The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) launched the SJMC Dean Team Scholars program to support a group of high-potential communication and journalism students who are first-generation college students, from an underserved population or have demonstrated financial need. The Scholars are immersed in the media profession through networking with media professionals, leadership development...
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SJMC Monday Memo – 12/4/2023
Sign up for J-term classes There is still time to sign up for three January term classes being offered by the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The classes: If you have questions about any of the classes, please reach out to the instructors. J-term classes are listed with Spring 2024 classes for...
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SJMC helps fuel Veninga’s passion for filmmaking
Drake University SJMC digital media production major Chris Veninga has found success through filmmaking. But that wasn’t always the plan. Veninga came to Drake as a marketing major. Then he switched to psychology. But a conversation with his dad and a January-term editing class changed everything. This prompted a return to his high school passion...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 27, 2023
Make plans for Hot Cocoa Bar The annual SJMC Hot Cocoa Bar on Wednesday, December 6, from noon to 1 p.m. outside of Meredith 106 in the back breezeway. Enter American Advertising Awards Entry window is now open for 2024 Awards. Deadline for submissions will be January 1, 2024 with the Awards show taking place...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 20, 2023
Sign up for New York Field Trip This April the Drake SJMC will offer up another edition of the New York Field Trip, a five-day barnstorming of both NYC’s media staples and its newbie brands just for SJMC students. In the past, the trip has visited places like Cosmopolitan, NBC News, Edelman, New York magazine...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 13, 2023
T-D Birthday party From Times-Delphic editor Lia Reichmann: It is an important month for The Times-Delphic as we are celebrating our 139th birthday this November. The TD is planning an informal get together with the whole SJMC celebrating this milestone at our inaugural birthday party on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the TD office. We are inviting all...
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Drake SJMC students win Pinnacle Awards
Drake publications walked away with 14 Pinnacle Awards last week, including four first-place finishes. Here’s the full rundown: • Drake Mag, First Place, Division II, Best Feature Magazine of the Year, Annie Peterson, EIC • Sydney Hamilton, First Place, Division II, Best Enterprise Coverage of Diversity, “The Last Gay Bar in Lincoln,” Urban Plains. • Annie Peterson, First Place,...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 6, 2023
SJMC students bring home Pinnacle Awards Drake SJMC students and publications were honored at the Pinnacle Awards at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. Students Lily Eckenrode, Nate Eisenmann and Kylie Petty attended the event with professor Jen Wilson. Winners were: AAF hosting student agency tour American Advertising Federation is hosting a Student...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 30, 2023
Apply for ASME internship For 60 years, the ASME Internship has been the most prestigious internship in magazine media. Previous Drake ASME interns now work at Google,People magazine, Architectural Digest, Trusted Media Brands, DotDash Meredith, and more. You could be next. Every year, Drake SJMC forwards the applications of two students for consideration. To be one of...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 23, 2023
T-D hosting workshop The Times-Delphic is hosting a workshop, for the first time in two years, on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Presenters include Des Moines Register writer Tim Webber and Professor Amy McCoy. The TD will also conduct an interactive interview exercise with attendees. For anyone interested in multimedia journalism this is the workshop...