Media College News

Volunteers are needed to participate in a survey that is designed to understand the effects of different media formats. This research study is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation in the Department of Political Science here at WVU.

You will need to be 18 years of age or older in order to participate. Participation is voluntary; if you choose to participate, you can do so by going to http://wvu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cMWLR7jZZ9ddBit.

The School of Journalism’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) online graduate program will host an open house on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The open house will provide the perfect opportunity for interested students to learn more about the program, talk to current IMC students and program graduates, and ask faculty and administrative team members specific questions.

Former SOJ Harrison/Omnicom Professor Dr. Elizabeth Quilliam will present a “brown bag” luncheon research presentation for interested faculty and graduate students Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Mountaineer Room of the Mountainlair.

Now on faculty at Michigan State University, Dr. Quilliam will present research about cyber-bullying and Facebook; afterward, she will discuss doctoral opportunities at MSU for interested master’s students. For more information, contact Dr. Martinelli at diana.martinelli@mail.wvu.edu.

The West Virginia University Foundation is offering a paid internship ($8 per hour) available for summer 2013 and the 2013-14 academic year. The intern must be a West Virginia University student who is able to work 15-20 hours this summer and 10-15 hours during the academic year. The Foundation will work around the intern’s class schedule.

Strong writing skills are a must. Knowledge of digital photography and design software is a plus.

This year, the West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism’s online master’s program in integrated marketing communications is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

The first online IMC program in the nation, the WVU IMC program has seen significant growth and continued innovation throughout the last 10 years.

Stoller, a technical consulting firm based in Colorado, as the following position available for a technical editor. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Grand Junction, CO, Morgantown, WV, or Westminster, CO

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin seeks an enthusiastic, professional student or recent graduate to start an immediate Press Internship this spring to assist
an aggressive and fast-paced press office. Tasks include compiling daily press and broadcast clips, organizing, maintaining and updating media
lists, drafting press releases, assisting with social media, conducting brief research projects as well as additional tasks to assist the press
team. Preference will be given to candidates with West Virginia ties and those who can commit to a full-time internship.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume with references and one writing sample to

Are you interested in a fun night out with the girls? Then mark your calendar for Girls’ Night Out at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa on April 26 from 6:30-9:30 pm. By attending the event you will be supporting The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center. Student tickets are $25.00 and include:

-Entrance Fee 
-Food 
-Live Music 
-Fashion Show 
-Pampering Activities 
-Local Vendors

Do you know someone in Monongalia County who deserves to be awarded for their outstanding courage in talking about child sexual abuse?

The One with Courage Award is a national initiative centered around the courage it takes to talk about child sexual abuse and the unique role that children’s advocacy centers play in providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to child abuse victims.

Sportsnet New York is taking applications beginning the month of March for its summer internship program. This internship, which is unpaid and must be taken for school credit, is available to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.

The internship is designed to give students the real world experience at a sports television network. Positions are available in production, news, marketing, programming and sales. Students will work 10-20 hours each week.