Posts Tagged ‘Journalism’
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
“Diverse voices matter in media, and we need more, not less”
-Roland Martin (via Twitter, this afternoon)
Author, Commentator and TV Host Roland Martin: one of the hardest working men in journalism
Journalist Roland Martin led a discussion at Syracuse University this evening about his career and current issues in journalism. During his opening Martin stressed the importance of personal credibility, diverse voices to tell stories and taking advantage of multi-talents as a journalist/business person.
Tags: 2013, CNN, Journalism, NABJ, Newhouse School of Public Communications, Roland Martin, Syracuse University, TV One
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Last week SU journalism professor Dan Pacheco discussed how camera drones could become the news gatherers of the future. The presentation was part of a series called The Digital Edge. For a video about the possibilities and implications for this technology, click here.
Tags: 2013, Dan Pacheco, Digital Edge, Drones, Journalism, News, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, Syracuse, UAVs
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Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Jackie Robinson, a pioneer in television journalism
In NYC yesterday she was honored along with with legendary journalists such as Mike Wallace and Len Berman. Tonight, Hall of Fame journalist Jackie Robinson was the honoree at a community celebration for her retirement here in Syracuse. The roster of speakers and honors included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Syracuse University, the Newhouse School, community leaders and the Onondaga County Legislature.
She was called out for being not only a great role model, but also a community activist and a great mother and wife.
Jackie Robinson, SU alum and homegirl
The celebration will continue tomorrow when a portion of James Street will be named in Robinson’s honor (Jackie Robinson Way).
Robinson also gave credit to her fourth grade teacher Mary Czirr (right), who was one of her special guests for the evening.
Tags: 2012, Jackie Robinson, Journalism, Mary Czirr, New York State Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame, News, Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, Syracuse, television
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Monday, September 10th, 2012
When it comes to history in Syracuse, there are two Jackie Robinsons.
NIFTN’s George Kilpatrick recently had an exclusive interview with TV news anchor Jackie Robinson. The NIFTN interview aired yesterday and Robinson, whose career spanned more than 30 years, talked about her decision to stay in the Syracuse area, her family, as well as some of the memorable stories she covered as a pioneering journalist.
Robinson will be inducted into the 2012 class for the New York State Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame in November.
Tags: 2012, George Kilpatrick, Jackie Robinson, Journalism, NIFTN, television, WSTM
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