We rock! Advertising students Melanie Buck and Amanda Seiberlich have been notified that they have won Addy awards in the local American Advertising Federation contest this month. They will find out during the awards ceremony Feb. 21 whether they have won gold or silver. Congratulations, Melanie and Amanda! Visiting Professionals Journalist and host of “The...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 9, 2015
T-D wins seven first-place awards The Times-Delphic won 12 awards Thursday, including seven first-place nods, in the annual Iowa College Media Association contest. The awards recognized work published in 2013-14, under Editor-in-Chief Taylor Soule. The awards were handed out Thursday night at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines as part of the ICMA and...
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Celebrate with Drake SJMC in Kansas City
Celebrate with Drake University professors and area alumni at a reception Saturday, February 28, in Kansas City. Connect with SJMC alumni and help us celebrate many accomplishments, including the promotion of SJMC Dean Kathleen Richardson, SJMC’s independent status on campus, the new Strategic Political Communication major, and the PR major’s CEPR accreditation – an honor...
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Times-Delphic wins 12 awards
Feb. 6, 2015 – The Times-Delphic won 12 awards Thursday, including seven first-place nods, in the annual Iowa College Media Association contest. The awards recognized work published in 2013-14, under Editor-in-Chief Taylor Soule. The awards were handed out Thursday night at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines as part of the ICMA and Iowa...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 2, 2015
Polish up your resume and get out your dress shoes! The Drake career fair 2015 is scheduled for Feb. 12 in Olmsted. More than 300 employers have signed up to participate — a full house! The 3-3:30 p.m. slot is reserved for seniors only, and 3:30-6 p.m. for all students. Wear professional attire and bring...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Jan. 27, 2015
Welcome back to campus! We hope your break was both restful and fun. Some SJMC faculty and students have been busy this month with J Term activities: Professor Jill Van Wyke and politics Professor Rachel Paine Caufield collaborated on a J Term seminar in Washington, D.C., that explored the new Congress. Austin Cannon, a news-Internet...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Dec. 8, 2014
End-of-the-semester reminder If you have any electronic equipment checked out, please remember to return it before you leave for winter break. Around Meredith Hall PR Planning students presented comprehensive public relations plans to attract incoming students to the Strategic Political Communication major. Bateman Team members have been conducing primary research in preparation for implementation of...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Dec. 1, 2014
What we’re up to Students in J54, beginning reporting and writing, got to take their turn behind the anchor desk at KCCI-TV. Alum Amy Schmelzer hosted Carlyn Crowe’s class for the 6 p.m. newscast on Thursday, Nov. 20, where students were able to observe both the studio and control room during the broadcast. Pictured from...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 24, 2014
SJMC hits the road A good time was had by the hardy band of current students, faculty and alumni who braved the Polar Vortex to attend the kickoff of the SJMC Regional Road Show at the Des Moines Social Club downtown on Nov. 15. Keep an eye out for news about visits to Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis! Around Meredith...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 17, 2014
Information sessions on new SJMC curriculum For the past few years, the SJMC faculty have been evaluating and revamping all aspects of our curriculum — from the core curriculum to the majors — to ensure that our students are learning what they need to be successful and leaders in their professions: The Public Relations curriculum was retooled in...