Monday, April 7, 2008
The Great Transformation: China's Rush to Urbanize and the Fate of its Cities; a lecture by Howard French
Fri. Apr. 11, 12:30 p .m.-2:00 p.m.
Room 120 Anderson Library
Howard W. French is a senior writer for the New York Times and will be a faculty member at Columbia University's School of Journalism in the fall. After teaching at the University of Ivory Coast in the early 1980s, he began his journalism career writing about Africa for the Washington Post, Africa News, The Economist and numerous other publications. Since 1986, he has reported for the Times from Central America, the Caribbean, West and Central Africa, Japan, Korea and now China. In 1997, his coverage of the fall of Mobuto Sese Seko won the Overseas Press Club of America's award for best newspaper interpretation of foreign affairs. Cosponsored by the Consortium for the Study of the Asias, East Asian Library, the CLA Scholarly Events Fund and the Minnesota Journalism Center.
Minnesota News Photographers Association Annual Convention
Apr. 11-13
Murphy Hall
The convention is open to professionals and students in the area of journalism an editorial photography. Speakers include Kuni Takahashi - Photojournalist, Chicago Tribune, Stacia Spragg-Braude - Freelance Photographer and Phaedra Singelis - Multimedia Manager, msnbc.com. Click here for more on the speakers. The event will also include the judging for the College Photographer of the Year (CPOY), the Photographer of the Year (POY), workshops on storytelling, transitioning from a still shooter to a videographer, lighting techniques, the art of the ‘audio slide show’, as well as panel discussion on the I-35W bridge collapse, working at an out-state newspaper and the business of freelance photography. Click to view a more detailed schedule. Cost for the 3-day event is $35 for professionals and $20 for students (includes membership to MNPA) Click here to join.
"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.
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.
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
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:
Monday, April 7: 3 p.m. in A301 Mayo
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.
Congratulations to Carina Enbody and Jeanine Lilke!
Carina Enbody has been selected as one of three American students to compete in the Cannes Lions 55th International Advertising Festival's Student Academy this June. Carina was a member of last year's award-winning National Student Advertising Competition team and is also a member of this year's team.
Jeanine Lilke has been awarded a 2008 Vance and Betty Lee Stickell Student Internship. Jeanine was one of only 15 students chosen nationwide for this honor. This summer, she will intern with BBDO New York. This internship was established in 1989 in honor of Vance L. Stickell (1925 -1987), former Executive Vice President, Marketing, for the Los Angeles Times. During his 39 - year career in advertising, Vance Stickell established himself nationally as a highly respected advertising practitioner and statesman. The program is intended to raise awareness and understanding of advertising processes and business ethics among future advertising professionals.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS
Hearst Journalism Award
Professional Journalism track students are encouraged to participate in the 2006-2007 Hearst Journalism writing, photojournalism and broadcast news competitions. All entries must have been “published” or “broadcast” within the last year. Monthly scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500-2,000 to top entries. All finalists will compete in the National Championship Finals for additional scholarship awards ranging from $1,500-5,000. For more information visit: http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php. We will announce internal deadlines as they approach.
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
MinnPost Student Symposium Journalists being journalists
Thursday, April 10
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
MinnPost is a nonprofit journalism enterprise that publishes MinnPost.com and MinnPost in Print. You are invited to an evening of schmoozing, merrymaking and intelligent discussion. Our mission is to provide high-quality journalism for news-intense people who care about Minnesota. We intend to focus sharply on that mission, and not get distracted by trying to be all things or serve all people. The Event will be held at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus, in the Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 155. Attendance is free. R.S.V.P.s not required, but appreciated as space is limited.
“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.
Target Stores Networking Event
Target Stores is hosting an exciting networking event for candidates who could be potential leaders in our Store's organization. This is a networking event for students and alumni interested in full time positions. There will be a store tour, leadership speakers, and a lot of networking. This event will allow you to have a behind-the-scenes look at a Target store, learn about leadership and growth opportunities, and network with our leadership team. Target is looking for: * District Team Leaders (District Managers) * District Assets Protection Leaders * Store Team Leaders (Store Managers) * Executive Team Leaders (Assistant Managers) * Human Resource Managers. Interested candidates should email their resume to WhatsTheBuzz@target.com. Participation by invitation only, space is limited. Please submit your information by Thur, Apr 10 to be considered for this event. Questions? Contact the Career and Community Learning Center at 612-624-7577 or employerrelations@class.cla.umn.edu
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.
Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal Seek Summer Interns
Editorial intern: The Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal are seeking summer news interns. Our internship program provides the opportunity for aspiring journalists to obtain experience reporting and writing about everything from policy issues in City Hall to the social scene in Downtown and Uptown. In addition to conducting interviews and writing stories (both for our online and print editions), interns will also gain experience in creating online audio clips, slideshows and video stories. The entire internship is geared toward hands-on experience. Interns essentially fill the same role as our reporters and spend their entire time here reporting and writing. Internships are unpaid. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week and must receive course credit for the internship or work through a school program. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume and three of your best clips to Jake Weyer at jweyer@mnpubs.com. Check out our Web sites at www.dtjournal.com and www.swjournal.com .
Multimedia intern: Minnesota Premier Publications is seeking a summer multimedia intern. The internship provides the opportunity for aspiring journalists to obtain experience shooting videos and photographs, gathering audio, and editing multimedia pieces for Minnesota Premier Publications’ four Web sites: Downtown Journal, Southwest Journal, Minnesota Parent and Minnesota Good Age. The reports will vary, but will include hard news, features, events, spot news and more. The intern must be able to work on assignments and develop story ideas independently. The intern will be trained on digital video and still cameras, digital audio recorders and editing software. The entire internship is geared toward hands-on experience. The internship is paid with a $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Newspaper Association and an additional contribution from MPP. The internship is full-time, 40 hours per week. To apply, mail your cover letter, resume and one multimedia package (video or slideshow) to Jake Weyer at 1115 Hennepin Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55403. Photo portfolios and writing samples are also welcome.
2008 Asian American Journalist Association Summer Internship
AAJA is pleased to announce the AAJA/NBC 2008 Summer Partnership for currently enrolled students who are of sophomore standing or above, attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. NBC Universal will offer two students the opportunity to become NBC Fellows and join one of the following NBC Programs for summer 2008: America's #1 morning news program "The Today Show"; or the top ranked evening program "Nightly News with Brian Williams"; Primetime NBC's own "Dateline"; or one of NBC's local Owned and Operated Stations. Two students will be provided a stipend in the amount of $500 a week for 10 weeks to live in New York City, totaling $5,000 for each student. The 2008 AAJA/NBC Partnership internship application is now available. The deadline is Apr. 11. Please see the following link for application. http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/#nbcsummer
NLGJA'S 2008 Washington DC Student Project
Don't just watch election news from the sidelines this summer. Join the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association in the nation's capital for an exciting out-of-classroom experience that will jump start your journalism career. Taking place August 19-24 in Washington, DC, NLGJA's 2008 Student Project will be an opportunity for students to refine their skills, build their portfolios and expand their professional networks during one of the country's largest gatherings of media movers and shakers. Student Project participants are paired with professional mentors to report, photograph and design the daily print, TV and radio news of NLGJA's National Convention. Accepted participants will have travel, lodging, food and convention registration expenses covered in Washington, DC. The deadline for this year's program has just been extended to Friday, Apr. 11. Download an application for this year's program at http://nlgja.org/students/studentproject.htm.
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
Murray Scholar Print Journalism Scholarship for Sports Journalists
The Jim Murray Memorial Foundation will be awarding seven $7,500 scholarships to journalism students interested in Sports Writing. Applicants should have at least a “B” (3.0) grade point average and be entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2008. Stop by 110 Murphy Hall for an application and entry form, all completed applications must be submitted to 110 Murphy Hall by Fri., Apr. 11 for prescreening.
"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
