Volume 3 | Issue 12
| Nov 8, 2010
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Pioneer Woman Coming to Gaylord
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Wednesday, Nov. 17
3:30 p.m.
Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium
Ree Drummond, the author of thepioneerwoman.com blog and cookbook will be visiting. Drummond, an Oklahoma native, will be discussing the ups and downs of being a self-made journalist. Drummond has appeared on numerous talk shows, has written a cookbook and novel, runs a flourishing blog, delves into photography and lives on a working cattle ranch.
Please join the Gaylord Ambassadors and Gaylord College on Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. to hear Drummond Speak.
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Gaylord College 10th Anniversary!
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Celebrate Gaylord College's 10th Anniversary!!!
Catch up with recent Gaylord College graduates and visit
with fellow students, faculty & staff.
Dean Foote will be speaking about
the accomplishments of Gaylord College.
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Inasmuch Commons Area
(The first 50 students to the event will receive a FREE Gaylord College Limited Edition 10th Anniversary t-shirt!)
Brought to you by the First & 10 Agency from
Dr. Carstarphen's PR Campaigns class.
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Bounce Across Borders
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Need a break from class?COME BOUNCE WITH US! Jump-start your travel abroad opportunities with a
moon bounce extravaganza!Wednesday, Nov. 10, 201010:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.OU South Oval
Brought to you by the PRotégé Agency from
Dr. Carstarphen's PR Campaigns class.
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Tell Us What
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The Gaylord Extra is getting longer and longer.
We are looking at different ways to make the info
easier to read and access.
So I thought I would just ask...
Do you like to see all the student club events grouped together (like in this week's newsletter) or do you like them to each have their own entry as separate articles in the TOC (like last week)?
VOTE HERE!
Thanks for your input, Celia.
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| Cage, Lab & Library Hours |
Edit Bays/Cage Hours Extended!Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to Midnight Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to Midnight
Convergence Lab
GYLD 1000Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - Midnight Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
1 - 7 p.m. (on away football games) Sunday
Noon - Midnight Creative Lab
GYLD 2150Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - Midnight Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Library Hours
Monday
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon - 6 p.m.
The library will close at
5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Mon., Nov. 29.
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Journalism News
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Afghan 101: Meeting the families
 Gaylord student journalists, (left to right) Melissa Foy, Elizabeth Nalewajk, Tiffany Brown and Luke McConnell get to know the families of soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. The students traveled to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky to meet the wives and children of members of the 101st Airborne, 3rd Division, Rakkasan War Squadron, a unit that sees a high amount of combat.
Watch for their stories when the Afghan 101 website goes live later this week.
Be one of five "Immigration in the Heartland" student fellow to work with professional journalists
Gaylord College will again serve as headquarters for the second "Immigration in the Heartland" conference exploring the effects of immigration in Oklahoma and other Heartland states. Up to five student fellowships will be awarded to students to work alongside 15 professional journalists reporting on the complexities of immigration with clarity, depth and context.
Besides focusing on the impact of immigration in Oklahoma and other interior states, the program will explore immigration issues being played out across the nation, including state legislation and labor, education and legal topics.
Student journalists will commit to producing one or more immigration-related stories to be posted on Gaylord College's Routes website and the IJJ website. They will be invited to participate in all conference activities. They will receive up to three hours of upper-division course credit. Travel-related expenses will be covered for students attending the Dallas sessions.
Student journalists who are interested in participating in the "mini-fellowship" program should contact journalism professor Warren Vieth (wvieth@ou.edu) or Whitney Ortega (wd_ortega@ou.edu). |
Study Abroad in Africa with IAS
| Thought about studying abroad next summer? Ever think about going to Africa? Learn more about Africa and opportunities to study abroad there in two sessions with the International Area Studies department.
Sunday, Nov. 7
6 p.m.
Gaylord Hall Room 2020
We will be showing The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and we will also be having raffle drawings at the event.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
7 p.m.
Gaylord Hall of Fame
"Expedition to Africa Cultural Night"
We will be discussing the study abroad program to Africa. Former OU football player Dewey Selmon will also be our guest speaker to talk about his experience with Africa. African drumming and cuisine from Queen of Sheba restaurant will be included as well.
Brought to you by the Paradigm PR Agency from
Dr. Carstarphen's PR Campaigns class.
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Exciting New Courses for Intersession & Spring 2010
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Winter Intersession 2010
Table Top Digital Cinematography JMC 4970JMC 4970 851 Class meets Jan.3-14 M-F 9 a.m.-12:10 p.m. GYLD 1030 2 credits/Letter graded Prerequisite: Permission of instructor This will be an intensive lighting workshop focusing on the world of table top cinematography with an eye on building student reels. The skills learned in this class can be easily applied to location lighting, as well. For more information, contact Kyle Bergersen ( kbergersen@ou.edu) or talk to your adviser! Spring 2011
Principles of Media Entrepreneurship (JMC 4970/5970)New course based on student requests! This course will be an in-depth examination of media entrepreneurship in the digital age. Students learn to create their own company, design business plans, generate budgets, craft marketing and distribution plans for their products (print or video), and find financial backers or sponsors. Course is open to all JMC majors, undergraduate and graduate levels. Get your career off and running before you even graduate! For more information, contact Kathy Johnson ( kjohnson@ou.edu) or talk to your adviser! Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy (JMC 4970/5970)Come explore the twin genres of science fiction and fantasy as presented in novels, film, and television. Build worlds of your own and write about them. Step into the wonder of your own imagination as you're guided by experts such as Serling, Heinlein, Card, and others. The class will be taught by Dr. Deborah Chester, author of more than 30 novels including The Alien Chronicles triology for Lucas Film, and several other series including The Stories of Nether and Mandria, The Crown & The Pearls, and the Ruby Throne trilogies. For more information, contact Dr. Chester ( dchester@ou.edu) or talk to your adviser! Business of Professional Writing (JMC 4970/5970)The class will cover many of the less conventional opportunities available to professional writers. Everything from the in-and-outs of movie contracts to writing for websites will be discussed. For more information, contact Prof. Blevins ( winblevins@ou.edu) or talk to your adviser!
BEM Management DREAM COURSE (JMC 4693)!!!
Be part of an exciting offering of the "Broadcast and Electronic Media Management" class as presented in the OU Presidential Dream Course Series, Spring 2011.
As the revolution in communication technologies has changed business strategies across the media industry, it has become critical for media professionals to understand the factors that influence media organizations' business decisions. Whether in print or broadcasting, film, Internet start-up sector, advertising, or the non-profit media sector, media professionals must navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this revolution.
To prepare students for these changes, this class will focus on the realm of media management, communication technologies, as well as the political, economic, societal and cultural dimensions of a changing media landscape. Graduate and undergraduate students who enroll in this class will learn from a panel of renowned national and international industry experts. These experts will discuss and provide answers to issues such maximizing profits and finding alternative revenue streams for an alternative media landscape, applying regulatory barriers across media technologies and media outlets, and addressing the challenges and opportunities to media companies expanding globally.
The number of seats for this class is limited. Make sure that you don't miss this opportunity to prepare for your future in the media. For more details, contact Dr. Namkee Park (npark@ou.edu) or Dr. Elanie Steyn (elanie@ou.edu)., or talk to your adivser!
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Professional Writing News
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 Classroom GuestsOU Improv actors Kenny Madison and Jay Edwards (pictured at left) perform demonstrations of how actors work for Visiting Professor Win Blevins's class, Writing the Screenplay, last week.
New Website!
Also, the PWSA has launched a new website that can be found at www.immortals.net/pwsa. In addition to posting information about upcoming events and meetings, they have also launched a series of interviews with nationally renowned authors. Check out the first two interviews with William Martin and Tess Gerritsen in the Authors' Corner section.
Be sure to check the section in this newsletter on new courses for info about Blevins' "Business of PW" class!
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Student Club Meetings
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Ad Club
Thursday, Nov. 116:30 p.m.
Lindsey+Asp Agency  Greg Taucher, Chief People Officer + Director, WW Accounts & Contracts at DDB Worldwide, will be our guest lecturer. Thursday, Nov. 18 6:30 p.m.
Lindsey+Asp AgencyThree top people from TracyLocke, Dallas will be here to speak with us. Robin Marco, creative director John Kiker, account service (former Sooner) Callea Bogdon, account planning. (also former Sooner)
PRSSA
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Interested in Sports PR? Come here the communications director from The Thunder speak about his experiences.PWSA Wednesday, Nov. 105 p.m. PW Alcoves, Gaylord II, 3rd FloorWe will meet in one of the classrooms, so check them both. Also, we plan to have pizza at the meeting and talk about the upcoming anthology and new website.
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Book Discussion Club
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12:30 p.m.
Lindsey & Asp conference room
We will be reading "Here Comes Everybody: the power of organizing without organizations." by Clay Shirky. The discussion will last about 30 minutes to an hour and anyone is invited to come. You do not have to read the entire book to attend. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is looking to add a RELEVANT line to their resume, and it has helped OU ad students in recent history do well in interviews with big time agencies.
This book also has applications to other JMC fields than just advertising. The author discusses citizen journalists as well as Flash Mobs and discusses how the way we work has changed which has implications for all fields.
From the book jacket:
Blogs, wikis and other Web 2.0 accoutrements are revolutionizing the social order, a development that's cause for more excitement than alarm, argues interactive telecommunications professor Shirky. He contextualizes the digital networking age with philosophical, sociological, economic and statistical theories and points to its major successes and failures. Grassroots activism stands among the winners-Belarus's flash mobs, for example, blog their way to unprecedented antiauthoritarian demonstrations. Likewise, user/contributor-managed Wikipedia raises the bar for production efficiency by throwing traditional corporate hierarchy out the window. Print journalism falters as publishing methods are transformed through the Web. Shirky is at his best deconstructing Web failures like Wikitorial, the Los Angeles Times's attempt to facilitate group op-ed writing. Readers will appreciate the Gladwellesque lucidity of his assessments on what makes or breaks group efforts online: Every story in this book relies on the successful fusion of a plausible promise, an effective tool, and an acceptable bargain with the users. The sum of Shirky's incisive exploration, like the Web itself, is greater than its parts.
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Advertising News
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OKC Ad Club Career Day
Wednesday, Nov. 10 8 - 3 p.m.
Career Day is scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. It will feature agency tours, lunch w/speaker and a Career Workshop Q&A with local pros. OKC Ad Club will be sending more info soon, but please spread the word and get that on your calendars. It's a once-a-year opportunity to get the straight talk about resumes, portfolios, internships, networking and interviews.
Agencies offering tours include: Ackerman McQueen, New West Group, Staplegun, Ghost Design, Third Degree, VI Marketing and Branding among others.
Susan Vermillion, Director, Client Partnership at Razor in Dallas will be the luncheon speaker.
There will also be an afternoon panel featuring professionals from Insight Creative Group, Mason and Moon Advertising, Fox 25 and Tierra Media Group (The Gazette).
For more info and to register, go to http://www.okcadclub.com/career-day1.
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SPICE - Germany Study Abroad Opportunity
|  Want to study in Europe this summer without breaking the bank? Join SPICE 2011! The Summer Program in Communication in Erfurt (SPICE) allows you to earn 6 credit hours of upper-division electives, live on German university campus for 8 weeks and visit Berlin, the German capital - all for only $3,200! Plus, you can travel around Europe every weekend or stay in Erfurt, one of the oldest towns in central Germany, and enjoy life the way locals do.
Please contact Dr. Katerina Tsetsura at tsetsura@ou.edu to get more information about the SPICE 2011 Study Abroad program and to learn about scholarships and financial aid available to you.
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Summer 2011 Daily Oklahoman/NewsOK.com Internships
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Applications are now being accepted for paid internships at The Oklahoman/NewsOK.com for the summer 2011. All applications must be submitted online by going to http://www.newsok.com/news/interns/submit.
Submission deadline is Dec. 3!
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Jobs in Student Media!
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As you fine-tune your plans for spring, Student Media wants to add another item to your to-do list: Apply to work on our staff. If you have an interest in media, we could have a job for you. Our award-winning publications and projects (The Oklahoma Daily, Sooner yearbook, OUDaily.com and more) are looking to fill more than 100 paid and volunteer positions, including: reporters/writers * salespeople * page, graphic and ad designers * photographers * illustrators * copy editors * multimedia Web design and tech * columnists * IT * prepress Visit www.studentmedia.ou.edu to apply and learn more about the real-world experience our award-winning print and online media can offer. The deadline for spring applications is Nov. 15. Need a harder sales pitch? In the past year, our projects have won two Golds and a Silver Crown, a Pacemaker and more than 175 collegiate and professional awards. Students and publications have both been named the best in their fields in both collegiate and professional competitions. That not enough? Our students and alums intern and work at the nation's finest media: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Morning News, O Magazine, Glamour, People, Spirit magazine, Associated Press, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Cultura, Omnicom, Ivie Marketing, The Sporting News, ESPN, and many, many more. In addition to building your portfolio, you'll beef up your resume with professional experience, learn how to juggle projects and people, manage time, conflicts and content while producing the nation's best collegiate media. Plus, you'll have an amazing amount of fun and make lifelong friends, colleagues and mentors. If you still aren't sold, feel free to contact Associate Director Lori Brooks ( lbrooks@ou.edu * 405-325-6334) for more info. Then apply: www.studentmedia.ou.edu.
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