Learn more about the new Media Arts & Production concentration |
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RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS |
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Professor of the Practice Steve Wolgast, Knight Chair in Audience and Community Engagement for News, spoke at the Park City, Kansas, Public Library on Saturday, March 26, about the "Promise and Pitfalls of Social Media." The presentation was sponsored by Humanities Kansas and hosted by the civic group Park City Pride.
Associate Professor Hong Vu will participate in the Worldwide Teach-In for Climate and Climate Justice on March 29 at The Commons at KU in Spooner Hall. The event will showcase research, ideas and initiatives that address climate change and offer individuals opportunities to learn how they can apply their interests and work toward lessening the effects of climate change. Learn more here.
Steve Rottinghaus, career and outreach coordinator, recently joined a panel to provide tips to the Lawrence High School baseball team on communication skills, public speaking, interviewing and networking. Matt Gowen, (j’95) writing studio team lead at Hallmark Cards, also was on the panel.
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Call for proposals for 2022 DEIB Summer Research Award |
The school's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee announces a Call for Proposals for the 2022 DEIB Summer Research Award. The $5,000 research award, which is open to faculty and graduate students, aims to promote applied research in an area of mass communication science that can directly benefit our understanding, acknowledgment, interaction with, research and/or acceptance of diversity. The call for proposals and detailed instructions about the submission and review process can be found here. Proposals will be accepted between 8 a.m. April 30 and 5 p.m. May 2. Please email your proposals to Dr. Mugur Geana at [email protected].
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The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications is matching its students with community partners to deliver news via “Good Morning Indian Country,” a morning talk show and information program for Indigenous audiences. The show is a partnership among the Lawrence Arts Center, KU and Haskell Indian Nations University. Assistant Professor Melissa Greene-Blye, who is a partner in the program, said, “Our students are realizing there is a lot of news out there of interest to Native communities that might not get a lot of coverage, and this helps make them aware of that and learn about representation.” Read the KU News story.
Next week is Graduate Student Appreciation Week, and the J-School will recognize students on Friday, April 8, for Graduate Student Appreciation Day from noon to 1 p.m. in Clarkson Gallery. At this event, we will celebrate our graduate students and announce Graduate Student Awards.
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Help promote the J-School to high school seniors on April 1 |
Please mark your calendars for Storytellers: JMC Visit Day on April 1. This will be a great opportunity to showcase our school to high school seniors making their final college choice. We’ll offer interactive sessions presented by faculty, highlight student media groups, provide lunch and host a student panel. If you would like to help, contact Himée Kamatuka.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Learn how to get involved with KCABJ on April 12 |
Harold Kuntz, a sports reporter with Fox 4 Kansas City and president of the Kansas City Association of Black Journalists, will present and talk to students about how they might get involved in KCABJ at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in Clarkson Gallery. Learn more about KCABJ here.
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J-School students covering the KU men's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament in Chicago over the weekend met Kevin Harlan, (j'82) CBS play-by-play announcer (first photo), and Reggie Miller, former NBA player and game analyst for TNT (second photo).
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The Kansas Association of Broadcasters Student Seminar for Kansas high school and college broadcast journalism students is April 7 at the Kansas Union. The event will feature a panel of industry experts, airchecks, a career fair and roundtable discussion, plus the 2022 Student Broadcast Awards. Learn more and register here.
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) educates young people from around the world in the fundamental principles of American democracy and the free market system. The eight-week TFAS Academic Internship Program includes:
- A guaranteed internship placement
- Courses for credit from George Mason University
- Furnished housing in Washington, D.C.
- Opportunities for networking + professional development
The Fred Young Hearst Television Producing Fellowship is a 12-week, paid fellowship program at a Hearst Television station. Applicants must be completing their senior year of college or graduate school and be graduating in the summer of 2022 (May-August). They must have demonstrated an interest in and ability to produce news, either for television, radio or online, excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to produce a newscast, and a good base of editorial judgment. Applicants must have a strong academic record and two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors. They must be willing to spend 12 weeks post-graduation at a Hearst television station of the company’s choosing and be willing to relocate to an appointed employing Hearst station after finishing the program. Deadline to apply is April 12. Learn more and apply here.
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship is designed for 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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VMLY&R presents sports marketing conference April 6 |
Journalism students are welcome to attend The Playbook, presented by VMLY&R, at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, at Pennway Place, 2500 W. Pennway St., to learn more about sports marketing. The cost is $35 per student. Panelists include Angel McGee, community partnerships and events, Kansas City Royals; Mark Brandmeyer, owner and president, Kansas City Monarchs; Tony Snethen, vice president, brand innovation and agency lead for Pine Tar Collective, Kansas City Royals; Kristi Simmons, partnership marketing manager, Sporting KC; Abby Berkery, manager of partnerships and activation, KC Current; Scott Lichtenauer, group director, branded content and innovation, Pine Tar Collective, Kansas City Royals; and Erica Schoeman, manager of community relations, Kansas City Mavericks. Get more information and register here.
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Cheers to Careers: Ellyn Kamke of Raymond James |
Ellyn Kamke, j’05, assistant general counsel at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida, was a guest with Steve Rottinghaus on the Career and Outreach Center’s Cheers to Careers podcast recently. Watch the segment here.
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Job opportunities
Internships
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A digital media specialist position is currently open in the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. This position assists students, faculty and staff in the learning and application of digital technology, works directly with students to develop web and video skills, and assists video production in the school and remote locations. Learn more and apply here.
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The annual TEDxKU event is May 6, and organizers are seeking performers to showcase the diverse and innovative talent the Lawrence community has to offer. Audition tapes should be sent to [email protected] by April 1. Submissions must be original work. Follow @tedxku on Instagram for details and updates.
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Angel Tran, j’19, has joined Populous as a marketing coordinator II.
Evan Parsons, j’20, is senior content coordinator at Go Local Interactive.
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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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