News Releases: September 2008

September 2008

Sept. 3, 2008: Renowned Russian Poet to Perform "The Lead Honorarium" during Closing Ceremony of the Missouri Journalism Centennial/Dedication Celebration As the world's first school of journalism celebrates its first century on Sept. 12, one of the best known and most widely published poets in the world, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, will commemorate the occasion and the sacrifice of journalists worldwide with the performance of a commissioned poem. [More]

Sept. 3, 2008: Nation's Leading Journalists and Communicators to Join Missouri School of Journalism and Reynolds Journalism Institute in Planning for Industry's Future The Futures Forum, to be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Missouri School of Journalism and the new Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, is a chance for professionals, citizens and students to play an active role in the decisions that will guide journalism in the 21st century. [More]

Sept. 3, 2008: Emmy-Nominated PBS Documentary "Walt Whitman" to Be Screened during Upcoming Celebration The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the celebratory activities that will commemorate the centennial of the Missouri School of Journalism and the dedication of the Reynolds Journalism Institute. The MU Department of English is a co-sponsor of the "Walt Whitman” documentary showing. [More]

Sept. 3, 2008: Leading Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Executives to Lead Roundtable Discussion on Ethics As the promise of social media and other online communication opportunities expands, many companies are asking about an enhanced role for advertising and communications ethics. Several top advertising, public relations and marketing professionals will gather at the Missouri School of Journalism in September to discuss this topic and help set a course of action for the future. [More]

Sept. 4, 2008: Nashville Songwriter and Former Advertising Executive Collaborate on Missouri Journalism Centennial Song Memories of Mizzou hangouts such as The Shack and The Stables, as well as tributes to publications such as Showme magazine, will all come alive for alumni Sept. 10 with the premiere of "Coming Home Again," the centennial song of the Missouri School of Journalism. [More]

Sept. 4, 2008: Technology Summit Brings Leading Innovators and Entrepreneurs to New Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism Twenty-seven media entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and digital innovators will converge at the new Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Missouri School of Journalism Sept. 12 for a Technology Summit, an exceptional gathering of technology pioneers with a focus on improving the journalism industry. [More]

Sept. 5, 2008: New Center Will Create Journalism of the Future With fully networked high tech labs, an experienced staff of journalism professionals, technical support and testing facilities geared to new technologies, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) will celebrate its grand opening Sept. 12. [More]

Sept. 8, 2008: Museum Exhibition Offers Unique Look into Power of Photography and Art A new exhibition at the University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archaeology, "Missouri Through Lens and Palette," will open with an unprecedented showcase of photojournalism and art, both documenting life in small-town Missouri. [More]

Sept. 8, 2008: Full-Color, Hardbound Commemorative Book to Document Missouri Journalism History and Legacy A new full-color, hardbound book highlighting the history, pride and influence of the world's first school of journalism and its alumni will be brought to life in a new keepsake book to be published at the end of the year. [More]

Sept. 8, 2008: Top Executives, Communication Experts Gather to Discuss Future of Interactive Communications "The President's Roundtable: Communication for a Digital Globe" will look at the challenges - and identify winning strategies - when it comes to dealing with constant technological changes in communication. [More]

Sept. 8, 2008: Freedom Sings Brings GRAMMY Award-Winning Musicians to Mizzou Arena Sept. 10 "Freedom Sings™," a critically acclaimed concert and multimedia experience featuring an all-star cast of musicians, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 in Mizzou Arena. The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. [More]

Sept. 18, 2008: Missouri Journalism Associate Dean Receives Outstanding Educator Award Esther Thorson received the 2008 Outstanding Woman In Journalism and Mass Communication Education award at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) held last month in Chicago. [More]

Sept. 19, 2008: The Columbia Missourian Wins 28 Awards from Missouri Press Association The Columbia Missourian received 28 awards from the 2008 Missouri Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest, the winners of which were announced Saturday. The Missourian received 13 first-place awards, including a General Excellence Award for the sixth consecutive year and the seventh time in eight years. [More]

Sept. 19, 2008: Assistant Professor Holly Edgell Named Region 7 Director of the Society of Professional Journalists Edgell will serve as Region 7 director, representing the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. SPJ is a grassroots organization that helps journalists with issues concerning Freedom of Information and First Amendment rights. [More]

Sept. 23, 2008: Professor Betty Winfield Wins Inaugural Award from American Journalism Historians Association University of Missouri Curators' Professor Betty Houchin Winfield was recently named the first recipient of the National Award for Excellence in Teaching awarded by the American Journalism Historians Association. She will receive the award at the organization's 28th annual convention, to be held in Seattle Oct. 1-4. [More]