AMP: Ad, Multimedia Journalism and PR

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  The department introduces the multimedia journalism major, which merges the writing and visual emphases to keep curriculum on pace with technology and practice in the field, as well as changing demands for online and mobile content.

  In 1980 the UW Oshkosh American Advertising Federation chapter is established, providing national opportunities for the advertising-public relations sequence.

  Sigma Delta Chi, now known as the Society of Professional Journalists, establishes a chapter at UW Oshkosh in February 1972. In May 1979, a chapter of the Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society is established at UW Oshkosh. A ceremony is held for KTA inductees...

  Barb Schmitz Benish ’82 (MBA ’92), former Oshkosh Northwestern city editor and adjunct instructor, takes on the role of internship coordinator for the department. Working with more than 50 organizations each year, she has helped the department attain a...

  In August, the department moves into the third floor of the new academic building, Sage Hall. The space features three journalism labs, a photography studio and a spacious reading room that features the department’s vintage “Journalism” sign...