note that conference paper submissions are due by March 14.

All Iowa State students are invited to attend.
Sinclair Broadcast Group's News Reporter Academy Returns March 30
Virtual Session Open to Students Exploring Careers in News Reporting

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s News Reporter Academy, an interactive workshop for college students interested in pursuing a career in news reporting, will hold its next virtual session on March 30 from Noon-3p ET / 9-12p PT. 

Now in its second year, the News Reporter Academy, hosted by Sinclair’s award-winning corporate news operation, gives students an opportunity to learn about working in a newsroom and interact with Sinclair’s industry-leading teams. 

In the three-hour interactive session, students will learn the basics of news reporting and investigative storytelling, managing a social media presence, how to look and sound their best on-camera and how to package a resume and reel. 

After the success of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Producer Academy, a workshop for students interested in pursuing a career in digital or broadcast news producing, which is now in its fifth year, the company developed a seminar for students focused on news reporting. 

This FREE, virtual workshop is open to undergraduate and graduate college students. 
(Registration is limited to 150 students and .edu email address is required)

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets, owns multiple national networks including Tennis Channel and Stadium; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220215005811/en/
Hearst explanatory reporting competition deadlines

DEADLINES:
Investigative Reporting: March 15

Multimedia IV - Digital News or Enterprise Story - Team: April 12

The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism majors at the time the article is published. An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2021 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2021-2022 program year. The entries must have been published before students were graduated.

Entries must have been disseminated in a campus or professional publication or website. If the entry was published in an off-campus publication, a letter from the editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with minimal editing and no editor rewriting.

Students can submit their entries to Erin Wilgenbusch at egw@iastate.edu.
Greenlee Faculty Mentorship Program testimonial

"I continue to be blown away by how amazing the Greenlee professors and faculty have been. Not only is the Greenlee staff very personable and knowledgeable with the specific courses they are teaching, but it’s apparent in the way that they engage with students that they genuinely want their students to succeed. I’ve been able to build meaningful connections with the Greenlee faculty and my faculty mentor by being proactive about talking to them in and out of class about topics that they are particularly well versed in (e.g. First Amendment, global communication, etc). I can’t stress enough how finding opportunities to engage with the professors has been paramount in forming relationships with them and ultimately elevating my experience at Greenlee!"

-Mia Kawamitsu, Greenlee Ambassador and sophomore in journalism and mass communication and international studies
Internships, Jobs and Scholarships
Cargill Global Scholars Program applications
The Cargill Global Scholars Program is currently accepting applications from first and second year students at Iowa State University. Their application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 15.

Cargill is looking for students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, with a preference for those pursuing degrees in one of the following areas:

  • Agriculture Related Field
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Computer Science/Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies/Sustainability
  • Food Science
  • International Relations

Cargill Global Scholars receive a $2,500 per year scholarship for two years, will participate in two leadership development seminars (including one with their fellow Scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia), and will be paired with a mentor from Cargill for each year of the program.

We would be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with any student in your network who may be a good fit. Please contact cargillglobalscholars@iie.org with any questions.
Apply for a Roy J. Carver Trust Scholarship
Twenty Iowa State University students are selected on an annual basis to receive a renewable $6,000 scholarship from the Roy J. Carver Trust. This scholarship is specifically for:

  • students who will be junior-level in fall 2022,
  • have had unique obstacles while obtaining their degree and
  • are an Iowa resident. 

Eligibility requirements:

  • Evidence of significant social and economic obstacles to attending college full time
  • Graduate of accredited Iowa high school or Iowa resident for five years
  • College junior classification by fall 2022
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80
  • Demonstrate financial need on basis of the FAFSA (student must file FAFSA for 2022-2023 year)

Application Deadline: April 1, 2022

Apply on-line at www.carvertrust.org.

Contact Information:                     
Office of Student Financial Aid
0640 Beardshear Hall
(515) 294-0103
Student Clubs and Organizations
Congratulations to our advertising students who won American Advertising Federation of Des Moines awards on Feb. 26!

Petra Owusu, Haley Williams, Lexi Sneller and Sarah Carney collectively won three gold and three silver awards at the Addy show. Several Des Moines agencies showed interest in their work and set up interviews with them as a result.

Way to go!
Political Science Club hosting political panel
The Political Science Club will be hosting a panel Thursday, March 10, from 6:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Union, room 3560 (previously Pioneer Room).

This panel will bring together professionals in various fields to help students understand what their careers could look like.

Fields and guest panels are:

Local Government: City of Ames Mayor John Haila
Public Policy: Iowa Representative Liz Bennett
Law: Attorney Angelina M. Thomas from Newbrough Law Firm LLP
Graduate School: Alex Tuckness, Iowa State professor and Director of Graduate Education
Public Relations: Demaree Donaghu, LS2group director 

This event is open to all ISU students.

Questions?
Natalia Rios, public relations, political science, international studies
President, Political Science Club
Promote your student organization
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