PRSSA hosting pitch competition
The Bulldogs may be out of the Big Dance, but PRSSA is hosting a March Madness of our own! Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday at 7pm in Meredith 102 for a PR pitch tournament. All skill levels and experience are welcome! We will be brainstorming a response to a current case study in groups and grouping together as the ideas develop; may the best idea win! Questions? Contact PRSSA president Maria Heath at maria.heath@drake.edu.
Apply for journalism internships
The Scripps Howard Fund and the Institute for Nonprofit News are offering paid internships this fall for journalism students and graduates from the 2024-2025 school year.
Each 10-week opportunity offers a full-time experience, with students working at least 35 hours a week for a minimum of $15/hour.
There are five nonprofit host newsrooms:
- Athens County Independent in Athens, Ohio
- The Current in Savannah, Georgia
- Mississippi Free Press in Jackson, MS
- Mountain State Spotlight in Charleston, WV
- VTDigger in Montpelier, VT
Job descriptions for the individual roles are available on the application.
The application window is open until Friday, April 18.
There will be a virtual Q & A with the hiring managers on Wednesday, April 2.
CTL Spring D(AI)logue Event
Join the Center for Teaching & Learning and faculty colleagues for informal conversations each month in the Faculty Lounge. Each D(AI)logue is scheduled multiple times throughout the week to accommodate as many schedules as possible.
In March, we will watch clips from an NCFDD webinar called “Reclaiming Our Time: AI and Academic Productivity”, followed by a roundtable discussion. You can join us in the Howard Hall Faculty Lounge Room 210 on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27 from 11:15 to 12:15.
You can see all Spring D(AI)logues dates on the Campus Calendar.
Ad capstone students win award
Last year’s advertising capstone students won a 2025 American Advertising Federation award for their social media campaign for Fontenelle Supply Co!
They won a Gold award, meaning their work will move forward to the District (regional) level competition, and they were the only student group to win a Best of Show award!
Interested in adding photos to your portfolio?
The Drake Department of Theatre Arts is in search of a photographer to take production photos of their upcoming musical Legally Blonde.
This role would be a one-night commitment on Tuesday, April 1st, or Wednesday, April 2nd; the date to be confirmed at a later date. The photos will need to be taken during a dress rehearsal between 7-10 pm.
Photographers need to have the ability to take photos during fast-paced dance numbers, wide shots, and close-ups of actors.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to the Publicity Coordinator, Amber Hussain at amber.hussain@drake.edu with examples of your work.
Scholarships for students interning in D.C. – April 1 Deadline
Applications are now open for The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience Scholarships. These scholarships help cover the costs of housing and travel expenses for those completing an internship in Washington, D.C. Haven’t secured an internship yet? No problem. You can still apply for our scholarship while searching. Click here to learn more and apply!
SJMC adjunct remembered
Former SJMC adjunct professor and Des Moines advertising professional Kent Fieldsend died March 8.
He was the creator and iconic voice of the Iowa Lottery’s “WOO HOO.” To this day, Kent’s voice can be heard celebrating lucky winners with every swipe of every winning ticket across the state.