DCU Journalism Society

Two BICS awards from two for MPS and DCUfm!

Steve — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:28:44 +0000

MPS is the Irish College Societies Awards Most Improved Society of 2009/10! The award marks a tremendous year for MPS, who have come on leaps and bounds since last year.

DCUfm.com won best website, reflecting the tremendous work put into the site by its creator Steve Conlon.

MPS’s Richard Geraghty, Denis McEvoy and Micheál Clesham praised MPS members for working “day in, day out” throughout the year. Denis told the crowd: “We’ve had 100s working every day with MPS, and this is what we’re going to continue to do next year!”

Congrats to Airsoft, who won DCU’s other award on the night for Best Poster.

The DCU Journalism Society was a runner-up for ‘Best new society’.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

New Committee elected and Constitutional ammendments passed.

Steve — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:44:01 +0000

At Monday’s AGM the following people were elected to the committee of the DCU Journalism Society:

Chair: David Kearns
Secretary: Conor Donohue
Treasurer: Niall Farrell
PRO: Ciara Ní Ghabhann
Trips/Ents Officer: Rosie McCormack

Congratulations to everyone that got elected and a big thank you to everyone on this years committee. Your commitment to team is what has made it so successful!

The new constitution is now online and takes immediate effect.

RTE broadcaster Bryan Dobson to address AGM.

Steve — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:42:44 +0000

The DCU Journalism Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday 12th April from 6.30pm in Room CG12 of the Henry Grattan Building. The AGM will be addressed by RTE Newscaster Bryan Dobson.

At the AGM constitutional amendments will be voted upon. If you have any suggested changes please submit them to steve@journosoc.com. In accordance with the DCU Journalism Society Constitution all amendments will be circulated 5 days before the AGM.

The committee positions will also be up for election. A full list of the positions and the DCU Journalism Society Constitution can be found at: http://www.journosoc.com/?page_id=12

if you have any questions in relation to the society positions please feel free to drop me an email.

Smedia Shortlists announced.

Steve — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:52:28 +0000

The DCU Journalism Society and DCU Media Production Society have been shortlisted for 19 Smedia Categories. Steve Conlon, Chairperson of the Society extended his congratulation to all those shortlisted, “This years Smedia shortlists are a testament to the talent and dedication of all the members of the DCU Journalism Society and the members of the Media Production Society. Our members have worked hard and there dedication has paid off, with DCU students now being placed in the top ten of student journalists and presenters in teh country. We are confident that many of our members will continue into the final lists and I wish them all the very best”. Check out the Smedia website for full listings.

Journalist of the Year

Steve Conlon

Samuel Hamilton

Newspaper of the Year

The College View

Sports Writer of the Year

Niall Farrell

Stephen Mangan

Michael Glennon

Features Writer of the Year (news and politics)

Stephen Mangan

Website of the Year

The College View

Blog of the Year

Steve Conlon

Nessy Monaghan

Journalist of the Year (National Press)

Stephen Mangan

Joanne Hunt

Editor of the Year

David Kearns

Photograph of the Year

James Foley

Society Publication of the Year

Flash Back

Features Writer of the Year (Arts and Pop Culture)

Paula Lynne

Patrick Kavanagh

TV Production of the Year

DCUtv – Nicola Leddy

News Photographer of the Year

James Foley

Journalism relating to Mental Health

Vicky Kavanagh

Stephen Mangan

Irish Journalist

Audrey Donohue

Radio DJ of the Year

Darren Regan (Mid Riff)

Vanessa Monaghan (Culture Cafe)

Russell James Alford (The Open Line)

Radio Production of the Year (Arts and Features)

Alan Regan and Denis McEvoy (Culchie Corner)

Radio Production of the Year (News)

Séamus Conwell (Newswire)

Road Safety Authority Award for Journalism Relating to Road Safety

Alan Regan (Newswire)

Society to host InDesign workshops.

Steve — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:12:45 +0000

DCU Journalism Society will host its first in a series of Adobe InDesign workshops.

The Beginner workshop will be held on Tuesday 9th March in C106 of the Henry Grattan Building.

The workshop starts at midday and will go on for two hours.

The workshop will be hosted by Steve Conlon and Dave Kearns.

Steve is a former Creative Director for Core Concepts, a graphic design company. Dave Kearns is the Editor and Production Manager of The College View.

Richard Waghorne to address Society.

Steve — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:43:51 +0000

On Monday 1st March Mr. Richard Waghorne, Chief Political Commentator for the Daily Mail, will address the society on political commentary and will kick of a debate on the need for a conservative media outlet in Ireland.

This talk will take place in CG12 of the Henry Grattan Building at 6.30pm.

This is one of Mr. Waghorne’s last addresses in Ireland before he moves to London to take up a role in the Group’s UK headquarters.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in what many eagerly anticipate to be a exciting and entertaining debate.

A wine reception will be held at the end of the debate.

Photo: TCD Philosophical Society