will be held for the first time at the 

T. Howard McCasland Field House at 6:30 p.m. 

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State Historian to Discuss "How Oklahoma Media Bind Us Together as a Society"

Today, November 4 at 1 p.m.

Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium

Dr. Bob L. Blackburn, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, will discuss how Oklahoma media over the years have shaped our shared memory and sense of community.

Dr. Blackburn, a native Oklahoman, has served as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society since 1999. He joined the OHS in 1980 as editor of The Chronicles of Oklahoma and became deputy director for agency operations in 1990. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Oklahoma State University. 

He has written or co-authored 18 books and numerous articles, journal entries, and screen plays. He is a steady source of historical information for the media, and he has appeared numerous times on the History Channel. 

Dr. Blackburn was instrumental in planning and building the Oklahoma History Center, a 215,000 square foot museum and research center with a budget of $61 million. He has served on numerous national and regional boards and committees, including the Western History Association, the Oklahoma Association of Professional Historians, the American Institute of Architects, and Leadership Oklahoma City. 

Dr. Blackburn will be speaking to the JMC History of Journalism class, but the event is open to all. For more information: Dr. Robert Kerr at rkerr@ou.edu.

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 Enjoy a free lunch 

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Applications available: Wednesday, Nov. 6  

Interviews: Nov. 13-15

Decision notification: Monday, Nov. 25

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We're looking for a creative, positive and quick-learning individual interested in the event planning industry. Duties will include blogging and assisting with planning needs and day of events. Some Saturdays will be required.This is an unpaid internship. Reliable transportation is required. 

If interested, please send your resume to 

leslie@leslieherringevents.com by this Friday, November 8.

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SOONER WINS PACEMAKER

Sooner yearbook 2012, edited by Gaylord alum Bryan Dugan, has won a Pacemaker, considered by many the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism. The award was announced Saturday at the National College Media Convention in New Orleans. Sooner 2013, edited by journalism senior Tegan Burkhard, came out this summer and will compete for a Pacemaker next year.

Both Sooner and The Oklahoma Daily received plaques at the convention as Pacemaker finalists. 

Pacemakers are awarded by the Associated Collegiate Press, which co-sponsors the national convention with the College Media Association.

Both Sooner and Daily staff members brought home some ACP individual awards:

• Gaylord alum Chase Cook won second-place in the Multimedia Story of the Year contest for his sexual assault series, published last October  (http://oudaily.com/news/sex-crimes/);
• Sooner staff won a second-place in the yearbook spread category in the Design of the Year contest (shown below);
• ESCAPE, The Oklahoma Daily's weekender, edited by Gaylord alum Bryan Dugan and journalism senior Evin Morrison, got an honorable mention in the Ad/Editorial Supplement category of the ACP Advertising Awards;
• Fine arts senior Abby Bishop got an honorable mention in the Rate Card category of the ACP Advertising Awards.

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OU Ad Club

Friday, Nov. 8

Lindsey + Asp

12:30 p.m.

Magazine Interest Group    

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Gaylord Room 2025

7:30 p.m.

  

MIG NYC Trip: Nov. 6

 

  

   

Oklahoma College Broadcasters   

Any with interest in the South Central Broadcasting Society Conference, please contact

president Kenzie Meek Beck for further information.

Professional Writing Students Association                      

Public Relations Student Society of America      

Society of Professional Journalists

Student Film Production Club

Questions or Comments about University Libraries?

Are you wondering where the Bookmark went? Do you want to know more about the new Collaborative Learning Center at the Bizzell Memorial Library? 

Email any of your questions, comments, or concerns about the University of Oklahoma Libraries to Steven Thorn. Steven is serving on the 2013-2014 University Libraries Student Advisory Council, and he would be happy to address your concerns and share your feedback with the council.

New Business and Energy Journalism 

Course Offered

Richard Weiss, a St. Louis-based writer, editor and entrepreneur, will join the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications in January, bringing with him an emphasis on business journalism. He will teach two classes: a new course, Business and Energy Reporting, and the college's Capitol Bureau Reporting class.

Both classes will include a focus on business, economic and policy issues related to energy, an abundant Oklahoma natural resource that has spawned several influential state industries.

Weiss has a broad experience in the field as a writer, editor, trainer, and entrepreneur. He worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for 30 years, where he pioneered narrative writing and led a series of National Writers' Workshops that brought the best and brightest practitioners to the Midwest. 

Weiss writes about the Business and Energy class: Once considered a pipe dream, many experts believe that the U.S. stands at the cusp of achieving energy independence. Getting there will require changes certain to have a significant impact on everyone -- maybe even more so for Oklahomans. This course will provide students with:

• A keen understanding of the energy business, particularly in regard to how it functions in Oklahoma;
• An appreciation of the tradeoffs involved in encouraging oil exploration/production and its impact on the economy and the environment.
• An exploration into ways of producing compelling stories about these tradeoffs on a variety of media platforms - in print, online, on television, on the radio.

Students will work with and learn from investigative reporters and storytellers who cover the energy industry with the ultimate goal of producing a masterwork worthy of presentation to a mass audience.

Questions about the classes should be directed to Dr. Peter Gade, journalism area head, or journalism academic adviser Erin Simonton.                                                                             

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  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. 

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POSITION TITLE: Zoologist Intern

Animal Alley provides college/university students, recent graduates and individuals with prior college coursework in the area of biology, zoology, education, animal science or related fields an opportunity to learn about Animal Alley's zoological operations while obtaining valuable, hands-on work experience in animal care, education and an understanding of the Animal Alley's role in education.

DUTIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Animal Alley occasionally offers internship opportunities, and we are currently seeking applicants for the summer 2014 duration. Interns would receive training and be involved with the zoo operations from early July through early September, generally completing 6-12 weeks of internship experience depending upon applicant's availability.   

There are several areas of focus, including Animal Care, Education, Marketing and Animal Observation/Enrichment. Based on a student's interest, we try and match them within their specific interest area, leading to extremely positive and beneficial internships.

Duties could involve the following areas:

1)  Travel to, setup / tear down of displays at county and state fairs thru out the country plus other various events

2)  The care of exotic animals including but not limited to feeding of animals, cleaning of animal habitats, animal enrichment, administration of animal's mediations

3)  Maintenance of public display area including picking up and cleaning
4)  Plus other duties as needed

HOURS:  Hours and days of work are flexible to the needs of Animal Alley  at each particular event

REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants' should possess the following:

Willingness to travel

To work with and educate the public

Desire to work with exotic animals

Academic majors dealing with zoology and or public relations are preferred with a good grade point standing

Student's class level can be either freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

COMPENSATION:  

There is weekly stipend of fifty dollars available, but students applying for internship opportunities will be responsible for arranging to receive credit through their university or college.  Initial and ending transportation are the responsibility of the student.

Travel, meals and sparse housing will be provided

HOW TO APPLY:  

Any interested student should submit internship application packet. Packets include the following materials:  a cover letter, resume, current copy of their transcript (it does not have to be official), two letters of recommendation from College staff and photo directly to Animal Alley. Mailing address: Animal Alley, Atten: David Stewart, 443 Stanton Corners Road, Ferndale, NY, 12734, 845-796-9536, animalalley@hvc.rr.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  "Open until filled."

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  David Stewart, 845-796-9536, animalalley@hvc.rr.com

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Position Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.

The Office of Governor Mary Fallin is currently seeking part-time interns for the spring semester.  The chosen candidates will have a number of duties, including assisting office staff with research, special events, attending committee and board meetings, database management, scheduling, and correspondence.   Applicants should be interested in government and working with Oklahoma's top public policy officials.

Position Period: Spring Semester 2014 (January - May)

Hours: Candidate should be available a minimum of 15 hours per week

Qualifications:

• College Junior or Senior studying political science, history, pre-law, public relations, economics, communications, or any other applicable field
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Proficiency in writing correspondence
• Time-management skills
• Phone experience/customer relations
• Professional demeanor/positive attitude
• Self-starter and willingness to take initiative
• Research skills
• Microsoft Office experience, specifically Word and Excel

Compensation: Non-paid; available for course credit.

To apply, send resume to:

Office of the Governor

Attn: Jana Staples

2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Room 212

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

jana.staples@gov.ok.gov

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