Sign up for the SJMC’s “big/little” mentorship program The SJMC is once again creating a mentorship program to welcome our incoming first-year students. We’re also expanding this program to include sophomores this year, recognizing that many of them may have never stepped foot on campus due to Covid. SJMC juniors and seniors: Would you be...
SJMC creating “big/little” mentorship program The SJMC will once again create a mentorship program to welcome our incoming first-year students. We’re also expanding this program to include sophomores this year, recognizing that many of them may have never stepped foot on campus due to Covid. SJMC juniors and seniors: Would you be interested in serving...
Hope you had a happy summer solstice! Drake SJMC places in top 10 in national writing contest The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication placed seventh in the national Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Competition for 2020-21. The competition, often called “the Pulitzers of college journalism,” is a yearlong series of monthly contests in writing,...
The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication placed seventh in the national Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Competition for 2020-21. The competition, often called “the Pulitzers of college journalism,” is a yearlong series of monthly contests in writing, photojournalism, audio, television and multimedia. Student winners earn points for their institutions. Three Drake students won writing...
“Joy is shorthand for the beginning of anything new. It includes curiosity, spontaneity, and not-knowing.”— Author Neal Allen Rebuilding our community — together After more than a year of pandemic cocooning, many of us will venture back to campus next fall to rebuild our community and connections. What will our “new normal” look like? What...
Upper Midwest Emmys reopens award entries The Upper Midwest Emmy Foundation has reopened entries for the pandemic-delayed student production awards. Entries submitted now will roll over into next year’s competition. The two-year eligibility period is for work produced for class or school media platforms between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021. Find awards rules...
Drake finishes in top 10 in Hearst writing contest Drake finished seventh in the 2020-21 national Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Contest. The contest is a series of five writing competitions, and work by three Drake students was recognized. Drake was by far the smallest program to place in the top tier. The top 10 point earners...
Congratulations to all of the May 2021 grads from both SJMC bachelor’s and master’s degree programs! Keep in touch — we love to hear about your achievements and to post alumni notes in the Monday Memo. To continue to receive the Memo, monitor your Drake email or send an alternative email to professor Chris Snider...
Undergrads, good luck on finals! Congratulations to Adams Leadership awardees Two SJMC students were honored with individual awards by the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring. Rachel Wente was named an outstanding senior student and Liza Vinyon was named an outstanding junior. Get your shots. Got your shots? Tell Drake All members of the...
Welcome to Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of the SJMC faculty who work so hard and have such a powerful impact on their students, their professions and their communities. Leigh elected 2021-22 SJMC senator Madeleine Leigh has been elected to represent SJMC next year in Student Senate. Congratulations, Madeleine! PRSSA elects executive board...