Interested in learning more about TV news reporting and broadcasting? The journalism learning community is hosting a virtual Q&A with Dan Winters on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Winters is the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news co-anchor on WHO-TV Des Moines. To attend, please reach out to Anna Curtis (curtis@iastate.edu), Breanna Bruening (breb78@iastate.edu) or Brenda Witherspoon (bspoon@iastate.edu) for the zoom link. All are welcome to join.

Stay warm and dry inside Tuesday while bowling with the Journalism Learning Community from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at CyBowl & Billiards in the basement of the Memorial Union. Games are free for members of the learning community, and others are welcome to join to get to know some first-year Greenlee students. Email peer mentors Breanna Bruening (breb78@iastate.edu) or Anna Curtis (curtis@iastate.edu) with questions, or just show up.

Did you miss "Through the Banks of the Red Cedar" when it was shown at Iowa State University last January, followed by a Q&A lecture with filmmaker Maya Washington and her father, Gene Washington?

Catch it when it previews on Big Ten Network at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The documentary chronicles former Vikings wide-receiver Gene Washington's journey from the segregated South to MSU alongside highly decorated teammates Bubba Smith (Defensive Lineman), George Webster (Rover Back) and Clinton Jones (Running Back) as they become members of the first fully integrated football team in America, later making history as first round picks in the 1967 Draft. Pictured, above, are Iowa State faculty and students with Maya and Gene during their visit earlier this year.

The Hugh S. Sidey Experience in Political Journalism is designed to jump-start the career of a student interested in political communication. The student selected for this award will receive a $5000 scholarship, an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and an invitation to join the White House Historical Association at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to network with other political communicators and be included among the White House Historical Association scholarship winners honored at the dinner (if COVID-19 conditions allow for travel and events).

To apply, students will submit a 500-word essay. Applicants must be Greenlee School majors and have successfully completed JL MC 201 and who at the time of submission plan to spend at least one additional full semester at ISU before graduation. Essays are due at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2020, to greenlee@iastate.edu. The recipient will be announced by the end of December 2020.

Mon Wed 2:10 PM – 3:00 PM; Synchronous online

That's not all – see the complete list of Greenlee Spring 2020 experimental and special topic courses.

Additionally, please remember to bring your completed Registration Worksheet to your advising appointment.

Wondering how to make the most of your winter break? Take a winter session course. Students register in AccessPlus during their Spring 2021 registration. Greenlee is offering two courses; see the university's complete list of winter session courses offered.

Learn more about the winter session, including courses offered, tuition info, registration info, important dates and FAQs.

Greenlee students have earned top spots in five of the last six years of competition. The 2020 team of Avery Grundy and Kylie Kost participated virtually due to COVID-19 and finished as runners-up. Previous competitors have traveled to Washington, D.C. for a week of networking and the competition.

An interest meeting to organize teams will be held Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/93921387016. Students can also contact Professor Jay Newell at newelljj@iastate.edu for more information.

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication encourages Greenlee students to submit their best published work for consideration in the 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards competition. The program features competitions throughout the year in writing, photojournalism, audio, television, and multimedia, and the winning students are awarded scholarships and networking opportunities. As a participating school, Greenlee selects the two entrants per competition. The competitions are open to undergraduate journalism majors. An exception to the journalism major rule is made for students entering the photojournalism competitions. Submissions must have been disseminated in professional or student media while the student was an undergraduate.

To apply, submit your best published work in the following categories to Deni Chamberlin at dcham@iastate.edu by noon on the deadlines listed below.

Find guidelines for each competition on our website.

Students have three attempts to pass each of the three assessments with a 78% or more (39 out of 50). Students must use these attempts by 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Student can use these attempts with any computer with internet access.

Visit our website for more information on signing up, studying for, and completing the final assessments.

Questions? See the FAQ section and study resources on our website. Other questions should be directed to Kelsie Poe at kpoe@iastate.edu.

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication awards over $100,000 in scholarships to its students annually.

To be considered for Greenlee School scholarships, students must submit the General and LAS College portions of the OneApp including the five designated Greenlee School questions in the LAS application portion.

The Greenlee master’s program is a 32-credit course of study culminating in a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in journalism and mass communication. Two tracks are available: one for students who desire specialized study in communication theory and research and one for students who wish to develop or strengthen their professional and strategic communication skills.

For full Spring 2021 consideration, please submit your application by Nov. 15.

When: Monday, Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: virtual via Zoom, hosted by Ames Public Library

What: Join us for a film discussion series centering on African Americans and their experiences. The Dec. 7 discussion will focus on Moonlight. Participants will watch each film on their own time using the Library's free Kanopy streaming service. Then, join a live virtual conversation facilitated by Dr. Novotny Lawrence from ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of English.

Prior to the fall semester, students who were at increased risk for severe illness of COVID-19 (as defined by the CDC) were encouraged to complete a form to assist with accommodations through Student Accessibility Services and additional campus resources. Students who completed the form for fall semester don’t need to complete it again. However, students who did not previously self-identify or who are new should complete the form via this Dean of Students Office website by Dec. 4.

The university is now offering Greenlee students access to Adobe software on their laptops for the remainder of the Fall semester at no cost. To receive your student license and download the software, please complete this form. These licenses will expire near the end of the fall semester. A similar option will be available for students who need access to Abode software for the spring semester and those details we be shared at a later date.

Applications are now open for the Magazine Internship Program sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors. This 10-week program places rising college seniors at magazines in New York and Washington. 

Recent participants have worked at ESSENCE, Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Men's Health, National Geographic, People, Rachael Ray Every Day, Women's Health and more. Iowa State students have been selected in the recent past, interning with The Knot, The Forward and Inc. Magazine.

  

To be considered for an official Greenlee School nomination for the program, students must submit pdfs of their applications (all in one PDF, see list below) to Deb Gibson at dsgibson@iastate.edu by Monday, Nov. 16.

Learn more about the criteria, how interns are chosen by ASME, internship dates and finances/housing on ASME's magazine program website.

Questions? Contact Deb Gibson dsgibson@iastate.edu.

Apply online & get all scholarship application details on the NPPF site.

Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in a media or policy related major are encouraged to apply for a Washington Media Scholars Media Fellows Scholarship. Eligible majors include (but are not limited to) Strategic Media, Communications, Marketing Advertising, Journalism, Political Science, Government and many more. Media Fellows scholarships are distributed twice annually and the deadline for applications for Spring semester is Nov. 16. 

Applications for Spring semester awards are due Nov. 16, 2020. Juniors and seniors are highly encouraged to apply! If you have questions, please email info@mediascholars.org.

The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the premier event (Nov. 18, 2020) recognizing top young thought leaders making a significant impact on our industry and their communities. The impressive alumni network–each selected by peers in the advertising industry–includes nearly 200 members who have transformed the landscape of advertising, entertainment and media. 

When: Nov. 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

What: Innovation SHORT CIRCUITS, delivered by industry experts and influencers, are topic-based conversation sessions that help students gain expertise in innovation mindset, skills and practice. The next one is "Innovate a Global Podcast that Fosters Social Change," and it's sponsored by SOWT Media and The ISU Student Innovation Center.

Who: Ramsey G. Tesdell is the executive director and a partner of Sowt Media, a leading Arab podcast network based in Amman, Jordan. Sowt Media’s podcast Eib, is one of the top podcasts in the region. Ramsey is on the advisory board for the Google / PRX Podcast creators program, and a founding partner of 7iber.com. He has a B.S. in rhetoric and communication from Iowa State University and an M.S. in technical communication from the University of Washington in Seattle. He lives in Amman with his partner and two children.

Calling all Greenlee adventurers! We're looking for standout students to feature on the Greenlee blog in spring 2020. Contact Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu if you're interested in being featured or would like to nominate a student.

Share student club and organization announcements in the newsletter by emailing Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu.

What: A week after what could be a record turnout for the 2020 election, Iowa State political science experts will host a panel discussion about what happened on Nov. 3 and the days afterward. Do we know who won each race? Will any party or candidate contest the results? If we know who won, what does it mean for Iowa, the country, and the world going forward? Bring your questions and join us for a break down of the results and what they mean.

Who: Dr. Jim McCormick, Zack Bonner, Dr. Kelly Winfrey, Dr. Gerard Tate; Moderator: Dr. Daniela Dimitrova

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

Where: WebEx at this link

Now that it’s getting cold, don't forget about the indoor on-campus study spaces available. FPM has a list of classrooms open for studying during designated hours. No need to reserve space. Room capacities are posted.

You may get tested for COVID-19 prior to leaving for winter break – even if you don’t feel sick. Asymptomatic testing will be offered at Johnny’s in Hilton Coliseum. Testing will be available by appointment only, Nov. 16 – 21. Online scheduling is open; book your appointment now to secure a spot. You must also complete the pre-testing questionnaire. Test Iowa is also an option. The clinic located at the ISU Research Park (2503 South Loop Drive) is available by appointment by calling 800-866-3492. Other locations can be found on the Test Iowa website.

Please check the Lectures website for events. Some may be added with little notice. 

The Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) food pantry is open for the fall semester in its new location — 1306 Beyer Hall. Hours are Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteer opportunities are available.