CLASS PROJECTS

Faculty and students in the Department of Communication and Journalism work on a variety of hands-on projects. Here are some examples:

Students enrolled in Jan Larson's CJ222 News Reporting and Writing interviewed peers and wrote two versions of a feature profile -- one in print style and one in broadcast style. They then posted their stories online. Our students are musicians, athletes, community activists and much more. Read all about them and listen to the audio stories, too.

WiGo

WiGo, short for Wisconsin Goes Outdoors, is an e-zine dedicated to serving families in Western Wisconsin interested in outdoor destinations and activities. The e-zine is the product of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Communication and Journalism Magazine Editing and Design course. With help from photography students in an advanced course, nine students spent a semester planning and producing the outdoor guide to Eau Claire and the region. They hope you'll enjoy the end result.

CJ222, Fall 2009

Vision Magazine

"Vision is a publication that celebrates the rich history of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire women’s studies program and all who have fought for the equality and the empowerment of women. Through an open mind and cultural introspection, Vision promises to provide a glimpse at the world through the eyes of today’s woman."

Neighborhood Watch

Northside, southside, downtown. Whatever point on the compass it fills, Each Eau Claire neighborhood has a distinct identity. During the fall of 2008, students enrolled in Associate Professor Jan Larson's Advanced Reporting course explored Eau Claire's neighborhoods in an effort to understand what brings residents together to shape a community. The result is "Neighborhood Watch," an online publication focusing on the people and events contributing to the neighborhoods that make up Eau Claire.

Greenhouse

Students in the spring 2007 Magazine Editing and Design course, taught by Associate Professor Jan Larson, created GreenHouse, an online magazine for the socially conscious reader who wants to explore "greener" alternatives to make for a more environmentally-conscious home and lifestyle.

Working

Bus drivers, tattoo artists and eye doctors all have something in common. They live and work in Eau Claire. During the fall of 2006, students enrolled in Associate Professor Jan Larson's Advanced Reporting course took time to find out how work informs and shapes the lives of Eau Claire residents. Students enrolled in Larson's News Editing and Design course edited the stories and designed the online publication, "Working."

Brink

Under the direction of Associate Professor Jan Larson, the spring 2006 Magazine Editing and Design class produced, “Brink,” a magazine designed for high school students on the brink of life changes. As its mission statement reads, Brink offers “Midwestern teens the wisdom they need before facing life’s crossroads.”