As an undergraduate department of media, journalism, and film alumnus, Daan Jansen thought that working in the entertainment industry wouldn't be possible. "[I] thought it would be too much of a risk," he says. It's a risk that paid off. Jansen now resides in Los Angeles, where he works as a producer for the hit reality show "The Bachelor." Jansen attended Missouri … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Daan Jansen
The College of Arts and Letters will be hosting a series of master classes Oct. 16 and 17 as part of its Homecoming event schedule. These classes, presented by COAL alumni in music, art and design, theatre and dance, and media, journalism and film, are open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Living the Dream – Composing and Publishing Music Presented by COAL … [Read more...] about COAL Homecoming: Master class series brings alumni back to campus to share their crafts
In a panel titled, Preparing for that First Professional Job or How I Survived the Biggest Professional Mistake I ever Made!, alumni Matt Raithel, Darrell Hyche II and Monte Kuklenski will offer anecdotes and advice on their respective professions on Friday, Oct. 17, 1:50 – 2:50 p.m. at Plaster Student Union Theater. Matt Raithel Studio director, Graphite Lab … [Read more...] about COAL Homecoming: Alumni will visit campus to give professional advice
College of Arts and Letters alumna Deidre Goodwin will be recognized among the 2014 Bears of Distinction at the Alumni Association awards banquet during Homecoming. Goodwin has bachelor’s degrees from the departments of theatre and dance and media, journalism and film. About Goodwin Since graduating from Missouri State in 1992, the New York City resident has worked in … [Read more...] about COAL alumna to be honored at Homecoming event
College of Arts and Letters alumnus Adam Egan recently accepted a position as an associate operator at ESPN Inc.’s studio location in Bristol, Connecticut. The spring 2014 media, journalism and film graduate was hired by the Walt Disney Company, who owns ESPN Inc., for a two-year program that will involve three 8-month rotations in various areas of training in the control room, … [Read more...] about Recent media production grad takes job at ESPN