Department of Journalism & PR in the IU School of Liberal Arts in Indy

Did you know?! has scholarships specifically for JOUR/PR students! 💵💰 APPLY BY FEB. 1! Go to liberalarts.iupui.edu and click on the Scholarships link on the home page.

⭐️Meet Our Social Media Ambassadors!⭐️ This week, Junior Avi Sarkar will take over our stories. Avi is a Public Policy major pursuing a Certificate in Journalism. He is a news producing intern at and has interned at the Statehouse. Thank you, Avi, for being one of our ambassadors and for always putting in the work! 👏🙌

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As we welcome the new year and ready to start a new semester, we want to wish everyone a magnificent year of achievements and success. Happy New Year!

Great job on finals, Jags! Now that the semester is over, be sure to get some well-deserved rest during winter break. ❄️☃️

⬇️ Campus locations and offices will be adjusting hours starting today:

🐾 Campus Center
Dec. 18–Jan. 5
Open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

🍎 Paws' Pantry
Closed for winter break | Will reopen Jan. 9

🏠 Housing and Residence Life
Residence Halls and offices close by noon on Dec. 18 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 5. Riverwalk Apartments will be open for winter break.

❤️ Campus Health
Dec. 18–20 | 7:30 a.m.–noon, 12:45–5 p.m.
Dec. 21 | 9 a.m.–noon, 12:34–5 p.m.
Dec. 22 | 8 a.m.–noon

COMING SPRING SEMESTER!
Paws Closet has been renamed Hire Attire with the Office of Student Employment. Hire Attire is a free service available to all IUPUI students to expand their professional wardrobe for interviews, career fairs, or even a new job.

The items in Hire Attire are donated by faculty, staff, and students. The closet is located in Hine Hall room 210. Students will make an appointment to look through the many clothing options available to them. They will be guided through the process by our Hire Attire Ambassador who can assist with looking into what items they need and helping plan out outfits for the occasion.

Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on received donations. Typical items include suits, blazers, dress shirts, dress pants, slacks blouses, dresses, professional footwear, belts, and some accessories.

More information coming soon!

🚨 Internship Alert! 🚨
We're proud and excited to support two 💰 paid summer interns as Indianapolis Press Club Foundation Fellows. Two incredible outlets will welcome Indiana students into their newsrooms this summer and applications are open now.

➡️ Check out the opportunity at Chalkbeat Indiana: https://www.chalkbeat.org/pages/careers/?gh_jid=5817344003

➡️ And at Indiana Capital Chronicle: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/the-icc-is-looking-for-a-summer-intern-to-grow-our-team/

⭐Meet our social media ambassadors!⭐ Starting next week, our ambassadors will be taking a break for a bit to focus on finals and winter break. 🙌 In the new year, senior Jadin Reeves will take over our social media. Jadin is a hardworking go-getter! She interned with WISH-TV this past summer and is currently interning with WFYI Public Media. Jadin, we are proud of you and appreciate you being one of our ambassadors!

NEW BLOG POST: This semester, two students have been participating in a new internship program called the Multicultural Media Producing Program. Students in the program spend four hours a week at the WISH-TV studios, where they work alongside industry professionals and develop journalism skills. The internship provides instruction on newsgathering, newscast producing, and TV show producing.

“The MMPP is a fantastic experience and I’m very grateful to have been a part of the inaugural class,” senior Adam Peterson said. “I would recommend it to any journalism student interested in broadcast news.”

WISH-TV is seeking interns for the program for the Spring 2024 semester. Interested in applying? Send a resume and a statement on why you are interested in the news industry and this internship program to: Meghan Stratton at [email protected].

Read more at the blog post link in bio!

NEW BLOG POST: has elected its executive board for the 2023-’24 academic year. Junior Marlee Hathaway will serve as president; sophomore Atiya Smith will serve as vice president; and senior Alfonso Trujillo will serve as social media coordinator. 🙌

This year, PRSSA plans to host a monthly “Pizza and Conversation with a PR Professional.” More info and how to join at the blog post link in bio!

Finals are upon us, and it can be a stressful time of year, but make sure you are getting enough food and rest for the following days. At the School of Liberal Arts, we wish you all the best of luck and make sure you always do your extra credit questions. Good Luck, Jags!

Stress Busters Week gives Jaguars the opportunity to de-stress as they prepare for final projects and exams. 🐾 With 29 events to choose from throughout the week of Dec. 4–8, there are plenty of ways for students to relax and have fun!

See the full calendar of events ---> go.iu.edu/4RkN

TODAY! Think of HIRING NOW! as a low pressure mini career fair where you can come as you are. Come chat with some employers about open internships and job opportunities. We've talked to all the employers and you don't' want to miss this!

Opportunities available from Freshman all the way to grad, so come chat with them on CA Lobby from 11:30am-1:30pm to learn more! ✨

⭐️Meet our social media ambassadors!⭐️ Up next, senior Kenzie Pittenger! Next week, Kenzie will take over our Instagram feed.📱 Kenzie is a Sports Management major pursuing a Certificate in Journalism. Kenzie worked as a team attendant for the Indiana Fever this past season, and currently works for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Her dream is to become a women's basketball play-by-play commentator!🏀🎙

⭐️Meet our social media ambassadors!⭐️ First up, sophomore Maddie Hurst! This week, Maddie will be taking over our Insta feed. Maddie is currently interning with WISH-TV as part of the Multicultural Media Production Program. 🙌 🙌 We are proud of you, Maddie!

Not yet registered for Spring ‘24? Join us TOMORROW — Tuesday, Nov. 28 — for help getting registered! Free coffee and snacks, too! 😋 Our amazing advisor, Kim Heavrin, will be on hand to offer assistance. 🙌

Today’s event has been postponed — join us NEXT Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 4:30 p.m. in CA 508! Happy Thanksgiving Break! 🍁🍂

THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED — MORE DETAILS TO COME ASAP!
Still need to register for Spring or Summer ’24 classes? 🧑‍💻 Let us help! Our undergrad Journalism/PR academic advisor Kim Heavrin will be on hand on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Cavanaugh 508 to answer any questions and help get you registered! We’ll have free coffee and snacks — come on by!

(Are you an graduate student and need help registering? Send us a DM!)

Enjoy your break, Journalism Jags! 🦃

Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 22-26 and there will be no classes. 🍂 This is a great time to get some well-deserved rest before finals. You've earned it, Jags! 🐾

⬇️ Campus locations and offices have adjusted hours for Thanksgiving break this week:

🐾 Campus Center
Open Nov. 22, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Nov. 23–26

🏠 Housing and Residence Life
Starting Nov. 22, all residence hall desks will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Nov. 27.

🍎 Tower Dining
Open Nov. 21, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Closed Nov. 22–25
Reopen on Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

👟 Jaguar Campus Recreation
Closed starting Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.
Will reopen on Nov. 27 at 7 a.m.

⭐ CAPS
Open Nov.21–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Nov. 23–24

Interested in covering politics? Indiana Capital Chronicle, a nonprofit outlet focused on Statehouse news, policies, and politics, is hiring a paid summer 2024 intern (funded by Indianapolis Press Club Foundation). Apply by Dec. 20: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/the-icc-is-looking-for-a-summer-intern-to-grow-our-team/ Campus Citizen IUPUI PRSSA IU School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis

Great opportunity! ⬇️

NOW HIRING: WFYI's Statehouse Reporter plays a vital role in covering how state government, agencies, policymakers and influencers impact the lives of Indiana’s children and young adults.

Learn more & apply today: https://bit.ly/40H500u

Apply today or tag a friend who might be interested!

Smart, loyal and committed like the very best of friends, WFYI is a nonprofit organization providing trusted news and quality entertainment for 50 years — educating and engaging the community. WFYI is Always Here For You.

THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED — MORE DETAILS TO COME ASAP!
Still need to register for Spring or Summer ’24 classes? 🧑‍💻 Let us help! Our undergrad Journalism/PR academic advisor Kim Heavrin will be on hand on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Cavanaugh 508 to answer any questions and help get you registered! We’ll have free coffee and snacks — come on by!

(Are you an graduate student and need help registering? Send us a DM!)

Take some time to "paws" and relax with furry friends! ❤️🐾 Tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to de-stress while visiting with cats and dogs from IndyHumane. 🐾

🗓 Paws and Relax
Tuesday, Nov. 14
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Campus Center Atrium

We would like to send out a huge congratulations to some of IUPUI's most talented IUPUI Department of Communication Studies and Department of Journalism and PR at IUPUI majors for being elected to the Executive Board of for the '23-24 school year! Pictured here with our outstanding November guest speaker, Ms. Casey Harrison, President and CEO of Polished Strategic Communications, we are proud to introduce the following:
Marlee Hathaway - President
Atiya Smith - Vice-President
Alfonso Trujillo - Social Media Coordinator

We are very proud of you, scholars!

If you'd like to be involved in PRSSA and a possible leadership role moving forward, please let us know by sending an email to acting organization advisor Trevor Potts at [email protected]. We'd love to have you!

Gear Up Fridays! A tradition of wearing IU gear every Friday as a way to show pride that reflects our IU family as we wrap up the week.

“This new tradition is a way for our students, staff, faculty, alumni and other members of the IU family to loudly proclaim their pride in our university,” - IU President Pamela Whitten.

Share your photos by using the hashtag .

Congratulations to the winners of the Keating Competition and a big shoutout to our students -- finalists Justin Haberstroh and Ashley Wilson! Great job to all of the participants!

Congratulations to senior Justin Haberstroh! He has been named a finalist in the 2023 Keating Writing Competition. ✍️ Justin will compete in a live reporting contest with nine other Indiana college journalists (including junior Ashley Wilson) on Nov. 4, 2023, in Indianapolis. 🙌🙌

More info from the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation —> link in bio!

Congratulations, Justin! 👏👏 We are proud of the hard work and dedication you've shown these past four years. Can't wait until Nov. 4! ✍️ IU School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis IU Indianapolis IUPUI Liberal Arts Career Development Office Campus Citizen

👋 Kudos to yet another finalist for the 2023 Keating Competition: Justin Haberstroh, IUPUI 👋

Justin Haberstroh is a senior at IUPUI studying Journalism. He is the Editor-in-Chief of The Campus Citizen, IUPUI's student newspaper. He also is a photographer for the IUPUI athletic department where he takes photos of athletes in action. Outside of academics, Justin is an avid basketball fan with his favorite teams being the Indiana Pacers and the Purdue Boilermakers. He also loves fantasy football and being with his friends and family.

Department of Journalism and PR at IUPUI