Monthly Archives: April 2016

Nancy Brendlinger Retirement

Posted on April 29, 2016 by jfoust

Photos from Dr. Nancy Brendlinger’s retirement party, April 29, 2016. See story here.

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NFL players learn about journalism on campus at boot camp

Posted on April 25, 2016 by jfoust

Thirteen NFL players participated in the BGSU NFL Journalism and Radio Boot Camp April 14-17. Faculty participants included Jim Foust, Terry Rentner and Kelly Taylor from the Department of Journalism and Public Relations; Lori Liggett and Stephen Merrill from the … Continue reading →

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Brendlinger to retire in May after 26 years at BGSU

Posted on April 24, 2016 by kellyat

By Tiffany Jackson Reporting Student During one of the student trips to Paris led by Associate Professors Catherine Cassara and Nancy Brendlinger a student mistakenly put a sharp letter opener that he had bought as a souvenir in his carry-on … Continue reading →

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Hurrell wins Collins Scholarship

Posted on April 14, 2016 by jfoust

Collins scholarship winner, Leslie Hurrell, junior public relations major. Award presented by Richard A. Maxwell, 1970 graduate of the department, and retired director of broadcasting for the NFL.

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German broadcaster shares his perspective on the refugee crisis in Europe

Posted on April 12, 2016 by kellyat

German broadcast journalist Christian Schlegel gave a presentation about “Refugee crisis in Europe with a focus on the situation in Germany” to journalism students on the afternoon of April 5. He briefly reviewed the development of the story before answering questions. … Continue reading →

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Alumnus chronicles history of Buckeye CableSystem in book

Posted on April 12, 2016 by kellyat

by Lariel Turner Reporting Student Imagine your entire career becomes the story for a book.  That is the case for Tom Dawson, ’66. Well, sort of.  Dawson is the author of “Building Blocks,” which chronicles the history of Buckeye CableSystem … Continue reading →

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2016 Journalism and Public Relations Awards

Posted on April 11, 2016 by jfoust

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations held its annual awards ceremony April 8, 2016, in the Bowen Thompson Student Union. It was an opportunity to honor outstanding current students as well as successful alumni. Also receiving awards but unable … Continue reading →

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Journalism and PR students hear from New York City publicist

Posted on April 11, 2016 by kellyat

by Kayla Shadler Reporting Student Networking and working connections are key to good public relations, Norah Lawlor, a New York City public relations practitioner, told a mostly student audience on April 4 during her talk in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union theater. … Continue reading →

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