Media College News

Attention PR students: A new (third) section of PR 324 has been created for the Spring 2010 semester. The course will be taught by Chris Dale, Tuesdays, 6-8:50 p.m., in Room G3. Dr. Pinnell has a sign up sheet on his door, Room 314, but will need to interview each student before signing them into the class to ensure that those students who need the class to graduate on time are the ones who get into it.

It takes a special breed of attorney to devote a career to defending those facing the death penalty, and WVU journalism professor John Temple was intrigued by those who spend their life dealing with death.

“The Last Lawyer” is the true story of a law firm’s fight to save a death row inmate and how an idealistic attorney, Ken Rose, and his diverse band of investigators and lawyers fight to overturn their client’s death sentence. The book chronicles Rose’s decade-long defense of Bo Jones, a North Carolina farmhand convicted of a 1987 murder.

Temple’s book, “The Last Lawyer: The Fight to Save Death Row Inmates,” was recently published by University Press of Mississippi. It’s the true story of a law firm’s fight to save a death row inmate and how an idealistic attorney, Ken Rose, and his diverse band of investigators and lawyers fight to overturn their client’s death sentence. The book chronicles Rose’s decade-long defense of Bo Jones, a North Carolina farmhand convicted of a 1987 murder.

The Nov. 12 book launch and panel discussion, “The Last Lawyer: A Conversation About Justice, Journalism, and the Death Penalty,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the WVU Law Center’s Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom.

If you think you may have lost something in Martin Hall, please check the lost and found in room 113.

The Washington Center for Politics and Journalism is accepting applications for the 2010 Winter/Spring (February-May) Politics and Journalism Semester.

During 16 weeks in Washington, students work full-time in major news bureaus. Twice a week, they gather for the central purpose of the program: 90-minute seminars on campaign, governance and interest group politics. Students pay no tuition or fees. Each receives a $3,000 stipend to help with Washington living expenses. The program is operated by a non-profit educational foundation, the Washington Center for Politics & Journalism, founded in 1988 to improve political and public affairs journalism. The Center operates from one of America’s best known political addresses, The Watergate, in offices generously provided by Atlantic Media, publishers of Atlantic Monthly and publications of the National Journal Co.

The art department of National Geographic Magazine is currently seeking two people to fill full-time positions as graphics specialists. Either of these jobs are well-suited for recent college grads, or individuals with 1-3 years of professional experience. The job description is below and you must apply at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs/bunder Job ID 3942. In addition to applying online, any interested parties may also contact Mariel Furlong, NGM Art, National Geographic Magazine at: mfurlong@ngs.org.

Summary of Position
Produce graphics and maps as needed for NGM. Collaborate with the Art Director, Design Director, Graphics Editors and Art Researcher to produce information graphics, art, maps and layouts for stories. This requires being familiar with story content and design considerations. Assist with large projects, implementing changes from editors and designers and assuring quality control. Assist Graphics Editors, Map Department staff and Art Researcher with research. Assist Art Director and Design Director with internal projects. Coordinate efforts with NGM departments including Research, Editorial, Foreign partners, Photography, Prepress for on-schedule delivery of art, graphics, maps and layouts. Managing projects toward a timely completion is a major component of this job.

Applicants for the positions listed below are being sought by the NAFTC (National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium.) These positions are located in Morgantown, W.Va., 5th in “Top 20 Small Cities” (with populations under 150,000-Inc.com), and is one day’s drive from 6 of the 8 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. The WVURC is a nonprofit affiliate of WVU.

Competitive salary and benefits packages offered. For a complete position description, more information, and in order to receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply on the WVURCHR website: http://hr.research.wvu.edu, click on the tab on the left, Employment Opportunities, find the job and then click the tab at the bottom, Apply for Job. AA/EEO/ARRA/E-verify compliant employer.

Alabama’s ABC 33/40, in Birmingham, AL, is looking for a sports producer. Minimum 1-2 years experience producing in a TV sports department preferred. College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent preferred. Must be able to shoot, report and edit sports material. Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays. To apply, send cover letter, resume and non-returnable tape to Jean Ziegert, Director of HR, 800 Concourse Parkway #200, Birmingham, AL 35244. Fax to 205-982-3928 or e-mail text only to jeanz@abc3340.com. To visit their Website go to http://www.abc3340.com/. No phone calls please. EOE.

The WVU Office of International Programs, in conjunction with International Education Week, is hosting its first annual multimedia competition. Students who have studied abroad are asked to design a multimedia presentation showcasing their experience. Submissions may be no more than five minutes long, and must be submitted by Nov. 15 to the OIP Office. Winning submissions will receive an iPod Touch or iPod shuffle. For more information contact the OIP Office at (304) 293-6955 or on the Web at http://internationalprograms.wvu.edu/.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is now accepting applications for its 2010 Minority Science Writers Internship.

Science is a global activity, but the demographics of the journalists who cover it don’t reflect that diversity. The Minority Science Writers Internship is for undergraduate students who are interested in journalism as a career and who want to learn about science writing. The Internship takes place each summer at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of AAAS’s Science magazine, the largest interdisciplinary journal in the world. Interns spend 10 weeks at Science under the guidance of award-winning reporters and editors, and have a chance to experience what science writers do for a living. Interns are expected to contribute to the weekly news section, including bylined articles in the print and electronic news service.