Digital Media Specialist Natalie Lindsey hosted JMC students for a podcast workshop last Friday in Dole. Students learned the basics of producing a podcast and growing their podcast audience. Lindsey will host a workshop on the first Friday of each month for the rest of the semester for JMC students interested in learning more about podcasting.  

Sydney Hoover, Chris Fortune and Cami Koons. 

The Eudora Times is celebrating five years of KU faculty and students running the community newspaper. Here's where some of the newspaper's alumni are today.

Save the date for One. Day. One. KU.: On Feb. 15, the KU community will come together for One Day. One KU., KU’s 24-hour day of giving. Collectively, we can ignite the next BIG IDEA at KU. Now in its seventh year, One Day. One KU. has raised more than $13 million to transform lives at KU. Join us on Feb. 15 and feel the impact of every one, united in purpose for the university and The University of Kansas Health System. Sign up to be an ambassador and encourage others to make a gift. The next BIG IDEA starts with you! 

The M.S., Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications (DIMC) online degree has been named one of the “Best Online Marketing Master’s Degrees of 2024” by Forbes. The school began offering the degree in fall 2023. More details about the program are available online. 

The University of Stirling study abroad program is available this summer. Students will travel to Stirling, Scotland and enroll in JMC 500 Topics in Journalism: Media and Culture in Scotland, and optionally one course taught by the University of Stirling from June 8 to July 6, 2024. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Visit the KU Study Abroad website for more information on the program and to apply now. 

An image of Stirling. 

The Kansas Association of Broadcasters is accepting entries for the 2024 student broadcast awards until 11:59 p.m., Feb. 15. The Student Broadcast Excellence Awards celebrate and honor the exceptional achievements of students in broadcast and media. See the Student Awards webpage for full lists of revised categories and updated contest rules and guidelines.

The Career and Internship Expo is Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Kansas Union. If you’re on the hunt for a summer internship, this is a great opportunity to connect with more than 130 organizations from all over the country to learn about their job and internship opportunities.

Applications Open for Uproot’s 2024 Environmental Justice Fellowship: This fellowship will offer funding to seven journalists to pursue reporting projects over the course of the year. Read about eligibility and project guidelines here. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1. 

Sports broadcast seminar set for April 23: The Student and Sports Broadcast Seminar is April 23 at Arrowhead Stadium. This unique event offers separate tracks tailored for both seasoned and professionals and aspiring students. The registration deadline is April 3. Space is limited. Register here. 

Associate Professor Teri Finneman and co-author Ryan Thomas were finalists for the Sweeney Award for best journalism history article of 2023 in Journalism History for their article, “Blood on their Hands” vs. “A Foolish Prank”: The British Press’s Response to a Deadly Hoax on the Royal Family.

Career and Outreach Coordinator Steve Rottinghaus judged sports and entertainment management at the Future Business Leaders of America District VII Conference in Topeka.

Associate Professor Teri Finneman's co-authored book, Reviving Rural News, released Friday. The book is an 18-month research experiment examining the business model for weeklies.

Associate Dean for Student Success Scott Reinardy was interviewed in an article on NiemanLab discussing burnout in journalism and how newsrooms are fighting back. Reinardy has studied newsroom burnout for over 20 years.

Save the date for the Feb. 21 Career Fair Prep Workshop to learn how to make the most from the Career Fair experience the following week. Students will receive tips on resumes, networking and professional pitches at the 1 p.m. session in the Clarkson Gallery. Pizza will be provided.

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Cheers to Careers podcast: J-School alum Rachel Burchfield, the Royals editor for Marie Claire’s magazine, was a recent guest on Cheers to Careers. 

Program Director/Senior Digital Media Trainer Heather Lawrenz was recently selected to be part of the Adobe Community Experts team. She will be sharing a lot of new content on her personal social channels @halawrenz on YouTube. Be sure to follow her work there, as well as @jschooltech on Instagram and YouTube. The Adobe Community Experts Program consists of creatives, freelancers, authors, publishers, hobbyists, content creators, educators, trainers and industry influencers who use their experience and expertise to guide, educate and inspire the current and next generation of Adobe users. There are approximately 400 Community Experts around the world. 

Tech Committee schedule update: The JSchool Tech Committee will meet Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in Stauffer-Flint Hall 312 but will not meet on Feb. 14. 

The Technology Committee is looking for the input of JMC students. Please take this survey to share your experiences with internships and tech skills. The survey will help us better understand how J-School Tech services can better meet the needs of our students for their professional pursuits. 

JSchool Tech Design starting soon: Interested in building your creative skills in a low pressure environment, support by other students and Heather? Fill out this form and Heather will be in touch with you. 

Need help from Heather? Take a peak at the menu board on the JBar where hours are updated weekly OR make an appointment. 

Alumni job updates

Margaret Riley died Jan. 23 at age 58. Read her obituary.

Robert Hart died Jan. 14 at age 78. Read his obituary.

Adrian Romero died Jan. 11 at age 53. Read his obituary.

Melody Spurney died Jan. 18 at age 45. Read her obituary.

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