Drake Mag looking for 2023-24 staffers Nate Eisenmann is looking for staffers for next year’s Drake Mag team. You can check out the requirements here. Email your application to nate.eisenmann@drake.edu. Questions? Contact Nate. Opportunity to get involved: Live Episodes of “The Dog Dish” DBS has two live episodes of “The Dog Dish” this week on...
Author: Chris Snider (Chris Snider)
The Majors of Drake University’s SJMC
Drake University is home to one of the finest schools of journalism and mass communication (SJMC) programs in the Midwest. If you’re interested in journalism, advertising, digital media, magazine media, newspaper editing or even public relations, the Drake SJMC may be the right fit for you. Drake University’s SJMC is home to so many different...
Coffee near Drake University
Whether you’re looking for a place to work/study remotely, catch up with your friends, or simply enjoy a nice moment to yourself, the following coffee shops near Drake University will have you covered. This list, curated just for Drake students, focuses on places that are known for their quality coffee, unique ambiance and overall vibes...
Is Journalism School Hard?
It Depends on what you’re interested in. How hard is journalism school? Journalism school varies in difficulty levels. Different skill levels are required depending on your chosen major. There are components to each major varying from one on one, to independent work, and finally group/team work. Drake University Journalism majors include Digital Media Production, Multimedia...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 17, 2023
Immediate work opportunity in the SJMC Dean’s office The SJMC Dean’s office has an immediate need for student workers to assist with scanning and organizing files and packing items for our move back to Meredith Hall. Days and hours are flexible with the possibility of additional summer hours in May. Interested students should send an...
How does Public Relations Differ from Similar Fields like Advertising or Marketing
Public relations is often confused with marketing and advertising, but public relations is a completely separate entity that deals with the likeness of an image and a businesses relation with their customers as well as employees. Public relations is not concerned with making sales, rather creating trust and a likable image. In specific, Public Relations...
What is a Multimedia Journalism Degree?
This is what it looks like to earn a multimedia journalism degree and what careers it can earn you. When choosing a major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication here at Drake you might be wondering what goes into attaining a multimedia journalism degree. But first, what is multimedia journalism? Multimedia journalism is...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 10, 2023
Wednesday: Teja Bell to present at 7 p.m. Teja Bell, a guitarist, New Age musician, and Zen master, will be the final speaker in a series of events that the SJMC is hosting to explore human inspiration and innovation. Bell graduated from North High, attended Drake, and teaches meditation for mental and physical health. He will be on...
Des Moines TikTok / Reels / Shorts Workshop April 12, 2023
Make 2023 the year you start taking short-form video seriously. TikTok has changed social media. It’s no longer about who can build the biggest following, but rather who can create the best content on a consistent basis. Professor Chris Snider is teaming up with Des Moines creator Brad Podray to teach this one-day workshop at...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 3, 20223
Tomorrow: Q&A with legendary reporter and Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecturer, Bob Woodward Bob Woodward has graciously agreed to do a Q&A with students, faculty, and staff from 4 – 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in the Cowles Library Reading Room. Capacity is limited to 150 people for this event, so please contact Lindsay Gilbert at Lindsay.gilbert@drake.edu...