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, and the journalism major is in a place to share her story not only with those close to her, but with the masses. Professor Joanne Lisosky said she is very proud that her student’s work garnered attention on a larger scale. “I adore her,” she said of Norman, who is a member of Choir of the West and active in stage productions as a theatre minor. “She is a delight in the classroom where she demonstrates strong leadership skills and a pure joy of learning.” "I’m happy I know why I am the way I am

Student travels to NYC to speak on media convergence Posted by: Todd / March 23, 2016 March 23, 2016 PLU is on the forefront of journalism standards By Samantha Lund ‘16Samantha Lund is a senior Communication major with an emphasis in Journalism. Her studies focus on multimedia journalism. In March, Lund gave a presentation in New York City regarding her capstone research on media convergence. Every year, the College Media Association holds a national conference in New York City bringing

, Jennifer Henrichsen. The book is an 80,000-word text offering historical background on coverage of conflict around the world as well as current international policies to protect journalists who risk their lives to tell the stories of war. Lisosky and Henrichsen interviewed more than 60 stakeholders from around the world to include their opinions on who should be responsible for journalists’ protection. In addition, Lisosky traveled to Azerbaijan in January 2011 to teach journalism as a Fulbright

’18 and Matthew Salzano ’18 at the Yes on I-591 rally on Election Night 2014. (Photo: Carolyn Adolph/KUOW) I signed up with my best friend, Michael Diambri, a fellow journalism major (and my employee at PLU’s college newspaper, The Mooring Mast). We showed up at the TNT dressed in our best, excited to be first-years at an award-winning paper on election night, ready to report the news. The political editor, Kim Bradford, briefed us in a conference room about the hashtag we would be using (#waelex

four students worked at KOMO-TV. Each year since 2008, Communication students have worked with local media outlets to cover election night—one of the only programs in the country where students work Election Night alongside the professionals.) PLU Communication students Michael Diambri ’18 and Matthew Salzano ’18 at the Yes on I-591 rally on Election Night 2014. (Photo: Carolyn Adolph/KUOW) I signed up with my best friend, Michael Diambri, a fellow journalism major (and my employee at PLU’s college

journalism and worked at the News Tribune and PLU’s marketing and communications division before transitioning to KNKX in November of 2018, is just one example of Lutes stepping up and helping in the fight against coronavirus in the ways they’re best equipped to serve. We spoke with Plog about the work she and her KNKX colleagues have been doing, the practical challenges of practicing journalism during a pandemic, and the importance of telling stories that bring us together during a time of physical

and apply them professionally as an employee. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced since graduation and how did you overcome them? The biggest challenge I’ve faced is adjusting to the constantly changing industry. Journalism is fun, but turbulent. You have to think quick on your feet, something I learned to do with a lot of practice. Another challenge has been reminding myself to stay grounded. Learning is never done, no matter how much experience you gain. Some days it is easier

appropriation by thinkers in Brazil and Argentina. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Peace Journalism: A Foreign Perspective As an alternative approach in the reporting of war and other conflicts, peace journalism is the theory of expanding coverage of war beyond the principal combatants, including nonviolent options for resolving such conflicts. PLU students studied the concepts of peace journalism in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with journalists who have covered conflicts in places such as Lebanon

experience in a performing, creative, technical, production, management, administrative or educational role within the industry. Lisosky has been a member of NATAS-Northwest since she was a graduate student. She is just the fourth academic to receive this honor. “[The Academy] really helped me connect with the professionals in the area. My teaching assistantship at UW was in television journalism, so it was a perfect fit,” Lisosky noted. “I went on to serve as a member of the NATAS board of governors for

laughs at that, but notes that it’s been a great teaching experience – he’s teaching some of the fellow players Spanish, and he’s learning some Norwegian. Taylor plans to major in global studies and journalism, and take those skills back to Tumaco, Columbia, where he plans to do volunteer work in literacy camps. The area is very important to him. He was adopted at an early age, and lived in Gig Harbor, Washington, but Tumaco is where his birth parents are from. He relishes the opportunity to return