Bob Rucker named director of School of Journalism and Mass Communications
You can drop the "Interim" in front of my job title. Monday the dean, new provost and president named me the permanent director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. I am proud beyond belief to be the first African-American to lead this school in its 76 year history!

Advertising graduate develops Super Bowl ad
Honda has unveiled its Super bowl commercial for the All-New CR-V. Our alumnus Darren Mitchell was heavily involved, and was a key player in promoting it via Facebook, Youtube, Google Plus, and Honda digital properties. He graduated just over a year ago! Check out his video ad: http://youtu.be/VhkDdayA4iA Congrats Darren!!! Tell everybody at your Super Bowl gathering!!!

Many JMC classes still open for enrollment
While some JMC classes are closed already, there are plenty of open sections. Make sure you attend the first week of classes, no exceptions. ADVISORY: SJSU faculty are NOT obligated to hold a seat for any student who is a no-show. You can be dropped. JMC School enforces this.

JMC School Movie Night
“The Help,” nominated for four Academy Awards, will be shown on Monday, Feb. 6th, at 6 pm in Engineering Hall, room 189. Admission is free. 250 seating capacity, so bring a friend! No food or drink allowed in that classroom. See movie trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbuKgzgeUIU

JMC Globetrotting This Summer: Ireland and France
MCOM 101: Law and Ethics will be taught for all media majors while exploring Ireland or all are invited to meet some major international public relations experts in Paris! Both opportunities are this summer. Learn more by visiting the Journalism School Office, DBH 105.

NEW JMC School Facebook Internship
The JMC School has a new Facebook presence, and I am setting up a special internship opportunity. I'm looking for two or three JMC School students (advertising, PR or journalism) who can demonstrate strong skills using many features on Facebook. Expect to be interviewed and some competition for these unpaid, 3 unit internship for credit opportunities. Students schedules must be flexible, and they must work closely with me every week to update JMC info, videos and photos. 
Sign up for an interview in the Journalism Office, DBH 105 between Jan. 25th and Feb. 2nd. Students chosen will be given an add code to sign up for internship credit by the last day to add a class this semester, Feb. 13th. Miss that date and you receive no credit.

Spartan Ad Club to hold first Spring meeting
Spartan Ad Club will be having its first meeting of the semester on February 9th at 6 PM in DBH 225. Food and refreshments will be provided for all who attend! Subsequent meetings take place every other Thursday evening. SAC is open to students of all majors who are interested in advertising, whether they are on the creative or management side, or just want to learn more about the industry. SAC is a great way to meet fellow JMC students, network with industry professionals, and find internship opportunities. If you can't attend the first meeting, join Spartan Ad Club's Facebook page.

Remember Add-Drop Deadlines!
Everyone REMEMBER: Last day to DROP a class at SJSU is Feb. 6th.  The Last day to ADD a spring class is Feb. 13th. The JMC School enforces those deadlines. Expect NO exceptions. Students disenrolled due to non-payment of fees cannot add or drop JMC School classes after those deadlines.