Category Archives: M.S. Program

ACTION ITEM – Review your schedule for next week

Action Item, Fall only, M.S. Program, Major memos
Dear M.S. Students,
Because the dates in SSOL can be confusing, I am writing to clarify your schedules for next week.
Please note there are no new classes meeting for the first time on Monday, 10/24 or Tuesday, 10/25.  Classes that began in September and are continuing through the semester will meet as usual.
START OCTOBER 26 (Wednesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 004 ART OF THE PROFILE Span, Paula W
JOURJ6010 008 FEATURE WRITING Padawer, Ruth W
JOURJ6010 009 FEATURE WRITING Stabiner, Karen W
JOURJ6010 011 NARRATIVE NEWS FEATURES Isabel, Lonnie W
JOURJ6010 014 RISE AND FALL STORY Coll, Steve W
JOURJ6010 017 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Alarcon, Daniel W
JOURJ6010 020 800 WORDS Coyne, Kevin W
JOURJ6015 006 DATA I McGregor, Susan W
JOURJ6015 009 PHOTO I Chin, Alan W
JOURJ6015 016 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh W
JOURJ6018 005 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles W
START OCTOBER 27 (Thursday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 010 FEATURE WRITING Tsiantar, Doris R
JOURJ6010 012 NARRATIVE WRITING Shapiro, Michael R
JOURJ6010 013 NARRATIVE WRITING Weiner, Jonathan R
JOURJ6010 018 NARRATIVES OF INVI CITY Bruder, Jessica R
JOURJ6010 019 WRITING WITH STYLE Benedict, Helen R
JOURJ6010 021 WRITING WITH DATA Cohen, Sarah R
JOURJ6013 001 AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT Teeter, Adam R
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark R
JOURJ6015 008 PHOTO I Kamber, Michael R
JOURJ6015 013 VIDEO I BCAST Roth, Jamie R
JOURJ6018 006 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles R
START OCTOBER 28 (Friday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6016 009 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 010 ETHICS Cobb, William F
JOURJ6016 011 HISTORY John, Richard F
JOURJ6016 012 LAW Karle, Stuart F
JOURJ6016 013 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 014 ETHICS Solomon, Alisa F
JOURJ6016 015 HISTORY Tucher, Andie F
JOURJ6016 016 LAW Freeman, George F
START OCTOBER 29 (Saturday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6015 012 VIDEO I BCAST Bourin, Lennart S
JOURJ6015 014 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Surowicz, Simon S
START OCTOBER 31 (Monday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 003 ART OF THE PROFILE Bennet, John M
JOURJ6010 005 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL NEWS Herman, Tom M
JOURJ6010 006 DEADLINE WRITING Singer, Amy M
JOURJ6015 003 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry M
JOURJ6015 005 DATA I McGregor, Susan M
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark M
JOURJ6015 010 PHOTO II Berman, Nina M
JOURJ6015 011 VIDEO I BCAST Maxfield, Jennifer M
JOURJ6018 003 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Weber, Tracy M
START NOVEMBER 1 (Tuesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 007 WRITING TRUE STORIES Hancock, Lynnell T
JOURJ6010 015 OFF THE NEWS Hoyt, Michael T
JOURJ6010 016 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Cooper, Ann T
JOURJ6015 004 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry T
JOURJ6015 015 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh T
JOURJ6015 017 VIDEO II DOC/WEB West, Betsy T
JOURJ6018 004 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Kissinger, Meg T

MISS REPRESENTATION

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

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Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

It explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of cis-gendered women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women.

This screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion led by SVR staff and volunteers.

Tue, October 18, 2016

6-9pm; Lecture Hall

RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Journ2

Attending this event will satisfy the

2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative

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Supporting Someone Who Has Experienced Intimate Partner Violence

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, Deans' Events, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

 

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Examine the behaviors and warning signs that may indicate an unhealthy or abusive relationship and understand how to gauge and take next steps if a relationship becomes violent. Participants will also learn how to effectively support someone who is in an abusive relationship.

Led by Sexual Violence Response staff and volunteers.

Thursday
October 13
6 p.m.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Jour2

Attending this event will satisfy the
2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative

ACTION ITEM: Sexual Respect Initiative

Action Item, Community Citizenship, Healthcare Issues, Knight Bagehot, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students

Dear Students,

Today, as Columbia’s annual Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative begins, all new students (FT M.S., M.A., 1st year SEAS, 1st year PT, Knight Bagehots) are required (and all students are encouraged) to reflect on the link between sexual respect and membership in the Columbia community.  Workshops, documentary filmscreenings and discussion, multiple online options, resources for healing and resilience, and independent projects are all ready for your engagement.   *This is in addition to the pre-arrival tutorial and the orientation presentations.

How to Participate

Everyone is invited and strongly encouraged to choose as many options as you would like.  If you are new toColumbia, or new to your school at Columbia, you must complete at least one option.

https://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/participate

Events Held at the Journalism School

Although you can choose any of the options above, you can also fulfill the requirement by attending one of three sessions to be held at the Journalism School just for Journalism students. The first is this Thursday, 9/22, at 6 p.m., in 601B – RSVP here.

https://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/sri-options-journalism

Sexual respect at Columbia is a commitment to acting with integrity and respect for others, and is a responsibility to do what we can, individually and collectively, to reinforce an ethic of care and mutual respect in our community, even amidst our differences. It is also the unequivocal refusal to tolerate sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of gender-based misconduct.

 

Here’s why you should care:  Most basically, we are in a community together and the way we treat each other matters.  But also, data coming directly from Columbia students via a major survey shows that many of you report being sexually harassed by your peers. Some have also reported nonconsensual sexual contact by another Columbiastudent, often (though not always) after having been drinking together.

 

Not surprisingly, this harassment and contact can interfere profoundly with academic success, student organizations and teams, and everyone’s well-being.

 

So, as we start this academic year, we can reshape our community and the ways we treat each other.  The Sexual Respect Initiative, created for you by students along with faculty and administrators, gives you a ready path to gain skills and knowledge – and to contribute to making a difference.

 

But, you might say, I already treat my friends with respect – why should I do this too?  The answer is in the title – it is the Sexual Respect AND Community Citizenship Initiative.

 

How many of us can say we don’t know anyone who has been harassed or subjected to dating violence or assault, or can say we don’t know anyone who may have crossed the line of harassment or other gender-based misconduct? And, importantly, how many of us feel equipped enough to step in or get help for a friend, even in our own community?

 

Simply put, the Sexual Respect Initiative is about understanding and responding to the links among us and doing what we can to create change, not just in this moment but throughout the year and beyond.

Participation by students new to Columbia or new to their department/school at Columbia is a required condition of continued enrollment.  You must select at least one option before October 30.

Confirm Your Participation

  1. Visit http://courseworks.columbia.edu and log in with your UNI and password.
  1. Select My Projects on the left column.
  1. Select 2016-17 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative.
  1. Follow the instructions for each option.
  1. Once complete, you will get a confirmation and evaluation email.

Info Session: Sciences Po Dual Degree, Paris

Dual Degree, Information Session, M.A. Program, M.S. Program

Students,

Interested in studying in Paris next year and gaining experience at a French media outlet? You are invited to an information session at 4 pm on Friday September 23 in the Stabile Student Center, to learn more about our dual master’s degree program with L’Ecole de journalisme de Sciences Po in Paris.

Columbia Journalism School collaborates with Sciences Po in this unique program in which we exchange students who continue their studies in journalism and other subject in the partner schools. Read a summary of the program here: https://journalism.columbia.edu/international-programs.  Then, please review the Sciences Po presentation, which provides details about the school, what makes a good candidate, when applications are due and other information.

Join Alice Antheaume, Executive Director, of the L’Ecole de Journalisme, who will explain details of the program, answer questions about applying, language requirements, the internships, financial aid and more. Dean Antheaume will lead a discussion with several of your fellow MS students who last year completed their studies at Sciences Po and can speak to their experiences at the university in Paris. Students in the program have interned during the year at outlets such as LeMonde, Agence France Presse, France24, and others. 

Fall Prep Day is this Friday!

Adjuncts, Alumni, Faculty, Fun Stuff, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Orientation, Part-time Students, PhD, Staff, Surviving the School, Tips
Hello All,
This Friday is Fall Prep Day!
All faculty, staff and students are invited!
Below is the schedule.  We look forward to seeing all of you at this official launch of the fall semester!

Friday, September 2, 2016 – Fall Prep Day

10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Miller Theatre

Welcome from the Alumni Board

Karen Toulon, J’85, Chair of the J-School Alumni Board

 

“How to Survive – and Thrive – at the J-School” – All-Class Lecture

Prof. William Grueskin gives his annual presentation on what you need to know to get the most out of your year here — and out of your career as a journalist. (You won’t want to miss this one — it’s legendary!)

 

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Furnald Lawn/Furnald Plaza

BBQ Picnic

Join faculty, students and staff for an old-fashioned picnic.

*You must attend the morning lecture to be admitted to the BBQ.

 

1:00 p.m. Lecture Hall, 3rd FL

Student Government & Affinity Group Briefing

Learn about how our student government and affinity groups operate and what you can do to get involved!

 

2-3:30 p.m. Rooms listed below

Affinity group first meetings

 

2 p.m.

African Students Association – Room 601C with Ajibola Taofee Amzat, J17 & Evelyn Corchado 

National Association of Hispanic Journalists – Room 607B with Prof. Elena Cabral

National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association – Brown Center with Spencer Macnaughton, J’15 & Prof. Mark Hansen

South Asian Journalists Association – Room 601B with Noreyana Fernando, J’16 & Anusha Shrivastava

 

2:30 p.m.

Asian American Journalists Association – Room 601C with Evelyn Corchado

Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association – Room 601B with Dean Melanie Huff

National Association of Black Journalists – with Carlett Spike, J’16

 

3 p.m.

Women in Media – Stabile Student Center with Rachel Lowry, J’16

OPTIONAL: Fun Activity!

Alumni, Columbia Events, Faculty, Fun Stuff, Knight Bagehot, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students, PhD

Dear Students,

As I mentioned this morning, Columbia is launching a new interactive portal for sharing Columbia stories [from students, faculty, alumni and staff] – everything from the personal & inspirational to fun memories to class work to research to how the Columbia experience impacted one’s career or the world!

The go-live date is in October, but they are gathering materials for the launch now!  And they would love to hear from you!  Share your first impressions! Tell us how you got here! What does coming here mean to you?

You can submit text, photos, video and audio!

More information and instructions here (you must click through via your LionMail account).

MAJOR MEMO: Graduation Tickets

Getting Things Done, Graduation, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students, PhD

To receive your tickets you MUST complete the graduation survey at

http://bit.ly/CJS16survey

The survey is used to create a class directory, employment statistics and a database of employment information indicating the types of position openings in which you are interested. This is very important in determining how we can better help graduates find the best jobs as quickly as possible, and how the school can help make that happen by also collecting feedback on career services. You willingness to allow career services to circulate your resume is also indicated on the survey.

The survey is also used to gather feedback on other aspects of your Journalism School experience that cannot be captured through course evaluations.

You may pick up your tickets from Chanel Roche or Evelyn Corchado in room 207A once you have completed your online graduation survey and are in compliance with the Sexual Respect Initiative.

They will verify receipt of the survey (and SRI compliance) and have you sign for your ticket envelope containing both sets of tickets.

Only those who registered that they are attending graduation and requested tickets receive tickets.

The survey can done 24/7, but the office is open for ticket pick-up on weekdays from 10 am-5 pm only.

If you are a part-time student and it is impossible for you to come in, you may contact Chanel Roche about having tickets mailed. Survey receipt verification is still required.

REMINDER: You must be in compliance with the Assessment System requirements to graduate.  Those who do not submit their materials by the May 13 deadline will be removed from the list of graduating students.

DEADLINE TO PICK UP TICKETS: MAY 17, 5 P.M.

 

ACTION ITEM: Immunization Compliance

Getting Things Done, Healthcare Issues, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos

Dear New Students:

Welcome to the Journalism School! We look forward to meeting you soon! We will be in touch later in June about registration and mandatory orientation.

Right now, I am writing to notify you about something you must do before we will be able to register you for classes.

New York State public health law requires that all students document immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), as well as document that they either have received the Meningitis vaccine or have declined to receive it.

All students must be in compliance with these laws before being registered for classes.  Detailed information and instructions are available at http://health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/immunization-compliance-requirements

Please act as soon as possible to supply Health Services with the required documentation.  Please do not send me or anyone else at the Journalism School your health records.  Only Health Services can certify that you are cleared and can be registered.

The deadline for completion of this task is May 11 for new part-time students and July 1 for all new full-time students !  We will be unable to register you for classes without your having submitted this documentation.

Please DO NOT contact my office with questions about this requirement, you must contact Health Services at (212) 854-7210 with any questions regarding immunization compliance. Alternately, send email to immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu

Thanks!

Call for Entries: Richard J. Blood Award

Awards/Grants, Graduation Awards, M.S. Program

The Richard J. Blood Award For Excellence in Reporting

DEADLINE: Noon, Monday, April 18

  • Seeking an unpublished investigative, hard-news or news feature story of
    publishable quality, that was completed while at the J-School. Please, no profiles.
  • Submit one article of no more than 1,500 words. Please double-space
    entries, and note the word count alongside the headline.
  • A winning entry will overflow with voices, specifics and solid
    attribution. Less is more: Leave in only the details that move the story
    forward. Make your copy lean, your prose sing and soar.
  • Particular attention will be given to rigorously reported stories
    that have the potential to improve social conditions – stories that alert
    the community to a danger, explain human behavior, entertain, inform and
    educate.
  • You are strongly encouraged to review the article with your
    instructor, incorporate any reporting/editing suggestions and rewrite it
    before submission. The award is $500.
  • Please complete this form http://fs8.formsite.com/cjdos/Blood/ and attach
    your submission by noon on Monday, April 18.Please note that the competition is for unpublished work, but articles
    that have run on the ColumbiaJournalist.org ARE eligible.

    We will announce the winner on Journalism Day

    This award is administered by the M.S. Class of 1995 Blood Award committee: Stephanie Argy, Raney Aronson, Ellen Butler Bikales, Maria Sanminiatelli and Erin Texeira

    *This award is among graduation prizes awarded each year. Details and application instructions (for those that require submissions) will be distributed at a later date. This one, however, is judged by an alumni committee so has an earlier application deadline