JMC Student Groups
Whether you're a pre-major or a major, and no matter which sequence you're in, there's a student professional organization for you. Our JMC student groups are a way for you to connect with fellow students in your sequence, and start networking with potential internship providers and employers who come to campus to talk with groups or, perhaps, belong to the professional counterpart to our organization. Each student group has as its mission the goal of enhancing outside of class what you're learning in your classes.
Organization: Wildcat Watch
Faculty adviser: Steve Harvey
Meeting day and time: Weekly meeting on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the Dole Hall class room; Studio Recording
of "Manhattan Tonight" at 7 p.m. at Dole Hall
Contact person: Brian Broeckelman, broeckel@ksu.edu
YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/wildcatwatch
Need a way to express your creative side? Then look no further than Wildcat Watch.
As a student-led video production group, we want to make videos that you, our student
body, care about. We cover live local events, the latest trends, really anything that
our students want to hear about. And the best part - no creative restrictions. If
you have an idea for a video project, a short film, a documentary, whatever it may
be, you can make it happen! This group gives students a chance to gain experience
outside the structured curriculum, giving everyone an opportunity to polish their
skills and get practice in the areas they care about the most. You'll get to use high-quality,
professional equipment to grow your reel into something you're exceedingly proud of.
Here's just a quick look at what you can do with Wildcat Watch: on-camera talent,
cinematographer, director, segment host, audio technician, creative writer, producer,
editor, technical director, and the list goes on and on! Check out our YouTube page
for a glimpse at what we've done recently: http://www.youtube.com/user/wildcatwatch.
Organization: Ad Club
President: Evan Yule
Faculty adviser: Katie Olsen
Meeting day and time: Every other Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Student Union
Contact person: Evan Yule, eyule@k-state.edu
Advertising Club is an excellent way to learn more about the constantly-evolving strategic
communication industry. The club participates in a variety of activities, from talking
with professors about their specific research interests in the area to meeting with
employees at local advertising agencies. Students learn about the different types
of jobs available in the industry, as well as potential opportunities for internships
and employment after graduation. Ad Club hosts seminars with portfolio schools about
graduate school in advertising, and the club takes a trip each year to tour ad agencies
in a major city. Past trips included Chicago, New York and Kansas City. KSU's Ad Club
is a great way for students to develop connections with fellow students and professionals
in the advertising business. Membership is open to anyone and is highly encouraged
among those wanting to enter the advertising industry.
Organization: PowercatPR: K-State’s Public Relations Student Society of America
Faculty adviser: Nancy Muturi
Contact person: Courtney Boman, cdboman@k-state.edu
Meeting day and time: Every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Leadership Studies Building
PowercatPR is Kansas State University’s chapter of PRSSA, a network of approximately
10,000 members and nearly 300 Chapters at colleges and universities in 43 states,
the District of Columbia and Argentina. PowercatPR is an active K-State student organization
that is open to any major. The chapter is a pre-professional society, dedicated to offering
members opportunities to enhance their knowledge of public relations and communications
fields, while providing access to professional development opportunities. PowercatPR
does this by bringing in professional speakers with various public relations backgrounds
and experiences, attending conferences, and providing hands on experience for members.
The chapter has participated in several national campaigns including Wing N’ Watch,
a 2011 competition put on by Buffalo Wild Wings and public relations agency Fleishman–Hillard.
The chapter’s Wing N’ Watch campaign won the national competition against seven other universities.
More information can be found at powercatpr.wordpress.com or follow the chapter on
Twitter @KSStatePRSSA.
Organization: Student Journalism Education Association
Faculty adviser: Kelly Furnas
Contact person: Kelly Furnas, furnas@ksu.edu
Students interested in pursuing a career in journalism education -- either at the
secondary education or higher education level -- are encouraged to get involved with
the national Journalism Education Association, housed here at K-State. JEA offers training, resources and networking opportunities
for existing and soon-to-be teachers. Students of K-State's SJEA chapter are often
tapped to help with the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, which
takes place each spring and fall at locations around the country.