RPS looking for ‘photobloggers’ for Web site

Residential Programs and Services is taking a new look at IU through the lens. \nRPS wants to recruit three to five students who are interested in photography, living in the residence halls and want to become a “photoblogger.” The student would be expected to take a specified amount of pictures each week and post them on the RPS Web site for students to see. \n“The pictures are just about stuff happening on campus, what students are doing – anything and everything,” said Pam Sprong, assistant director of communications and marketing for RPS. \nNot only will students gain professional experience, but RPS credits the student $750 per semester to go toward their housing. William Shaw, a videographer for WTIU said he thinks this is a great opportunity for all IU students, especially those interested in photography. \n“It’s incredible, especially now with the digital technology,” he said. “Maybe it will get people to take a different look at their world and become more objective.” \nRPS will require their photobloggers to live in the residence halls because they want to capture the “real-life,” average day of students in campus housing, Sprong said. \nBut some students believe the photos will be biased by hiring residents who live in the dorms.\n“That’s great extra money toward the housing, but they’re going to take pictures that pertain to their life only,” said sophomore Jen Voges. \nSprong said she thinks that the photobloggers will have fun doing the job because “it’s like a photo documentary of their life as an IU student in the dorms.” \nTo apply, students should send a letter of interest and a basic resume to Sprong. She and other RPS designers will judge the applicants. \n“We’re really wanting people before the end of this year so they can cover Welcome Week,” Sprong said. “It will be really fun, so if you like photography and live in the residence halls, become a photoblogger.”