Category Archives: Involvement

BG News Alumni Society Adds Two New Board Members

The BG News Alumni Society voted to add  Tyler Buchanan and Alissa Widman Neese to the 12-member board at its March 17 meeting in the Falcon Media convergence lab in the Kuhlin Center. BACKGROUND ON THE NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS: Tyler Buchanan, 2013, … Continue reading

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Alumnus credits BG News for making him a better journalist

by Lindsey Gump Public Relations Student A quick decision freshman year led alumnus Bob Moser to an illustrious journalism career in São Paulo, Brazil, and Orlando, Florida. Moser did not dream of becoming a journalist growing up.  In fact, he … Continue reading

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BG News Alumni Society Officer Profiles

PRESIDENT: Bill Estep by Jen Reiss Reporting Student He was there in the beginning when the BG News Alumni Society formed in 2002 and now he is back. Bill Estep, ’77, is bringing new life to the group as the … Continue reading

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Alum Taurence Armstrong impressed with new Kuhlin Center

2009 BGSU Broadcast Journalism graduate and current ABC News producer Taurence Armstrong recently visited the new home of Journalism and Public Relations. He came away very impressed, and hopes current students are as well. He also talked about his time … Continue reading

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Hurrell wins Collins Scholarship

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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Recent graduate returns with some sage advice

Former BG News editor Cameron Teague, who is now working at Coshocton Tribune as a sports reporter, spoke with journalism students in the reporting class about his life after graduation. Teague,’15, shared stories of the good and bad of working for the … Continue reading

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PR graduate stays involved with student media

by Molly Duraney Reporting Student We’ve all heard the age-old advice to get involved on campus, but 2000 graduate Sarah Bednarski-Hartigan is proof that campus involvement truly can lay the groundwork for future success and professional involvement. As the most … Continue reading

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Toledo PR agency hosts students

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PRSSA group gets behind-the-scenes tour at the Toledo Zoo

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PR alumni provide insight on life after college

  The Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a post-grad panel during its general meeting on Oct. 6. The panel included recent grads: Rebecca Barth, Stevon Duey, Rebecca Shirling and Colin Andrews. The purpose of the panel was to … Continue reading

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Multimedia projects conclude academic career for broadcast and multiplatform students

Students in broadcast sequence capstone class, J4300, and the multiplatform sequence capstone class, J4200, worked together in teams to develop a multimedia project. Starting in early March, each team chose a topic  then members conducted interviews, wrote stories, shot pictures, … Continue reading

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Alumna gives advice for finding a career you love

By Terrin Bates Reporting Student In the 12 years she has spent finding a career, alumna Amanda Atkins has always kept one thing in mind: your career should be the love of your life. She shared this piece of advice … Continue reading

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Alumna Shares Her Diversity Experience

2010 alumna Maia Belay spoke with the media diversity class about her experiences on WTOL, Channel 11 (CBS affiliate) in Toledo. The students also discussed with her national coverage of the coverage of Michael Brown’s killing in Ferguson, Missouri, and other … Continue reading

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Recent Graduate Talks to Students

During Homecoming 2014, recent journalism graduate Alex Alusheff spoke to students in the both the public relations and reporting classes about life as a working journalist. He currently is a reporter for The Monroe News in Monroe, Michigan.

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NFL speakers tell students to use every opportunity

by Alan Marrs Be there, build your resume and be open to opportunities. Simple, but important concepts expressed by Frank Supovitz, senior vice president of events for the National Football League, talking to students of sport management and media April … Continue reading

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Alumni Share Job Tips with PRSSA

  Alumni Matt Schroeder, Kristin Brochetti Wells and DeAnna Starn, all with Owens Corning, spoke to members of PRSSA at their Oct. 15 meeting.  The trio of public relations practitioners discussed interviewing tips, along with the best way to present … Continue reading

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JOUR 1000 Students Hear from Pulitzer Prize Winners

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Journalism Alum Hosts BGSU Gala

Dan Spehler, an alumni of the Broadcast Sequence in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations, was one of two hosts for the inaugural BGSU Leadership Circle Gala. The Gala, held in BGSU’s new Stroh Center, recognized donors of $1000 … Continue reading

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