Monthly Archives: March 2019

Recent Journalism News

Here are some updates from Gretchen Thum, associate professor and chair of Journalism and Media Communications. In February, Thum attended the annual Business Communicators Summit at the KU Edwards Campus.  Three JCCC Journalism students received scholarships from the International Association … Continue reading

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Fifth Annual Cavalier Conference on Writing and Literature

The Fifth Annual Cavalier Conference on Writing and Literature will take place on April 12 in the Regnier Center. The conference will feature 27 presentations from high school, community college, and four-year college instructors.   Teachers from the following schools … Continue reading

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Reynolds Featured in Riverfront Readings

Tom Reynolds, professor of English, gave a poetry reading for Riverfront Readings on March 8 at the Nonprofit Village, 31 W. 31st Street, Kansas City MO 64108.

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Gulley Accepted to IKWE Program

Beth Gulley, professor of English, was accepted to the Indian Knowledge, Western Education (IKWE) program at JCCC.  IKWE is part of an NEH grant. In addition, Gulley also hosted a poetry reading for the Riverfront Reading Committee. Her poem “Two Benadryl’s … Continue reading

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Broomfield Appears on Central Standard

Andrea Broomfield, professor of English, appeared on KCUR’s Central Standard on March 8.  She discussed Cajun food and how it connects to Kansas City’s food history.  You can listen to her segment here: Seg. 1: Cajun Cuisine. Seg. 2: Food … Continue reading

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