SOJ eNews
- SOJ Associate Dean Martinelli to participate in leadership academy
May 22, 2013 - SOJ holds 2013 May Commencement
May 21, 2013 - School of Journalism students to take on large-market summer internships
May 20, 2013 - Details for SOJ Commencement THIS Saturday!
May 14, 2013
Student Announcements
- Details for SOJ Commencement THIS Saturday!
May 14, 2013 - Journalism study abroad opportunity in Oman and Dubai
May 8, 2013 - SOJ computer lab hours for finals week (5/6-5/11)
May 3, 2013 - Put some life in your Dead Week! Attend the News Trivia Bowl--May 1
April 29, 2013
Jobs
- Charleston Make-A-Wish seeks Fundraising Coordinator
May 15, 2013 - Charleston Daily mail seeks copy editor/designer
May 14, 2013 - SOJ seeks temporary administrative assistant
May 14, 2013 - SustainU seeks fashion sales associate
May 8, 2013
Internships
- Work with local legendary sportswriter this summer!
May 10, 2013 - Pikewood Creative seeks summer intern
May 8, 2013 - WVU Dining Services seeking PR intern
May 8, 2013 - Come Recommended seeks summer blogging intern
May 7, 2013
Scholarships & Competitions
- Direct2TV.com offering $1,000 blogging scholarship
May 10, 2013 - WV Press Association Foundation internships and scholarships
April 24, 2013 - WVU Summer Photo Contest
April 1, 2013 - Win a study tour of Japan!
February 26, 2013
Meet the 2009 SOJ December Convocation Keynote Speaker
Jennifer (Rupinsky) Manton
(BSJ, 1991)
Read Manton’s Bio
About December Convocation
Each year, the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism (SOJ) hosts a December Convocation ceremony to celebrate December graduation candidates.
The ceremony includes a processional of graduation candidates, keynote speaker and student awards. Graduation candidates are formally recognized and cross the stage to shake hands with their program chair and the dean. A WVU photographer will be on hand to take photos of each candidate crossing the stage. Photos can be ordered online after the event. A light reception follows the ceremony.
Students and families should note that this event is in addition to the WVU December Convocation ceremony. Students are encouraged to attend both events.
Read the official press release.
SOJ Ceremony Details
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Place: WVU’s Mountainlair Ballrooms. A map of WVU’s Downtown Campus is provided.
Time: The ceremony will begin at 9:30 am. Students must arrive by 8:30 am to allow time for lining up within each program sequence. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Attire: Participating candidates must purchase a cap, gown and tassel at the WVU Bookstore (304-293-7467) or the Book Exchange (304.292.7354). The cost of these is not included in the graduation fee.
Seating: The Mountainlair Ballrooms should have sufficient seating for the SOJ ceremony. Tickets will not be issued for this event.
Parking: Parking will be available in the Mountainlair garage.
Reception: Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Invitations: Graduation candidates and their families will be formally invited to the SOJ December Convocation ceremony once the student has applied for graduation. No RSVP is required for the SOJ December Convocation ceremony. (Note: Invitation to the ceremony is not confirmation that the student is certified to graduate.)
Applying for Graduation: All graduation candidates must apply for graduation.
Undergraduate application packets are available with Ronda Maxon in 107 Martin Hall and online. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2009. Questions regarding graduation certification should be directed to Ronda Maxon at 304-293-3505 ext. 5423 or Ronda.Maxon@mail.wvu.edu. Download the undergraduate graduation application now!
MSJ candidates should apply for graduation during the first two weeks of the semester in which they wish to graduate. Candidates can download an online application and return it to the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Steve Urbanski, in 104 Martin Hall.
IMC candidates should contact Shelly Stump at Shelly.Stump@mail.wvu.edu. Additional information is also available on the IMC website.
Graduation Fee: Students should contact the Office of Student Accounts at 304-293-4006 to pay the graduation fee.
Outstanding Fines/Fees: Students should check with Admissions and Records at 304-293-2124 to be certain that they do not owe any University fines or fees.
Certification and Diplomas: Invitation to the ceremony is not confirmation that the student is certified to graduate, and diplomas are not distributed at the ceremony. December degrees are conferred after the December Convocation ceremony, and diplomas are mailed to graduates by Admissions and Records. Questions regarding a student’s graduation certification should be directed to Ronda Maxon in 107 Martin Hall or at 304-293-3505 ext. 5423 or Ronda.Maxon@mail.wvu.edu. Questions about diplomas should be directed to Admissions and Records at 304-293-2124.
WVU December Convocation Ceremony: The WVU December Convocation ceremony will be held at the WVU Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. Graduates should be at the coliseum by 12:30 p.m. Watch the WVU December Convocation website for details.
More Information: As the event date approaches, the SOJ will communicate with graduation candidates via SOJ e-News, email and the SOJ website.
