Author: Chris Snider (Chris Snider)

SJMC student places in national writing contest A Times-Delphic story by sophomore Andrew Kennard placed in the top 20 of the national Hearst Awards investigative writing contest. Kennard, who is news editor of the Times-Delphic, placed 14th for his story on the history of Native American boarding schools in Iowa. Kennard was an intern for...

SJMC student scholarship and award winners recognized For the next few weeks, we’ll recognize the SJMC students who have earned scholarships, awards or honors this spring. Jim Duncan Memorial Award — Josh Harris. Named after the legendary broadcast professor and “Voice of the Drake Relays” to honor a promising student in the Duncan tradition. Dotdash...

Welcome to Drake Relays week! SJMC student scholarship and award winners recognized For the next few weeks, we’ll recognize the SJMC students who have earned scholarships or awards this spring. John Lytle Endowed Scholarship for News Journalism — Kristen Arias. A multimedia news major who exemplifies the values and standards that emeritus Professor John Lytle...

SJMC student scholarship and award winners recognized For the next few weeks, we’ll recognize the SJMC students who have earned scholarships or awards this spring. First up: the Wolfe, Futch and Woodward scholars who were recognized as entering first-year students with potential to be among our top students: Katharine Faber Futch scholars: Patty Caldera, Nathan...

BSC names 2022-23 student media leaders The Board of Student Communications, which runs campus media, has announced next year’s student media leaders: Drake Broadcasting System: President Elizabeth Hatch Drake Political Review: Co-editors-in-chief Hayden Wittrock and Grace LongDrake Magazine: Editor-in-chief Annie Peterson DUiN: Editor-in-chief Carl Yaeger Periphery: Editor-in-chief Anna Richardson Times-Delphic: Editor-in-chief Grace Altenhofen  SJMC prepares for renovation, relocation SJMC faculty, staff and student organizations are...

Meredith Hall renovation: What’s to come Stay tuned to the SJMC’s social media in coming weeks for more information about the Meredith Hall renovation project that is to begin this summer and run through spring 2023. We’ll be providing a sneak peek into SJMC’s new “home” for the next academic year; ways that students can...

PR, ad agency tours scheduled for April 8 Students can explore careers in public relations and advertising during tours and networking events on Friday, April 8. The Drake chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will celebrate PR Day on April 8. Agency tours will be held 8:30 a.m.-noon at Trilix, Strategic America and Two Rivers....

Registration open for SJMC centennial celebration party Alumni are encouraged to gather their friends for our delayed SJMC centennial celebration on Saturday, April 30, 5-8 p.m. in Meredith Hall: https://alumni.drake.edu/sjmc-relays-reunion. Advance registration is encouraged; see who is going to attend! Tickets cost $20 and include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and fun....