Professor McKay earns MFA

As the department closes off another successful academic year it celebrates its most recent graduates. Among those walking during commencement ceremonies this year was our very own professor, John McKay. McKay completed his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing … Continue reading

JPC spring social

The Department of Journalism and Public Communications spring social is at 1 p.m. Friday, April 27 in the Wolf Den in the Student Union. Come join us as we celebrate and send off our seniors. All JPC majors and minors … Continue reading

Hear Atwood Chair of Journalism Richard Murphy

Click to watch to his Wednesday lecture. Atwood Chair of Journalism Richard Murphy is giving several public talks in the next two weeks, and you should try to catch him at least once. On Thursday, April 5, he’ll be addressing … Continue reading

Have your resume vetted by professionals

Wednesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room
Come have your resume reviewed by local professionals and HR representatives. This is not only a resume review but a great networking opportunity.

A light lunch will be provided.
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America), Golden Key Honor Society and UAA Career Services are sponsors of the event.

JPC alumna to talk about founding a magazine

Journalism and Public Communications alumna Teeka Ballas,Teeka Ballas, founder and publisher of F Magazine, will speak at the monthly luncheon for Alaska Professional Communicators. She’ll talk about “Blazing a trail from hard news to activist journalism.” She’ll discuss how she went from being a news hound to becoming a staunch advocate for culture and community at the stern of an arts publication. Ballas will reveal some of the secrets behind running an independent, volunteer-driven publication and share the hard knocks she’s had to learn along the way. The public is invited.

The luncheon talk is at 11:30 a.m. March 1

http://www.akprocom.org/meetings.php

akpc@gci.net, for reservations
274-4723

Kinley’s Restaurant
3230 Seward Highway
$19-$25

Question and Answer session with Julie Hasquet

The Department of Journalism and Public Communications welcomes Julie Hasquet, the press secretary for U.S. Sen. Mark Begich. She’ll speak at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in PSB room 210C.