Photo courtesy of Assistant Professor of the Practice Alex Treaster. 

Kansas City Star reporter and KU alum Katie Moore spoke to JMC 304 Media Writing for Audiences students on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Clarkson Gallery. Moore discussed her journalism career and experiences covering the issue of capital punishment in Missouri, including her reporting on the Marcellus Williams case. She offered practical tips and advice to students about how to approach sensitive interviews, and the importance of empathy and persistence in reporting. 

Have you thought about working on campus in the spring? Or, maybe you want to volunteer on campus or within the Lawrence/Douglas county community. Now is great time to explore spring opportunities, as many campus offices will start posting spring positions here. Additional part-time student job resources can be found on this University Career Center page. The Center for Community Outreach and the Center for Service Learning provide service opportunities for students in a variety of areas. 

Calling all internship seekers! The University Career Center’s Internship Fair is coming up soon. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, recruiters from a variety of industries will be available to talk to students about their available internship opportunities. You can also practice your networking skills and talk directly to hiring managers. Students of all majors and class levels are welcome. The fair runs from 2-5 p.m. on the 5th floor of the Kansas Union. See the list of employers and their internship opportunities here.

The Jayhawk Finances office is hosting a Student Loans 101 workshop on Nov. 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Pine Room of the Kansas Union. This workshop will provide information about the various types of student loans and options for student loan repayment.

KC Ad Club opens entries for the 2025 American Advertising Awards: The winning student entries get highlighted at the American Advertising Awards Ceremony in Kansas City on Feb. 22.  After winning locally, the entries compete in a district competition and then on to nationals. Apply now. 

Want to participate in the Faces of the JMC School Instagram video series? Students, faculty and staff are all welcome! Email jschool@ku.edu for your chance to be featured on the JMC School Instagram.

Jayhawk Journalists set to cover the election: Keep an eye out for local and national coverage from our Jayhawk Journalists tomorrow night! Students working for KUJH News and The University Daily Kansan will have election coverage on social platforms and websites. The JMC School Instagram will also feature a behind-the-scenes look at our students producing work throughout the night.

Professor of the Practice Lisa McLendon is this year’s recipient of the 2024-2025 Budig Professorship. She will present “Soul of the Story: Writing in the Age of AI,” a lecture on why we write, how we write and why humans are still integral to the writing process on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. in the Clarkson Gallery in Stauffer-Flint Hall. In her lecture, McLendon will discuss what generative AI means for writing, both as a process and as a product. The Gene A. Budig professorships and lecture series were established in 1994 by Budig and his wife, Gretchen.

Lecturer Gerri Berendzen presented two sessions Nov. 1 at the CMA/ACP Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans. The sessions covered editing topics: Editing Your Own Work and Using Conscious Language. Berendzen also represented ACES: The Society for Editing to promote editing scholarships.

Assistant Professor Judy Watts recently published “Exposure to diverse ethnic-racial media: Black, Latinx, and White Parents’ attitudes toward media-based ethnic-racial socialization” in Communication Research Reports. The project surveyed 367 Black, Latinx, and White parents to assess their attitudes on using media with racially and/or ethnically diverse characters to help children learn about race/ethnic identity. This study was supported by the research cultivation grant from the National Communication Association. 

The Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board (SAB) will have its third meeting of the year on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Join them at the Dole Institute (2350 Petefish Dr) AFTER VOTING for a discussion of future events and opportunities. Stick around for an election results watch party! 

In the Field Spotlight: Elizabeth Boeder, j'18

Throughout the school year, we'll catch up with JMC School alumni to discuss their current job and tips for current JMC School students looking to follow their path. First up is Elizabeth, the manager of digital partnerships and partnership strategy for the Chicago White Sox. Want to be featured in this video series? Email us at jschool@ku.edu. 

Cheers to Careers podcast: JMC alum Natalie Sitek, social media manager at Deadline Hollywood, was a recent guest.

Internship and student jobs

Job opportunities

Alumni job updates

JBar associates are available everyday at the JBar in the Clarkson gallery, stop by anytime to get help with ALL your creative projects in Adobe and your portfolio. You can also make an appointment with Heather. 

Up late and need help on an Adobe project OR Wordpress portfolio? Make sure you have https://jschooltech.org/ bookmarked for all your video tutorial needs. You can leave a question here. 

Creative Challenge deadline extended: Create a brand for a new water bottle company, similar to Stanley or Hydro Flask, YETI, etc., intended for young professionals (18-40). This could be a great portfolio piece, so make sure to present it professionally!

Once finished please DM your work to @jschooltech or post it on your page and tag us with the hashtag #jstcc! The deadline is Nov. 8

Working on something cool? Send it to us so we can showcase it in our weekly Student Showcase! 

William B. Dickinson IV died Oct. 27 at age 70. Read his obituary. 

Robert J. Allen died Oct. 19 at age 54. Read his obituary. 

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