SJMC Monday Memo – Nov. 11, 2024
Monday, November 11th, 2024
Celebrate the Times-Delphic’s birthday
The Times-Delphic will be celebrating its 140th birthday on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Times-Delphic office. The event, a potluck, will include good eats, good company and fun games. The party is open to anyone, J-School or not, so tell everyone to come.
Fall 2024 Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business
Drake University’s Fall Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business to feature former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Nike and global marketing and design leader, Greg Hoffman.
Emotion by Design | Creative Leadership Lessons from a Life at Nike
Date: November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Knapp Center, Drake University
Livestream: live.drake.edu
Registration: The event is free and open to the public with no registration required.
A clear bag policy will be enforced at the venue.
SJMC grad writes autobiography
1954 SJMC grad and former managing editor of the Times Delphic, Tom Halbert, has written an autobiography.
Halbert’s book, “An American Gypsy: Around the World in 32,620 Days” is now available in paperback and through Amazon Kindle. The book title reflects the number of days between his birth to when he finished writing the book.
Halbert went on to become a Des Moines Register & Tribune sports reporter, sports editor of the Cedar Falls Daily Record, United Press State House Reporter, an Air Force combat pilot, to being PR advisor to four Secretaries of the Air Force before retiring as Executive Manager of Armed Forces Radio & Television Europe encompassing Iran to the Azores and Scandinavia to North Africa.
Join the SJMC Season of Thanks
Thank your SJMC faculty and staff for all they do to support you. Cards are provided outside of the SJMC Dean’s Office (MER 118). We will also table outside of MER 106 on Wednesday, November 13 and Monday, November 18 between Noon and 1 p.m. Cards will be distributed to faculty and staff on Friday, November 22.
Clothing drive
The Zimpleman College of Business and the Office of Community Engaged Learning are hosting a two-week professional clothing drive from November 11-22. We’re seeking gently used or new, pre-cleaned professional attire to support Drake students in a sustainable way.
Donations are welcome from all Drake faculty, students, and staff—no signup or prior registration required. From November 11th to 15th, various student organizations will be tabling in the Olmsted breezeway to collect donations. Additionally, items can be dropped off in the Wright Room on the second floor of Aliber Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. throughout the drive.
For questions or if you or your student organization would like to volunteer, please contact Isabella Lopez or Marra Catherine.
Ad 2 Minnesota’s upcoming events
Women’s Leadership Panel
Ad 2 Minnesota’s Women’s Leadership Panel will feature inspiring conversations and facilitate connection as we dive into topics like over-apologizing, people-pleasing, and more. Join us as our distinguished panelists share how they’ve built confidence in the workplace, along with their valuable tips and tricks.
Event Details:
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Tickets: Get your ticket here
Student Advertising Summit
The Student Advertising Summit (SAS) is a 2-day event that connects students and young professionals in the advertising, communications, public relations, and marketing fields. This is a unique opportunity to bolster your understanding of the industry. SAS is a launchpad for your personal growth and success, inviting you to explore the topics and careers you’re most interested in.
Event Details:
Date: February 14, 2025
Location: University of Minnesota – McNamara Alumni Center
Tickets: Tickets will be available soon
