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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 25, 2024

Free virtual generative AI event Join Drake University professors Chris Porter and Chris Snider for HOLID-AI 2, a holiday-themed virtual overview to recent developments in generative artificial intelligence tools. When: 10 a.m. Dec. 6Where: Virtually on ZoomSign up here AMA Iowa Collegiate Scholarship The Iowa Chapter of AMA is offering two $500 scholarships to student members....

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Drake University Introduces Sports Media and Communication Major

New major to help prepare undergraduates for competitive industry   The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) at Drake University will now offer a new Sports Media and Communication major beginning in the fall of 2025. The program will allow students the opportunity to hone their skills while capitalizing on direct access to Division 1...

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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 11, 2024

Celebrate the Times-Delphic’s birthday The Times-Delphic will be celebrating its 140th birthday on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Times-Delphic office. The event, a potluck, will include good eats, good company and fun games. The party is open to anyone, J-School or not, so tell everyone to come. Fall 2024 Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business Drake...

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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 4, 2024

Drake Mag wins Pacemaker Drake Magazine was one of 14 student magazines named as winners of the Associated College Press prestigious Pacemaker during an awards ceremony at the the Fall National College Media Convention. “The Pacemaker is the association’s preeminent award,” executive director Laura Widmer said. “ACP is honored to recognize the best of the...

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SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 28, 2024

SJMC film selected for festival showcase A team of students from Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the drama department competed in the Des Moines 48-Hour Film Project. Their film was selected for the Best of 48-Hour Horror Festival showcase. It will be screened on Halloween night at Fleur Cinemas, among 14...

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SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 7, 2024

Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Honored as Outstanding Educator by PRSA Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Associate Dean and beloved professor, has been awarded the Outstanding Educator Award by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional contributions to public relations education and will be celebrated at PRSA’s annual conference, ICON 2024,...