SJMC Scholarship Awards and Students of the Year Announced
The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce the 2023-2024 SJMC Scholarship Awards and Students of the Year.
Tayelon Scott, Clifton Scholarship
Lia Reichmann, Harrison Harding Scholarship
Abby Blazevic, Erik Isgrig Advertising Scholarship
Emma Stroner, John Lytle Scholarship
Victoria Soliz, E.T. Meredith Foundation Scholarship
Tayelon Scott, E.T. Meredith Foundation Scholarship
Courtney Jackson, E.T. Meredith Foundation Scholarship
Kylie Petty, Karyl Van Scholarship
Princess Hart, Frank Miller Scholarship
Julia Jennings, Patrick Green Eyeshade Award
Lia Reichmann, Robert D. Woodward Award for Public Affairs Reporting
Andrew Kennard, Robert D. Woodward Award for Public Affairs Reporting
Karin Berdahl, Fausch PR Award
Claire Fields, Fausch PR Award
Kirby Nelson, Fausch PR Award
Alexia Simonton, Fausch PR Award
Maia Songer, Fausch PR Award
Elizabeth Rosa, David A. Myers Writing Award
Kristen Arias, DMP Student of the Year
Gracie Geist, Advertising – Creative Student of the Year
Paul Linville, Advertising – Media Planning Student of the Year
Annie Berwald, Advertising – Strategic Student of the Year
Everett Mullican, PR Student of the Year
Grace Rogers, PR Alumnus of the Year
Tess Dorman, SPC Student of the Year
Lauren Selfridge, SPC Alumnus of the Year
Emily Gries, MAC Student of the Year
Next Generation Radio at IPR
Iowa Public Radio is hosting a Next Generation Radio project at IPR July 9 – 14th. Next Generation Radio was founded by NPR to help train the next generation of multimedia journalists. You can read more about the project and see examples of past projects here: https://nextgenradio.org/. The program is free, and selected applicants get a stipend for their work.
The application deadline is midnight on June 16th. You can apply here.
Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball at Principal Park, June 4
Do you want to watch Iowa lawmakers battle it out at Principal Park? Join Professor McCoy for the second annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game on Sunday, June 4. The game, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, starts after the Iowa Cubs’ 1 p.m. game (around 4 p.m.) Tickets are $14. Event proceeds will benefit the Puppy Jake Foundation and the Iowa Food Bank Association.
Purchase tickets here (choose “doesn’t matter” for seating option), then email Professor McCoy at amy.mccoy@drake.edu for meetup details.
Prof. Jolliffe’s Retirement Celebration: May 10
Please stop Collier-Scripps room 308 on Wednesday, May 10 between 3:15 – 5:30 p.m. to honor and celebrate Prof. Jolliffe. See you there!
SJMC Senior Send-Off Celebration
Seniors: After you stop by Prof. Jolliffe’s retirement celebration, please join us at the Iowa Taproom (215 East 3rd St., Suite 100, DSM 50309) between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. No program or agenda—just a chance to celebrate our seniors during finals week. Hope to see you there!
Volunteers still needed to assist with Latinos in Action
The School of Education is co-sponsoring a student leadership conference for middle and high school students on Friday, May 12 with the national organization Latinos in Action. LIA’s mission is to empower Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. The conference will include an inspiring keynote speaker, informative workshops, cultural performances, and student competition awards. We welcome Drake faculty, staff, and student volunteers. Please click here to sign up.
SJMC Student Spotlight: Kay Awonaike
SJMC Student Kay Awonaike has been selected for a prestigious summer internship with The Washington Center program. Kay will be working for the BIED (Behavioral International Economic Development) Society as a policy research intern and social media coordinator at BIED’s headquarters in Washington D. C. Kay will also take a Social Entrepreneurship course through TWC program. Congratulations and best wishes for an amazing D.C. experience, Kay!
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