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...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 7, 2022
Upcoming SJMC events: Week of November 14 – Look for an SJMC table in the south Hubbell entryway or the Olmsted breezeway for opportunities to express your thankfulness. November Date TBA, Thanksgiving Lunch at the dining center. Election discussion Faculty from the Political Science department will hold an informal, off-the-record discussion of the US midterm...
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Drake Mag named to Pacemaker 100 list
The Pacemakers are the most prestigious awards in college journalism — and Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication student publications have been racking up the wins. In the case of Drake Mag, so many wins that we’ve been inducted into The Pacemaker 100 — the top 100 publications in Associated Collegiate Press history. Only 13 magazines made...
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SJMC Monday Memo: Halloween 2022 Edition
Drake Mag named 2022 Pacemaker winner Drake Mag was once again named the “best of the best” in college media. Associated College Press named 19 student magazines as winners of its prestigious Pacemaker during an awards ceremony at MediaFest22, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C. “The Pacemaker is the association’s preeminent award,” executive director...
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Drake SJMC to host TikTok / Reels Workshop Nov. 16
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. Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication associate professor Chris Snider will host a workshop on Nov. 16 called Adding TikTok and Reels to your Social Media Strategy....
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SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 24, 2022
Upcoming events: SJMC Days are here! Monday, October 24, 7 p.m., SJMC Days kicks off with the presentation “Journalism, Jazz & the Roots of Creativity” by alumnus Dartanyan Brown, JO ’75, in Sheslow Auditorium (Old Main). Tuesday, October 25, 5-7 p.m., SJMC Table Tennis Tournament of Champions in Meredith East (aka the SJMC offices, 1213...