SOJ eNews
- 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 - WVU journalism project ranks as national finalist
May 8, 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
Faculty & Staff
Faculty
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Hongmin Ahn, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Assistant Professor
Teaches principals of advertising and advertising research courses
Hongmin.Ahn@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6054 -
Alison Bass, M.L.A. (Harvard University Extension School)
Assistant Professor
Teaches public affairs reporting and multimedia bureau reporting
Alison.Bass@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-0393 -
Joel William Beeson, Ph.D. (Union College)
Associate Professor, Visual Journalism Sequence Head
Teaches visual journalism courses
Joel.Beeson@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6757 -
Bob Britten, Ph.D. (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Assistant Professor
Teaches visual communication and news design | Curriculum Vitae
Bob.Britten@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-8710 -
Dana Coester, M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Assistant Professor
Teaches advertising campaigns | Curriculum Vitae
Dana.Coester@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6790 -
Rita Colistra, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Assistant Professor
Teaches beginning and advanced public relations courses
Rita.Colistra@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6793 -
Emily Hughes Corio, M.S.J. (West Virginia University)
Teaching Assistant Professor
Teaches television and multimedia reporting courses
Emily.Corio@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-7077 -
Gina Martino Dahlia, M.S.J. (West Virgina University)
Teaching Assistant Professor, Television Journalism Sequence Head
Teaches beginning and advanced television journalism courses
Gina.Dahlia@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-5739 -
James Ebel, M.B.A. (Indiana University)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Harrison/Omnicom Professor in Integrated Marketing Communications
Teaches copy writing and healthcare marketing communications for IMC
James.Ebel@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-7055 -
April Johnston, M.F.A (Carlow University)
Teaching Assistant Professor
Teaches introductory and advanced writing courses
April.Johnston@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-8609 -
Sang (Sammy) Lee, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Associate Professor, Advertising Sequence Head, Strategic Communications Program Chair
Teaches advertising campaigns, direct marketing and IMC measurements
Sang.Lee@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6053 -
Christine Martin, M.S. (University of Maryland)
Associate Professor
WVU Vice President for University Relations
Chris.Martin@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-3857 -
Diana Knott Martinelli, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Associate Dean, Associate Professor, Widmeyer Professor in Public Relations, Public Relations Sequence Head
Teaches beginning and advanced public relations courses | Curriculum Vitae
Diana.Martinelli@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6561 -
Mary Kay McFarland, M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Lecturer, West Virginia Uncovered project coordinator
Teaches multimedia journalism
MaryKay.McFarland@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6779 -
Elizabeth Oppe, Ph.D. (Ohio University)
Teaching Assistant Professor
Teaches courses in public relations
Elizabeth.Oppe@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6773 -
R. Ivan Pinnell, Ph.D. (University of Denver)
Associate Professor
Teaches advanced public relations courses
Ivan.Pinnell@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-5727 -
Lois Raimondo, M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Shott Chair of Journalism
Lois.Raimondo@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-8708 -
Maryanne Reed, M.S. (Northwestern University)
Dean, Professor
Teaches television news and documentary production
Maryanne.Reed@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-5746 -
Tom Stewart, M.S.J. (West Virginia University)
Teaching Assistant Professor
Teaches public affairs reporting and media law courses
Tom.Stewart@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6568 -
John Temple, M.F.A. (University of Pittsburgh)
Associate Professor, Print Journalism Sequence Head, Journalism Program Chair
Teaches reporting and writing courses | Curriculum Vitae
John.Temple@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6116 -
Steve Urbanski, Ph.D. (Duquesne University)
Director of Graduate Studies, Assistant Professor
Teaches ethics, design, and mass media and society courses
Steve.Urbanski@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-6797 -
Kristen Wilkerson, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Lecturer; Curriculum Director, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Master’s Degree and Digital Marketing Communications (DMC) Graduate Certificate Programs
Teaches IMC campaigns
Kristen.Wilkerson@mail.wvu.edu
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