Volume 6 | Issue 7
| September 30, 2013
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| After Trayvon wins "Diversity Program of the Month" | |
The "After Trayvon" discussion held Aug. 29 received the "Diversity Program of the Month" from the National Association of Colleges and University Residence Halls for all of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
Congratulations on the great work to Dr. Meta G. Carstarphen, Dr. Owen Kulemeka and Dr. Ralph Beliveau for their work putting together the program.
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| Gaylord Instructor Wins PRSA Educator of the Year | |
 Bob "Pritch" Pritchard, APR, Fellow PRSA; Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and Faculty Advisor, University of Oklahoma, received this year's Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Public Relations Society of America.
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Graduation Gear Up, Oct. 7-9
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Graduating Seniors - Fall 2013
Graduation Gear-Up is Oct 7-9 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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| Advising Deadlines & Announcements |
December 2013 Graduates:
You must stop by Student Services by Oct. 1 to apply for graduation
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Juniors: Sept. 23- Oct. 4
Sophomores: Oct. 10 -18
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Advisors will be out of offices Oct. 7-9
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| Study Abroad Summer 2014 | |
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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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| JMC Career & Internship Fair |
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| Sepanik Sports Spin with Zach Sepanik | |
Wednesday Nights from 6-8
Listen in for the latest on Sooner, collegiate and professional sports. New guests are on the show each week.
Contact: zach.sepanik@outlook.com or 616-307-8067
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| Public Relations Dream Course Guest Speakers | |
Katerina Tsetsura's Dream Course October Schedule
Oct. 8 Don Stacks University of Miami & David Michaelson Managing Director with Teneo Strategy  Gaylord Hall 3160 6 p.m.
Oct. 15
Gary Warrick Project Director, PRIME Research North America and Patty Lin, PRIME Research Executive Gaylord Hall 2020 Noon
Oct. 22  Senior Managing Partner, Ketchum Pleon, London Gaylord Hall 2020
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| Software Workshops |
Expand your resume and attend one of the workshops taught by Michael Acker.  Photoshop Starters Oct 18 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m. InDesign 101 Oct. 25 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m.
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| Study Abroad in Puerto Rico | |
 Enroll now and immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture while learning how to make money doing what you love.
Earn six credit hours in January before regular classes start. Learn how to interview and relate to people of another culture and produce quality portfolio pieces while studying hands-on history and absorbing theory on the ground. Budget-based study abroad experience.
For more information about Puerto Rico Tourism Media: JMC 4970/5970 Concepts and Theory and JMC 4970-5970 Travel Genres,
contact Dr. Carstarphen at mcarstarphen@ou.edu
or Jocelyn Pedersen at jpedersen@ou.edu.
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| JMC Career & Internship Fair Prep | 
Learn how your resume can be on the cutting edge in your highly competitive field. Come find out what employers look for when giving your resume a 10 second scan and find out the secrets of writing an effective resume that will get you noticed at the career fair! 
Don't let an unexpected interview question or lack of preparation catch you off guard! This workshop geared toward JMC majors will provide you with a step-by-step guide to navigating the interview process, from researching the company before you arrive to writing a stand out note once you leave. Return to Top |
| Graduate Student News |
Info. and Deadlines:
- If you plan to graduate in December, you must file your graduation paperwork by October 1.
- 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.
- Let's hear it for Jared Schroeder who successfully defended his dissertation!
 Congratulations, Jared!
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Student Club Meetings & Announcements
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OU Ad Club 
Meeting
Monday, Sept. 30
Lindsey + Asp Agency
6 p.m.
Guest speaker from Curbside Chronicle.
Magazine Interest Group 
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Gaylord 2025
7:30 p.m.
National Association of Black Journalists 
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Gaylord 3120
6 p.m.
Oklahoma College Broadcasters  
Professional Writing Students Association 
Thursday, Oct. 17 Gaylord Room 3150 5:30 p.m.
Public Relations Student Society of America  Tuesday, Oct. 8 Lindsey + Asp Agency 6 p.m.
Society of Professional Journalists Tuesday, Oct. 29 Gaylord Commons 4:30 p.m.
Student Film Production Club 
Thursday, Oct. 10
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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Communications Internship
|  DHS Aging Services seeks interns to help with communications projects. These are non-paid internships, however academic credit may be available with approval from the student's academic program. This opportunity provides experience working in a large state agency and networking with communications professionals.
The positions will work on communications activities such as: developing social media and revising web content; a project to inventory, update and develop new publications; and writing press releases, newsletters and articles. Qualifications - Junior or senior pursuing bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, mass communications, journalism or related field
- A minimum of 10 hours a week is preferred
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of AP style
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to meet deadlines
- Proficient at MS Office 2010 (Word, Outlook and Excel)
- Understanding of social media and how to use social media as communication and marketing tools
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| Job Listing: Assignment Reporter | |
 The Muskogee Phoenix, a 12,700-circulation daily newspaper in northeastern Oklahoma, is seeking a general assignment reporter who is energetic, organized, self-motivated and able to work quickly and with precision on deadline.
Job will consist of afternoon and evening assignments Tuesdays through Saturdays. Reporter should be savvy with social media and posses good Internet skills.
The reporter will cover breaking news as well as a variety of assignments including, but not limited to, coverage of the Cherokee and Creek nations.
Journalism or related degree preferred.
Email cover letter, resume, published writing and photography samples to City Editor Elizabeth Ridenour at eridenour@muskogeephoenix.com.
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| Advertising Students Needed | 
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| Fall Internship Available |
State Department of Education
Events Office
Fall 2013 Internship
The Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Events is currently seeking qualified individuals for a part-time internship position. This position will serve a key role in supporting the Events office during regional tours, town halls, trainings, conferences and other related projects.
Seeking part-time interns for September-December 2013.
Qualifications:
* Minimum age requirement, 18 years
* September-December, Tuesday & Thursday availability
* Outgoing personality
* Seeking career in marketing, events, or promotions
* Self-starting and detail-oriented
* Must be highly motivated and reliable
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Maintain a flexible schedule with availability on weekends and evenings when needed
*This is an unpaid, part time internship reporting to the Events Coordinator.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Events@sde.ok.gov
For more information or questions regarding this internship please contact Ashley Hahn at 405-521-4893 or Ashley.hahn@sde.ok.gov
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Capitol Complex
2500 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-4893 (o) or 405-761-0371 ©
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