Student Media is the voice of Mason's student body and publishes exclusive content in print, online, and over the air through our student-run newspaper, television, and radio platforms.
What's Happening This Week?
Denim Day April 22 @ 12PM - JC Atrium Denim Day is part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Show your support by wearing denim as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault.
For more information waves.gmu.edu/events/denim-day/
VIctim's Rights Run and Walk April 23 @ 12PM - Mason Pond Proceeds benefit victim's rights charities!
Register online: vrrw.gmu.edu
Mason Day (50th Anniversary!) April 24th @ 2PM - Lot L George Mason University's longest standing tradition. This year Mason Day will be having its 50th anniversary. For more informationsi.gmu.edu/events/masonday/
REMINDER: There will be a pre-event training for all volunteers assisting on behalf of Student Media Friday, April 24 @ 11AM for more information contact Lindsay Kroboth, Communication Team Leader.
George Mason Review Release Party April 30th @ 6PM - Hub 1014 GMR will be recognizing outstanding staff members, professors, and student contributors who were selected for publication. Enjoy light refreshments and pick up a copy of the journal!
WGMU DAY (Celebrating 35 Years!) May 1st @ 12PM - Student Media Office WGMU will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with music, giveaways, and prizes. Join staff and volunteers for BBQ catering, an anniversary cake, and free WGMU gear. Also, hunt through 100s of CDs and take home your favorites!
MCN Live Streams
• Baseball April 23th @ 3:00PM - Spuhler Field April 24th @ 3:00PM - Sphuler Field April 25th @ 3:00PM - Spuhler Field • Lacrosse April 24th @ 4:00PM - George Mason Stadium • Volleyball April 25th @ 7:00PM - RAC
GO PATRIOTS!
Content Spotlight
WGMU Radio
WGMU Radio Streams 24/7 on WGMUradio.com
Last week, WGMU was featured on the 9:30 Club's blog, Half Past. Check out the post below!
"Good music, animated conversation, and ticket giveaways.
What more could you ask for? Thank you, WGMU, thank you."
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Student Recognition Awards
Student Media is constantly thinking of new ways to showcase the talented and hard working students that work in our office. As a result, we are implementing a Student Recognition Award Program. All paid student staff, volunteers, submitters, co-curricular students, and interns have the ability to nominate peers, team members and superiors in the categories of Best Creative Content, Leader in Action, Outstanding Student of the Month, and Student Media Spirit.
NAHJ Newsroom Immersion Experience Reminder: Application Deadline is April 30
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Student Project is offering an opportunity for twelve students to participate in an intensive, week-long submersion in a newsroom experience during NAHJ's national conference. Students will work as reporters, photographers, producers, writers, and multimedia journalists to provide coverage of the convention and other news concerning the Latino community in English and Spanish.
Robert Horan will be returning as the General Manager of MCN for the 2015-2016 school year.
Raquel DeSouza was offered an editorial internship with Northern Virginia Magazine.
Kala J West will be a junior faculty adviser at Washington Journalism Media Conference this summer.
Rodger Smith attended the School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) Career Day at James Madison University Friday, April 17. Professor Smith, the WGMU Advisor and JMU Class of ’86 alumnus, advised SMAD students on resumes and journalism careers.
Leslie Steiger was accepted to Mason in the College of Science Master's Program in Forensic Science for the fall 2015 semester!
Congratulations to all!
Tips & Tricks
Students who attended the recent Digital Storytelling Summit in DC share what they learned with the rest of the Student Media staff. Expect a new tip each week.
This week's tip comes fromFourth Estate's Hau Chu:
"[One] piece of advice that stuck with me came from The Washington Post's digital managing editor.
He talked about having your job/internship application stand out by diversifying
your skills with coding, video editing, etc."
"Produce as much varied content as you can because the odds that out of all the applicants you have the absolute best single piece of content is slim. So market yourself as versatile."
