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Cozma Reports International Collaboration in Class; Reviewing Papers and Manuscripts for AEJMC

Associate Professor Raluca Cozma reports the following: Teaching: Students in my world communication systems class engaged in an online international collaboration with students from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, this month. They talked for two days about the impact of social media on public affairs, about journalism standards in the two countries, and about … Continue reading Cozma Reports International Collaboration in Class; Reviewing Papers and Manuscripts for AEJMC

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Bugeja Participates on Accrediting Site Team, Submits AEJMC Papers

Professor Michael Bugeja spent a few days at Bemidji State University earlier this month on a site visit for the Mass Communication Department. “I was impressed with the dedication of the faculty to students there and the radio and television facilities that they have access to,” Bugeja said. He gave advice on stream-lining the curricula, … Continue reading Bugeja Participates on Accrediting Site Team, Submits AEJMC Papers

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Boyles Submits Entries for Encyclopedia of Big Data, Presents Research on Race Portrayal

Assistant Professor Jan Lauren Boyles has completed two entries for the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Big Data. Also in research, Boyles and undergraduate student Susan Cruz-Rodriguez presented a poster at ISU’s McNair Scholars Symposium this month. The research, which will continue into next year, focuses on the portrayal of race within data-driven news narratives. In teaching, … Continue reading Boyles Submits Entries for Encyclopedia of Big Data, Presents Research on Race Portrayal

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Bugeja Honored by U.S. Treasury Department

Michael Bugeja, director, received a citation by the U.S. Treasury Department for his service on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The citation reads, in part: “In gratitude for your distinguished public service to the Secretary of the US Treasury … Your exceptional work has helped the United States Mint fulfill its mission, ensuring that each … Continue reading Bugeja Honored by U.S. Treasury Department

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Newell Receives Honor, Lucht Helps Secure Grant

Associate Professor Jay Newell has won a mentorship award and Assistant Professor Tracy Lucht helped secure a Women’s and Diversity Grant. Newell has been named an Exemplary Faculty Mentor for his guidance of Assistant Professor Su Jung Kim, who nominated him, announced Cinzia Cervato, faculty fellow for Early Career Faculty Development, Office of the Provost. … Continue reading Newell Receives Honor, Lucht Helps Secure Grant

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White House correspondent Thomma to keynote First Amendment Day

Steve Thomma, a senior White House correspondent, will speak about the media and the presidential campaign as part of the First Amendment Day series at Iowa State University. Thomma will present "The Press, the Presidency and the Campaign" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Memorial Union Sun Room. His talk is free and … Continue reading White House correspondent Thomma to keynote First Amendment Day

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Winfrey Reports on Speaking Appearances

Assistant Professor Kelly Winfrey reports the following: Panelist for Veritas Discussion Panel on March 23 from 2–3p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. Panelist in Election Analysis Roundtable on KHOI Radio on April 7 from 4–5p.m. Invited Speaker at the Aspiring International Women in Leadership Summit at ISU on April 9. Central States … Continue reading Winfrey Reports on Speaking Appearances

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Wiegand to Present at NACADA Conference

Academic Adviser [Jason Wiegand]() reports that a proposal he submitted for the NACADA Region 6 Conference in Omaha, NE, has been accepted. The presentation is titled, “Representing the Underrepresented: NACADA’s Emerging Leader Program.”

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Pritchard Reports Research, Service Updates

Assistant Professor [Andrew Pritchard]() has an article in the upcoming number of Historical Methods, reporting a historical and quantitative evaluation of the beginning of press freedom in Australia. He also recently concluded his service on a committee to review hundreds of applications for LAS scholarships.

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Newell Reports Wrap on Register Collaboration; Ad Students Named Semi-Finalists in Washington Media Scholars Case Competition

Associate Professor [Jay Newell]() reports that The Des Moines Register wrapped up coverage of the Iowa Caucus with an article on the record-breaking $46 million TV advertising buy. Data for the article, one of an investigative series, were compiled by Greenlee students under Newell’s direction. There were over 90,000 ads run in the eight Iowa … Continue reading Newell Reports Wrap on Register Collaboration; Ad Students Named Semi-Finalists in Washington Media Scholars Case Competition