Drake University professors Chris Porter and Chris Snider will lead two virtual generative AI workshops in October. The workshops are for beginners to the world of AI and for people looking to build generative AI tools into their companies. Intro to Generative AI When: 9-noon Oct. 2 Details: Attendees will learn about current generative AI...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 16, 2024
AP Style Workshop The Times-Delphic is hosting an AP style workshop in Meredith 124C Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6-7 p.m. Support SJMC student filmmakers SJMC students and faculty are currently making a feature film, Devin & Mariya, which follows a guy and a girl who fall in love when they least expect it. Thier relationship is...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 9, 2024
Join PRSSA Interested in public relations, crisis communication, or brand management? Come to the Public Relations Student Society of America general meetings. PRSSA meets every other Wednesday at 7pm in Meredith 102 with our first meeting being this Wednesday, September 11th. Topics will include welcome, introductions, an overview of PRSSA benefits and busting PR myths....
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 3, 2024
DBS meets tonight Drake Broadcasting System is having its first general member meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m. in the DBS lounge. We will be discussing our first live show, doing some introductions, touring the studio, and informing new members all about DBS. Download your mobile Drake ID Drake is switching to mobile...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Aug. 26, 2024
Welcome back students! Ice Cream Social Dean Catherine Staub will host an Ice Cream Social Aug. 28 from 12 – 1 p.m. outside Meredith 106. Order SJMC Gear You can order new SJMC merchandise through Aug. 31 at this pop-up shop. David Lubbers joins the SJMC David Lubbers, former ESPN investigative feature producer and writer,...
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Drake University SJMC Writing Program Places Fifth with Hearst, Nation’s Most Prestigious Collegiate Journalism Awards
Drake University placed fifth in the prestigious Hearst Intercollegiate Writing competition, a part of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program which recognizes exceptional student journalistic writing, photojournalism, audio storytelling, television, and multimedia journalism. The competition is open to 105 ACEJMC-accredited journalism schools across the country. Drake University is the smallest school and one of only two...
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Drake SJMC Welcomes Two-Time Peabody Award Winner as Newest Faculty Member
Des Moines, Iowa – August 24, 2024 – David Lubbers, former ESPN investigative feature producer and writer, and multi-award-winning sports journalist, will join the Drake SJMC faculty as an Assistant Professor of Multimedia News Journalism. Lubbers brings a wealth of experience and impressive achievements from a distinguished journalism career. During his 18-year tenure at ESPN,...
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Drake SJMC Students Secure Positions with People, Better Homes & Gardens, Travel & Leisure, The Spruce and Midwest Living
Five Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2024-2025 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with People, Better Homes & Gardens, Travel & Leisure, The Spruce, and Midwest Living. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students...
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SJMC Monday Memo – May 13, 2024
SJMC Finals Destress Event We know how stressful finals can be, so join us on Tuesday, May 14, from 1-3pm in Meredith 124C for board games and card games. Bring your friends for some friendly competition and take your mind off all the finals stress. Women in journalism club Please take a moment to...
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SJMC Monday Memo – May 6, 2024
SJMC Earns ACEJMC Accreditation (again)! The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) approved SJMC’s re-accreditation, passing the SJMC on all eight standards. Their report cited our “extraordinarily engaged student body” and “seemingly limitless professional opportunities for students within proximity of the school’s capitol city location, supported by faculty networks and a...