May 11-15

The Weekly Newsletter for Journalism Majors

Spring 2009 * Issue No. 16
To submit information to the Monday Memo, please contact Denys Nazarov, editor, at ext. 3135 or email submissions to mm@csun.edu, or stop by MZ 210. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m., Tuesday.

Advisement Period is Over - Journalism advisers will not hold office hours during the finals week.

Facebook - Department of Journalism now has a Facebook. Come and join us at http://http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=90925675848&ref=mf.

Graduation Ceremony - The Commencement will take place on May 19, 2009 at 8 a.m. on the lawn in front of the Oviatt Library. Parking on campus will be free.

New Media Class Available - The Journalism Department will be offering a New Media course (J495NM) in the Fall semester. The class is designed to prepare students to report and write for new media. Students will use Internet tools and software to produce multimedia journalism content. To enroll in the class students need to obtain a permission number from the Prof. Jessica Retis-Rivas during her office hours.

Oviatt Library Hours - The library will remain open 24 hours a day for the duration of the Spring semester finals week. Most Library Service Desks and the Collaboratory will be open 24/7 during this period as well. Fore a detailed schedule including some exceptions, go to http://library.csun.edu/About_the_Library/ovhoursspring09.pdf. Additional library updates are now available on Twitter at https://twitter.com/OviattLibrary.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE is offering students an opportunity to participate in a video contest "Freedom on Campus" and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The organization is looking for student filmmakers to document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The entries must be under ten minutes long. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2009. Students may enter online at www.thefire.org/contests.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on internships listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other internship opportunities.

Online - BargainBabe.com is offering one unpaid internship for a student interested in online journalism. Student must receive college credit for the internship. Majority of work will be done from home. An intern will have to contribute 8 to 10 hours a week. To apply, email a letter of interest, a resume, three to five clips (print and/or online), and three references with emails and phone numbers to Julia@bargainbabe.com.

New! Radio - 93.1 Jack FM and 97.1 AMP Radio are seeking summer inters for the productions, promotions and sales departments. Interns have to be currently enrolled full-time students and must be able to receive college credit. Interns are required to work 15-20 hours per week. To apply, send a cover letter and a resume to Phillip Higginbotham at Higginbotham@cbsradio.com.

Science Journalism - Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking a journalism intern with interest in science journalism. Students must be currently enrolled at least half time, have a 3.0 GPA and be able to work 20-30 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during mid-year and summer breaks. Applicants must be able to work on a tight deadline and adhere to the highest degree of accuracy. To apply, email a resume to Danielle.E.Garcia@jpl.nasa.gov. Reference Job ID#8383 in your email for this position.

DC Internship - Students interested in political journalism are invited to visit http://www.dcinternships.com/ Web site for an opportunity to gain professional experience through a media internship in the nation's capital. The program offers scholarships and an academic collaboration with Georgetown University.

L.A. County Arts - Paid internships are now available for 125 college students through the Los Angeles County Arts program. The positions are for 10 weeks and pay $350 per week. Interns will also take part in educational and arts networking activities. To support the internships, Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $500,000 to 95 performing, literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout the County. Descriptions and contacts for the 125 internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission's web site at http://lacountyarts.org/internships/docs/internships_postings09.pdf.

Print/Editorial - Nichi Bei Times, Northern California's oldest Japanese American newspaper is looking for an intern to serve in the marketing/advertising and editorial departments. Applicants must have excellent organization and communication skills. Some knowledge of the Japanese American culture and community is preferred. The internship is unpaid, however a transportation stipend will be provided. To apply, send a resume to Heather Horiuchi at heather@nichibeitimes.com or call at (415) 921-0770.

Public Relations Research - Grunig Prime Research fellowship offers graduate students in public relations and mass communication, who have completed at least one year of study, an opportunity to earn $5,000 over six weeks. Applicants must have completed at least one course in research methodology. More detailed information regarding the fellowship, including application requirements, can be found at www.instituteforpr.org/awards/grunigprime.

Public Relations - Baby's Organic Nursery, a Web-based retail business focusing on organic products for infants is looking for a public relations intern to develop a publicity campaign. Four to eight hours of work are required per week. The work does not have to be completed at the office. This is an unpaid internship. Interested candidates should call (818) 366-6292 or send an email to info@babysorganicnursery.com.

JOBS - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on jobs listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other job opportunities.

New! Web Design - CSUN Web Development team is looking for a student assistant with knowledge of Photoshop, HTML and CSS. Applicants must provide work samples. Knowledge of accessibility standards and flash/video are preferred. Strong visual,verbal and written communication skills are required. The position offers up to 20 hours of work per week, during each semester with flexible hours, and possibly more hours during summer. Applicants must be enrolled during spring and fall '09 semesters. To apply, contact Diana at (818) 677-4242.

New! Broadcast - Southern California Broadcasters Association regularly compiles a list of job announcements in the area. For additional information, go to http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102571964145&s=89&e=001cgzIpYu8D4TVNOkMorWE0Yibx3kpvN_twV-RcwJLtSu_GReQyMQXEj4V6-v9xdUuYoK97zc4igF7R4CED_uvmEO6HYCPLuvXs_n4QG4rbNWHRIEEyDt-TXoOPmmjxz-lP1qY2huz0Mg=.

May 4-8

The Weekly Newsletter for Journalism Majors

Spring 2009 * Issue No. 15
To submit information to the Monday Memo, please contact Denys Nazarov, editor, at ext. 3135 or email submissions to mm@csun.edu, or stop by MZ 210. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m., Tuesday.

Last Chance for Advisement, as Advisers Add Additional Week - Advisers have graciously extended their advisement hours for ONE week. Advisement will not be available after Friday, May 8. All Journalism students who plan to attend CSUN during Fall 2009 must see their advisers for academic counseling during the advisement period. Students will not be cleared for registration until the Department has the counseling form on file. The Journalism Office does not make appointments - just plan to see your adviser during his/her office hours. On the day of advisement, students should pick up their forms and their files from the Department office, MZ 210, before seeing their adviser. When advisement is completed, both the form and the file should be returned to the Department office. Advisers' office hours are available on a sheet outside the Journalism Department office.

Congratulations - Alejandro Valladares was named the winner of the 2009 Journalism Alumni Association Scholarship.

New Media Class Available - The Journalism Department will be offering a New Media course (J495NM) in the Fall semester. The class is designed to prepare students to report and write for new media. Students will use Internet tools and software to produce multimedia journalism content. To enroll in the class students need to obtain a permission number from the Prof. Jessica Retis-Rivas during her office hours.

Oviatt Library Hours - The library will remain open 24 hours a day for the duration of the Spring semester finals week. Most Library Service Desks and the Collaboratory will be open 24/7 during this period as well. Fore a detailed schedule including some exceptions, go to http://library.csun.edu/About_the_Library/ovhoursspring09.pdf. Additional library updates are now available on Twitter at https://twitter.com/OviattLibrary.

Students to be Honored at KTA Reception - Congratulations to the following Kappa Tau Alpha initiates who will be honored at the KTA reception on Tuesday, May 5. Academically, these KTA initiates are in the top 10 percent of their class and were nominated by the Journalism faculty.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism: Stephanie Corral, Dessiraee Eleby, Andrew Fingerett, Cheryl Giraud, Eve Green, Danielle Griffin, Medhanie Habte, Allison Hata, Simone Lucker, Steffi Mulyati, Katharina Opitz, Hannah Pedraza, Sunny Reichert, Jessica Small, Laura Stace, Rossana Woo
Outstanding Scholar: Hannah Pedraza (Highest GPA)
Candidates for the Masters of Arts Degree in Mass Communication: Ari Apelian, Sahar El Zahed, Anasa Sinegal
Also, congratulations to the following Journalism majors and Mass Communication majors who will be honored for receiving the Dean's Award for Academic Achievement and Service. Graduate: John Daquioag; Senior: Cindy Von Quednow; Junior: Lilianna Oustinovskaya

"Endangered Species: College Media as Campus Watchdogs in the Digital Age" - Everyone is invited to attend the annual Kenneth S. Devol First Amendment Forum panel discussion titled "Endangered Species: College Media as Campus Watchdogs in the Digital Age," on Tuesday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Student Union, Balboa Room. The discussion will focus on how college media is taking on the watchdog role in the digital age.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE is offering students an opportunity to participate in a video contest "Freedom on Campus" and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The organization is looking for student filmmakers to document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The entries must be under ten minutes long. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2009. Students may enter online at www.thefire.org/contests.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on internships listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other internship opportunities.

Online - BargainBabe.com is offering one unpaid internship for a student interested in online journalism. Student must receive college credit for the internship. Majority of work will be done from home. An intern will have to contribute 8 to 10 hours a week. To apply, email a letter of interest, a resume, three to five clips (print and/or online), and three references with emails and phone numbers to Julia@bargainbabe.com.

Science Journalism - Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking a journalism intern with interest in science journalism. Students must be currently enrolled at least half time, have a 3.0 GPA and be able to work 20-30 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during mid-year and summer breaks. Applicants must be able to work on a tight deadline and adhere to the highest degree of accuracy. To apply, email a resume to Danielle.E.Garcia@jpl.nasa.gov. Reference Job ID#8383 in your email for this position.

DC Internship - Students interested in political journalism are invited to visit http://www.dcinternships.com/ Web site for an opportunity to gain professional experience through a media internship in the nation's capital. The program offers scholarships and an academic collaboration with Georgetown University.

L.A. County Arts - Paid internships are now available for 125 college students through the Los Angeles County Arts program. The positions are for 10 weeks and pay $350 per week. Interns will also take part in educational and arts networking activities. To support the internships, Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $500,000 to 95 performing, literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout the County. Descriptions and contacts for the 125 internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission's web site at http://lacountyarts.org/internships/docs/internships_postings09.pdf.

Print/Editorial - Nichi Bei Times, Northern California's oldest Japanese American newspaper is looking for an intern to serve in the marketing/advertising and editorial departments. Applicants must have excellent organization and communication skills. Some knowledge of the Japanese American culture and community is preferred. The internship is unpaid, however a transportation stipend will be provided. To apply, send a resume to Heather Horiuchi at heather@nichibeitimes.com or call at (415) 921-0770.

Public Relations Research - Grunig Prime Research fellowship offers graduate students in public relations and mass communication, who have completed at least one year of study, an opportunity to earn $5,000 over six weeks. Applicants must have completed at least one course in research methodology. More detailed information regarding the fellowship, including application requirements, can be found at www.instituteforpr.org/awards/grunigprime.

Public Relations - Baby's Organic Nursery, a Web-based retail business focusing on organic products for infants is looking for a public relations intern to develop a publicity campaign. Four to eight hours of work are required per week. The work does not have to be completed at the office. This is an unpaid internship. Interested candidates should call (818) 366-6292 or send an email to info@babysorganicnursery.com.

JOBS - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on jobs listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other job opportunities.

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April 27 - May 1

The Weekly Newsletter for Journalism Majors

Spring 2009 * Issue No. 14
To submit information to the Monday Memo, please contact Denys Nazarov, editor, at ext. 3135 or email submissions to mm@csun.edu, or stop by MZ 210. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m., Tuesday.

300 Still Need Advisement, Time Running Out - There are still 300 Journalism Students who have not done their advisement! All Journalism students who plan to attend CSUN during Fall 2009 must see their advisers for academic counseling during the advisement period. Advisement will end Friday, May 1. Students will not be cleared for registration until the Department has the counseling form on file. The Journalism Office does not make appointments - just plan to see your adviser during his/her office hours. On the day of advisement, students should pick up their forms and their files from the Department office, MZ 210, before seeing their adviser. When advisement is completed, both the form and the file should be returned to the Department office. Advisers' office hours are available on a sheet outside the Journalism Department office.

Freshman Common Reading 2009-2010 - For the upcoming academic year the Freshman Common Reading book will be "The Soloist" by Steve Lopez of the Los Angeles Times. Lopez will be the Freshman Convocation speaker in September. For more information, go to http://www.csun.edu/afye/Soloist-at-CSUN-Main-Page.html.

On-camera Talent Seminar - Clarity Media Group is inviting aspiring anchors to attend a half-day seminar on how to break into the television news market. The seminar will cover topics ranging from how to put together a successful reel, to how to read a teleprompter effectively. The seminar will be held on May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of the seminar is $495. To reserve a space, send an email to seminars@claritymediagroup.com and specify your day and time of preference, or call 310-229-5765.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Sacramento Press Club Scholarship - SPC is offering $15,000 in scholarships to journalism students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students in the 2009-2010 academic year. For eligibility requirements and additional information on how to apply, go to http://www.sacpressclub.org/. The deadline to apply for one of the Sacramento Press Club's 2009 Journalism Scholarships is April 30th.

Christian Life Mission Scholarship - Five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to journalism students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply, submit five copies each of the following: a letter explaining your interest in Christian journalism, current resume, certified transcripts and five published works. Deadline is May 1, 2009. For additional information, send an email to dottie.mcbroom@strang.com or go to http://www.christianlifemission.org/.

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE is offering students an opportunity to participate in a video contest "Freedom on Campus" and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The organization is looking for student filmmakers to document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The entries must be under ten minutes long. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2009. Students may enter online at www.thefire.org/contests.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on internships listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other internship opportunities.

Online - BargainBabe.com is offering one unpaid internship for a student interested in online journalism. Student must receive college credit for the internship. Majority of work will be done from home. An intern will have to contribute 8 to 10 hours a week. To apply, email a letter of interest, a resume, three to five clips (print and/or online), and three references with emails and phone numbers to Julia@bargainbabe.com.

Science Journalism - Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking a journalism intern with interest in science journalism. Students must be currently enrolled at least half time, have a 3.0 GPA and be able to work 20-30 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during mid-year and summer breaks. Applicants must be able to work on a tight deadline and adhere to the highest degree of accuracy. To apply, email a resume to Danielle.E.Garcia@jpl.nasa.gov. Reference Job ID#8383 in your email for this position.

New! DC Internship - Students interested in political journalism are invited to visit http://www.dcinternships.com/ Web site for an opportunity to gain professional experience through a media internship in the nation's capital. The program offers scholarships and an academic collaboration with Georgetown University.

Print/Online - CCNMA and LA Daily News are offering an internship to highly motivated journalism students. Students can apply for one of the following positions: metro reporting, online, sports, photography. The program begins in June and runs for 10 weeks. Students must work 12 to 16 hours a week. Qualified students will be tested and selected by CCNMA and Daily News representatives. Successful candidate will receive a stipend of up to $1,000. To apply, include a cover letter stating that you are applying for the CCNMA summer internship, include a list of three references, up to eight writing samples - layout applicants should submit no more than eight page designs, photo applicants submit no more than 10 photos and one photo story. Application deadline is May 1. Submit required materials via mail or email to Oscar Garza, Senior Editor/Content, Los Angeles Daily News, PO Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, Oscar.garza@dailynews.com.

Assembly District Office - The 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program offers college students a unique opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a state Assembly office. The program exposes students to district office operations and the grass roots activities of a legislator's work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities. Internships are available to part-time or full-time students. Interns will gain valuable education and work experience by fully participating in all agreed-upon hours of work. All internship work is voluntary and students will not receive any monetary compensation. If you are interested in participating in the 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program, simply request, complete an application, and submit it, with the required 500-words or less essay to: Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino, attn: Julianne Hines, 215 N. Marengo Ave, Suite 115, Pasadena, CA 91101 or Fax: (626) 577-2868 or email: julianne.hines@asm.ca.gov. The Summer Internship Program will run from June 29, 2009 to August 21, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by May 1st, as positions fill quickly. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions, call (626) 577-9944.

L.A. County Arts - Paid internships are now available for 125 college students through the Los Angeles County Arts program. The positions are for 10 weeks and pay $350 per week. Interns will also take part in educational and arts networking activities. To support the internships, Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $500,000 to 95 performing, literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout the County. Descriptions and contacts for the 125 internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission's web site at http://lacountyarts.org/internships/docs/internships_postings09.pdf.

Print/Editorial - Nichi Bei Times, Northern California's oldest Japanese American newspaper is looking for an intern to serve in the marketing/advertising and editorial departments. Applicants must have excellent organization and communication skills. Some knowledge of the Japanese American culture and community is preferred. The internship is unpaid, however a transportation stipend will be provided. To apply, send a resume to Heather Horiuchi at heather@nichibeitimes.com or call at (415) 921-0770.

Public Relations Research - Grunig Prime Research fellowship offers graduate students in public relations and mass communication, who have completed at least one year of study, an opportunity to earn $5,000 over six weeks. Applicants must have completed at least one course in research methodology. More detailed information regarding the fellowship, including application requirements, can be found at www.instituteforpr.org/awards/grunigprime.

Public Relations - Baby's Organic Nursery, a Web-based retail business focusing on organic products for infants is looking for a public relations intern to develop a publicity campaign. Four to eight hours of work are required per week. The work does not have to be completed at the office. This is an unpaid internship. Interested candidates should call (818) 366-6292 or send an email to info@babysorganicnursery.com.

JOBS - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on jobs listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other job opportunities.

Web Reporter - The Pacific Citizen is seeking a web reporter to develop visual and written content for the company's Website. Assignments may include some weekend and evening work. An ideal candidate should have two years of journalism experience on a school paper or in a professional publication. Knowledge of Quark and Dreamweaver are a considered a plus. Knowledge and experience with the Japanese American and Asian American community is also preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: Caroline Aoyagi-Stom, Executive Editor, 250 E. First Street, Suite 301, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: editor@pacificcitizen.org.

Production Assistant - 100.3 FM KSWD is seeking a part-time production assistant with previous experience. Responsibilities will include producing spots, promos, sweepers, and various other production elements. Candidates must be experts with all functions of current Pro-Tools, as well as Adobe Audition, be able to write and voice quality commercials, edit copy and multitask. Qualified candidates are invited to download an application from http://www.thesoundla.com/ and email a resume along with the application to employment@thesoundla.com.

April 20-24

The Weekly Newsletter for Journalism Majors

Spring 2009 * Issue No. 13
To submit information to the Monday Memo, please contact Denys Nazarov, editor, at ext. 3135 or email submissions to mm@csun.edu, or stop by MZ 210. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m., Tuesday.

Mandatory Advisement Continues - All Journalism students who plan to attend CSUN during Fall 2009 must see their advisers for academic counseling during the advisement period. Advisement will end Friday, May 1. Students will not be cleared for registration until the Department has the counseling form on file. The Journalism Office does not make appointments - just plan to see your adviser during his/her office hours. On the day of advisement, students should pick up their forms and their files from the Department office, MZ 210, before seeing their adviser. When advisement is completed, both the form and the file should be returned to the Department office. Advisers' office hours are available on a sheet outside the Journalism Department office.

On-camera Talent Seminar - Clarity Media Group is inviting aspiring anchors to attend a half-day seminar on how to break into the television news market. The seminar will cover topics ranging from how to put together a successful reel, to how to read a teleprompter effectively. The seminar will be held on May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of the seminar is $495. To reserve a space, send an email to seminars@claritymediagroup.com and specify your day and time of preference, or call 310-229-5765.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarship - The scholarship offers five $5,000 awards to print journalists. Applicants must be US citizens and have at least a 3.0 GPA. To apply, students also must write a 1000 word essay. The deadline is April 27, 2009. For additional information and submission requirements, send an email to murrayscholars@aol.com.

Sacramento Press Club Scholarship - SPC is offering $15,000 in scholarships to journalism students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students in the 2009-2010 academic year. For eligibility requirements and additional information on how to apply, go to http://www.sacpressclub.org/. The deadline to apply for one of the Sacramento Press Club's 2009 Journalism Scholarships is April 30th.

Christian Life Mission Scholarship - Five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to journalism students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply, submit five copies each of the following: a letter explaining your interest in Christian journalism, current resume, certified transcripts and five published works. Deadline is May 1, 2009. For additional information, send an email to dottie.mcbroom@strang.com or go to http://www.christianlifemission.org/.

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE is offering students an opportunity to participate in a video contest "Freedom on Campus" and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The organization is looking for student filmmakers to document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The entries must be under ten minutes long. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2009. Students may enter online at www.thefire.org/contests.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on internships listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other internship opportunities.

New! Online - BargainBabe.com is offering one unpaid internship for a student interested in online journalism. Student must receive college credit for the internship. Majority of work will be done from home. An intern will have to contribute 8 to 10 hours a week. To apply, email a letter of interest, a resume, three to five clips (print and/or online), and three references with emails and phone numbers to Julia@bargainbabe.com.

New! Science Journalism - Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking a journalism intern with interest in science journalism. Students must be currently enrolled at least half time, have a 3.0 GPA and be able to work 20-30 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during mid-year and summer breaks. Applicants must be able to work on a tight deadline and adhere to the highest degree of accuracy. To apply, email a resume to Danielle.E.Garcia@jpl.nasa.gov. Reference Job ID#8383 in your email for this position.

New! Print/Online - CCNMA and LA Daily News are offering an internship to highly motivated journalism students. Students can apply for one of the following positions: metro reporting, online, sports, photography. The program begins in June and runs for 10 weeks. Students must work 12 to 16 hours a week. Qualified students will be tested and selected by CCNMA and Daily News representatives. Successful candidate will receive a stipend of up to $1,000. To apply, include a cover letter stating that you are applying for the CCNMA summer internship, include a list of three references, up to eight writing samples - layout applicants should submit no more than eight page designs, photo applicants submit no more than 10 photos and one photo story. Application deadline is May 1. Submit required materials via mail or email to Oscar Garza, Senior Editor/Content, Los Angeles Daily News, PO Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, Oscar.garza@dailynews.com.

Assembly District Office - The 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program offers college students a unique opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a state Assembly office. The program exposes students to district office operations and the grass roots activities of a legislator's work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities. Internships are available to part-time or full-time students. Interns will gain valuable education and work experience by fully participating in all agreed-upon hours of work. All internship work is voluntary and students will not receive any monetary compensation. If you are interested in participating in the 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program, simply request, complete an application, and submit it, with the required 500-words or less essay to: Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino, attn: Julianne Hines, 215 N. Marengo Ave, Suite 115, Pasadena, CA 91101 or Fax: (626) 577-2868 or email: julianne.hines@asm.ca.gov. The Summer Internship Program will run from June 29, 2009 to August 21, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by May 1st, as positions fill quickly. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions, call (626) 577-9944.

L.A. County Arts - Paid internships are now available for 125 college students through the Los Angeles County Arts program. The positions are for 10 weeks and pay $350 per week. Interns will also take part in educational and arts networking activities. To support the internships, Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $500,000 to 95 performing, literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout the County. Descriptions and contacts for the 125 internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission's web site at http://lacountyarts.org/internships/docs/internships_postings09.pdf.

Print/Editorial - Nichi Bei Times, Northern California's oldest Japanese American newspaper is looking for an intern to serve in the marketing/advertising and editorial departments. Applicants must have excellent organization and communication skills. Some knowledge of the Japanese American culture and community is preferred. The internship is unpaid, however a transportation stipend will be provided. To apply, send a resume to Heather Horiuchi at heather@nichibeitimes.com or call at (415) 921-0770.

Public Relations - Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale has an internship position available for a junior or senior student interested in public relations. Student must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Duties will include writing press releases and newsletter articles, pitching stories to the media and compiling newspaper clippings. Intern must receive college credit and be able to work 15-20 hours per week. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Celine Petrossian at cpetrossian@vhhospital.org.

Public Relations Research - Grunig Prime Research fellowship offers graduate students in public relations and mass communication, who have completed at least one year of study, an opportunity to earn $5,000 over six weeks. Applicants must have completed at least one course in research methodology. More detailed information regarding the fellowship, including application requirements, can be found at www.instituteforpr.org/awards/grunigprime.

Public Relations - Baby's Organic Nursery, a Web-based retail business focusing on organic products for infants is looking for a public relations intern to develop a publicity campaign. Four to eight hours of work are required per week. The work does not have to be completed at the office. This is an unpaid internship. Interested candidates should call (818) 366-6292 or send an email to info@babysorganicnursery.com.

JOBS - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on jobs listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other job opportunities.

New! Anchor/Reporter - KPIC 4 in Roseburg, Ore. is seeking to fill a position of anchor/reporter by April 24, 2009. This is a full-time position with benefits. A successful candidate will report, produce and anchor assigned local news segments. Job duties include non-linear editing, videography, interviewing sources. An applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of field equipment, operate a vehicle safely, read, listen, speak clearly and see including distinguishing colors, be able to work anytime, work under deadline pressure. Applicants must submit a current resume with a cover letter and a current DVD demo or link to online reel demonstrating reporting abilities. Send all of the materials to KPIC TV 4, Attn: Carrie Swesso, 655 W. Umpqua St., Roseburg, OR 97471. For additional information, send an email to swesso@kpic.com.

Account Executive - KQCA is seeking an energetic, self-motivated person to join the advertising sales team. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly assertive, loves to learn how businesses work and has a high sense of urgency. In addition, he/she should enjoy big challenges, be persuasive and possess a strong desire to win. The account executive is responsible for generating new advertising revenue for the station's TV and Internet platforms. College degree in marketing, advertising, or related field is a plus. Media sales experience is a plus. To apply, send a resume to KQCA, Attn: Jennifer Darling, 58 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Web Reporter - The Pacific Citizen is seeking a web reporter to develop visual and written content for the company's Website. Assignments may include some weekend and evening work. An ideal candidate should have two years of journalism experience on a school paper or in a professional publication. Knowledge of Quark and Dreamweaver are a considered a plus. Knowledge and experience with the Japanese American and Asian American community is also preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: Caroline Aoyagi-Stom, Executive Editor, 250 E. First Street, Suite 301, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: editor@pacificcitizen.org.

Production Assistant - 100.3 FM KSWD is seeking a part-time production assistant with previous experience. Responsibilities will include producing spots, promos, sweepers, and various other production elements. Candidates must be experts with all functions of current Pro-Tools, as well as Adobe Audition, be able to write and voice quality commercials, edit copy and multitask. Qualified candidates are invited to download an application from http://www.thesoundla.com/ and email a resume along with the application to employment@thesoundla.com.

April 13-17

The Weekly Newsletter for Journalism Majors

Spring 2009 * Issue No. 12
To submit information to the Monday Memo, please contact Denys Nazarov, editor, at ext. 3135 or email submissions to mm@csun.edu, or stop by MZ 210. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m., Tuesday.

Mandatory Advisement Continues - All Journalism students who plan to attend CSUN during Fall 2009 must see their advisers for academic counseling during the advisement period. Advisement will end Friday, May 1. Students will not be cleared for registration until the Department has the counseling form on file. The Journalism Office does not make appointments - just plan to see your adviser during his/her office hours. On the day of advisement, students should pick up their forms and their files from the Department office, MZ 210, before seeing their adviser. When advisement is completed, both the form and the file should be returned to the Department office. Advisers' office hours are available on a sheet outside the Journalism Department office.

Congratulations to Spring 2009 Journalism Scholarship winners:
Walter Pena - Chevron Outstanding Public Relations Student Award $750
Josef Moran - Hearst Outstanding Broadcast News and In-Depth Reporting Award $750
Cindy Von Quednow - Agness Underwood Outstanding Print Reporting Award $750
Alexandra Chavez - Outstanding Photojournalism Student Scholarship $500
Laura Stace - Roy S. Akers Magazine Journalism Scholarship $500
Kara Lawton - Joann DeSantis Advocacy Award $250
Anasa Sinegal - Joann DeSantis Advocacy Award $250
John Daquioag - Joann DeSantis Advocacy Award $250
Samantha Minton - Joann DeSantis Advocacy Award $250
Sandra Kukla - Michael Emery Memorial Scholarship $500
Britten Fay - Kenneth S. Devol Scholarship $500
TBA - Journalism Alumni Association Scholarship $500

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarship - The scholarship offers five $5,000 awards to print journalists. Applicants must be US citizens and have at least a 3.0 GPA. To apply, students also must write a 1000 word essay. The deadline is April 27, 2009. For additional information and submission requirements, send an email to murrayscholars@aol.com.

Sacramento Press Club Scholarship - SPC is offering $15,000 in scholarships to journalism students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students in the 2009-2010 academic year. For eligibility requirements and additional information on how to apply, go to http://www.sacpressclub.org/. The deadline to apply for one of the Sacramento Press Club's 2009 Journalism Scholarships is April 30th.

Christian Life Mission Scholarship - Five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to journalism students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply, submit five copies each of the following: a letter explaining your interest in Christian journalism, current resume, certified transcripts and five published works. Deadline is May 1, 2009. For additional information, send an email to dottie.mcbroom@strang.com or go to http://www.christianlifemission.org/.

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - FIRE is offering students an opportunity to participate in a video contest "Freedom on Campus" and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The organization is looking for student filmmakers to document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The entries must be under ten minutes long. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2009. Students may enter online at www.thefire.org/contests.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on internships listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other internship opportunities.

Panetta Congressional Internship - One outstanding CSUN student will be selected to participate in this prestigious program. The intern will spend the Fall 2009 semester in Washington D.C. working for a member of California Congressional delegation. A full scholarship covering all costs will be included. To be eligible, a student must be an enrolled junior, senior or graduate student in good academic standing in Fall 2009 and demonstrate exemplary maturity, willingness to work hard, ability to be a good team member, superior academic achievements, advanced written and verbal skills, commitment to community and public service. Applicants may not be previous Panetta participants. Application is available at www.csun.edu/ugs/panetta.html. Interested students should complete the application and submit all required paperwork to the Office of Undergraduate Studies, University Hall 215, by Monday, April 20, 2009.

New! Assembly District Office - The 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program offers college students a unique opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a state Assembly office. The program exposes students to district office operations and the grass roots activities of a legislator's work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities. Internships are available to part-time or full-time students. Interns will gain valuable education and work experience by fully participating in all agreed-upon hours of work. All internship work is voluntary and students will not receive any monetary compensation. If you are interested in participating in the 44th Assembly District Office Internship Program, simply request, complete an application, and submit it, with the required 500-words or less essay to: Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino, attn: Julianne Hines, 215 N. Marengo Ave, Suite 115, Pasadena, CA 91101 or Fax: (626) 577-2868 or email: julianne.hines@asm.ca.gov. The Summer Internship Program will run from June 29, 2009 to August 21, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by May 1st, as positions fill quickly. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions, call (626) 577-9944.

New! L.A. County Arts - Paid internships are now available for 125 college students through the Los Angeles County Arts program. The positions are for 10 weeks and pay $350 per week. Interns will also take part in educational and arts networking activities. To support the internships, Los Angeles County, through its Arts Commission, has given grants totaling $500,000 to 95 performing, literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout the County. Descriptions and contacts for the 125 internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission's web site at http://lacountyarts.org/internships/docs/internships_postings09.pdf.

New! Print/Editorial - Nichi Bei Times, Northern California's oldest Japanese American newspaper is looking for an intern to serve in the marketing/advertising and editorial departments. Applicants must have excellent organization and communication skills. Some knowledge of the Japanese American culture and community is preferred. The internship is unpaid, however a transportation stipend will be provided. To apply, send a resume to Heather Horiuchi at heather@nichibeitimes.com or call at (415) 921-0770.

Public Relations - Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale has an internship position available for a junior or senior student interested in public relations. Student must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Duties will include writing press releases and newsletter articles, pitching stories to the media and compiling newspaper clippings. Intern must receive college credit and be able to work 15-20 hours per week. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Celine Petrossian at cpetrossian@vhhospital.org.

Public Relations Research - Grunig Prime Research fellowship offers graduate students in public relations and mass communication, who have completed at least one year of study, an opportunity to earn $5,000 over six weeks. Applicants must have completed at least one course in research methodology. More detailed information regarding the fellowship, including application requirements, can be found at www.instituteforpr.org/awards/grunigprime.

Public Relations - Baby's Organic Nursery, a Web-based retail business focusing on organic products for infants is looking for a public relations intern to develop a publicity campaign. Four to eight hours of work are required per week. The work does not have to be completed at the office. This is an unpaid internship. Interested candidates should call (818) 366-6292 or send an email to info@babysorganicnursery.com.

JOBS - Please see the glass case outside MZ 210 for more information on jobs listed, or view past issues of the Monday Memo for other job opportunities.

MTV Host - mtvU network is seeking talented and energetic people to join its team. Candidates must possess bold personalities and have the ability to think quickly on their feet in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to conduct interviews at a moment’s notice. For additional information, send an email to mtvu-vj-castingcall@mtvnmix.com.

Account Executive - KQCA is seeking an energetic, self-motivated person to join the advertising sales team. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly assertive, loves to learn how businesses work and has a high sense of urgency. In addition, he/she should enjoy big challenges, be persuasive and possess a strong desire to win. The account executive is responsible for generating new advertising revenue for the station's TV and Internet platforms. College degree in marketing, advertising, or related field is a plus. Media sales experience is a plus. To apply, send a resume to KQCA, Attn: Jennifer Darling, 58 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA 95814.

New! Web Reporter - The Pacific Citizen is seeking a web reporter to develop visual and written content for the company's Website. Assignments may include some weekend and evening work. An ideal candidate should have two years of journalism experience on a school paper or in a professional publication. Knowledge of Quark and Dreamweaver are a considered a plus. Knowledge and experience with the Japanese American and Asian American community is also preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to: Caroline Aoyagi-Stom, Executive Editor, 250 E. First Street, Suite 301, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: editor@pacificcitizen.org.

Production Assistant - 100.3 FM KSWD is seeking a part-time production assistant with previous experience. Responsibilities will include producing spots, promos, sweepers, and various other production elements. Candidates must be experts with all functions of current Pro-Tools, as well as Adobe Audition, be able to write and voice quality commericals, edit copy and multitask. Qualified candidates are invited to download an application from http://www.thesoundla.com/ and email a resume along with the application to employment@thesoundla.com.