A monthly eNewsletter for CI alumni and friends NOVEMBER 2021
The Return of Picture Kentucky
Picture Kentucky, an immersive four-day photojournalism workshop, made its return after a six-year hiatus. This year, students were able to earn class credit for their participation as well as be instructed and inspired by a set of world-class coaches. To learn more about Picture Kentucky 2021, click here. Watch the video by clicking above or here.
The 2021 State of the First Amendment Address: News Reporting and Open Records will be delivered by Tom Miller and Elizabeth Woodford of Miller, Griffin & Marks.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Zoom link will be posted here on Nov. 17.
If you will be at NCA in Seattle later this month, join us for the University of Kentucky reception from 8-10 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 19 at the Sheraton Grand Seattle-Willow A/B. RSVP here.
Join us for the CI 2021 Holiday Party from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 in Ballroom C of the Gatton Student Center. Please RSVP here.
New month, new alumni in the spotlight!
Say hello to Karleigh Hollis, a 2020 communication grad who is now a Project Manager for Apple Information Security.
Elle Smith (JOU, 2020) is a multimedia journalist at WHAS-TV in Louisville, Ky., and current Miss Kentucky USA. She will compete at the Miss USA pageant Nov. 26-29, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Read the full story here.
Jeanne Marie Tidwell (COM, 1983) worked to turn the bullying her sons endured in school into a lesson for young children on kindness, positivity and empathy. Meet Sir Dapp! – a rapping, dancing Schnauzer who will help kids navigate social situations using the Golden Rule. Read the full story here.
Congratulations to Amanda Peach (LIS, 2006) on being named the 2021 Outstanding Academic Librarian of the Year by the Kentucky Association of College and Research Libraries.
Congratulations to the student staff of the Kentucky Kernel and KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion who were recently announced as Pacemaker finalists from the Associated Collegiate Press. Read the full story here.
The Kentucky Intercollegiate Debate Team is off to a strong start of the 2021-2022 virtual debate season. Read more here.
Stephenson Featured in UK’s “Get to Know Your Professors” Series UK recently featured School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor David Stephenson in their video series “Get to Know Your Professors at UK.” Stephenson explains his hands-on approach to learning – his own and that of his students. Read the story here and watch the accompanying video here.
