College of Media News- March 2012 | Enewsletter

It's been a busy month in the College of Media, for both students and alumni. Several events have brought these two groups together - we hope for the benefit of both.

Journalism Career Night and Senior Saturday brought two groups of successful alumni to campus to talk with students about the future of journalism, advertising, public relations and more. They discussed careers, interviewing skills, networking and more. It's amazing to see this interaction and energizing to know that our alumni are not only successful in the professional world, but also willing to share their experiences and advice with those ready to start their own career.

Student journalists covered these events. You'll see links to their stories and photos below. This experience is important in a number of ways. Students gain valuable bylines, and we are able to share with you the events happening here in the College.

We would not be able to hold these important career preparation activities without the support of alumni. Hearing from working professionals means a great deal to our students. It reassures them that what they are studying has a purpose and a future. It also helps them connect with other members of the Illinois family that they might not otherwise meet.

These career events are supported in part by alumni contributions to the College of Media Annual Fund. If you're interested in supporting next year's activities, let us know. Or, you can make a donation online here. As always, I would be delighted to talk with you regardless of what's on your mind. Give me a call at 217-244-2596 or email at slaterj@illinois.edu.

		Brad Karsh Addresses Students' Business Etiquette Concerns on Senior Saturday When should you write thank you notes after an interview? When should you follow up with potential employers? Is it okay to ask about your salary during a job interview? How should you behave at company meetings? These were just a few of the questions addressed by keynote speaker Brad Karsh at this year's Senior Saturday Seminar.

		Journalism Career Night Panelists Share their Experiences with Students A diverse group of students gathered for Journalism Career night at the Levis Center on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Students came for various reasons: some are graduating seniors and grad students who want to get their foot in the door, others were sophomores curious about what to expect once it's their turn to get out there.

		Daily Illini Staff Earn Recognition Congratulations to the Daily Illini staff on their recent Illinois College Press Association Awards.

Faculty

		Nakamura Gives Presentation at the University of Chicago Lisa Nakamura, a professor in MACS and ICR, and Director of Asian American Studies, presented a talk entitled "Instrumental Sexism and Homophobia in Virtual World Games" at the University of Chicago sponsored by the Social Media Project at the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.

Alumni

		Charla Krupp (JOURN '75) Memorial Fund Garners Generous Support To date, 72 donors have contributed just over $25,000 to honor Krupp's legacy and establish an endowed scholarship to support women pursuing media careers. Please help the College continue to enhance this fund. Click here to make your gift today.

		ICR Alumnus Ted Gournelos Receives BookRreview ICR Alumnus (Ph.D. '08) Ted Gournelos had a very positive book review of his co-edited collection A Decade of Dark Humor: How Comedy, Irony and Satire Shaped Post 9/11 America, edited by Ted Gournelos and Viveca S. Greene (University Press of Mississippi, 2011), To read the review visit The Chronicle of Higher Education

		Greg Lindsay '99 JOURN, Co-Authors NYT Op-Ed Greg Lindsay has co-authored an Op-Ed in the New York Times. In 'Designing a Fix for Housing' Lindsay discusses design and urban planning as ignored aspects of the housing crisis.

		Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football Journalism student, Joe Nocco, writes about his experience at the film screening for Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football, a documentary co-produced by Ash-Har Quraishi, '97 JOURN.

Upcoming Events | Click for College Calendar

		Digital Bootcamp 2012 Registration Open Digital Bootcamp is a new, exciting two-day workshop hosted by the College of Media. Any college students interested in journalism, advertising, media content creation and design in the new digital media landscape are welcome to explore the newest tools in digital media in sessions led by top industry practitioners.

		14th Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival, April 25 - 29 Films will be announced on Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012. Festival passes are on sale now!