Copyediting positions are now available at The Mass Media, UMB’s independent student newspaper. This is a great chance to learn more about copyediting and practice the skills it requires. The newsroom environment at The Mass Media is fun, fast-paced, and dependent on teamwork. It’s the perfect place for people who value being plugged into what is happening…
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Intensive Summer Workshop on Publication
Triple Canopy is offering what sounds like a fascinating summer intensive on the nature of publication and circulation (both historically and presently). Held in New York City, from 06/15 to 06/26th. Free tuition and materials, open to Jr./Sr. college students, graduate students, and recent graduates who have a background in writing, literature, art history, new…
Reading of the Twitter Poetry Contest WINNERS
Come hear the winning poems of this year’s Twitter poetry contest on 3/26 at 11:30 am in the CC Point Lounge, 3rd Floor. Refreshments and a good time included!
1 Day Grant Writing/Designing Workshop
The Grant Training Center is offering a One-Day NSF Grant Writing/Designing Workshop at the Harvard Medical School on April 09, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This one-day comprehensive workshop is geared for those who wish to submit winning research proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is taught by experienced faculty who…
Spring Semester Meeting: Recap
During the PW Spring Semester Meeting last week we introduced our social media campaign, discussed new/revised PW courses (see Courses page), answered some questions, and heard from three UMB publications: Writ Large, The Watermark, and The Mass Media. Writ Large ~ editor@writlargemag.org ~ UMB’s non-fiction literary journal (in conjunction with the Honors College) ~ Mission: “To…
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Reporters/Correspondents
This is a brief but informative interview with a freelance reporter. She offers career advice and answers questions regarding how to take on new projects, prepare for the field, and more.
UMB Career Expo 2015 is Tomorrow!
Are you looking for full-time or part-time jobs and internship opportunities? Then plan on attending the UMass Boston Career Expo on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in CC 3rd floor ballroom. You will be able to connect with over 89 businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies looking to recruit UMass Boston…
Networking Opportunity
UMass Boston has partnered with the Bookbuilders of Boston to bring their Second Annual College Casual Networking Event to the UMB campus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 6pm-8pm (Campus Center, 3rd floor, room 3545). Right now registration is fairly low, so you will have plenty of time to network 1-on-1 with the 9 publishing professionals who will be…
The Missouri Review’s 8th Annual Audio Contest
The Missouri Review invites submissions in a wide range of mediums to their 8th Annual Audio Contest. Great prizes for winners and runner-ups, including cash prizes, a 1 year digital subscription to The Missouri Review, and your project’s feature on their website and iTunes podcast. Deadline 03/15. For more information: http://www.missourireview.com/audiovisual/submissions/
A Site to See
This is a helpful webpage with journalism-related scholarships and articles all in one place. http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2015/02/media-and-journalism-fellowships-feb-24-edition/
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