Spotlight event on Politics, Law, and Strategic Political Communication SJMC Professor Amy McCoy and Drake junior Jessica Seelinger, a Strategic Political Communication (SPC) and Public Relations major, joined Drake’s Virtual Spotlight on Politics, Law, and Strategic Political Communication on January 10 and spoke with prospective students about Drake’s academic and professional opportunities. Students and faculty...
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Drake SJMC hosting short-form video workshop Jan. 18
Last semester, local creator Brad Podray visited a Drake University class and created a TikTok that got more than 5 million views. And now he’s going to teach you how to do the same thing. Professor Chris Snider and Podray are teaming up to teach a hands-on short-form video workshop at Drake University on Jan....
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SJMC Monday Memo – Jan. 9, 2023
Happy New Year Several internship opportunities are available, details below. If you are in the internship search process, Timm Pilcher, assistant director, professional & career development services, can help guide you. Legislative Internship The Iowa Health Care Association, a non-profit trade association for post-acute care providers, is looking for a Spring paid legislative intern. This...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Dec. 19, 2022
The University is closed Friday, December 23 – Monday, January 2. The SJMC Monday Memo will resume the week of January 9. We wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday. SJMC senior wins prestigious Hearst Award CJ Younger won 7th place in the Hearst Feature Writing Contest for the story “Tchaikovsky versus splendid isolation”...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Dec. 12, 2022
It’s finals week. Have a safe, relaxing, and healthy winter break. Water off Tuesday night in SJMC offices Due to demolition of the building to the north, the water in the 25th Street offices, studio, and lab will be off overnight Tuesday, December 13, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Wednesday, December 14. If you are...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Dec. 5, 2022
Last week of classes. Winter break is in sight! SJMC Office Update SJMC faculty and staff will be working virtually December 19 – January 22 when not on holiday break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 2). Please communicate online and/or set up virtual meetings as needed. Note: This does NOT impact J-term classes. If you are...
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Des Moines Smartphone Video Workshop Dec. 20, 2022
Associate professor Chris Snider will be teaching a Smartphone Video Workshop Dec. 20 at Drake University. This event is part of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s new workshop series. This class will teach you the basics of shooting quality video as well as how to edit that video with your smartphone. Attendees...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 28, 2022
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful break. Friday: SJMC Winter Hot Cocoa Bar and Ping Pong Games Join us in Meredith East on Friday, December 2, 2 – 3:00 p.m. for SJMC family fun, hot cocoa and to cheer on your classmates and professors. Innovation Studio event Tuesday Join associate professor Chris Snider...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 21, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you. SJMC Winter Hot Cocoa Bar and Ping Pong Games Join us in Meredith East on Friday, December 2, 2 – 3:00 p.m. for SJMC family fun, hot cocoa and to cheer on your classmates and professors. SJMC Family Meal and Notes of Appreciation Thank you to those students...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 14, 2022
Scholarship applications available: Numerous scholarships and awards are available to continuing SJMC students. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic are now open and available here. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. February 1, 2023. Upcoming SJMC events: This week – Look for an SJMC table near the south Hubbell entryway, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday...