Monday, April 21, 2008
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 courses
Jour 4990 (Opinion Writing/Opinion Reading) Finding a voice, learning how to use it
Instructor: Nick Coleman
3 cr. 9:45 -11:00 a.m. Tues/Thur
Prerequisites: Jour 3101; and Jour 3121 or Jour 3173; non-majors and minors by permission of instructor.
In an era when everyone has an opinion but all journalism is often dismissed as “mere” opinion, this course is intended to teach students how to write effective reporting-based opinion pieces, how to recognize and dissect opinion writing, and how to discern and digest personal commentary from the professional. Students will learn the basics of editorial and column writing, blogging and pod-casting with attention to effective techniques for communicating personal, professional and political viewpoints. Are there right opinions, or just persuasive ones? Wrong opinions, or just poorly supported ones? The course will require two field trips to newsworthy events or settings with the intention of producing heavily reported pieces invested with the perspectives of the writers. This will require studying the background of a story in depth before attempting to add a level of commentary or analysis. The goal will be work that stands apart from “objective” journalism but also stands recognizably above the level of a mere rant or screed. One piece will be produced on a demanding deadline. Also to be discussed: Issues of providing transparency, maintaining journalistic standards, and avoiding conflicts of interest in opinion writing. Guest lecturers involved in opinion-making in newspapers, broadcasting and on the Internet will be invited to share their expertise.
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 course
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.
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:
Friday, April 25, at 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m.
Both sessions will be held in Mayo A-301.
*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. Interested in joining us? Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Fridays 2:30- 3:30p.m. in Murphy Hall, room 15. Questions? Email prism@umn.edu
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.
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
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AAJA Internship Deadline is this Friday!
The deadline for AAJA Internships is this Friday, April 25. Apply online at http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/#internshipgrantbroadcast
Work at the Minnesota Daily!
The Minnesota Daily is seeking an experienced, talented writer for a paid summer reporter intern position. The reporter works with an editor to develop stories, interviews sources and writes one story a week. The work load is up to 10 hours a week. Previous writing experience or publication is preferred but not required. To apply, please visit www.mndaily.com/jobs or stop at the Daily offices to fill out an application. The position closes Friday April 25 at 5 p.m.
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
ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
