Celebrating our seniors The SJMC is preparing to celebrate our seniors and graduate students before they walk across the stage. If you are a senior, please complete these items: We are very excited to celebrate you. Congratulations on your accomplishment! Pupp wins podcast award SJMC student April Pupp was a top-20 finisher in the inaugural Hearst...
Home
Chris Snider
Author: Chris Snider (Chris Snider)
Post
Drake SJMC to host high school summer camp July 7-10
High school students are invited to sign up for our annual Media Now summer camp July 7-10 at Drake University in Des Moines. Students will have a chance to stay in the dorms and eat in the Drake dining hall – all while growing their journalism and media skills. The camp includes a variety of...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – April 28, 2025
It was great to have so many alums and friends back home in Meredith Hall for Relays. Mark your calendars now for the SJMC Relays Party 2026 on Saturday, April 25! Alumni Award winners Congratulations to these SJMC Alumni who were recognized as 2025 Drake University Alumni Award Recipients: Lee Ann Colacioppo, JO’86: Alumni Achievement...
Post
Professor Snider to host social media strategy workshop
Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication professor Chris Snider will host a one-day workshop on May 21 to help participants build a social media strategy. The workshop is called Build a Social Media Strategy with AI and will include how to use AI to help enhance your strategy. Snider teaches classes on social media,...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – April 21, 2025
SJMC students win awards Drake students won two awards and were finalists for three more in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards. In-Depth Reporting (Small) Feature Writing (Small) Best Ongoing Student Magazine Television In-Depth Reporting Campus organizations hiring for fall Drake Mag: If you’re interested in being a part of an...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – April 14, 2025
Sign up for summer classes The Drake SJMC is offering five classes this summer, three starting May 19 and two starting July 7. All classes are taught online. Contact the professor with any questions. Start May 19 Start July 7 Classes can be completed in as little as three weeks. Sign up when you register...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – April 7, 2025
Drake Political Review Spring Pin-Up Tonight Join us for the Drake Political Review’s spring pin-up event tonight (April 7) from 7:30-9pm in Meredith 124C. We hope to see as many of you there as possible! Pin-up is a chance for you to get a sneak peek preview of the magazine before it’s officially printed. We...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – March 31, 2025
DSM Intern Connection 2025 Launches June 3 Start your internship on the right foot at the DSM Intern Connection 2025 Kickoff Event – Elevate Your Network: Mastering Connection & Confidence for Career Success on Tuesday, June 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM (CDT). This high-energy, interactive session is designed to help students build authentic relationships, boost their confidence, and...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – March 24, 2025
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...
Post
SJMC Monday Memo – March 10, 2025
SJMC Seniors launch True Blue Studio brand Seniors in the Digital Media Production and Advertising capstones are launching an all-new brand this week, True Blue Studio. In the coming weeks, They’ll be releasing a variety of high quality programs on their YouTube channel, including live productions, talk shows, and thought-provoking videos. You can watch True...