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May 9, 2022
Greenlee News and Updates
Announcing the 2022-23 Dotdash Meredith apprentices
 
Ten Iowa State students have been selected to participate in the Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication’s partnership with Dotdash Meredith (formerly Meredith Corp.) places Iowa State students in yearlong apprenticeships at the nation’s largest digital and print publisher.

This year’s assignments include editorial and graphic design apprenticeships with national consumer media brands, including Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, Successful Farming, InStyle, EatingWell, Daily Paws, and Do It Yourself, along with supporting departments, such as Home Testing and Premium Publishing Copy Editing. Most students will work in person out of the company’s Des Moines office, while two will work remotely from Ames with teams based in New York and Vermont.
Summer and Fall 2022 class registration
 
Have you scheduled your advising appointment to register for Summer and Fall 2022 classes? If not, NOW is the time to do so!  
 
Your advisor remains your point of contact for your RAN and questions related to class registration. 
 
Below are a few classes that still have seats open for this summer:
 
P R 220: Principles of Public Relations
In-person instruction 06/13/2022 - 07/08/2022
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 1:20 PM – 3:30 PM
Introduction to public relations in business, government and non-profit organizations; functions, processes, and management; ethics, public opinion and theory.
 
ADVRT 301: Research and Strategic Planning for Advertising and Public Relations
Prereq: ADVRT 230 or P R 220
Online WWW. 05/16/2022 - 07/08/2022
The use of primary and secondary research for situations, organizations and the public. Formation and development of strategic plans for public relations and advertising students.
 
 
Some fall classes with open seats include:
 
JL MC 344: Feature Writing
Prereq: Minimum of C+ in JL MC 302, JL MC 303 or P R 321
Mon Wed 9:55 – 11:45 AM 
Reporting and writing short- and long- form stories for magazines, newspapers, corporate communication and the Web. Focus on departmental stories, personal essays, trend or conflict articles and personality profiles. Emphasis on immersion reporting. Majors may not apply both 344 and Engl 303 toward graduation.
 
JL MC 349: News and Feature Editing
Prereq: Minimum of C+ in JL MC 302, JL MC 303 or P R 321
Tues Thurs 2:10 – 4:00 PM
Editing content for multiple platforms, including websites, magazines, newspapers, and newsletters. Adapting material for audiences, including selection and organization of text and visuals, grammar, punctuation, usage, logic and accuracy. Designing print and online layouts. Using search engine optimization and social media to promote content.
 
Here is a link with all Greenlee’s fall 2022 Special Topic Classes: Fall 2022 Special Topic Courses
Short course highlight: Media entrepreneurship
ADVRT/JL MC/ P R 391Q: Media Entrepreneurship: Launching a Media Brand (1 credit)
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (8/22/22 - 10/14/22)

Students will learn techniques to develop projects and businesses that take advantage of the evolutionary environment in digital media. Students will leave the course with a business plan, an editorial mission statement, the beginnings of a prototype and the know-how to launch the product as a team if they choose. 

About our industry guest lecturer: In her almost 30-year career at Dotdash Meredith (formerly Meredith Corp.), Karman Hotchkiss has had a hand in launching many media brands and products, including digital initiatives and special interest publications sold on newsstands. As the Editorial Director, Pets at Dotdash Meredith, she launched and leads a pet-focused digital brand called DailyPaws.com, which has also recently spawned a new single-sponsor print publication called Paw Print. She also was the launch editor for The Magnolia Journal, working with Chip and Joanna Gaines to create a print magazine brand extension. On the side, she also owns a career coaching and mentoring business called Level Up with Karman. Hotchkiss will share insights and knowledge from her personal experience innovating and launching new media brands for one of the nation’s largest media companies.
Internships, Jobs and Scholarships

Are you reliable, organized and enthusiastic about agricultural innovation and carbon removal? Join us for a full-time summer internship in Ames! Our team is seeking a summer intern here at the ISU Bioeconomy Institute and is accepting applications through May 8, or until the position is filled.

Note: It is a requirement to be an ISU student enrolled for fall 2022 courses.

Apply by May 8 with a .pdf resume, cover letter and three references emailed to cjhess@iastate.edu. Include “C-CHANGE 2022 internship” in the subject.

JOB DETAILS:

Primary responsibilities include central support of the C-CHANGE Captain team within the Bioeconomy Institute, including our largest sponsored award, the USDA-NIFA C-CHANGE "Grass2Gas" grant. The captain's team includes Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, Dana Schweitzer, Jim Jordahl, Dr. Suraj Upadhaya and Eric Willams. Details include:

  • all ISU undergraduates are welcome to apply; all levels of experience will be considered!
  • computer and in-office workspace provided by BEIproposed dates: June 6 – Aug. 5, 2022 (possible renewal for part-time, fall 2022)
  • compensation will be $13-15/hr according to previous experience

DUTIES:

  • posting BEI and C-CHANGE content to social media (Twitter, etc.)
  • updating C-CHANGE, BEI and STRIPS websites
  • data entry for USDA grant reporting
  • attending recurring C-CHANGE G2G virtual meetings
  • attending weekly, in-person Captain meetings as needed
  • assisting C-CHANGE researchers with CyBox, MS Teams access and organization
  • other duties as assigned.

Also posted in CyHire ID 164197
Student Clubs and Organizations
Cardinal Eats release party TONIGHT, 5-7 p.m.!
Want to be the first one to read the newest issue of Cardinal Eats magazine?

Come join us at our release party at Lockwood Cafe in Ames from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

Come grab a couple copies of Issue 10: Recipe for Survival, along with magazine-decorated cookies, refreshments from our newest issue, fun photo opportunities, music and more!
Promote your student organization
Want to get word out about your student organization? Share announcements in the newsletter by emailing Kristine Perkins, perkinsk@iastate.edu.
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