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Gude says “creative thinking starts with you”

July 27, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

By Paige Kendra, East Middle School On Sunday, July 28 at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) summer workshop at MSU, Karl Gude presented about creative thinking. “How do you define success? It’s your life,” Gude said. “How can you stand out and not be like everyone else but still feel safe?” He spoke about how people lose their creativity over time … [Read more...] about Gude says “creative thinking starts with you”

Professor warns student journalists about taking “the runaway train to mediocrity”

July 27, 2015 by MIPA Instructor 2 Comments

By Bo Brueck, H.H. Dow High School At the opening night of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) journalism workshop, students listened to a presentation on creativity from MSU Professor Karl Gude. “Innovation is the result of creativity,” Gude said. For journalism students, innovation and creativity are key to writing an interesting and informative … [Read more...] about Professor warns student journalists about taking “the runaway train to mediocrity”

Making words visual

July 27, 2015 by Sarah Sims Leave a Comment

Karl Gude gave a vibrant and bright session the first night of camp about creative thinking making the entire crowd laugh and analyze themselves. Leading into his workshop class he is bringing all the lessons with him. “There are a couple of things I want them [the students] to get from the class,” Gude said. “To think about information and how to visualize it. Also, how to … [Read more...] about Making words visual

MIPA Journalists Settle Into Dorm Life at MSU

July 27, 2015 by Sean Vichinsky Leave a Comment

By Sean Vichinsky Just hours into the first night of the annual MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop, many students attending the program have found it rather easy to get accustomed to dorm life at Michigan State. Though students spend five days away from home at MSU's Shaw Hall during the program, to many it feels simply like a small jog away from home. Wilson … [Read more...] about MIPA Journalists Settle Into Dorm Life at MSU

MIPA Overview: Day One

July 27, 2015 by Jordan Lampton Leave a Comment

The line of eager students and advisers snakes through the West Shaw lobby with feelings of anticipation in the air. To check in they make a few stops: grab their name tag, turn in any remaining forms, and receive their room key, bathroom key, and access card. For the next few days, they're living the lives of journalists, leaving their advisers behind and fending for … [Read more...] about MIPA Overview: Day One

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