LAS Unpaid Internship Scholarships Available
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LAS awards a limited number of scholarships for undergraduate students completing an unpaid internship. The scholarships are one-time awards. Students working at non-profit and government organizations off-campus will receive priority consideration. Apply by Dec. 15 for Spring 2020 internship awards.
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Submit your work for Hearst Awards consideration
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The Hearst Journalism Awards program awards scholarships to students for outstanding performance in college-level journalism, with matching grants to the students’ schools.
The 60th annual program offers up to $700,000 in awards and consists of five monthly writing competitions, two photojournalism competitions, one radio competition, two television competitions and four multimedia competitions – with championship finals in all divisions. It's a great resume builder and could be a networking opportunity if you advance to the next rounds.
The Greenlee School may submit two entrants' work per competition.
Radio - News and Features
(due by noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7)
- Each entry must consist of at least one report in news and one report in features, with one piece 60 seconds or less and the second piece up to three minutes.Entries consist of a story on any topic that is told through the medium of video for a digital audience.
- Any additional pieces submitted must be less than three minutes each, with a combined running time of no more than seven minutes. The reports may be part of a longer newscast, but the entry itself is limited to seven minutes.
- Entries may be based on but not limited to public affairs, business, investigations, science, sports or weather.
- Radio entries disseminated on a podcast are accepted.
- Entries may be accompanied by multimedia versions of the reports entered as long as they were produced primarily by the entrant.
- Entries must have been disseminated on air or online or both from September 1, 2018 through January 13, 2020.
- See complete multimedia competition criteria.
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Apply for 2020-21 Greenlee Scholarships
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We see your ambition, your drive and your desire to make your mark, and we want to invest in your success. Because of the generosity of our donors, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication awards over $100,000 in scholarships to its students annually.
Apply for Greenlee School scholarships, along with other scholarships available through Iowa State University, using
OneApp
. You must complete the five designated Greenlee School questions in the LAS application portion of OneApp by the stated deadline to be considered for scholarships.
The Greenlee School scholarship selection committee will use the information available in OneApp as of
March 2, 2020 (11:59 p.m.)
for current undergraduate and transfer students.
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Catt Center undergraduate research opportunity
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Greenlee Assistant Pr
ofessor
Kelly Winfrey
is recruiting freshmen, sophomores or juniors with an interest in research related to gender and politics for a new research opportunity with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. She is particularly interested in s
tudents in journalism, public relations, advertising, communication studies, political science, event management, women and gender studies, and speech communication.
Through this Vertically Integrated Project (VIP), students will have the opportunity to participate in original research focused on women and politics, get experience working with graduate students and faculty in a real-world team environment, and receive up to three credit hours in the Spring 2020 semester. After participating in the program for a semester, students may have the option to continue and help mentor new students in the program.
Apply here >>
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Are you interested in grad school?
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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.
Within the master’s program, you will explore new ideas through a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to your individual interests and program of study. We will challenge your thinking and deepen your expertise to prepare you for a successful future.
Interested in learning more?
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NewsTrain Digital Media Training - April 4, 2020
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a low-cost journalism training on April 4, 2020. NewsTrain is a nationally-sponsored, one-day workshop designed for working journalists, professors and students. The skills journalists need are changing constantly. NewsTrain gives journalists and communicators those skills so they can go back to their classes, newsrooms, colleges or universities better prepared.
The day includes five sessions of topics specially selected by local journalists and designed to teach immediately usable skills, including:
- Using social media as powerful reporting tools,
- Storytelling on mobile: making smart choices,
- Becoming a verification ninja,
- Editing smarter video on your smartphone, with #MobileJournalism evangelist Geoff Roth, and
- Mining data for enterprise off any beat, with USA Today Senior Reporter Matt Wynn.
The early-bird rate of $75 includes two light meals. The first 20 registrants receive a free, yearlong, online subscription to The AP Stylebook.
Journalists, journalism educators and journalism students from diverse backgrounds are invited to apply for competitive scholarships, which cover their registration, by Feb. 19.
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Greenlee welcomes journalists from Serbia
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Yesterday, the Greenlee School and the Iowa State Daily Media Group welcomed five journalists from Serbia. The journalists are hosted by the Iowa International Center as part of a 10-day visit through the U.S. Congress's
Open World program.
They visited several classes to see how Greenlee helps future journalists develop ethics and skills to help them be responsible communicators. They'll also visit a number of journalistic groups, including the Des Moines Register, KCCI, IPTV, INA, a journalism class with the Des Moines Public Schools and a few others while they are here.
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Cardinal Eats Magazine is seeking a new editor in chief!
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Cardinal Eats is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!
If you are interested in leading a team of passionate foodies, including writers, designers, photographers, event planners, and marketers, contact
cardinaleats@gmail.com.
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Share student club and organization announcements in the newsletter by emailing Maria Charbonneaux at
mvcharb@iastate.edu
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LAS Career Services Graduation Open House
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Join the team for our LAS Graduation Open House on Dec. 12 between 1 and 5 p.m. in 150 Carver Hall. This is a come and go event. Snacks, gifts, photo booth fun, and drawings will be taking place throughout the afternoon.
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Library Hours, Barks @ Parks and other stress-reducing activities
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Parks Library will be open around the clock Dec. 8-19, during study and finals weeks.
Study Week activities, Dec. 9-13:
- Comfort dogs will be in Parks Library (Upper Rotunda) from noon-4 p.m. Follow the paw prints.
- Coloring pages and books, puzzles, and games are available.
- Mindfulness Room, Room 297, is available during library hours.
- Chair massages will be offered three days during Study Week. There will be one chair available 1-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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LAS Graduation & Convocation
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Convocation for Fall 2019 graduates in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium. Students must RSVP by Dec. 17.
Students, family and friends are encouraged to download the Iowa State alumni app for exclusive digital access to the commencement program. Visit the link below for more information regarding the ceremony.
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Interview Rooms Available for Students
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LAS Career Services is now offering THREE interview rooms for students to reserve for their upcoming interviews! To request an interview space, simply email
lascs@iastate.edu
with the date and time of their interview. LAS Career Services staff will send a follow up email to confirm the reservation and provide interview tips. Interview rooms are available Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm. Contact LAS Career Services office with questions.
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"This Week at Greenlee" is a weekly newsletter sent on Mondays during the academic year. It is curated by the Greenlee School communications team for Greenlee School students, faculty and staff. Student clubs and organizations relevant to journalism, advertising and public relations are welcome to submit news and announcements for inclusion in the newsletter. Send your news to
Maria Charbonneaux
, communications specialist, by 11 p.m. on Sunday for inclusion in the next day's newsletter.
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Greenlee School of Journalism
and Communication
greenlee.iastate.edu
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