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Sept. 28, 2020
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Fall 2020 Virtual Futures Forum:
10 Powerful Ways to Catch Employers' Attention & Launch a Strong Career

Drew Harden, President and Co-Founder, Blue Compass
When:
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Where:

What:
Discover 10 insights to help you become more interesting to potential employers and gain more traction as you start your new career. You'll learn networking, interviewing, and social media practices to help you stand out, as well as on-the-job behavior to enable you to add great value and impress your manager.

Who:
President and Co-Founder of Blue Compass, Drew Harden ('03 advertising, art and design) has grown and guided the company from a two-person start-up in 2007 to one of the Midwest's leading digital marketing companies today. The Iowa State alumnus is a published author, speaks at marketing conferences around the country, has been cited by publications like USA Today, and has led web projects for clients like Spalding Sports Equipment, NAPA Autoparts and the NFL.

OneApp scholarship portal reopens Oct. 1
Due to updates to the scholarship portal, OneApp will reopen Oct. 1, 2020. If you've already applied, your information will remain in the system.

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication awards over $100,000 in scholarships to its students annually.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time with a primary major in advertising, journalism and mass communication or public relations at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication for the semester in which the scholarship is issued. Students are considered full-time during the semester for which they are enrolled in ADVRT, JL MC or P R 499A: Professional Media Internship.

To be considered for Greenlee School scholarships, students must submit the General and LAS College portions of the OneApp including the five designated Greenlee School questions in the LAS application portion.

The Greenlee School scholarship selection committee will use the information available in OneApp as of the deadlines listed below.
  • Oct. 1, 2020 : OneApp reopens
  • Dec. 1, 2020: Deadline for FAFSA filing for priority consideration for financial aid.
  • March 1, 2021 (11:59 p.m.): Deadline for Fall 2021 current and transfer student scholarship applications.
Today is World News Day
World News Day 2020: Journalism Through A Pandemic looks at how journalism coped, adapted and pushed forward in an unprecedented time. Tune in to the North American event tonight.

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Maria Ressa, the embattled co-founder and executive editor of Rappler now facing imprisonment, will be among the newsmakers and journalists featured on the North American virtual event to be held at 6 p.m. CDT on Sept. 28. Brian Stelter, chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and host of Reliable Sources, will host the event. Register to WATCH by clicking here.
Apply for the American Society of Magazine Editors 2021 summer internship program
Applications are now open for the Magazine Internship Program sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors. This 10-week program places rising college seniors at magazines in New York and Washington. 

The 2021 ASME internship program will run from June 2 through Aug. 13. Per the website: "It is expected that the current public health crisis will have abated by summer 2021 and most interns will be able to work in the editorial offices of their assigned magazines; a limited number of virtual internships may, however, also be available."
 
Recent participants have worked at ESSENCE, Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Men's Health, National Geographic, People, Rachael Ray Every Day, Women's Health and more. Iowa State students have been selected in the recent past, interning with The Knot, The Forward and Inc. Magazine.
  
Applicants must complete their junior year before June 2021 and expect to graduate in spring 2022. Only full-time students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 will be considered for an internship.
 
How to apply

The Greenlee School may recommend up to two students for the program. (Applicants recommended by journalism departments or career-guidance offices are given preference over students from the same school.) 
 
To be considered for an official Greenlee School nomination for the program, students must submit pdfs of their applications (all in one PDF, see list below) to Deb Gibson at dsgibson@iastate.edu by Monday, Nov. 16.
 
Applications must contain the following:
  • A completed application. To access the application, register on ASME's website and log in. Save, but do not submit your answers or pay the $40 processing fee at this time. Include the questions and your answers in the PDF you prepare for Deb.
  • A one-page cover letter (addressed to Sidney Holt, Executive Director, ASME) explaining why you are interested in magazine journalism; why you want to participate in the Magazine Internship Program; and what qualifies you to be an ASME intern. The selection committee wants to know how your course of study has prepared you to be an ASME intern and how you plan to use the skills and insights you gain from participation in the Magazine Internship Program not only to advance your career but to benefit the publications where you work your senior year 
  • A one-page letter of recommendation from an educator who can attest to your abilities and experience
  • A one-page letter of recommendation from an intern supervisor or employer who can attest to your abilities and experience
  • A current resume
  • No more than 10 clips from a college newspaper or magazine or from a newspaper or magazine where you have interned or worked that demonstrate reporting skills as well as an interest in and knowledge of a range of topics
 
Greenlee School selections will be made the week of Nov. 16. You will be notified in time to upload and submit your complete application, including the Greenlee School's one-paragraph letter of nomination, and pay the $40 processing fee online before ASME's official Saturday, Dec. 1 deadline.  

Learn more about the criteria, how interns are chosen by ASME, internship dates and finances/housing on ASME's magazine program website.

Questions? Contact Deb Gibson dsgibson@iastate.edu.
New 499A internship syllabus includes updated guidelines, CyHire instructions
The 499A internship syllabus packet is your go-to resource for all things 499A. A revised version is now available on the Greenlee website.

The Greenlee School recently moved its internship tracking system to CyHire from IWS. The new syllabus includes step-by-step instructions for how to get internship approval and enroll in 499A using the new system.

You'll also find:

  • faculty adviser, course description, learning objectives, grades, disability accommodations, academic misconduct info
  • pre-499A checklist
  • internship supervisor discussion checklist
  • 499A professional media internship checklist
  • how to find a 499A internship
  • how to get internship approval and enroll in 499A (step-by-step instructions)
  • financial aid and scholarships
  • assignments (mid and final evaluations, the portfolio and final paper, exit interview)

If you have any questions about 499A internships, we recommend you first consult the syllabus packet. Contact Greenlee internship coordinator Juli Probasco-Sowers or your faculty adviser with additional questions about your internship.
DebateWatch 2020 - Oct. 7, 15
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will host debate watch and dialogue sessions for the upcoming vice-presidential and presidential debates. The events will take place on Zoom and are open to students and the public. Registration is required.

Oct. 7, 7:45 to 10 p.m. – Vice-presidential debate
Oct. 15, 7:45 to 10.p.m. – Second presidential debate

The DebateWatch Initiative encourages individuals to watch a debate, turn off the television immediately after, and discuss what they’ve learned. The goal of the program is to engage with other citizens in civil dialogue to discuss what they gained from watching the debate.

Both debates start at 8 p.m. CST, and participants will connect to the Zoom event shortly before the debate begins for a brief introduction. “We will let participants use the chat function to talk during the debate, and I’ll be posing some questions throughout to see how people are feeling about what they see and hear,” said Kelly Winfrey, research and outreach coordinator for the Catt Center and Greenlee assistant professor.

After the debate participants will be sent to breakout groups to discuss. The post-debate discussions will be guided by a moderator and will focus on what participants learned.

For more information, contact Kelly Winfrey, kwinfrey@iastate.edu.

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Jump-Start Internship and Networking Fair: Virtual Edition
When:
Oct. 13-14, 2020, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
virtual; registration info will be available soon

What:
Save the dates for the fall 2020 Jump-Start Internship and Networking Fair, which will take place in a virtual environment on two days. You'll be able to sign up for one or both days. On each day, you'll have a chance to hear from employers and meet with them in breakout sessions. Tuesday is focused on opportunities in journalism and mass communication, and Wednesday is focused on advertising and public relations.

Tuesday, Oct. 13
journalism and mass communication
  • Woodward Communications Inc.
  • Des Moines Register
  • Iowa PBS
  • Omaha World Herald
  • KCCI

Wednesday, Oct. 14
advertising/public relations
  • LS2group
  • The Concept Works
  • Workiva
  • Meyocks
  • Cocoa Creative Agency
  • Flynn Wright

More information and registration details will be available soon on our website.
Black Lives, Black Stories: A Racial Justice Film Discussion Series
Black Lives Black Stories A Racial Justice Film Series Ames Public Library
When:
  • Monday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., For Ahkeem: Challenges Facing African American Teenagers
  • Monday, Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Moonlight

Where: virtual via Zoom, hosted by Ames Public Library

What: Join us for a film discussion series centering on African Americans and their experiences. Participants will watch each film on their own time using the Library's free Kanopy streaming service. Then, join a live virtual conversation facilitated by Dr. Novotny Lawrence from ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of English.

Registrants will receive supplemental materials that delve deeper into the topics raised in each film. The presentations will be recorded and shared on the Library's YouTube Channel for those who cannot attend. 

Alumni guest: How are you staying relevant in the digital age
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On October 29 at 9:30 a.m., Gladys Nortey will be a guest speaker in Angela Powers' classes on the topic of "Staying Relevant in the Digital Age." All students are welcome to join. To attend, please email Angela Powers, powers@iastate.edu, for a link to the WebEx.

Gladys Nortey is a results-driven digital transformation leader with over 20+ years work experience finding solutions in the areas of B2C/B2B Digital Marketing, Branding, Product Marketing, Strategy, Change and Project Management for various Silicon Valley technology companies; Yahoo!, Canal+ Technologies, Altera, SchoolMessenger, Vocera Communications, Nice Advertising, Datafinity Group/Adobe, Intuit and Veritas Technologies. 
 
Along with her corporate affiliations, Ms. Nortey served as an adjunct professor of Advertising at San Jose State University where she led her students to win the PepsiCo Mountain Dew Dewmocracy WhiteOut video challenge in 2010 resulting in the opportunity to produce a national TV/online commercial for the PepsiCo Dewmocracy campaign. 
 
Ms. Nortey received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees from Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She served as a member of the Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism Advisory Council from 2016-2019. Ms. Nortey has held various memberships on the American Advertising Federation (AAF). She was President of the Silicon Valley AAF chapter from 2008-2010 and has judged several local ADDY award shows.
 
She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and certified facilitator for Social Intelligence for Project Managers. She is a member of the PMI Silicon Valley and PMI Ghana chapters. Ms. Nortey leads her consultancy firm Nortey Solutions.
Apply now for Greenlee master's program!
The Greenlee master’s program is a 32-credit course of study culminating in a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in journalism and mass communication. Two tracks are available: one for students who desire specialized study in communication theory and research and one for students who wish to develop or strengthen their professional and strategic communication skills.

Within the master’s program, you will explore new ideas through a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to your individual interests and program of study. We will challenge your thinking and deepen your expertise to prepare you for a successful future.

Applications for January 2021 admission will be accepted now through Nov. 1.

Interested in learning more?
Fall 2020 undergraduate and graduate commencement
The fall 2020 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies and college convocations will be held virtually. Additional information will be posted on the graduation and commencement website as it becomes available.
Deadlines to withdraw extended, registration starts dates modified
  • The deadline to withdraw and pay 50% of fall tuition has been extended from Friday, September 4, to Friday, September 25. 
  • The deadline to withdraw and pay 75% of fall tuition has been extended from Friday, September 11, to Friday, October 9.  
 
The updated deadlines are available through the Office of the Registrar. More info in President Wintersteen's 9/16/20 message to students.

Registration start dates for spring 2021 have been revised. See the updated schedule.
Spring 2020: schedule announced
President Wintersteen announced the spring 2021 semester will begin Jan. 25. There will be no spring break; classes will be held March 15-19. It will end May 6. An optional five-week online winter term will take place Dec. 14-Jan. 21. Find more information in her 9/14/20 message.
Greenlee labs and equipment checkout
Procedures regarding Greenlee labs and media equipment for the fall 2020 semester can be found on our website on the Greenlee Labs & Equipment page.

Adobe software will continue to be available in our Greenlee labs. See “Open labs by appointment” for more information on how to reserve a time. Thank you for your continued patience as we work out the details.
Fall 2020 PIE - online instructions
Passing the Poynter Institute Exam (known in Greenlee as PIE) is a prerequisite for JL MC 201. The exam is part of an online course offered through Poynter’s News University. Passing three assessments in grammar, punctuation, and word use will establish a solid foundation for JL MC 201. Students must receive a score of 78% or more (39 out of 50) on each assessment to pass the PIE.

Students have three attempts to pass each of the three assessments with a 78% or more (39 out of 50). Students must use these attempts by 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Student can use these attempts with any computer with internet access.

Visit our website for more information on signing up, studying for, and completing the final assessments.

Questions? See the FAQ section and study resources on our website. Other questions should be directed to Kelsie Poe at kpoe@iastate.edu.
Attend the Association of LGBTQ Journalists Virtual Convention
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering Virtual Convention (October 23-25) registration to journalism students for only $25. Connect with industry recruiters, learn invaluable information from 30+ breakout sessions and network with other news professionals. The convention is open to all, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. As an added bonus, all students who are not already members will receive a complimentary one-year membershipLearn more and register at www.nlgja.org/2020/registration

About NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists:
We are a journalist-led association working within the news media to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ communities and issues. We promote diverse and inclusive workplaces by holding the industry accountable and providing education, professional development and mentoring. Learn more at www.nlgja.org.
Stay in the loop
Greenlee and Hamilton Hall-specific updates will be sent in this newsletter, posted on our Greenlee COVID-19 Updates page and shared on social media: Twitter (@isu_gsjc), Instagram (@isu_gsjc) and Facebook (@greenleeschool).

Iowa State's COVID-19 response website remains the most comprehensive source of info on the fall 2020 semester. Find important info, including:
#WhyGreenlee Student Blog
How I successfully pivoted when my summer internship was canceled

When his digital marketing internship was canceled due to COVID-19, Thomas Hugo, senior in advertising, found a new opportunity with the help of his professional network and a 499 internship scholarship from the Greenlee School.
Share your #WhyGreenlee story
Calling all Greenlee adventurers! We're looking for standout students to feature on the Greenlee blog in spring 2020. Contact Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu if you're interested in being featured or would like to nominate a student.
Clubs and Organizations
Your student club/org promoted here
Share student club and organization announcements in the newsletter by emailing Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu.
Around Campus
How to Innovate a Global Podcast that Fosters Social Change
When: Nov. 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

What: Innovation SHORT CIRCUITS, delivered by industry experts and influencers, are topic-based conversation sessions that help students gain expertise in innovation mindset, skills and practice. The next one is "Innovate a Global Podcast that Fosters Social Change," and it's sponsored by SOWT Media and The ISU Student Innovation Center.

  • What it means to build a business in a country embracing religious, legal, and social traditions that influence equity, diversity and inclusion
  • How innovation responds to rejection by promoting inclusion and diversity
  • Pathways for impactful innovation using electronic media forums
  • Why incorporating studies in technical communication is essential for success

Who: Ramsey G. Tesdell is the executive director and a partner of Sowt Media, a leading Arab podcast network based in Amman, Jordan. Sowt Media’s podcast Eib, is one of the top podcasts in the region. Ramsey is on the advisory board for the Google / PRX Podcast creators program, and a founding partner of 7iber.com. He has a B.S. in rhetoric and communication from Iowa State University and an M.S. in technical communication from the University of Washington in Seattle. He lives in Amman with his partner and two children.

COVID-19 Testing Site now located at Johnny's at Hilton
Campus COVID-19 Testing Site
A COVID-19 testing site has been set up for ISU students, faculty and staff inside Hilton Coliseum at Johnny's, located on the east side of the building.

Testing hours (updated 9/28):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Appointments will be required and can be made by calling 515-294-5801 or online at cyclonehealth.org/appt. A prescreening questionnaire needs to be completed prior to arriving for your appointment. Find more info on what to bring and how to get to the new testing site.

Visit Iowa State's Personal Health page for more information about testing, case investigation, contact tracing, isolation and quarantine, health monitoring, and mental health and wellbeing support.
ISU Lectures Program goes virtual
This academic year most ISU Lectures Program events will be virtual. They will take place on two platforms: WebEx or YouTube. For each event, a link to the appropriate platform will be available at least one week ahead of the event. For WebEx, you may need a password, which will be provided in the event description on the Lectures website.

Both WebEx and YouTube provide a chat or Q&A box, so attendees will have the opportunity to ask guests questions. 

Lectures will also be promoting other units' events, which may use Zoom or another platform. We will do our best to provide the appropriate links and sign-ons for each event. For some of these events, you may need to register in advance. 

Please check the Lectures website for events. Some may be added with little notice. 
Outdoor Wi-Fi on campus
Information Technology Services has expanded Wi-FI outdoors in a more than a dozen campus locations. See this map to find a location.
How to register to vote
The 2020 Presidential election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. Students can choose whether to vote in Ames or at their permanent address. Students must be at least 18 years old by Nov. 3 to vote. 

Voting in Ames: If you’ve just moved to Ames or have moved to a new residence hall or apartment since the last election, you need to (re)register. If you have an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID, register to vote online. If you don’t have an Iowa driver’s license, use this postage paid form to register in Ames. Fill it out, fold, tape and drop off at any U.S. post office or official mailbox. Other Iowa counties: Want to vote in another Iowa county? The Secretary of State’s web site has information you need to check your registration, register, and request absentee ballots. Iowa deadline: The deadline to pre-register to vote in Iowa is Oct. 24. Other states: To register and request absentee ballots in other states, visit ALL IN to Vote for information, including deadlines. Questions? Email cattcntr@iastate.edu.

Student food pantry open in Beyer
The Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) food pantry is open for the fall semester in its new location — 1306 Beyer Hall. Hours are Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Important Dates
"This Week at Greenlee" is a weekly newsletter sent on Mondays during the academic year. It is curated by the Greenlee School communications team for Greenlee School students, faculty and staff. Student clubs and organizations relevant to journalism, advertising and public relations are welcome to submit news and announcements for inclusion in the newsletter. Send your news to Maria Charbonneaux, communications specialist, by 11 p.m. on Sunday for inclusion in the next day's newsletter. Previous editions can be found on our website.
Cyclones Care: wear a face covering, stay 6 feet apart, wash your hands often, stay home if you are ill