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 Mortarboard Cap Contest |
 Post a picture of your decorated hat and use the tag #GaylordStyle to be entered to win a surprise prize!
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OU SPJ Elects New Officers
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Journalism senior Molly Evans will be president of the OU Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the fall 2014 semester.
Evans was elected Monday, April 28, at the chapter's last spring meeting. Other officers for fall will be journalism senior Arianna Pickard, vice president; film and media studies senior Tony Beaulieu, secretary; journalism senior Joey Stipek, treasurer, and journalism senior Daniel Soto, Unity liaison.
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RTDNF Scholarships and Fellowships
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The Radio Television Digital News Foundation has extended the application deadline for its scholarships and fellowships to May 31, 2014. College undergraduates and graduate students as well as young professional journalists are urged to apply now, to ensure consideration for the coming year. Learn More »
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Writing for Mass Media class crowns AP Stylebook Jeopardy champs
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Fast on the buzzer and accurate on their answers, the Lab 14 AP Stylebook Jeopardy champions clawed their way to victory in the lecture semifinals and final round on Tuesday, April 29.
Ably coached by dean of lab instructors Kent Graham, the Spring 2014 Grand Champions are Jessie Blackwell, Elizabeth McCready, Olivia Taylor and Mitchell Winkler.
The teams that won their semi-final rounds and also competed in the final included Kayleigh Adam, Kyndall King, Amanda Deng, Julia Bauer and Breanna Bober from Leslie Cermak's Lab 12 and Maricela Avila, Hanna Jacobs, Jessica Dillard and Jennifer Phillips from Carol Cole-Frowe's Lab 18.
Most U.S. print publications follow Associated Press style for consistency, and mastery of its most essential elements is one of the goals for students in JMC 2033 Writing for Mass Media.
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Post-Graduation Jobs and Internships |
 McMahon Marketing is an award-winning, full-service marketing and creative agency that aids passionate organizations in clarifying and realizing their vision. Learn More »
Manna Project International 
Looking for a unique opportunity to live and work in Latin America? Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Manna Project International! This non-profit organization specializes in holistic community development. It connects recent college graduates and young professionals with international service opportunities in Guatemala, Ecuador and Nicaragua. Learn More »
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. Positions available include Digital Sales Manager, Account Executive, Part Time Production Assistant and two Master Control Operators. Learn More»
McCarter Theatre Production Management Internship for 2014-2015 
The Production Management Intern will work with the Director of Production and the production staff to support all events that happen on McCarter's stages. All applications must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, May 23, 2014. *Please note while we are looking for a Production Management intern, all other internships for 2014-2015 have been filled. Our full-time, season-long internships are designed for those who have finished their undergraduate and/or graduate work. Limited housing is available, and all interns receive a weekly stipend. Interns at McCarter Theatre Center, a Tony Award-winning regional theater in Princeton, gain significant real world experience alongside professional staff, participate in theater-wide event and projects and become core members of the McCarter community. For the McCarter application and more detailed information about how to apply, please visit www.mccarter.org/internships »
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Position 
The Communications Department is seeking candidates for a one-year, paid consultancy to help with writing, editing, social media, marketing and public relations. Located outside Mexico City, CIMMYT is a non-profit, international agricultural research-for-development organization that develops and promotes improved maize and wheat varieties and cropping systems for farmers in developing countries. CIMMYT offers junior consultants a monthly stipend ($1,200; paid in US dollars), housing allowance and an airline ticket to and from Mexico. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, two writing samples and contact information for two references to Scott Mall (s.mall@cgiar.org) as soon as possible.
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Summer Internships and Jobs |
The Oklahoma Daily Jobs
The Oklahoma Daily is looking for reporters, editors, designers, photographers and videographers to cover campus. Jobs are available in news, life and arts, sports and opinion writing. Some positions are paid, and all offer great experience in online and print media. The Daily publishes a print edition once a week in summer and 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
Corporate Communications Internship  The purpose of the Access Midstream Corporate Communications intern position is to educate and introduce eager candidates to internal and external communications in the energy industry. Access interns receive hands-on professional experience by working alongside knowledgeable team members on a variety of projects. Learn More »
Housing and Food Services MarCom Internship 
The department is looking for someone to perform a variety of tasks within the Marketing Communications team including producing/editing marketing materials, development and design of print and web advertising, marketing promotions, marketing research, social media updates, account management and other duties as assigned. It is a paid internship for 10-15 hours/week. The REQ number is 19072. jobs.ou.edu »
The Oklahoma State Senate Internship 
The Oklahoma State Senate is looking to fill Intern positions for the Summer and Fall Semesters. Preferences include Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students with a GPA of 3.0 or better and major or minor emphasis in journalism, public relations, political science or government. Learn More » Application »
AAA's Discover Oklahoma Internship
AAA's Discover Oklahoma, a weekly program produced by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, has internship opportunities in the OKC office. 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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Summer Courses
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Study how the media was affected by the blacklist of the 1950s and discuss the post-World War II Red Scare, the HUAC hearings, how the blacklist spread from the film industry to television and radio and much more! Learn More »
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism: June 9- July 3
Complete a core requirement for broadcast TV majors or take it as an elective and learn about the exciting TV news industry in just one month! Email Kathy Johnson to Learn More »
Advertising Copy and Layout: JMC 3353 
Spots still available! Enroll in it now, and have a spot open next semester for other advertising courses. PR students are also welcome in the class. Email David Tarpenning to Learn More »
Media Relations: JMC 4970-240
 Jumpstart your career by learning what it takes to build successfully relationships with the media! Understand how to handle a variety of media interview settings through practical, hands-on exercises. "Media Relations might just be the most valuable class I've taken at OU, because it taught me how to "roll with the punches" with poise and pride. Pritch's passion for the subject shines through his dedication to making each class session truly enjoyable. I highly recommend this class to everyone!," said Shelby Todd, Account Lead, Lindsey + Asp, OU PRSSA President, Class of '14.
Integrated Communications Leadership Academy: JMC 4970-340
 Agency Practicum, in an active learning classroom, provides students with a disciplined, process-oriented environment designed to mirror the strategic communications professional world. In this course, students will develop skills in leadership, teamwork, personnel and financial management, presentation, motivation, prioritization, time management and other aspects of an integrated agency operation. Top students in the Leadership Academy have an opportunity to join Lindsey + Asp in the fall.
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Fall Internships
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 Women's Outreach Center Internships The WOC has several unpaid internships available including Interpersonal Violence Awareness Intern, Graphic Design Intern, Multi-Media Intern and Social-Media Intern. Learn More »
The Children's Center Internships 
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). A Communications intern will be provided an opportunity for practical experience and direct knowledge in an on-the-job situation. Learn More »
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Fall Courses |
Account Management: JMC 4970/5970 
If you have interest in working for a public relations agency or an advertising agency please consider taking Account Management JMC 4970/5970 in the Fall. Sam Moorthy, an account manager with over a quarter of century of experience working for Grey Advertising, will teach it. If you have questions, please contact Monica Varley or Jim Avery.
Category Fiction: JMC 4563/5563 
The class covers the most popular genres of fiction currently published, including writing techniques, market & audience, and specialized tropes of each genre. We read novels from each of the chosen genres, then analyze and discuss. A few sample authors we'll be studying this fall will include James Patterson, Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, and Janet Evanovich.
Chronicling America's Wars: JMC 4970/5970 Section 900
 This new dream course pairs 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. Return to Top
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