Students can join the local chapter of this organization, whose membership includes professional reporters and editors in addition to Southeast faculty and journalism students. Members are dedicated to freedom of the press and the public’s “right to know.”

Society of Professional Journalists http://www.spj.org/
Advisor - Cindie Jeter Yanow, Grauel 106, (573) 651-2485

The student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) http://www.aaf.org/ involves students with seminars, hands-on projects, conferences and contacts in the professional sector.

Advisor - Don Jung, Grauel 104E, (573) 651-2584

The student chapter http://www.prssa.org/  of the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) http://www.prsa.org/  involves students with workshops, field trips and participation in promotional campaigns for campus and community organizations. Advisor – Susan Gonders, Grauel 110B, (573) 651-2486

This organization (http://mca-i.org/) is a professional chapter involving both students and professionals interested in video and film production. Speakers and field trips give students further insight into their chosen careers. Members often assist campus and community organizations in significant video projects.

Advisor – James Dufek, Grauel 205, (573) 651-2484
Advisor - Fred Jones, Grauel 202G, (573) 651-2614

This is Southeast’s national award-winning newspaper. Students contribute to the newspaper beginning with their first journalism class, gaining knowledge of writing, editing and designing a weekly publication.

Visit the Capaha Arrow online at http://capahaarrow.com/.

Advisor – Sam Blackwell, 810 Normal Avenue, (573) 651-5180 

The Southeast chapter of NBS brings members and area radio professionals together to discuss significant trends and events occurring in the radio broadcasting industry.  In addition to monthly chapter meetings, annual regional and national NBS conventions, NBS offers students excellent opportunities for networking with pros.

Visit the NBS online at http://www.onu.edu/org/nbs/.

Advisor – Bruce Mims, Grauel 110C, (573) 651-2126

A Low-Power FM Radio Station, staffed by students, the station offers announcing, control room, production and management experiences in a controlled setting. The alternative rock format also features music by local artists.

Visit KDMC online at:  http://www.semo.edu/kdmc

Advisor – Bruce Mims, Grauel 110C, (573) 651-2126

KRCU is the National Public Radio affiliate for the Southeast Missouri region. Students compete for staff positions in announcing, news production and promotion.

Listen to KRCU online at http://www.krcu.org/.

General Manager – Dan Woods, KRCU Building, (573) 651-5070

This organization is a student-operated public relations agency that accepts both on- and off-campus clients, providing students with experience in client relations and campaigns; open to both PR and Advertising students.

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Perspectives Association of Minority Communicators is a professional student organization created to examine issues involving diversity in the media and the field of speech communication. Membership is open to any students pursuing majors or minors in the Department of Mass Media, along with any students who have an interest in the free and fair exchange of information between diverse individuals and groups. Advisor - Tamara Zellars Buck, Grauel 104A, (573) 651-2596

NABJ is an association of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services year-round to benefit black journalists worldwide.

Advisor - Ann White, Grauel 104F, (573) 651-2419

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