Mystery Solved: The Spartan Who Named Michigan State University’s Spartans: Stephen George Scofes After the second world war, Stephen George Scofes ran a restaurant in Lansing, Michigan, called ‘The Famous Grill’, where he became friends with coaches and athletes at Michigan State University. He came up with the nickname for MSU – the Spartans. Here is … Continue reading Who Named MSU Spartans? Stephen George Scofes
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Simplify and Then Exaggerate, Big League
I was taken back years ago when the editor of a major news magazine told me that she told her editors to 'simplify and then exaggerate'. That was the secret formula for writing a good news story. To me it is increasingly clear that all the news media have moved in this direction, and to … Continue reading Simplify and Then Exaggerate, Big League
ICA Award Nominations for Communication and Technology Division (CAT)
Please take some time to consider this last call for nominations to the Communication and Technology (CAT) Awards Committee for three different awards. CAT is a division of the International Communication Association (ICA): First, we request nominations for the Frederick Williams Prize for Contributions to the Study of Communication Technology. Send nominations by 2 March … Continue reading ICA Award Nominations for Communication and Technology Division (CAT)
The William F. Ogburn Career Achievement Award of the American Sociological Association
Wonderful to have received the 2014 William F. Ogburn Career Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association, given by CITASA (ASA’s section on Communication and Information Technology): http://www.asanet.org/sections/citasa_recipients_History.cfm Given my move to Michigan, I was unable to attend but I sent these words of appreciation: Dear Colleagues of CITASA, I would like to convey my … Continue reading The William F. Ogburn Career Achievement Award of the American Sociological Association