Celebrate SJMC Days: Feb. 10-14! 🎉
Join us for an exciting week of events as we celebrate SJMC Days! From networking opportunities to expert insights, there’s something for everyone.
Featured Speaker: Maddie Hiatt, JO ‘18
Senior Social Media Editor at Travel & Leisure Magazine
Monday, Feb. 10 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | 📍 124C Meredith Hall
Generative AI Theory & Practice
w/ Professors Chris Snider & Chris Porter
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 🕤 9:30 – 10:45 AM | 📍 101 Meredith Hall
Speed Networking – Connect with industry professionals!
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 📍 Meredith Hall
All-Campus Career Fair – Explore career opportunities!
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 🕒 3:00 – 6:00 PM | 📍 Olmsted Upper Level
Day of Service – Give back to the community
Friday, Feb. 14 | 📍 Meredith Hall
Don’t miss this incredible week of learning, networking, and career-building!
NYC Trip spots available
Are you still interested in traveling to New York this spring? Two spots have opened up in this year’s NYC Media Trip. The trip runs April 2-6 and runs roughly $1000 for airfare, hotel, and the food you grab along the way.
You’ll spend two days meeting with media leaders around the city and then have the weekend to explore Manhattan. Visits to People magazine, the Today Show, and the Good Housekeeping Institute are already booked, with more to be added soon.
Interested juniors and seniors can email Prof. Inman at jeff.inman@drake.edu. It’s first come, first serve. Note, you will be required to pay for airfare by the end of the week.
DBS Executive Board Openings
Drake Broadcasting System is looking for an Editor, Entertainment Director, and Sports Director for the spring semester! To apply, go to the DBS Instagram page (@DrakeDBS) and click on the link in bio, or click here. Applications will be due on Sunday, February 9th at midnight. For more information or for job descriptions, please visit our Instagram page or refer to the posters distributed throughout Meredith Hall.
Participate in DBS’s LIVE Dating Show Inspired by Cut’s “The Button”
DBS is recruiting Drake students to join us for a speeding dating show in our Valentine’s Day Special on Friday, February 14th at 1 p.m.
Game Description:
Contestants will participate in a dating show where two contestants (contestant A & contestant B) will sit at a table together for 30-90 seconds and ‘speed date.’ A button will be placed in the center of the table that, if pressed by contestant A, will eliminate contestant B. Contestant B will then be replaced by another contestant at the table, while contestant A will play again. If both contestants refuse to eliminate each other, the two will ‘win’ and be considered a romantic match.
To sign up, either go to the link in the DBS Instagram bio or click here!
First DBS General Member Meeting of The Spring Semester
Wanting to get involved with DBS? The first general member meeting of the semester is Thursday, February 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Meredith basement. At the meeting, we will be discussing content for our three Relays shows, as well as ideas for our Women’s History Month show in March. No experience is required to start working with DBS, so please come if you are interested!
If you have any questions, please reach out to emma.stroner@drake.edu.
BEA opportunities
Broadcast Education Association is accepting applications for Alpha Epsilon Rho honor society for electronic media students. Applications are due Feb. 15. Please note: Each student must join BEA membership first before they can submit to any competition, and/or to register for the BEA Annual Convention & other events.
To sign up for a FREE BEA Student Membership, students should follow the directions below.
TO SIGN UP FOR FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP:
STEP 1: Click HERE
STEP 2: Either log in as an Existing User or create a New User Account
STEP 3: Enter your Personal Information
STEP 4: Enter “MUGS-7R43” Discount Code, to the right press Apply, then Submit to complete your registration
BEA is hosting a student networking night for members on Feb. 11, at 6:00 pm CT.
Get Involved and Plan for Your Future
📅 Involvement Fair – Explore student organizations and find your community! Join us on Wednesday, February 5, from 4:00–5:30 p.m. in Upper Olmsted to connect with campus groups and opportunities.
💼 Drake Career Fair – Take the next step in your career journey on Thursday, February 13, from 3–6 p.m. in the Olmsted Center. Don’t forget to register here! Need a resume refresh? Stop by the drop-in resume critique event on Thursday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Upper Olmsted for expert advice.
📚 Academic Support & Tutoring – Need help with coursework? Drake’s Access & Success Office offers tutoring services. Sign in to Starfish for instructions on scheduling a session and get the support you need!