Volume 6 | Issue 4
| September 9, 2013
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Student Club Meetings & Announcements
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OU Ad Club 
Monday,Sept. 9th
On the Terrace
6:30 p.m.
Food will be from Rudy's BBQ. Ad Club members who had summer internships will tell where they were, what they did in their internships and their opinion on the value of their internship.
This is a sign-up meeting for all students who want to join. You can fill out an application there or get one from Professor Tarpenning, Ad Club adviser, prior to the meeting. Also bring a check for $45 for Ad Club and AAF dues. OU Ad Club is a member of the American Advertising Federation.
The OU Ad Club trip to New York City is October 16 through 20, and a visit to San Francisco will be in March.
Public Relations Student Society of America 
Informational meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Lindsey + Asp Ad/PR Agency (2nd floor, North Wing of Gaylord Hall)
6 p.m.
Korey McMahon from McMahon Marketing is this week's guest speaker. McMahon's presentation is entitled ''Market Yourself Today to Mold Your Future''. McMahon has been listed on OKC Biz Forty Under 40 and NEXT Under 40.
Society of Professional Journalism
Tuesday, Sept. 24
In the Commons area
6 p.m.
Free pizza will be served after the meeting, and there is no cost at all to join OU SPJ this year.
Hillary McLain, Online Journalism senior has been named Vice President of OU SPJ and Kaitlyn Underwood, Journalism sophomore has been named Secretary of OU SPJ. We are looking for a Unity Liaison to co-program with other student organizations within Gaylord College. Interested parties should email okuspj@gmail.com  Professional Writing Students Association
Thursday, Sept. 12
5:30 p.m.
Student Film Production Club 
Thursday, Sept. 12
Located in the Old Science Building - North Oval - in the FMS Lounge on the 3rd floor.
7 p.m.
Any questions can be sent to the SFPC email: ousfpc@gmail.com
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OU Daily is Pacemaker Finalist
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The Oklahoma Daily is one of 10 college newspapers in the country to be named a 2013 Pacemaker finalist, often called the "Pulitzer Prize of college journalism." Finalists were announced Friday by the Associated Collegiate Press, which sponsors the contest. Winners will be announced at the National College Media Convention in late October in New Orleans.
This is the first time for The Daily to be a print Pacemaker finalist since 2007. The Daily last won an Online Pacemaker, a separate prize, in 2009.
Other 2013 Pacemaker finalists are The Daily Northwestern, Indiana Daily Student, Iowa State Daily, The Daily Iowan, The Harvard Crimson, The Daily Targum (Rutgers), The Daily Tar Heel (UNC), The Daily Pennsylvanian, and The Daily Collegian (Penn State).
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| Lab/Library/Cage Hours | |
Convergence Lab
GYLD 1000
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m - Midnight
Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday
1 - 7 p.m.
Closed on Home FB games.
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Creative Lab
GYLD 2150
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Noon - 10 p.m.
Equipment Checkout
Monday - Thursday8 a.m. - Midnight Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Noon - Midnight Library Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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| Study Abroad Summer 2014 |
British Media Study Abroad
Information Sessions
Sept. 25 at 3 p.m., Hall of Fame
Oct. 1 at 3 p.m., Hall of Fame
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| Guest Speaker from CrowdTap | |
Jasper Nathaniel, CrowdTap
Mon., Sept. 16
9:00 a.m.
Gaylord 2025
Jasper Nathaniel from CrowdTap will speak to Avery's Advertising Campaign class via SKYPE. If you have interest in this research method, please feel free to attend.
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| Advising Deadlines | |
Seniors: Sept. 9-20
Juniors: Sept. 23- Oct. 4
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| Software Workshops |
Expand your resume and attend one of the workshops taught by Michael Acker.  Final Cut Pro X for Beginners
Sept. 13 in 1120 at 10:30am Getting Started With Illustrator Sept. 27 in 1120 at 10:30am Photoshop Starters Oct 11 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m. InDesign 101 Oct. 25 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m.
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Graduation Gear Up, Oct. 6-9
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Graduating Seniors - Fall 2013
Graduation Gear-Up is Oct 6-9 in OMU
One stop shopping for cap/gown, invitations, senior photos
10 am - 6 pm Monday October 7
10 am - 3 pm Tuesday October 8
10 am - 6 pm Wednesday October 9
Beaird Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union
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| Public Relations Dream Course Guest Speakers | |
Katerina Tsetsura's Dream Course September Schedule
Sept. 17
John Yembrick
NASA's Social Media Manager
Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium, Room 1140
6 p.m.
Sept. 19
David Rockland, Partner
Managing Director, Global Research, CEO, Ketchum Change and Chairman, AMEC
Gaylord Hall 2020
Noon
Sept. 24
Dr. Dean Kruckeberg
Professor, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Gaylord Hall 3160
6 p.m.
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| Graduate Student News |
Let's hear it for...
Shugofa Dastgeer
who successfully defended her master's thesis, "Framing of Arab Women on CNN and Al-Jazeera News Images During the Arab Spring," on August 30. Shugofa says, "I am grateful to my thesis committee ( Dr. Peter Gade, chair, and Dr. Meta Carstarphen and Dr. Maureen Taylor), who helped me achieve this goal."
Info. and Deadlines:
- The Graduate Teaching Academy offers a host of seminars throughout the year to help grad students. The first seminar, "GTA Introduction" is set for Sept. 9 from 5-7 p.m. in Wagner Hall, Rm 208.
- Mark your calendars for "Teach Inspired" slated for Sept. 16 from 5-7 p.m. in Wagner Hall, Rm 208. Applications are online. For more information, contact Kimberly.N.Minor-1@ou.edu.
- Fourth Annual Town Hall Conversation on Research and Creative Activity is slated for Sept. 16 from 3-5 p.m. in Meacham Auditorium
- All TAs who are non-native speakers of English must obtain certification for the Spring semester by visiting the English Assessment Program office by October 15, 2013. SPEAK tests must be scheduled by Oct. 15, 2013, and TEACH tests will begin the in late October. Register at the Graduate College, ROBT 213 or call 325-1838, or email simperers@ou.edu.
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International Advertising Information Session
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Information Session
7:30 a.m., Tues, Sept 17, 2013
Room 2025, Gaylord Hall
Gain an international perspective and understanding for how advertising works outside of the U.S. The Gaylord College has offered a course in international advertising in 10 out of the past 11 years. We will likely offer the class again this year. The course will be led by Professor Jim Avery.
Overview: This class is intended to give advertising, public relations, design and marketing students a view of how professional communication works internationally.
Location: Part of the study will be at the University of Oklahoma. The remainder will take place in either Asia or Europe:
- Asia: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, and Hong Kong
- Europe: Budapest, Frankfurt, and London.
The class will visit advertising agencies, public relations firms and potentially some marketing firms in the region of choice. There will be time for students to visit some sites of their choice.
If you are interested, contact Professor Avery at javery@ou.edu.
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| Sooner Showcase Career Fair |
OU Sooner Showcase Career Fair Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 South Jenkins Avenue All Majors Welcome!
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Join the Branding Book Club!
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 Want to have a new résumé line entry? Want to have a bit of fun, and separate yourself from the crowd when it comes to interviewing to start a career? Want to be able to answer something besides "Hunger Games" when a potential employer asks you what you have been reading? Join the Branding Book Club discussion. September 2012:30 p.m. Lindsey + Asp Agency (2nd floor, north wing of Gaylord Hall) "All Marketers Tell Stories" by Seth Godin The group will meet once a month in the Lindsey+Asp presentation room. Check it out on Amazon. This book is also available for Kindle.
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| Network for Professional Writing Majors and Bloggers | |
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SoonerVision is hiring Production Assistants!
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 SoonerVision is looking for Production Assistants!Production Assistant Positions Available:
Production Assistants will be involved in:
- Live Event Production: Big Screen, TV, and Webcasts
- Studio Shows
- Post Production (Editing, Motion Graphic Design)
- LED Board Operation
Pay range is $7.25 10-30 hours per week No experience required. Get more information online at SoonerVision. |
Got Style?
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 The Oklahoma Daily is now recruiting copy editors for the fall semester. Come apply what you learned in the classroom about style and grammar to a real newspaper and website. Build your professional resume by working as little as one evening a week. This job would be perfect for former JMC 2033 AP Stylebook Jeopardy champs and runner-ups. To apply, go to student media.ou.edu/jobs and fill out the online application. Or stop by the newsroom in 160 Copeland Hall. |
| Creative, Account, Video & Media Talent Needed | |
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