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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AT INDIANAPOLIS
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The IUPUI Journalism building.
Photograph by Bob Dittmer |
Welcome to the Indiana University School of Journalism at IUPUI. We offer the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree with emphasis in either journalism or public relations. In addition, we offer specialized professional Certificates in Journalism and Public Relations.This website serves our students, faculty and alumni as a resource center, and prospective students as an information center about our programs.
Use the menu at the left to find information about our programs, courses, activities and people. We routinely post news and information to the home page about student and alumni activities, so visit often. Students should visit often for new postings of scholarship opportunities and professional internships available.
Posted by: rdittmer on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 08:53 PM
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The IUPUI School of Journalism's Class of 2007.Photograph by Marcos Dominguez |
Sunday, May 13, 2007 saw the graduation of 32 students from IUPUI's School of Journalism. Graduates celebrated at IUPUI's Commencement ceremony in the RCA Dome and then received individual recognition at the School's ceremony in the Indianapolis Convention Center.
The ceremony, conducted by Executive Associate Dean James W. Brown, recognized all 32 graduates and certificate awardees for 2007 with many attendance with family and friends. Guest speaker and IUPUI School of Journalism graduate Karen Braeckel, director of the Hoosier State Press Association Foundation, reminded graduates that their learning is only just begun and that they must be prepared for a life long relationship with learning to keep up with changing industries and changing times.
The school also recognized individual graduates accomplishments. This included recognizing Chancellor's Scholar, John. L. Stallings and top academic graduates: Jessica E. Epp (graduated with Highest Distinction) and Mary Jane Michalak, Kimberly Pratt, and John L. Stallings (graduated with High Distinction).
Also honored were two students who had been selected as 2007 IUPUI Top 100 students: John L. Stallings (B.A.J.) and Chetrice L. Mosley (Certificate in Public Relations).
Read more about Commencement in the May issue of Jaguar Journal. Link in the upper right corner of this web page.
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Posted by: rdittmer on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 03:30 PM
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Sherry Ricchiardi, Professor of Journalism at the IU School of Journalism in Indianapolis conducted a webchat on May 22 for the U.S. Department of State on Threats to Journalists and Media Professionals.
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, as of April 2007, 19 journalists have been confirmed killed thus far in 2007, with another seven deaths unconfirmed. While war reporting is currently the biggest threat to journalists' safety, publishing stories critical of government or of certain political figures remains a safety risk in some countries.
During the hour-long webchat, participants from around the world submitted comments about press freedom and the increasing danger to journalists from repressive governments, organized crime and violence in conflict zones. According to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists, 143 media professionals and support workers have been killed in Iraq since the war began in March 2003, making it the deadliest spot in the world for the press.
Ricchiardi addressed several inquiries from Egypt, where press freedom has seriously deteriorated over the past five years, and from Sri Lanka, Romania, Morocco, and Zimbabwe, all countries where journalists are at risk either from oppressive state officials and criminal elements or armed conflict. The session was part of the State Department’s “Democracy Dialogue” webchat.
Dr. Ricchiardi is a specialist in international journalism with extensive experience in reporting from around the world. In addition to serving on the faculty of the School of Journalism at IUPUI, Ricchiardi is a senior writer for American Journalism Review magazine specializing in international issues.
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Posted by: rdittmer on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 02:00 PM
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IUPUI School of Journalism alumna Amber Hirsch has traveled many roads. Born in Colorado, Hirsch, now 36, lived in or visited over 42 different states and attended more than 17 schools before graduating from Cowan High School in Muncie in 1988.
Now serving as a practicing attorney with the U.S. Air Force in Iraq, Amber reflected on her IUPUI experiences.
In the years following graduation, Amber chose a slightly different path than many of her classmates. She became a mom and opted to stay at home with her two sons until they were out of kindergarten. When her youngest boy started school, Amber realized she was ready to return to the classroom as well — as a student at IUPUI.
Though Amber may have waited a few years before beginning her college career, she certainly did not waste any time once enrolled. She obtained two bachelor’s degrees while at IUPUI, one in political science, the other in journalism. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that Amber graduated in December of 1998 as the Chancellor’s Scholar in both the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Journalism.
When asked about her experience as an IUPUI School of Journalism student, Amber reflected, “It was wonderful.”
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Posted by: rdittmer on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 07:20 PM
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Mark Haab (far left), co-director of the Mary I. Benedict Critical Issues program, introduces a panel of professionals and students to more than 80 student attendees at the initial general session. Photograph by Jim Brown |
More than 80 high school journalism students from 8 Indianapolis area high schools attended the first Mary I. Benedict Critical Issues Seminar at IUPUI Friday, March 23. This day-long program of interactive workshops and seminars was created in the memory and honor of long-time high school journalism teacher and mentor Mary Benedict.
This first program at IUPUI included seminars and workshops on a variety of subjects, including First Amendment rights, censorship, covering critical and controversial stories, and many other key topics. Additionally, workshops were presented on conducting online research and on managing copyright issues.
The program was sponsored by the School of Journalism at IUPUI.
See a slideshow of the event.
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Posted by: Admin on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 09:00 PM
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Pam Fine (left), managing editor of The Indianapolis Star, arranged Professor Ricchiardi's session for reporters.
Photograph by Mike Fender |
Sherry Ricchiardi, a professor at the IU School of Journalism at Indianapolis, directed a session titled “Reporting and Writing with Impact,” for reporters and editors at the Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Ricchiardi, a senior writer for American Journalism Review magazine, specializing in international issues, walked through some recent stories from the Star to share her insight about how storytelling techniques can improve the delivery of news and make information more memorable. She also serves as a writing coach for the Pulliam Fellows, a program that brings 10 of the nation’s bright young journalists together for an internship at the Indianapolis Star each summer.
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Posted by: jwbrown on Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 05:10 AM
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Jessica Bowman, Chris Bucher and Marcos Dominguez (left to right) sweep photo Indiana News Photographer Association student photo awards.
Photograph by John Gentry |
IUPUI Student Photographers swept Indiana News Photographer Association's Student Shootout. Judging was held on the IUPUI campus on February 24, 2007.
Jessica Bowman received 1st Place for her story on an Indiana Slughterhouse. Marcos Dominguez took 2nd place for his story on a day in the life of a local television station; Chris Bucher received 3rd place for a story on a new student in the classroom. All pictures were made in a single day. All three photographers are regular contributors to The Sagamore and are students of John Gentry, an instructor in the School of Journalism. Indiana News Photographer Association is dedicated to excellence in photojournalism.
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Posted by: rdittmer on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 02:21 PM
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The Hoosier State Press Association honored Dr. James W. Brown, Executive Associate Dean of the School of Journalism at IUPUI with its 2006 Distinguished Service Award January 24 at its Annual Meeting at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
The award was presented to Brown for his long and distinguished service to HSPA, professional journalists and college students. The award was presented by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
Among Brown's many achievements for HSPA, he created the HSPA digital photo contest that allows photographers to submit entries in digital formats as they do professionally. HSPA was the first state press association to switch to digital format.
"His willingness to share his knowledge and creativity both in and outside the classroom directly affects the very method of disseminating information," said Karen Braeckel, HSPA Foundation Director. "His efforts also benefit citizens and society at large -- locally, statewide and nationally."
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"The First Amendment guarantees you many things, but it doesn't guarantee that you won't be offended."
-- Tracy Breton, journalist, educator, 2001
Other Stories
- School Celebrates 2007 Graduates
(May 23, 2007)
- Prof. Conducts Webchat for State Department
(May 22, 2007)
- J Grad Takes Road Less Traveled
(May 03, 2007)
- The Super Bowl Sway: JagTalk Interviews Living Proof's Jessica Epp
(Mar 30, 2007)
- School Conducts High School Journalism Program
(Mar 29, 2007)
- Ricchiardi Trains Indianapolis Star Reporters
(Mar 24, 2007)
- Students Sweep Photo Competition
(Feb 25, 2007)
- Dean Honored by Hoosier Press Association
(Jan 25, 2007)
- Sagamore Becomes a Greater Learning Tool
(Jan 17, 2007)
- Journalism Announces Major Changes
(Oct 20, 2006)
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