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...
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Iowa Architectural Foundation to Host Meredith Hall Celebration Event
“Celebrating Meredith Hall: a Mies Masterpiece Renewed” will be presented by the Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication on October 12 at 7 p.m. Des Moines, IA – September 30, 2024 — The Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication are proud...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 30, 2024
Clients for Advertising, SPC and PR classes and capstones The Public Relations capstone class (above) is working with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. PR Planning and Management students will be building strategic plans for the Iowa Public Health Association. SPC class Public Affairs Planning & Management will be working for Prevent Child Abuse...
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Celebrating Meredith Hall: A Mies Masterpiece Renewed
The Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication are proud to announce a special event, Celebrating Meredith Hall: A Mies Masterpiece Renewed, on October 12th, 2024. This exciting evening will celebrate the restoration of Drake University’s Meredith Hall, a 1965 architectural landmark designed by modernist master Mies van der...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 23, 2024
Remembering NBA Hall of Fame Broadcaster Al McCoy SJMC alum and Phoenix Suns radio broadcaster Al McCoy has died, the Suns organization announced this weekend. McCoy spent 51 year with the Suns, making him the longest-tenured team broadcaster in NBA history. He was known for his trademark phrases “Shazam!” after a made 3-pointer and “Heartbreak...
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Drake Professors to lead two Virtual Generative AI workshops in October
Drake University professors Chris Porter and Chris Snider will lead two virtual generative AI workshops in October. The workshops are for beginners to the world of AI and for people looking to build generative AI tools into their companies. Intro to Generative AI When: 9-noon Oct. 2 Details: Attendees will learn about current generative AI...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 16, 2024
AP Style Workshop The Times-Delphic is hosting an AP style workshop in Meredith 124C Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6-7 p.m. Support SJMC student filmmakers SJMC students and faculty are currently making a feature film, Devin & Mariya, which follows a guy and a girl who fall in love when they least expect it. Thier relationship is...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 9, 2024
Join PRSSA Interested in public relations, crisis communication, or brand management? Come to the Public Relations Student Society of America general meetings. PRSSA meets every other Wednesday at 7pm in Meredith 102 with our first meeting being this Wednesday, September 11th. Topics will include welcome, introductions, an overview of PRSSA benefits and busting PR myths....
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SJMC Monday Memo – Sept. 3, 2024
DBS meets tonight Drake Broadcasting System is having its first general member meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m. in the DBS lounge. We will be discussing our first live show, doing some introductions, touring the studio, and informing new members all about DBS. Download your mobile Drake ID Drake is switching to mobile...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Aug. 26, 2024
Welcome back students! Ice Cream Social Dean Catherine Staub will host an Ice Cream Social Aug. 28 from 12 – 1 p.m. outside Meredith 106. Order SJMC Gear You can order new SJMC merchandise through Aug. 31 at this pop-up shop. David Lubbers joins the SJMC David Lubbers, former ESPN investigative feature producer and writer,...