SJMC Monday Memo – Oct. 7, 2024
Monday, October 7th, 2024
Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Honored as Outstanding Educator by PRSA
Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Associate Dean and beloved professor, has been awarded the Outstanding Educator Award by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional contributions to public relations education and will be celebrated at PRSA’s annual conference, ICON 2024, from October 15-17 in Anaheim, California.
Dr. Bruhn’s courses are known for being dynamic and project-driven, with many of her senior capstone students winning local, statewide and national awards for their work on behalf of community partners. She equips her students with real-world experience that prepares them for top internships and jobs all over the globe.
“Dr. Bruhn exemplifies the highest standards of teaching and mentorship in the field of public relations,” said Catherine Staub, dean of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication. “Her passion for education and her innovative approach to our PR curriculum have profoundly impacted her students and the broader communications community.”
SJMC student co-hosting River to River Broadcast
Iowa Public Radio is taking its show River to River on the road to learn from young voters this fall. The event will feature a panel of Drake students and the will be co-moderated by SJMC student Mack Swenson with River to River host Ben Keiffer. The event will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Olmstead Center’s Sussman Auditorium. Attendees will also be able to register to vote.
This event is free and no ticket is required. This event is co-sponsored by the Harkin Institute for Public Policy.
SJMC grad leading Everclass
Greg Swan, JO’03, will lead the Drake University Everclass Future-Proofed Marketing: You, Me, & Our Cyborg Audiences, Nov. 12 at noon.
About the class: Your brand’s target audience is no longer human. They are hooked into the always-on digital landscape via their phones, TV, laptops, cars, smart homes, shopping loyalty programs, and more. One could argue we are all cyborgs now. The robots aren’t just coming: we are the robots now.
So, what does this evolution mean for marketing and communications at-scale? In this session, join Drake alum Greg Swan, JO’03, for a conversation exploring the latest trends in digital, social, A.I., and emerging technology to unpack how these changes are impacting increasingly digital-first audiences.
About Greg Swan: Greg Swan is a senior marketing leader at FINN Partners, specializing in creative strategies and emerging technologies for brands. He has led award-winning campaigns for clients like Arby’s, Nike, and State Farm, including groundbreaking projects such as the first Facebook 360º Super Bowl spot and the first tweet from space. Recognized by PRWeek and Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” Greg is also a futurist, speaker, and author of the “Social Signals” newsletter. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Drake University and serves on industry advisory boards like SXSW and The Shorty Awards.
Help with student survey
Please help senior Maria Heath complete her Women’s and Gender Studies capstone by completing this survey. The survey asks about the development of political beliefs but not any opinions on specific issues. The survey intro has details about how privacy will be ensured.
Maria’s focus is Gen Z people who grew up in the Midwest and stayed here for college but is open to any Gen Z students completing the survey that grew up in the Midwest or moved here to attend college as that may reveal different perspectives.
Election job opportunity
The Associated Press seeks talented, ambitious and diverse college students and recent graduates for its 2024 Elections Team. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP is the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats.
To apply, visit this website or email VEOpool@AP.org
Provide your contact info: name, cell phone number, college email address, alternate email address, college name and state, with optional resume.
