We're in the home stretch now... May is fast approaching! There's still lots of time left in the semester, and still many things to do. Check out these important dates and events!!
Summer and Fall Pre-Registration Begins April 4 for seniors. Others after that.
You know the drill. Make an appointment to meet with your advisor in advance of your registration date. If you need to get admitted to your major or need a waiver to register, plan to meet with your advisor at least a week in advance of your registration date. If you need a minor approved, do that first. If you have a minor in the business college (MKT, for example), it usually takes two weeks to get an appointment with the business advisement center. So, contact them ASAP and get an appointment before your COM advisor appointment (or after as long as it's before your reigstration date). The turn around for all paperwork requests (waiver, admission, etc.) is 24 hours. Again, plan accordingly as I need that time to review every request individually. We have over 300 majors, so you get the idea.
Plan to attend PRSSA Day "Managing Mutually Beneficial Relationships" Friday, April 4, 2008
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Plaster Student Union 315
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Register by Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Registration forms (PRSSA Day Registration Form.doc) are available on the PRSSA bulletin board. Turn form into Craig 375. Pay with cash or check.
$5 for members, $10 for non-members
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Guest speaker Katie Pace of 417 Magazine
Discussion panel
Dr. Sam Dyer of Missouri State University on researching and teaching public relations
Jacob Day of BKD on government affairs and public relations
Melinda Arnold of Dickerson Park Zoo on not-for-profit public relations
John Scroggins of Noble & Associates on for-profit public relations
Sarah Cochran of Price Cutter on special events and promotions
Networking Luncheon
Resume & Portfolio Review
Attendance Prizes
Communication Honors Ceremony, Monday, April 14 at 3:00 in PSU 400.
Plan to attend our spring awards ceremony to celebrate student accomplishments, announcement departmental scholarship winners, and induct new members into the honors society Lambda Pi Eta. After the short program, we will be serving an assortment of appetizers and desserts.
As noted in my posts from Feb 22 and 27, applications for scholarship in Communication are due March 15. There are five undergraduate and two graduate scholarships available this year.
Don't miss this opportunity to apply for a scholarship--sure it's money but it's also a way to be recognized for the great work that you do. Scholarship recipients will be notified at our Annual Honors Awards Ceremony, April 14, 2:30 in the PSU. In addition to receiving a fabulous plaque, the scholarships have a monetary award, and those range in value from $300 up to $1000. As they say, "if you don't apply, you can't be considered." If you aren't sure if or how you should apply, talk to a faculty member about the scholarships and get their input on which one to apply for or how to write a strong application letter. Here's a recap:
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Faculty Scholarship in Communication
Awarded to a promising undergraduate student who has declared a major in Communication and completed at least 30 hours with a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a. and a 3.0 in the departmental core.
Application must include at least one letter of nomination from a Department of Communication faculty member.
The Holt V. Spicer Scholarship (retired faculty member, debate coach [hand picked by Virginia Craig herself], and dean)
Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior Communication major with a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.
The Russell Keeling Scholarship (retired faculty member, debater, and president of the university)
Awarded to an undergraduate Communication major who demonstrates a commitment to public affairs and citizenship.
Application must include a 500-1000 word essay demonstrating your understanding of and commitment to using your college education as preparation for citizenship
The Donal and Vicki Stanton Scholarship (retired faculty member, debate coach, and political pollster)
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Socio-Political Communication.
Chris Sifford Memorial Scholarship (to honor the memory of alum of the department of communication and media, press secretary for former governor Mel Carnahan)
Awarded to a communication or journalism major at the sophomore level or higher with a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 with preference to students in these Missouri counties: Boone, Cole, Audrain, Callaway, Moniteau, Cooper, Howard and Randolph, Stoddard and Greene.
GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Richard R. Stovall Graduate Scholarship (retired faculty, debate coach, and assistant dept head)
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Communication.
The Christina S. Drale Graduate Scholarship (former media faculty member and associate dean)
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Communication.
Complete applications MUST include:
Signed Application Form
Letter of Application
(Address to Department of Communication Scholarship Committee)
Any other materials specifically required for particular scholarships.
The application deadline for scholarship applications is March 15, 2008. Application forms are available online at the MSU financial aid webpage and in Craig 375. Letters of application should address your academic and career goals and explain why you are deserving of the scholarship(s) for which you are applying.