Monday, April 14, 2008
"Saving economies from economists: Imagining a cultural studies of economics"
Mon.,, Apr. 14, 12:15 p.m.
102 Fraser
Prof. Grossberg is the Morris Davis Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and Cultural Studies, as well as the Director of the University Program in Cultural Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of the world's leading figures in cultural studies and media studies, Prof. Grossberg's most recent book is Caught in the crossfire: Kids, politics, and America's future (Paradigm, 2005).
As part of his visit,Grossberg will hold three small, informal seminar sessions for interested faculty and graduate students from the six CLA units who are co-sponsoring his visit.
As background reading for these sessions, three recent essays by Prof. Grossberg will be available for a limited time, starting on 1 April, at http://comm.umn.edu/~grodman/grossberg/
Seats for these sessions are limited, and will be made available on a first-come/first-served basis. These sessions will take place in Nolte 140 at the following times:
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by Department of Communication Studies, Department of American Studies, Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Department of Political Science, Institute for Advanced Study, School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
SJMC alumnus David Domke (Ph.D., '96) to discuss his new book" The God Strategy"
Tues., Apr. 15, 4:00 p.m.
University Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union
David Domke, best-selling author and University of Washington professor, will discuss his new book The God Strategy: How Religion Became a Political Weapon in America on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union. Domke offers a dynamic study of the rise of religion in American politics, examining the public messages of political leaders over the past seventy-five years. The God Strategy concludes that U.S. politics today are defined by a calculated, deliberate and partisan use of faith that is unprecedented in modern politics. Domke’s work documents how this occurred, who has done it and why, and what it means for the American experiment in democracy. Domke will sign copies of his book following the discussion.
IRE training workshop
Money in Politics:
Following the money trail in 2008 elections
Apr. 19-20
At this one-day workshop, learn how to follow the money and its influence after the election. The workshop will emphasize money in local and state elections on the horizon, including the impact of "527 organizations," tax-exempt political groups that do fundraising and advocacy related to political issues or voting at those levels.
Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. This hands-on, computer-assisted reporting class will build data analysis skills for reporters covering money in politics. The class will use federal and state-level data, including "527" data from the IRS. Instructors will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis. There is limited space for CAR training, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop Fees (includes a six-month IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students. Register online. Hosted by the University of St. Thomas and Pioneer Press. This workshop is being made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Magraw Fuller Lecture Series
Mon., Apr. 21, 4:30 p.m. registration, 5:00 p.m. lecture
"Creativity and Medicine"
Jon Hallberg, speaker
35 Nicholson Hall
Are you interested in a career in health or medicine? Wondering how to build your resume or improve your grad school application? Do you want to learn how to use right-brain skills in classes and at work? Or maybe you're just curious how to communicate better with your doctor? On April 21, Dr. Jon Hallberg will talk about "Creativity & Medicine" during the inaugural Magraw Fuller Lecture, sponsored by CLA. Dr. Hallberg is an assistant professor in the Med School and founding director of the Center for Arts & Medicine. In addition, Dr. Hallberg sees patients four days a week at his family practice, and is the on-call doctor for local arts organizations including the Guthrie, Ordway, and Minnesota Orchestra. Lecture series is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts.
Green Lights & Red Flags: FTC/BBB Rules of the Road for Advertisers
Thur., Apr. 24, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom, 5418 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, MN 55416
Admission fee $130 ($100 for BBB members) includes breakfast and lunch and a CD of all workshop materials
This “back to basics” event provides details on how to comply with federal and state truth-in-advertising standards. Sponsored by the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota and the Federal Trade Commission, Green Lights & Red Flags will feature a roster of knowledgeable speakers discussing what you need to know about:
- Advertising Law: Understanding the Rules of the Road – The FTC’s approach to ad claims, disclosures, endorsements, and substantiation
- Avoiding a Promotion Commotion – Complying with new standards for rebates, gift cards, commercial email, and other promotional practices
- The Secure Entrepreneur: Data Security & Consumer Privacy – Best practices to avoid, assess, and address a data security breach
- If the Government Comes to Call – An inside look at federal and state consumer protection investigations
- When Your Competitor Crosses the Line – Self-regulation or litigation? Weighing the options when a competitor’s practices violate the law
Green Lights & Red Flags is presented in partnership with: Advertising Federation of Minnesota, American Association of Advertising Agencies, Department of Ethics and Business Law, Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association, Metropolitan Independent Business Alliance, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Minnesota Journalism Center, University of Minnesota, Sales and Marketing Executives Association of Minneapolis/St. Paul. For more information, visit www.thefirstbbb.org or www.ftc.gov/greenlights.
2008 Silha Spring Ethics Forum
Journalism from the Frontlines: Remaining Independent When Covering Politics and War
With veteran journalist Edward Wasserman
Thur., Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Room 140, Nolte Center
The Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law will once again partner with the Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists to produce a program for SPJ’s National Ethics in Journalism week. The theme of this year’s Ethics Week is “Act Independently.” “Journalism from the Frontlines: Remaining Independent When Covering Politics and War,” will feature Edward Wasserman, Knight Professor of Journalism Ethics at Washington & Lee University and a veteran journalist. He will be joined by a panel of reporters who will discuss the ethical challenges of covering military and political campaigns. Please join us for this free, public event. The Forum will include an opportunity for audience Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact the Silha Center at 612-625-3421 or silha@umn.edu with questions.
SJMC alumna Annie Griffiths Belt to speak at State Theatre as part of National Geographic Live! Series
"A Camera, Two Kids and A Camel"
Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Student tickets are just $17! Purchase online or call 612-673-0404
Over her 25-year National Geographic career, Annie Griffiths Belt has worked on every continent except Antarctica. One of the first female staff photographers hired at the National Geographic, her assignments have included coverage of Jerusalem, the spectacular ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan, England’s Lake District, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Badlands region of South Dakota.
Registering for fall courses? Check out these unique course opportunities!
Special topics course
Jour 4990 Sports Writing and Reporting: It’s More Than Games
Instructor: Jay Weiner
3 cr. 8:15-9:30 a.m. Tues/Thurs
Prereq: Jour 3004, Jour 3101, Jour 3121, Jour major or approved IDIM
or ICP or BIS major
Sports journalism need not be the “toy department” of news rooms. This course will cover:
- Game and beat coverage -- and beyond!
- Story ideas -- cover major issues from public funding to the Olympics to athletes-in-court to labor relations
- History and ethics of sports writing
Field-based courses
Jour 4992 Pioneer Press Practicum
Instructor: Gayle Golden
Don’t miss out! Students agree: “One of the best and most valuable experiences for me in college!”* A select group of professional journalism students will have the opportunity to take Jour 4992 as a field-based practicum class at the Saint Paul Pioneer Press in downtown St. Paul. This advanced-level professional skills class requires each student to work 14 hours per week on a reporting or production team at the newspaper. Students will be assigned to local news, sports, features, entertainment, online, design/layout, photojournalism or business. Students also have a weekly lecture at the Pioneer Press – scheduled for Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m.– as well as other course assignments. Space is limited. Students are selected on the basis of motivation and skill. Priority deadline is April 15. Questions? Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu.
*Taken from a previous student’s evaluation.
Jour 4193: Community Newspaper Practicum Instructors
Instructors: Joni Berg and Lee Ann Schutz-Wahi
There’s no better place to learn the fundamentals of journalism than on the job at a community newspaper! Students are placed for the semester in actual community and specialty publication newsrooms across the Twin Cities. Student work directly with editors, reporters or advertising staff to produce news, features or advertising material. Weekly meetings with instructor about newspaper through assignments, readings, projects and guest lectures. 3 credits. Pre-requisites: Jour 3004W, [3101 or 3201], [jour major or approved IDIM or BIS or ICP]
Questions? Email jberg@swpub.com or lwahi@hotmail.com
Other courses of interest
Jour 5101: Health Writing
Instructor: Leyla Kokmen
This course is designed for students who are interested in health journalism reporting and writing. As the course progresses, you will build on those principles as they develop skills in other forms of health writing, including magazine-style features, communications/promotional pieces, new media content (including blogs), and advocacy pieces. Throughout the course students will analyze current examples of health writing and practice skills in reporting, researching and writing reader-friendly health information for a variety of media outlets. The course will be largely skills-based, with frequent and varied writing assignments.
Pre-reqs: [3004W or 3004V], [3101 or 3101H], 3121, [jour major or approved ICP major or BIS major or IDIM major]] or enrolled in MA in health journalism or grad student or instr consent. Questions? Contact Leyla Kokmen at lkokmen@umn.edu
Complete course information including meeting days/times is available at OneStop.
May graduates receive complimentary UMAA membership
Students graduating in May 2008 will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the University of
Minnesota Alumni Association. Membership cards will be sent in the mail over the summer and typically
arrive after students receive their diplomas. Students can guarantee receipt of their cards by updating
their address at www.alumni.umn.edu/newgrad.
Applications now being accepted for Fall 2008 enrollment in the Health Journalism program*
Seniors: considering graduate school? Interested in health journalism or communication? Whether you want to report on health for the media, work in communications for a health care organization or promote health to the public, our master’s program can help you launch your career. If you’re interested in health journalism, you’ll learn to evaluate claims from health, medical and scientific sources. If you’re interested in health communication, you’ll learn the fundamentals of writing about health topics for different audiences in different formats, as well as health campaign development. In either specialization, you’ll develop multimedia skills and advanced computer-assisted research and reporting skills. And if you want to gain hands-on experience, you’ll also have practicum opportunities to work in local news organizations or in communications roles with health care organizations. For more program details and information on applying, contact Director of Graduate Studies Gary Schwitzer (schwitz@umn.edu) or Program Coordinator Leyla Kokmen (lkokmen@umn.edu).
NEW! Upcoming Health M.A. Information Sessions
Come find out about the revised Health Journalism M.A. program! Attend one of these upcoming information sessions at the School of Public Health to learn about the expanded curriculum:
Wednesday, April 16: 11 a.m. in A301 Mayo
*The graduate program in Health Journalism has proposed a name change from the Master of Arts in Health Journalism to the Master of Arts in Health Journalism and Communication, effective for fall 2008. The name change and some curriculum revisions are currently under review by The Graduate School. The review of these changes will be completed around May 1, and a recommendation will be made to the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will consider the proposed changes in July. Please note that you must apply to the Health Journalism program at this time for entry in fall 2008. If the Board of Regents does not approve the name change to Health Journalism and Communication and the curriculum revisions, you will be given the opportunity to request a refund of your application for admission fee. For information about the proposed curriculum changes please visit our Web site.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS
Is your major in Communication studies, journalism, English, public relations, or cinema studies? Want to meet with professionals of color in your field? We have the perfect opportunity for you. PRISM’s mission is to support and advocate for students of color to earn college degrees and enter mass media careers. We’re dedicated to improving how the media represent communities of color and “racial” issues, locally, regional, and globally.
Find out more and join us for our Lunch with the Professionals event on Monday, April 21,
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Greet, Meet & Eat with representatives
from the local multicultural media community
Coffman Union, Room 324
Please RSVP to prism@umn.edu by April 16.
UCCS Podcasts and End-of-Semester Support for students!
http://www.osa.umn.edu/podcasts/
UCCS is excited to announce a new series of podcasts for students to help effectively manage End-of-the-Semester challenges such as stress and communicating with professors; as well as, preparations for successful 're-entry' home from college. While looking at these selections, you may also consider podcasts previously recorded on topics such as Procrastination, Preparing for Finals, Active Learning strategies, Conflict Resolution and more. Take a minute or two to download some effective tips and strategies.
The 2008 Student Advertising Summit
Spring is finally upon us, which means it's time to break out of your hibernation mode and "Go Beyond the Classroom," for this year's Student Advertising Summit on April 17 from 10am to 4pm. Leave your shell, cave, den, or wherever else you may be cooped up, and come to the premier networking event featuring a diverse group of professionals in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industries. Listen to keynote speakers, interact with the professionals, have your portfolio reviewed, or tour one of the agencies right here in the Twin Cities. As the "real world" approaches it can become more and more intimidating. With the Student Advertising Summit you get a first-hand glimpse of what life is like working in an agency. Remember these guys were once in your shoes and are here to help. Not only will you get a chance to interact with them through various career driven activities, but there will also be plenty of time for you to ask any burning questions you may have about the industry. Go beyond the classroom and register today by visiting http://ad2sas.org
Graduate Admission Fair at the Humphrey Institute
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) will be hosting a graduate admissions fair at the Humphrey Institute on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Humphrey Center Atrium. Each year, APSIA sponsors forums where potential and prospective graduate students can learn about programs from officers of APSIA member schools. http://www.apsia.org/apsia/search/schoolSearch.php
CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
“Meet the Pros” Workshop and Northwestern College in St. Paul
Hear from 15+ business and communication professionals speak about their experiences in government, nonprofit, agency and corporate communications. Get your resume reviewed and network with seasoned pros, as well as recent grads, to find out what it takes to make the leap from college to career! This workshop will be held Apr. 14 at 6:30pm in the Blue Room of Nazareth Hall of Northwestern College in St. Paul. Admission is $10 for student nonmembers at the door. Cost includes desserts, presentations, resume review and networking.
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MinnPost Seeks Public Relations Intern
MinnPost, a rapidly-growing nonprofit enterprise that provides high-quality journalism for people who care about Minnesota, is looking for a public relations intern.
The main job of the public relations intern is to help continue the rapid growth in traffic that MinnPost.com has been experiencing. The site had 110,000 absolute unique visitors in March, an increase of 70% from earlier this year. It now ranks among the 7,000 sites that have been linked to by the most the sites, according to Technorati.
This would involve, among other things, working with editors to increase the number of:
- times other blogs and websites link to MinnPost.com stories,
- websites that carry the MinnPost news widget
- appearances by MinnPost journalists on radio and television.
The internship will require about an hour a day of work each weekday, which can be done remotely from any location with a high-speed Internet connection, except for an occasional meeting in the MinnPost office. The bulk of the work needs to be done some time between 11 am and 2 pm.
The ideal candidate would be a strategic communications student who is familiar with Internet traffic metrics and reads many blogs and news-aggregation websites.
The internship will pay $9 an hour.
Send a letter of interest and resume via email to Linda Lindholm.
Big Ten Network Internships
The Big Ten Network On-Campus Internship Program is designed to provide practical experience in writing and production for a national television network allowing Big Ten students to gain insight into the field as a career option. The internship is also designed to enhance the undergraduate experience by providing a "real world" and fun experience. In addition, the program allows for a student's perspective to be brought to the Network's coverage of Big Ten sports. Any student enrolled in good standing at a Big Ten university. Students can contact the Big Ten Network directly at www.bigtennetwork.com and clicking "about us/internships." The program is usually reserved for juniors and seniors, but exceptional underclassmen will also be considered. The deadline for the Fall semester/quarter is Apr. 15.
GOP Internships
The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced that the Committee on Arrangements (COA) will host an Internship Program from June 2 through Sept. 4, 2008. The program will provide college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in the preparation and planning of a quadrennial presidential nominating convention. COA interns will play key roles in the offices of Delegate Services, External Affairs, Communications, and Operations. Interested students are encouraged to apply online at www.gopconvention2008.com/interns.
Community News Fellowship
This is a one year community-reporting fellowship to start May 31. Help chart the future of local news and community -- and be part of a national experiment. Apply for a Representative Journalism Fellowship. Design and occupy the first "representative journalist" fellowship during a one-year trial in the two-college town of Northfield, Minn., (pop. 17,000) 35 miles south of Minneapolis, home of both Carleton College and St. Olaf College. The representative journalist will spend a year working with the LocallyGrownNorthfield.org citizen blogger site to report one in-depth story per week on a critical civic or social issue. The reporting will be an open, transparent process where citizens can offer facts, comments, and perspective as the story develops. The final form of the story will be published in digital and print formats. Often, citizens will convene to discuss the findings of the reporting and participate in public meet-ups to discuss the results and next actions. Email a letter of interest, resume, clips and references to Leonard Witt, lwitt@kennesaw.edu (770-423-6925).
Interested in getting hands on radio experience? Radio K needs you!
Interested in getting hands on experience in broadcasting? Join Radio K, the nation's premier student-run radio station. We have volunteer opportunities for students in all of our departments, including marketing, music, news, media production and also live on-air broadcasting. E-mail Phil at (volunteer@radiok.org) or stop by our offices in Rarig Center room 610 on the West Bank to find out how to get involved.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
"Saving economies from economists: Imagining a cultural studies of economics"
Monday, Apr. 14, 12:15 p.m.
102 Fraser
Prof. Grossberg is the Morris Davis Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and Cultural Studies, as well as the Director of the University Program in Cultural Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of the world's leading figures in cultural studies and media studies, Prof. Grossberg's most recent book is Caught in the crossfire: Kids, politics, and America's future (Paradigm, 2005).
As part of his visit,Grossberg will hold three small, informal seminar sessions for interested faculty and graduate students from the six CLA units who are co-sponsoring his visit.
As background reading for these sessions, three recent essays by Prof. Grossberg will be available for a limited time, starting on 1 April, at http://comm.umn.edu/~grodman/grossberg/
Seats for these sessions are limited, and will be made available on a first-come/first-served basis. These sessions will take place in Nolte 140 at the following times:
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by Department of Communication Studies, Department of American Studies, Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Department of Political Science, Institute for Advanced Study, School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
