After a successful first season, students and faculty from across the University are coming together to begin production on season two of the media, journalism and film department-produced Web series, "Show-Me Chefs." This time, said show co-producer Ryan Gilyard, they will have more students, newer equipment and an invaluable knowledge base established from the first … [Read more...] about Audiences to get second helping of ‘Show-Me Chefs’
The departments of communication and media, journalism and film will welcome international guest scholar, Dr. Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed, during the week of Sept. 18-22, with a formal research presentation at noon, Sept. 22, in the Plaster Student Union Parliamentary Room, as well as a film screening that night of his documentary, “Rito y Medio,” in the PSU Theater. In his … [Read more...] about International guest scholar to present cross-cultural analysis of ‘Ugly Betty’ TV series, tour MSU facilities
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
For Derek Parker, it all began with his first cell phone. “I was never satisfied with what came out of the box,” explained Derek. “I always wanted to make it better.” That drive to improve technology led him to his passion: human computer interaction. For his senior project, Derek developed an interactive display, featuring programs in the College of Arts and Letters, to … [Read more...] about Electronic arts graduate explores the world of human computer interaction
During my semester at Oxford, I spent 113 days away from home, traveled 13,625 miles by plane (32 hours and 25 minutes spent in the air), 5,456 miles by bus/car, 453 miles by train and 160 miles by ferry boat. I went to over 30 cities in Europe, saw 18 World Heritage Sites, went to 13 airports, 12 hostels, 9 countries, saw one wonder of the world, walked an uncountable number … [Read more...] about “I know the world has so much to offer” – Reflections on a semester abroad.