ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 The Hearst Foundation Web site.

New Courses for Spring 2008

JOUR 5991: Media Law and Ethics Go To The Movies
Prof. Jane Kirtley, instructor
Are you looking for a fun and different way to explore contemporary issues in media law and
media ethics? Here’s your chance to read the book AND see the movie. You’ll learn some essential legal and ethical principles by watching more than 20 films and television episodes from the past and the present. Through class discussion, presentations, and essays, you’ll consider whether Hollywood’s version of media law and ethics is accurate and fair, and
how it shapes public perceptions and policies affecting the press.
Prerequisites: Journalism major or minor, or approved IDIM, ICP or BIS major, or graduate or law student status.Jour 3771, 3776, 5552, 5771, or 5777, or instructor’s approval, required.
For more information, email Dr. Kirtley

JOUR 4992: Magazine Practicum
Gayle Golden, instructor
Many of you have asked for a Jour 4992 (practicum) related to magazines. We're happy to let you know that we'll be offering such a course in the spring of 2008. The class will place students in a variety of magazines from around the Twin Cities, where they'll work for 14 hours per week doing what typical interns do. The class will also meet once a week for a lecture and discussion about topics in magazine publishing. Most of those sessions will involve editors and writers from the participating magazines. Applications for this course will be available in late-October. The 4992 will count as a professional skills course. The experience will be well worth your while. Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu.

JOUR 5155: Advanced Reporting (health & medical journalism)
Prof. Gary Schwitzer, instructor
Health news is one of the most popular beats in journalism.  Health care is perhaps the leading domestic issue on voters’ minds.  In this course, students will: learn to scrutinize claims coming from any source regarding health care research, products or procedures; analyze examples of excellence in health journalism in different media and formats; build a file of important story topics and valuable health care sources;•work on multi-platform projects to cover health topics creatively, accurately, and with balance.
Pre-requisites:  Jour 3004, 3101, and 3121.  Open to Journalism majors or grad students with permission of Professor Gary Schwitzer. For more information, email Dr. Schwitzer or stop by his office (Murphy 417) to discuss. 

JOUR 5195/8195: Internet Media
Prof. Donald Brazeal, instructor
The three-credit course, titled "On-line media creation and design," focuses on writing for Internet information sites, selecting appropriate topics and displaying multi-media content. As part of the lcass, students will launch and maintain a daily news product using Weblog technology. Students will meet in the SJMC's media lab and create on-line projects that integrate text, photographs, video and RSS feeds. The course will help students understand key concepts for creating effective Web site, such as authoritative conent, effective navigation and inviting page designs. Students will also explore audience measurement, Web site marketing, and the ethical/legal challenges of the Internet. The class will examine current trends in Web site technology and uses. Professor Brazeal was the founding editor and publisher of The Washington Post's Internet subsidiary. The course is co-listed as Jour 8195 and is open to graduate students with instructor approval. Pre-requisites: Jour 3004V or 3004W, 3101, 3121, journalism major.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS

PRSSA
Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., 100 Murphy
PRSSA is a group for anyone interested in Public Relations and what the field has to offer. Join us every Wednesday for speakers from a variety of PR professions, skills workshops and to gain real world experience working on one of our committees. Questions? Visit www.tc.umn.edu/~mnprssa/index.html or send an e-mail to umnprssa@gmail.com.

THIS WEEK: Alumni Round Table Event. Bring your questions! U of M alumni will be talking about professional life during and after school. We hope to see you there!

PRISM
PRISM is looking for more members this year! We are a multicultural, multimedium student group dedicated to diversity in the news and all fields of mass communication. We do a lot of work with local professionals for networking and professional development. PRISM's meetings are on Fridays from 1 p.m.-2p.m. in the Murphy Hall Conference Room. Hope to see you there!

AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
AMA Weekly Meetings
Tuesdays, 12-1pm, Carlson School, L-118
All majors welcome!
If you would like more information on our organization, including how to become a member, please visit our website, www.umnmarketing.com, or feel free to contact us with any questions at ama@csom.umn.edu!

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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute
The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree.  For more information and an application visit: www.ppiaprogram.org/app/.  Applications are due November 1, 2007.

Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico
Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty.

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CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Part-Time Marketing Director at Radio K
Radio K's Marketing Director is a senior student staff member responsible for guiding the marketing of the station and coordinating all marketing resources and events. The Marketing Director shares station administrative and leadership responsibilities with the Program Director.  The student who applies will have strong leadership qualities, and excellent communication skills and decision-making abilities. The job encourages growth and development.  This is a 25-hour a week University student job, with a majority of the time spent during regular business hours. Visit http://tinyurl.com/2ot3cb for the complete job posting.

College of Education and Human Development Major Fair
The College of Education and Human Development is hosting a Majors Fair on Tuesday, October 30th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Appleby Hall, in the first floor and garden level hallways. Students will have the opportunity to get information on majors related to education, business, recreation and fitness, and social sciences/human services.  They will also be able to talk with advisers for all the majors and meet with career counselors in Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services.

A work-study employment opportunity
 Students who are familiar with foreign language(s) are needed for a study on news websites. Students will read news headlines and code for interactive features on news websites from countries all around the world. The study will take place during November and December of 2007. The number of hours ranges from 5 to 20 hours a week based on the availability of students and their ability to read news headline in multiple languages.

We will need more than one coder for French and Spanish websites. Other language skills we are seeking are: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese and Turkish. Being familiar with more than one of these languages is an advantage, but is not necessary. Also, foreign mother tongue is not a requirement. The applicant needs, however, to be familiar enough with the languages to be able to understand news headlines.  Students should be eligible for work-study employment. Starting date: November 1, 2007.  For more information email Itai Himelboim at hime0006@umn.edu.

Teach for America
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity for all. Seeking all majors. No previous education experience or coursework necessary. Full first-year teacher salary and benefits, transitional grants, plus a $9,450 AmeriCorps education award and student loan forbearance and interest payments for two years (if eligible).  Next application deadline: Friday, November 2, 2007.  Learn more and apply now at www.teachforamerica.org

Hearst Journalism Fellow
Hearst Fellowships are awarded to a select few graduates each year. The process is very comprehensive in order to give applicants the best opportunity to show why they are qualified to become Fellows. This is one of the most prestigious programs in the industry. Hearst Fellowships offer valuable hands-on experience and access to leaders in the field.  Candidates should be college graduates or others with interest, experience or background in journalism or related fields. Those selected each year will have the opportunity to grow in one of the world’s best journalism organizations. There is no better way to jump-start new careers in journalism. Applications are due December 1, 2007.  More information can be found at www.hearstfellowships.com

Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
If you’re serious about a career in the advertising industry, the American Association of Advertising Agencies is serious about helping you make it happen. Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations and industry professionals. Students selected for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in an advertising discipline. Visit www.aaaa-maip.org to obtain more information about the program and to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 7.

Center for Writing, Help with your proposals
Tuesday, November 13
12:30–2:00 p.m.
12 Nicholson Hall
Are you interested in presenting at a conference? Wondering how to write a proposal? Join us for this session where our panel will describe the proposal review process, explain some of the basic rhetorical moves that conference committees expect proposals to make, and present and critique calls for papers as well as accepted and rejected proposals from conferences from a variety of disciplines. In the workshop, you will have an opportunity to discuss your work with the panelists and other attendees.  Participants should bring a call for papers, a proposal draft, or even an idea for a proposal. If you are willing, please consider submitting your call or proposal in advance for possible large-group workshopping during the session (please use subject line: “example for proposal workshop”).  Register now! Seating is limited.

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Reporting/Editing Internship
Organization Name: Franchise Times Corp.
No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule: Days/Flexible
Hours per Week: 10-20
Job Paid: Yes
Supervisor: Jonathan Maze
Job Description: This is a part-time paid internship. Duties include rewriting announcements and press releases for a monthly trade magazine. The intern will also write one or two stories per month and will do some editing and proofreading.
Qualifications: Student in mass communications or a related major. Some previous writing experience is helpful.
Application Instructions: E-mail a cover letter, resume and some samples of your writing to jmaze@franchisetimes.com

Associated Press Internship Program
The Associated Press is offering a highly selective 12-week summer internship. The internship is an individually tailored training program for students who are interested in print, photojournalism, graphic design and multimedia journalists. Interested Juniors and Seniors should apply by November 1. More information about individual internships can be found at http://www.ap.org/apjobs/index.html.

Sports Media internships for women
The Association for Women in Sports Media awards scholarships and paid summer internships to female college students pursuing careers in sports writing, editing, broadcasting, Web production and public relations.  For complete details, please visit www.awsmonline.org.  All interns receive a $1,000 scholarship, plus $300 toward travel expenses to the annual AWSM convention, waived convention fees and free lodging at the host hotel. Copy editing interns receive an additional $1,000 scholarship from the Associated Press Sports Editors.  Organizations that have hosted interns in the past include Sports Illustrated, ESPN, USA Track & Field, MLB.com and the St. Petersburg Times.  Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 10.  Any questions? Please send an e-mail to AWSMintern@hotmail.com.

Institute for Human Studies Internships in Journalism
IHS Print Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30 clips. The deadline for early decision is November 1. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism. 

IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid internships at major media networks or news production houses.  For more information, please visit www.TheIHS.org/broadcast.  Production Internships are expanding to include placements in video game development in addition to feature film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country.  IHS considers applicants at all levels of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production.

2008 Senate Internship Program
Looking for an opportunity to gain some real-life work experience?  Intern at the Minnesota State Senate for the 2008 session.  Senate interns receive a small stipend for their work. Internships begin in early January when the legislature goes into session and last until mid-May when the session ends.  Applications can be found in 110 Murphy Hall, they are due no later than November 9.

AAJA Sports Journalism Institute
The applications for the 2008 AAJA Sports Journalism Institute internship are now available.  Applications are to be received by November 16th.  This is an eight week professional journalism experience. Interns will get a crash course in sports journalism at the Poynter Institute with classes being taught by professionals in the field and Poynter staff. Also included is a paid internship at the sports department at a daily newspaper for the second half of the internship.  http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/

Pulliam Journalism Fellowship
The 2008 Pulliam Journalism Fellowship is now accepting applications for next year’s program. Twenty winners nationwide will be chose for a 10-week internship which will run from June 9 through Aug. 15, 2008 in Indianapolis or Phoenix as reporters, photographers, graphic artists and page designers. Interested students should fill out an application found on www.indystar.com/pjf. The deadline to apply is November 15.

The Detroit News 2008 Summer Internships
The Detroit News offers 12-week summer internships to college journalism students who are juniors, seniors or recent college graduates. Internship opportunities are available for reporters, copy editors, photographers and graphic artists. The News offers hand-on experience and expects interns to assume a standard workload. Weekly training sessions on various newsroom topics are also provided. Pay is $541 a week. Applicants should have completed at least one prior internship or have had experience at student publications. To apply, please submit the following: Cover letter, resume, seven to 10 work samples, and three references. To: Kristi Bowden, Assistant Managing Editor; The Detroit News; 615 W. Lafayette Blvd; Detroit, MI 48226. Application deadline: December 1. For more information visit: http://www.freep.com/jobspage

PRWeek Internship Competition
For the past five years, the PRWeek Student of the Year competition has offered students a remarkable opportunity to compete for a paid internship and substantial cash prize by pitching a PR campaign to a panel of senior communications executives. Details of the next challenge, including the company that will be featured in the campaign, will be announced in early September.  The entry deadline is Friday, December 14.  Entrants selected as the five finalists will be flown to New York to present their campaign idea to a panel of leading PR professionals. Interested students should download an entry kit at www.prweek.com/us/awards or send an e-mail with “Student of the Year” in the subject line to Laura.Quartuccio@prweek.com. If you have any further questions, please contact the PRWeek Awards Manager, Laura Quartuccio at 646-638-6108.

Senior Editorat Moody's Economy.com
Moody’s Economy.com seeks a Senior Editor for its website, “the Dismal Scientist.” Our global team of researchers covers economic news around the world, following up with in-depth analysis and forecasting. The editor we seek will have a passion for clear writing, sharp news instincts and a basic grasp of economics, well as the ability to turn copy around quickly and accurately. Graphics, web and multimedia skills will be a plus as we grow in depth and scope. We require a BA or BS in Economics, Journalism, Business or related field, plus two or more years experience writing or editing, preferably with economic, financial or business content.  Moody's Economy.com, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading independent provider of economic analysis, data, and forecasting and credit-risk services. We’re located in West Chester, Pa. (approx. 30 mi west of Philadelphia), with offices in London and Sydney. An equal-opportunity employer, we offer a competitive salary, performance-based reviews and bonuses, and an excellent benefits package.

Send resume and salary requirements to:
Editor-in-Chief
Moody’s Economy.com, Inc.
121 N. Walnut St., Suite 500
West Chester, PA  19380
jobs@economy.com
Fax:  610-235-5302

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Chips Quinn Scholars program offers journalism students of color hands-on training in journalism and mentoring by caring news veterans. The aim: Provide special support and encouragement that will open doors to news careers and bring greater diversity to the nation's daily newspaper newsrooms. The program places scholars in paid newspaper newsroom internships each spring and summer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. Since the program’s beginning in 1991, more than 1,080 young people have participated. The program is accepting applications beyond the Oct. 15 (postmarked) deadline. Find out more and download the application online at http://www.chipsquinn.org/apply/index.aspx

Philip Meyer Journalism Award
The National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism; the Knight Chair in Journalism at Arizona State University; and IRE are proud to introduce the Philip Meyer Journalism Award, a contest to recognize the best journalism done using social science research methods.  Three awards will be given annually - a first, second and third place - to recognize the best work using techniques that are part of precision journalism, computer-assisted reporting and social science research. The awards include cash prizes: $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third.  More information and entry forms can be found at http://www.ire.org/meyeraward the deadline to apply is October 31, 2007.

The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08
The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism.  Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists.  These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08.  For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org.  The deadline to apply is December 14.

Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad
Applications are now available for the 2008-09 Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad. This scholarship provides full or partial support for a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country for outstanding students from any campus of the University of Minnesota. It is intended to support credit-bearing and usually classroom-based study abroad that immerses the student in the host university as well as in the host culture, for a full academic year or equivalent.  One to three scholarships will be awarded for 2008-09. Eligibility requirements: currently enrolled U of M undergraduate with senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end of Fall 2007, including at least 30 credits earned in residence at the University of Minnesota (any campus); GPA of 3.5 or higher; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  Further information and a printable application are available at http://cla.umn.edu/honors/sullivan.htm.  Application deadline: February 8, 2008.

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