When Dan Shelley began interning at local radio station KTTS in the early 1980s, he knew he'd found the place for him. "I was only supposed to be there six hours a week, but just hearing the sound of the UPI news ticker and the national weather service wire," he remembers. "I just couldn't leave. If someone rushed out the door to cover a breaking news story, I'd jump in the … [Read more...] about Digital pioneer recognized with Outstanding Alumni Award
Missouri State alumna and writer Kay Alden Nelson (who is credited as Kay Alden for her work in daytime TV), is returning to campus. Her visit will feature a public forum. Key details What: Q&A with Daytime Emmy-winning writer Kay Alden Nelson When: 3-5 p.m., April 16 Where: Plaster Student Union Theatre How: Free and open to the public About her … [Read more...] about Daytime TV legend returning to campus
Each semester, the department of media, journalism and film hosts the MJF Film Series, which screens films that either tie into other Missouri State events or allow the department to bring filmmakers to campus to discuss their work. The series kicks off Sept. 23 with a restored version of 1965 film Summer Children. Key details What: Summer Children When: 7:30 – 9:30 … [Read more...] about MJF Film Series kicks off with “Summer Children”
The Greene County Clerk and Commission will be co-hosting a free Sunshine Law Workshop on July 26 to educate government employees, communications professionals and media about Chapter 610 of the Revised Missouri Statutes, or the Missouri Sunshine Law. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Missouri State University’s Darr Agricultural Center. Event partners include … [Read more...] about Community partners come together to host Sunshine Law workshop
Dr. Andrew Cline Dr. Andrew Cline was supposed to be writing a book. Cline, an associate professor in media, journalism and film said, “I was planning a book about Millennials and Boomers moving back into downtown. But I was sitting with my wife one day, and she said, ‘I noticed you’re not really getting after this project. What’s wrong?’” Well, he explained, he didn’t really … [Read more...] about New documentary explores refugee crisis