J Days is a weeklong celebration (April 13-17) dedicated to highlighting the accomplishments of journalism students, faculty and alumni. Each day SAB will provide free snacks and lunch from local participating restaurants between 11 a.m.-1 p.m., first come, first serve. Be looking for the SAB fridge in the first floor Freedom Forum (the open area with the big TV at the south end of the building .) Students are invited to participate in free festivities and themed days all throughout the week.
Friday, April 17th
Professional Day - alumni award winners visit classes
Alumni award luncheon - Chez Hay - 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CiCi’s Pizza 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Stocked Fridge
Career Fair 1-5 p.m.
CoJMC open house 2-5 p.m.
CoJMC Dance 8:30-11 p.m. East Campus Union Ballroom
This is your opportunity to meet with employers. Some offer paid internships or part-time positions, both on the journalism and the business side (media sales, communications, advertising, marketing). Some offer unpaid internships, BUT you'll gain valuable experience that will help you get a job next time.
Bring your resume or other additional information that would help you make a positive impression. Dress to impress. Get face to face with employers.
Look who has said they will be here:
Publishing:
University of Nebraska Press - book publishing; Sandhills Publishing - magazine publishing;
NewsLink;
Lincoln Journal Star
Government/Government related:
Global Innovation & Strategy Center* (applications for their paid internships are in Andersen 147);
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Broadcasting:
Three Eagles Communications;
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET);
KLKN Channel 8;
KOLN/KGIN, Channel 10/11;
KZUM Radio
