Professor featured in I AM ESTL magazine

Dr. Mark Poepsel is featured in the February issue of  I AM ESTL; a quarterly published magazine in the Greater St.Louis Area. Poepsel profiles Staci Yandle, a U.S District Court Judge from East St.Louis, Ill. In the article, Poepsel recalls events such as her January 2014 Nomination by President Barrack Obama, being openly gay, and growing … More Professor featured in I AM ESTL magazine

SIUE Mass Comm. hosts annual “Preview Day” for students

SIUE Mass Communications professor Dr. Musonda Kapatamoyo spoke with prospective students on their interests in the SIUE Mass Communications department. The presentation included information about the program specific requirements as well as an overview of the Graduate & Undergraduate courses. Dr. Kapatamoyo also answered questions on the three tracks of studies; Media Advertising, Print Journalism, … More SIUE Mass Comm. hosts annual “Preview Day” for students

SIUE Campus Activities Board logo design contest

Calling all students, artists, and inspired community members! SIUE’s Campus Activities Board is looking for a new visual identity and needs your help. We are seeking current SIUE students who can design a creative, innovative and professional logo design. The logo should be recognizable and help promote our organizations mission, “Create Memories. Create SIUE.”  The rest … More SIUE Campus Activities Board logo design contest

SIUE to host social media scavenger hunt across campus through February

During February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) will join hundreds of educational institutions to participate in Student Engagement and Philanthropy Month, a global initiative designed to increase student understanding of philanthropy and grow engagement on campuses. SIUE is hosting a Thank-A-Giver (TAG) social media driven scavenger hunt across campus representing the … More SIUE to host social media scavenger hunt across campus through February

SIUE Marketing and Communications wins bronze award in social media marketing & website design

The SIUE University Marketing and Communications Department received seven awards from the 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards competition. SIUE enhanced its standing from a year ago when it received five total awards, including four gold for the 2015 competition. With entries judged on creativity, layout/design, typography, production, quality and overall effectiveness, SIUE earned gold awards in … More SIUE Marketing and Communications wins bronze award in social media marketing & website design

Apply for 2017 MASS COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

SIUE Mass Communications department has announced the following scholarships for students for the 2017 academic year. Students apply online at siue.academicworks.com Prospective Students: If you are considering applying to SIUE, please click the Show Filters button to the right and indicate that you are a prospective student to learn more about our prestigious opportunities for incoming freshmen … More Apply for 2017 MASS COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

The Alestle seeking freelance writers for Blog

Do you enjoy writing but don’t know where to publish? The Alestle Blog is open to all appropriate topics from Sports, Education and SIUe News. This is great opportunity for SIUE Mass Comm. students to get an inside look at how freelance work is used in the media and to practice their writing skills. Interested … More The Alestle seeking freelance writers for Blog

“Sanctuary” Q & A with director Cory Byers

The documentary Sanctuary has won the 2016 Fusion Doc Challenge at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film by directors Ashley Seering and Cory Byers profiles an abandoned church that was given a second chance. We were able to talk with Cory Beyers, the SIUE Mass Comm. Instructor to discuss Sanctuary and how teaching at SIUE has impacted his work outside the … More “Sanctuary” Q & A with director Cory Byers

“Sanctuary” wins Fusion Doc Challenge at the Slamdance Film Festival

The documentary Sanctuary has won the 2016 Fusion Doc Challenge at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film  by directors Ashley Seering, and Cory Byers profiles an abandoned church that was given a second chance. Cory Byers is an Instructor in the Department of Mass Communications, the Director of Video Services, the faculty advisor for the Advertising Club, and … More “Sanctuary” wins Fusion Doc Challenge at the Slamdance Film Festival