Comments for Mediated Communication

Comment on My open letter to journalism funders: Change your plan of attack by Sue Ellen Christian

Sue Ellen Christian — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:34:48 +0000

Katy, thank you for capturing what I think and feel as a journalism educator — and one of many former professionals. Academia is not traditionally known for nimbleness or adaptability, both of which are essential in this new media landscape and essential to the education of tomorrow’s journalists. Your open letter, I think, reminds us as educators to continue to stay light on our feet and keep up the guerrilla innovation. We do need more resources for cost-efficient, relevant training. I would welcome more professionals in the ranks of academic journalism; professionals bring the game right to the classroom. But we can’t wait. We need to model for our students what they’ll need in the 21st century digital newsroom, and that is to publish what you know you know and update as you go.
Sue Ellen Christian
Western Michigan University

Comment on Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism wins top website award by Sue Robinson

Sue Robinson — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:50:24 +0000

Wonderful to hear and SO well deserved! Fabulous site!!! Congrats to Andy Hall and his entire crew!

Comment on Remembering Anthony Shadid by Alec Luhn

Alec Luhn — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:58:27 +0000

Great depiction of how Shadid will be missed not just for his work, but also for his humanity

Comment on Remembering Anthony Shadid by Dave Wilcox

Dave Wilcox — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:39:10 +0000

Thanks, Katy, for sharing this personal angle about Anthony. It serves as one more reminder of what a special person he was.

Comment on Remembering Anthony Shadid by Steve Fox

Steve Fox — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:43:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Katy. This is a great reminder for students — success does not always need to breed a large ego. Anthony was classy and a class apart. He will be missed.