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Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Jessica Lown Visits Journalism Days Class
The publicist for Iowa’s Department of Public Safety told the JMC73 Radio News class she keeps a foot in journalism as she responds to requests for information from media and the public. The DPS consists of five divisions including the Division of Criminal Investigation and the State Fire Marshall’s Office.
Laurel Burgmaier Talks Documentary with JMC100
Producer-Director Laurel Burgmaier told the JMC100 Field Photography class and guests Wednesday she’s especially sensitive to the rural people she features in her documentaries. She resides on a farm with her husband and 2-year-old daughter, Halle.
Simon Conway Broadcasts From Meredith Hall
WHO-AM talk show host Simon Conway brought his 4 – 7 p.m. program to Drake, Nov. 1. Conway described himself as “a conservative and proud of it.” During his three-hour remote, Conway questioned a roundtable consisting of three Drake Law students and one politics junior. He also took telephone calls.
Journalism Days scheduled for Nov. 7-11
Drake's Journalism Days will take place Nov. 7-11, 2011. Events and opportunities are sponsored by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
New classes: Business Fundamentals and Social Media Strategies
The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication will offer two new classes this spring semester: Business Fundamentals for Communications Professionals and Social Media Strategies.
Magazine capstone students launch Urban Plains Magazine
The fall magazine capstone class launched the Urban Plains Magazine website last week. The site covers lifestyle issues for Midwesterners, with both original and aggregated content.
TV Feature Reporter Andy Fales Visits SJMC
WHO-TV feature reporter and KXNO sports talk co-host Andy Fales screened several of his favorite reporting samples with the JMC100 Television Field Photography class, Oct. 24.
Award-Winning Reporter Visits Radio News Class
Iowa Public Radio’s Rick Fredericksen told JMC73 Radio News students he’s been “lucky” several times during his 42-year broadcasting career.
Radio News Class Visits Clear Channel
Morning personality and Program Director Van Harden (RTV’73) told JMC73 Radio News students Sept. 29 the strength of WHO-AM remains its coverage and discussion of “local” issues and events.