Monthly Archives: January 2009
Students Visit Tribune Media Center
Washington Semester journalism students visited the Tribune Media Center, Washington headquarters of publications such as the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Pictured (from left) are students Chelsea Rollert, Jessica Hambleton, Melissa Harrington and Rachel Elliott. Photo: Melissa Butland.
Filed under Journalism II, Photographs, Speakers
“First Lady of the Press” Visits Tenley Campus
Longtime UPI White House correspondent Helen Thomas, known as “The First Lady of the Press,” shared her experiences covering 10 American presidents with Washington Semester students on January 28. Photo: Patricia Reverdy After answering questions posed by some of the … Continue reading
Filed under Journalism I, Journalism II, Photographs, Speakers
Bloomberg Opens Doors for WS Students
Washington Semester students met with Bloomberg reporters Jeff Bliss and Tim Burger at the news service’s Washington headquarters. The journalists explained the company’s business model and led a lively discussion on the future of news organizations. Above, WS students Sujin … Continue reading
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Journalism Students Visit the Washington Post
Washington Semester journalism students at the Washington Post on January 26. Photo: Patricia Reverdy Washington Post reporters Valerie Strauss and Lena Sun shared their experience with studentss. Photo: Cyril Duquesnoy For more pictures from the Post click here: Washington Post … Continue reading
Filed under Journalism I, Photographs
Students Visit Legendary Washington Eatery
Journalism students in front of Ben’s Chili Bowl, a legendary D.C. diner that is a favorite with Bill Cosby, President Obama AND our students. Kamal Ali, co-owner of of Ben’s Chili Bowl, told students about the history of the diner, … Continue reading
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Journalism Students Visit The Newseum
Washington Semester journalism students Nidal Salah-El Din, Melissa Butland and Carolin Wattenberg (from left), stand on the terrace of the Newseum in downtown Washington, overlooking the U.S. Capitol. Washington Semester students inspect a section of the antenna that once sat … Continue reading
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Inauguration Weekend
Millions of spectators flocked to Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Washington Journalism Semester students were part of this historic moment. Photo: Patricia Reverdy. For more pictures of the Inauguration, … Continue reading
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