College of Arts and Letters Dean Gloria Galanes has been selected as the winner of the 2015 Missouri Academic Advising Association Pacesetter Award. Award honors advocates for advising, student success The award recognizes upper level administrators who exemplify a commitment to academic advising though have no direct involvement with or responsibility for the administration … [Read more...] about Dean Galanes earns advising award
This fall, students in a new media, journalism and film class will have the chance to learn from one of the nation’s largest sports media conglomerates. Students to produce broadcasts, commercials ESPN will air sports broadcasts produced by sports journalism (JRN 300) students on its online streaming service, ESPN3. Led by MJF Instructor Leonard Horton, 10 to 15 students … [Read more...] about Sports journalism students’ broadcasts to air on ESPN3
Communication Professor Dr. Kelly Wood has been nominated for the division of student affairs’ 2014-2015 Student Affairs Bridge Builder award. This will be the first year the award will be given. What is the DOSA Awards? The annual DOSA Awards recognize student affairs students and staff for exemplary performance. The Student Affairs Bridge Builder allows members from outside … [Read more...] about Wood nominated for student affairs award
Dr. Andy Cline set out to write a book about the changing landscape of urban communities — particularly the mass migration of suburban residents to more central neighborhoods within walking distance of commerce. That idea evolved, and now he will soon release the first cut of his full-length documentary film, “Downtown.” A 15-minute version, title yet to be determined, will … [Read more...] about MJF professor uses film to illustrate urban evolution
Tickets are now on sale for the Cooking with Care Gala on Sept. 25, raising money for a second season of media, journalism and film web series “Show-Me Chefs.” MJF will partner with Care to Learn for the event, to be held at 319 Event Center in downtown Springfield. It will include a multi-course meal prepared by the first season’s chefs. There will also be live … [Read more...] about Tickets are now available for ‘Show-Me Chefs’ fundraiser