InstructorSchool of Journalism and Communication, University of OregonGeorge S. Turnbull Portland Center The Position The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication seeks an instructor for its George S. Turnbull Portland Center for the 2009/2010 Image via Wikipedia academic year. This is a full-time, nine-month, renewable appointment,...

My mentor has been an important part of my professional life and, over the years, a trusted friend, confidante and adviser in many aspects of my life. She’s given me opportunities to earn experience in areas of public relations that I might not otherwise have had and is always ready with advice if I ask. If I don’t need advice, she’ll just...

Image via Wikipedia The short sprint that is our 10-week academic term is coming to a close. Just two more linky loves on the agenda for this term. Lots of interesting stuff this week. Shame: This post from the Ruder-Finn ethics blog argues that shame is a powerful emotion and can have a profound effect on someone’s behavior. What are the implications for...

The first term my students blogged, I was thrilled if they completed the assignment and seemed to enjoy it. A few did (my favorite was Stu Holdren’s blog, Stu’s Clues), but almost no one kept the blog up longer than the end of the quarter. That’s been the case most terms since then. Of course there are a few (extremely notable) exceptions....