Gary England

Monday, March 31

1-1:50 p.m.

Meacham Auditorium, OMU

Oklahoma Scholastic Media would like to invite Gaylord students, faculty and staff to attend the keynote session, led by Gary England, at its "Spring Media Monday" event geared towards high school students.

Outstanding Senior

Lindsay Fischer, Professional Writing

 

Highest Achievement in Advertising

Nicholas Howard

 

Highest Achievement in Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Sydney Allen

 

Highest Achievement in Journalism

Haley O'Hara

 

Highest Achievement in Professional Writing

Lauren Casonhua

 

Highest Achievement in Public Relations

Andrew Matt

 

PE-ET - Top 10 Honor Society

2013-2014

Patrick McSweeney, PR

 

2014-2015

Matt Eptig, PR, junior

Kylie Frisby, PR, junior

 

Letzeiser Honor List

Patrick McSweeney, PR, senior

 

Big Man and Big Woman on Campus

Patrick McSweeney, PR, senior

Kylie Frisby, PR, senior

 

President's Award for Outstanding Sophomores

Emily Coatney, PR

Jessica Freeman, PR

 

Regents' Award for Outstanding Juniors

Jake Pasdach, PR

 

University College PACE Award

Pamela Ortega, Journalism, Sophomore

Aimee Schnebeck, Journalism, Freshman

Hayley Struck, BEM, Sophomore

 

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Dean Joe Foote, KGOU-FM General Manager Karen Holp and OU Nightly News Director Bob Dickey were joined by seven students at the Oklahoma City Skirvin Hilton Hotel for the annual Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association Student Awards on Thursday March 27.  The students accepted 23 OBEA awards on behalf of themselves and their peers for 2013 work.  Gaylord College and KGOU-FM students earned ten 1st Places, eight 2nd Places and five 3rd Places.  The 23 awards were the most of any school in the state. Gaylord College juniors Allison Smith and Sydney Stavinoha were also recognized for earning Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Scholarships for the 2014-2015 year.  Gaylord faculty member Ken Fischer was also in attendance.  At the luncheon, the out-going OBEA President announced that Fischer will be the President of OBEA for 2014-2015.  

 

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The following students have won a first-, second- or third-place in the SPJ Oklahoma Pro Chapter 2013 journalism contest:

• Blayklee Buchanan: Page One Layout, Feb. 20, 2013
• Megan Deaton: Feature Layout, "Still coming home," Oct. 24, 2013
• Carmen Forman: in-depth/enterprise, alcohol series, Nov. 13-14, 2013
• Paighten Harkins: feature writing, tornado survivor, May 29, 2013

In this contest, student work competed against work in Oklahoma's professional newspapers. Certificates and plaques will be presented at an awards dinner Saturday, April 26, at the Reed Center in Midwest City. 

 

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Radio

Best Radio News Reporting: Kate Carlton, KGOU

 

TV

Best TV Sports Reporting: Erik Macias, OUTV

Best TV General News Reporting: Justin Voda, OUTV

 

Newspaper

Best Feature Writing: Paighten Harkins, The Oklahoma Daily

Best All-Around Daily Newspaper: The Oklahoma Daily

 

These Region 8 winners automatically go on to compete nationally. 

Congratulations everyone!

 

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The Oklahoma Daily is looking for reporters, editors, designers, photographers and videographers to cover campus this summer. We have jobs in news, life and arts, sports and opinion writing. Some positions are paid, and all offer great experience in online and print media. 

 

Got experience? Apply for an editors's job (paid).

No experience? None needed -- we'll train you.

 

So if you plan to take a summer class or are staying in Norman for any other reason, use this time to build your resume with real multimedia journalism experience.

 

The Daily publishes a print edition once a week in summer and maintains a

maintains an 18/5 schedule online.

 

For more information, contact summer editor Jacqueline Schlasner at jschlasner@gmail.com or apply online at student media.ou.edu/jobs 

 

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The PRSA Emerging Leader Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship open to college sophomores and juniors pursuing a public relations degree. Two scholarships will be awarded this year. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Application »

 

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Lendoor, a NY based start-up crowdfunding platform that facilitates small business loans within social networks and local communities, is looking for a Social Media Marketer to establish its pre-launch Social Media presence. Lendoor is looking for someone to start doing approximately 10 hours per week, but hours, responsibilities and pay can all increase for the right person post launch. Lendoor is offering $12-15/hour depending on experience. Being based in NYC is not required. Deadline is March 31st. Learn More »

 

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Monday, March 31

 

Come participate in the live studio audience and meet student athletes every Monday!

Arrive at 7 p.m. for free pizza and 7:30 p.m. for LIVE show in Studio D!  » 

 

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Tuesday, April 1

OMU, Suite 323

3 p.m.

Career Services will be hosting an information session for students to learn about international career opportunities! Learn More »

 

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Interns will have the opportunity to work with seasoned marketing and public relations professionals who will provide knowledge in strategic planning, public relations, feature and news writing, graphic design, web design and content management, corporate social media strategies, event planning and preparation, and media tracking and analytics. Potential interns should submit their resumes to wsanders@obi.org or obicommunityrelations@gmail.com (if sending from a gmail address) by April 1, 2014. Learn More »

 

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AAA's Discover Oklahoma, a weekly program produced by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism has internship opportunities in the Oklahoma City office for the Summer 2014. The program is dedicated to the promotion of Oklahoma tourism by featuring people, destinations and attractions throughout the state. Learn More »

 

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The WOC has several unpaid internships available including Interpersonal Violence Awareness Intern, Graphic Design Intern, Multi-Media Intern, Social-Media Intern and 

Step In, Speak Out. Learn More »

 

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The Summer in Washington, D.C., Program immerses Gaylord College students into the culture of government and politics in the Nation's capitol. Students are exposed to campaign, governance and interest group politics through periodic gatherings, featuring political practitioners and national political journalists. They will receive practical experience in, and exposure to national politics as interns through various Washington offices. Learn More »

 

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M&C Saatchi in Kuala Lumpur is having a contest among our strategic communication majors for a three month internship. 

The contest question will be on national branding.  Students will write about which country's branding they admire and why, and what campaign do they think helped change or shape perception for a country.  Reports are due to Jim Avery, no later than April 14.  

 

"If you want to be creative, lean in to your work, and find an adventure, apply for the M&C Saatchi KL internship. It's three months, accommodations are covered, and work opportunities are unlimited," said Jackie Fulkerson, last year's internship winner and current M&C Saatchi/KL full-time employee.

 

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 Chronicling America's Wars

JMC 4970/5970 Section 900

 Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Some of world's most celebrated war correspondents will be coming to the University of Oklahoma in Fall 2014. The Gaylord College will be offering a new dream course pairing two of the college's award-winning professors - Pulitzer Prize winner John Schmeltzer and Emmy award winner Mike Boettcher. Just as technological changes have transformed warfare, technology has changed how correspondents cover those conflicts. This course will provide a tour of America's wars with the assistance of speakers such as one of first POW female war correspondents, to Dan Rather who brought the Vietnam War home to America's living rooms and New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks, who helped carry the body of Oklahoma City native Anthony Shadid out of Syria.

 

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Friday, April 18

2 to 4 p.m.

Adams Hall 300

 

This is an opportunity for OU students in general, and particularly those interested in business, journalism, and law. Students take this financial aptitude test because it offers them access to Bloomberg's Talent Search database, where employers identify students with the specific competencies they're looking for. The test also provides a detailed score report for students to use in interviews and on resumes. Learn More »

 

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KTXS , the ABC station in Abilene, TX, is a strong #1 station, with live trucks, a satellite truck, and a live Doppler. It promises to be a great place to grow, and its reporters and producers often move on from KTXS to major markets. Learn More »

 

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The Children's Center, a nonprofit hospital serving children with complex medical and physical disabilities, offers unpaid internships to qualified college juniors and seniors seeking a career in communications (public relations). An intern in the Communications department will be provided an opportunity for practical experience and direct knowledge in an on-the-job situation. Learn More »

Title: PR/Marketing Intern for the Columns

Location: 2107 W. Main, Norman

Rate of pay: $10/hour

Job description/expectations: merchant seeks a Public Relations/Marketing student intern to design and launch a complete social media presence for The Columns specialty store in Norman to drive awareness of and new customers to the local business, which offers luxury gifts, a bridal registry and unique boutique items.

Availability: late spring through summer 2014

Please send resume to: Rob Gowens, email: hobnobrob@msn.com

 

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