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. Whether you are new to generative AI or a seasoned veteran, this event is for you. Topics will include: This virtual event is free and open to the public, so put...
Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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...
SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 18, 2024
Sign up for NYC trip The Big Apple is a beacon for media types. The city is littered with news outlets, media conglomerates, mega-agencies, and unlikely upstarts, all calling to recent grads looking for their shot at stardom. But before you make the leap to Brooklyn, it’s good to get a lay of the land—which...
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...
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...
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...
SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 21, 2024
Attend PRSSA Agency Tour All Drake University students are invited to join PRSSA for an Agency Tour on Friday, Oct. 25. The tour starts at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. Students will visit the Iowa Cubs, Two Rivers Marketing and Trilix Marketing. Rides are available. Reach out to Maria.Heath@drake.edu to sign up. Students...
SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 14, 2024
Join the 48-hour film festival The DBS 48-hour film festival begins this weekend. For those who don’t know, the 48-hour film festival is a film-making competition built for students to show off and gain recognition for their film making skills. Either by yourself, with your own team of friends, or with a DBS exec member’s...
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,...
Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Honored as Outstanding Educator by PRSA
Des Moines, IA – October 2, 2024 – The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication is proud to announce that 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...