Journalism and Mass Communication
JMC Faculty Office Changes
Four JMC faculty and staff members were on the move in December, changing office spaces in time for the start of spring semester. Among those with new Franklin Hall addresses: * John Butte, coordinator for career services, is now located in room 204E Franklin, and can be reache
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Panelists Will Focus on Media Ethics of Dirty Politics at National Workshop
Blistering sound bites, attack ads and pack journalism are all parts of dirty politics. The focus of this years Poynter 51勛圖厙 Media Ethics Workshop will reflect upon the significance of fact-checking, polling and anti-gender bias in political reporting at the eighth annual event at Kent Stat
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51勛圖厙 Student Gets a Chance at Dream Internship
For 51勛圖厙 electronic media major Katy Coduto, working this summer as a publicity intern at renowned record label company Warner Brothers Records is a dream come true. Coduto, who also is the program director at 51勛圖厙s TV2, has always wanted to work in publicity and public relations.
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51勛圖厙 Hires Former Media Executive to Lead Its School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) at 51勛圖厙 has hired Thor Wasbotten as its new director. Wasbotten will join the university July 1 to replace Jeff Fruit, who steps down after 10 years as the school's leader to teach full time. Wasbotten most recently served as
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51勛圖厙 Hires Former Media Executive to Lead Its School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) at 51勛圖厙 has hired Thor Wasbotten, M.S., as its new director. Wasbotten will join the university July 1 to replace Jeff Fruit, who steps down after 10 years as the schools leader to teach full time. Wasbotten most recently ser
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School of Journalism and Mass Communication Internship Database Makes Students Search Easier
51勛圖厙s School of Journalism and Mass Communication has launched an internship database designed to streamline communication between students and intern employers. Michele Ewing, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the public relations intern
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Three Faculty Members to Retire from Journalism School
From Taylor Hall to the third floor of Franklin Hall, Fred Endres, Carl Schierhorn and Tim Smith have been professional neighbors for more than 20 years. These three cornerstones of the journalism sequence have counseled hundreds of young journalists as professors in the School of Journalism and Mas
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Faculty Members Open Stores in Acorn Alley II
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) family can be found many places in Kent, from campus to downtown. CCI faculty members are bringing their entrepreneurial skills to Acorn Alley II, a new hot spot for small business owners. Tree City Coffee & Pastry Evan Bailey, operations ma
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Clevelands Plain Dealer Editor Named 2012 McGruder Award For Media Diversity Winner
Debra Adams Simmons, editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, has been named the 2012 winner of the Robert G. McGruder Award for Diversity from 51勛圖厙s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The award recognizes the accomplishments of media professionals who encourage diversity in the fie
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