Advertising Minor Awarded 2014 Meadows Exploration Awards

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Film Major and Advertising Minor, senior Ben Ohene

Ben Ohene is a film production major and advertising minor at Southern Methodist University. The senior is a transfer from the University of Texas at Arlington and began his journey at SMU in the fall of 2013. Ben is a first-generation Ghanaian-American and is the eldest of three children. Ohene is the vice president of communications for the Student Filmmakers Association at SMU and has interests in writing, photography, fashion, animation, the digital arts, outdoor sports, and culinary preparation. He is a member of SMU’s rugby club as well as an Eagle Scout and an American Red Cross volunteer. Additionally, he is an aspiring screenwriter and cinematographer whose plan is to enter the film industry after graduation in May of 2015.

Ben was awarded this year’s Meadows Exploration Award grant in the amount of $1,000 for his documentary film, Threads. Threads explores the psyche and rationale of university students in the United States when it comes to their daily fashion choices and the judgments that are passed on one another based on attire. Clothing is a form of non-verbal communication – the way that we dress ourselves depends on our personalities, emotions, and the cultures that we were raised in. Threads will be released during the spring of 2015.

About: The Meadows Exploration Awards offer undergraduate students the opportunity to do something truly amazing through art. Designed to promote independent research and creative exploration, the awards are available to any Meadows undergraduate student with an approved idea and a faculty sponsor. Past award recipients have choreographed new works; written and performed music; created art, films and TV programs; worked on political campaigns; delved into research; embarked on national and international trips; and participated in performances.

Ad Club Hosts Resume and Interview Workshop

2014-10-22%2020.18.58On October 22, 2014  TAI’s Ad Club held a resume workshop and interview prep event. Students brought their resumes and sipped hot cocoa or coffee while learning valuable resume and interview tips from five professors with specialties in accounts, media and creative fields in advertising. Faculty attending the event included, Dr. Carrie La Ferle giving advice on Accounts; Professor Willie Baronet providing Creative advice; Professor Gordon Law- Media; Professor Bruce Orr– Accounts; and Professor David Hadeler– Accounts. An interesting and productive night was had by all.

 

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Students and Professors at Resume and Interview Workshop
Students and Professors at Resume and Interview Workshop

TAI Founding Director Inducted into AAF Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame

Jim GoodnightJim Goodnight, founding Director of the Temerlin Advertising Institute at Southern Methodist University, was inducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 into the AAF’s Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame. Jim’s career spans some 37 years in marketing communications beginning at BBDO and traveling on to other agencies with clients such as Southwest Airlines, Pepsi, Scott Paper, Hormel, and many more serviced along the way.

 

Dr. Steve Edwards, current Director of the Temerlin Advertising Institute, along with faculty members, staff and students, all were present to honor Jim on this wonderful occasion. Southern Methodist University’s President Gerald Turner was also present along with Dr. Sam Holland, Interim Dean of Meadows School of the Arts.

Everyone had a great time and Jim gave an inspiring speech urging advertisers to do more for the brands they represent and for our profession by implementing the motto of the Temerlin Advertising Institute: Better Advertising. Better World. Watch Jim’s full speech below.