#1  The Prelude Before The Story

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In the first episode of Where RU Now? member of the 2022 second-year journalism class, Cassandra Scheepers introduces gives us a glimpse at what the School of Journalism and Media Studies have lined up for the 50th-anniversary celebration program, which they celebrate this year. Heads of the School and other staff members give us more insights on the importance of these celebrations, how the School evolved since its founding year in 1972, what the future holds, and what makes Rhodes JMS unique. We also hear from previous and current students about where they are now and what the School meant to them; and current students who reflect on what drew them to Rhodes JMS.
Season 1 / Episode 1 12 Apr 2022 English South Africa Personal Journals

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