Graduate student wins teaching award

Julianne Friesen, a graduate teaching assistant in the COJO Department, received a Promoting Intellectual Engagement in the First Year (PIE) award for her efforts teaching freshmen classes.

Dr. Patton publishes two journal articles

Dr. Tracey Patton co-authored an article "Re-envisioning Bakhtin's Carnivalesque through America's Next Top Model" in Media Research. Dr. Tracey Patton also co-authored an article "Roles, Rules and Rebellions: Creating the Carnivalesque through Judges' Behaviors on America's Next Top Model" in Communication Studies. Both journal articles were co-authored with Julie Snyder-Yuly of Iowa State University.

Professor visits Kazakhstan university

Professor Michael Brown is going to the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Kazakhstan for two weeks. He has been invited to teach a series of classes and workshops. Brown will be teaching a class about media and society to 20 undergraduate students, a research class for 15 Master’s and Ph.D students, and an academic writing seminar for 20 faculty members.

In addition, Brown will be finalizing a cooperation agreement between the University of Wyoming and the Kazakh National University. The connection to the Kazakh National University was made through Askhat Yerkimbay, an independent Kazakh journalist who has taught for KazNU and attends the COJO master’s program with support of the Muskie Foundation.

Alum writes book on Wyoming high school football

Patrick Schmiedt, B.S. 2004 and M.A. 2011, has published his first book. "A Century of Fridays: Wyoming High School Football, 1894-2011," is now available for purchase through the book's publisher at lulu.com. He describes it: "From 1894 to 2011, 102 Wyoming high schools have played more than 22,000 football games. The results of those games are all recorded here, together, for the first time. In addition to results of more than 22,000 games, this book includes coaches for every school and season, all-state teams dating back to 1920, postseason history and more. The book also tracks the evolution of high school football, decade by decade, as it evolved from a confusing novelty to a staple of autumn Fridays in communities statewide."

Job opening at Enzi's office

Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., seeks press/media assistant for his Washington, D.C. office to help press secretary in gathering and researching information for media and constituent inquiries. Applicants must be adaptable, excellent writers, organized, knowledgeable about social media and eager to serve the people of Wyoming.

Applicants who are from or at least have a strong connection to Wyoming are preferred. The job is entry level, but journalism, marketing, Capitol Hill, internship or state government experience are a plus. Email cover letter and resume to Coy_Knobel@enzi.senate.gov. Write “media assistant” in the subject line.

Dr. Millar dies

It is a sad day. Professor Frank Millar died at his home last night after a courageous battle with cancer. His colleagues and students will remember Frank as an intelligent and unique person. A memorial on campus is being planned, and further details will be posted when they become available. Our condolences to his wife, Vanessa.