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Joanne Lisosky, PLU Professor of Communication, returned from sabbatical this fall after completing a manuscript for her book and traveling and teaching in Azerbaijan. In the summer and fall of 2010 Lisosky completed the manuscript for a book titled, “War on Words: Who Should Protect…
, 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
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By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Communication Student I woke up at 8:15 a.m. Nov. 7, 2014, to an email from Michael Bartanen, Chair of the Communication department, with the subject, “You’re famous.” I came to PLU intending to focus my Communication degree on public relations…
’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
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By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Communication Student TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 26, 2014)—I woke up at 8:15 a.m. Nov. 7, 2014, to an email from Michael Bartanen, Chair of the Communication department, with the subject, “You’re famous.” I came to PLU intending to focus my Communication…
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
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 7, 2020) — No matter what field or industry you work in, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably dramatically reshaped the way you do your job every day. For Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, telling…
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
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Kari Plog ’11 has been in the ‘real world’ for half a decade, but her life experiences feel like they account for far more then five years worth of work. She’s gone to and reported on the Super Bowl and the U.S. Open at Chambers…
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
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Spanning the globe during J-Term 2008 In January more than 400 students were sojourners in 21 countries across the globe as once again PLU classes convened on all seven continents. ANTARCTICA Journey to the End of the Earth From the great South American city of…
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
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It is a great time to be a student journalist at PLU. On May 1, 2013, PLU’s student newspaper the Mooring Mast was notified of a national, first place, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence award for in-depth reporting for small universities. This…
seven awards in total, three for first place. The awards honor the best of collegiate journalism. The 2012 competition received more than 4,600 entries. After receiving first at the Region 10 level, The Mooring Mast went on to nationals receiving first place yet again for its coverage of the PLU student conduct system. [1] [2] [3] National Mark of Excellence Award winners are chosen from the first-place category winners in each of SPJ’s 12 regions. PLU is part of Region 10, which comprises Alaska
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Joanne Lisosky, professor of communication, wins 2015 Silver Circle award The Silver Circle is one of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences [NATAS] most prestigious awards, honoring a lifetime of dedication to the television industry. PLU Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky will be inducted…
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
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Transfer students bring wealth of experience Jake Taylor’s college career began a bit differently – he started at another four-year college, Evergreen State College. He decided he wasn’t that wasn’t the best place for him, so he decided to take the long road, taking courses…
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
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Across the world, we’ve seen a change in our daily routines as we seek to socially distance and help flatten the curve of the current pandemic. Nearly every part of daily life has been affected from how we learn, to how we work. What does…
part-time reporter and photographer. Comparing this year to his previous work with the paper, LaBrie said, “It’s interesting to see what it’s like in journalism right now because we’re trying to make sense of this new way of life just like everyone else. But at the same time, we’re the ones in charge of documenting it.” LaBrie is building valuable skills, learning to find stories in unique places, writing, and practicing his photography skills.“I’ve had two of my photographs on the front page
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