I. News and Announcements
• The Journalism Department is in the process of evaluating how well Journalism 300 is working for our students. If you have taken Journalism 300, please respond to this
brief survey about your experience. Thank you in advance.
• If you self-identify as a person of color, an international student, a native speaker of a language other than English, a first-generation college student, or simply as a journalist who is deeply concerned about the lack of diversity in journalistic coverage and in the journalism industry, consider joining a new initiative/student club in Journalism soon to be launched by Profs. Shaheen Pasha and Razvan Sibii. The first general meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in the Journalism Hub. The founding members will decide on a name, goals, leaders and future activities. Pizza will be served. If you intend to come (or if you intend to join the club but can't come to the first meeting), please let
Raz know.
• ESPN commentators
Jemele Hill and
Howard Bryant (photo right) visited Prof. Jena Janvoy's Issues in Sports Journalism class last Thursday. Check out more photos from their visit
here.
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II. Internships, Scholarships and Career Advice
• Several scholarships are offered by the SBS College and the Journalism Department to help cover the cost of summer internships, as well as that of internships that will take place over the next academic year. The deadlines run from mid-March to early April, so it's not too soon to start preparing your application. Prof. BJ Roche has put together
a list of scholarships and tips for applying in the Launchpad blog.
• If you are interested in political reporting in Washington, D.C., consider applying for the
Politics and Journalism Semester. The sessions run in June and July (application deadline: March 6); and September through November (application deadline: April 17). You should have solid clips and be up to date on current events. Those interested should contact
Prof. BJ Roche.
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Grassroots Campaigns is currently looking to fill career positions running campaign offices on behalf of issue-based organizations like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood and the Nature Conservancy. A representative from Grassroots Campaigns will be attending the
Service and Leadership Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, March 3, and will be following up the visit with info sessions at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, in Goodell 419.
• The Associated Press is
seeking applicants for several two-year news associate positions at their Phoenix, Philadelphia and Atlanta bureaus. (Click on "Editorial-Copy Editing" for application details).
• The
Diversity Career Fair 2015 will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 24, in the Student Union Ballroom. Students can meet employers who have a commitment to diversity and who are looking to connect students with entry level career positions and co-op/internship opportunities in a friendly and professional atmosphere. Please bring multiple copies of your resume, and dress in business attire.
• Stop by the Career Blast fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Campus Center Lower Level.
Over 130 organizations will be attending and they are looking to fill both full time jobs and internships/co-ops.
• Career Services is organizing a networking event from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 24, on the 10th floor of the Campus Center. Confirmed organizations include City Year, Liberty Mutual, Macy's, March of Dimes, Oracle, Peace Corps, Staples, State Street, Target and Teach for America. Students must RSVP
by email to attend.
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III. Advising Information
• Do you have your own YouTube channel?
Amherst Wire is looking to publish video content from various student-run YouTube channels on their homepage. Those interested should contact Editor-in-Chief
Nia Decaille or Managing Editor
Hae Young Yoo.
• The International Program Organization will host a
Study Abroad Info Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Wilder Hall 201. Find out about available scholarships, alternative fund-raising, and securing assistance in completing the application for the
Gilman Scholarship.
• Do you have any questions about Financial Aid? Attend one of the Financial Aid & FAFSA drop-in help sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, in Wilder Hall 5.
IV. Student News
• Eric Bosco ('15) co-authored yet another article in The Boston Globe titled "UMass reverses policy on Iranian students."
• Check out Katie Bowler's recent article, "Journalism department hosts award-winning author Eula Biss," for a recap on the author's recent visit to the Journalism hub.
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V. Alumni and Faculty News
• Brittney Figueira ('14) accepted a position in Charleston, South Carolina as morning news producer for the NBC local affiliate, WCBD-TV.
• Lindsey Webster ('14) just got accepted into the Sport Management Master's program at the University of San Francisco.
• Liz Strzepa ('15) recently accepted an on-air reporting job at WPTZ-TV, the NBC local affiliate in Burlington, Vermont. Read some of her success tips.
• Profs. Madeleine Blais, Shaheen Pasha and Razvan Sibii have advanced to the second round of the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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