With so much going on at Drake during the next couple of weeks, there’s something to keep everyone intellectually stimulated.
Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Adventure journalist, filmmaker to deliver free lecture
Drake alumnus Jon Bowermaster will discuss his career as a National Geographic adventure journalist, filmmaker and environmental activist at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Meredith Hall 101.
SJMC Monday Memo | March 26, 2018
SJMC hosts exhibit by local high school students The north lobby of Meredith Hall will host a photo exhibit featuring the photos of local high school students, through the end of April. The show is a product of CultureALL, a Des Moines non-profit that encourages communication across difference through cultural programming. DBS Relays Want to...
SJMC Monday Memo | March 19, 2018
Welcome back, Mallory! Dean’s assistant Mallory Quinn has returned from maternity leave. Stop by Mer. 119 and welcome her back to Meredith Hall. SJMC students nominated for Emmys Two SJMC students have been nominated for awards in the Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Sam Fathallah...
2018 Alumni Award winners
The Drake University National Alumni Board will recognize six exceptional alumni with awards for professional achievement and loyalty to their alma mater.
Drake University applications reach record high
A record number of prospective first-year undergraduate students have applied for admission to Drake University for the fall 2018 semester.
SJMC Monday Memo | March 5, 2018
Applications open for campus media leadership Anyone interested in applying for a leadership position in a campus media organization for the 2018-19 academic year is encouraged to submit an application to the Board of Student Communications: faculty chair Jeff Inman (jeffrey.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC senator Jake Bullington (jacob.bullington@drake.edu). Available positions include president of Drake Broadcasting System,...
Katrina Sletten receives Brooke Owens Fellowship for women in aerospace fields
The maximum course load at Drake University is 18 credit hours per semester. Senior Katrina Sletten has had six 18-credit semesters as she strives to graduate with a triple major across disciplines, studying physics, astronomy and public relations with a minor in mathematics. In addition to her full academic schedule, she has worked at the...
SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 26, 2018
Multimedia journalist Sarah Hoye in residence this week Sarah Hoye — a multimedia journalist who has worked for CNN, Al Jazeera America and for newspapers and TV stations in Florida and Texas — will be on campus this week to meet with SJMC students, visit classes and provide portfolio feedback. Below is Hoye’s itinerary. All...
Drake University’s accreditation reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has publicly reaffirmed accreditation of Drake University for an additional 10 years.