Media Pros Come Home 2011 - Oct. 13
Students pursuing degrees in journalism, media studies, communications and other related majors at San Diego State University face a daunting job market upon graduation. The changing media landscape makes the challenge of finding employment in their fields greater than ever before.
Professionals who began their careers with degrees from SDSU have weathered plenty of changes and know just what it takes to adapt, survive, and thrive. They’ll share what they’ve learned at a free event for students called “The Pros Come Home 3: Speed Mentoring for Success” on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at San Diego State University.
The program is sponsored by the Friends of Journalism & Media Studies Alumni Chapter, which was formed with the dual goals of supporting development of an interdisciplinary environment for education where all sectors of the media can interact in real-world conditions at San Diego State University; and providing alumni members and students with professional development programs that help improve skills and advance careers.
Invited panelists:
Faryar Borhani, account coordinator, Formula Public Relations
Dennis Cushman, assistant general manager, San Diego County Water Authority
Crystal Fambrini, freelance broadcaster
Wendy Fry, reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune
Heather Myers, anchor and reporter, San Diego 6 News
Hoa Quach, editor, Poway Patch website
Jamie Reno, freelance journalist
Moderator: J.W. August, managing editor, KGTV 10 News and president of the
Friends of Journalism & Media Studies alumni chapter
Invited mentors:
J.W. August, managing editor, KGTV 10 News;
Gayle Lynn
Falkenthal, APR, president, Falcon Valley Group;
Cliff Albert, program director,
AM 600 KOGO;
Sam Hodgson, photojournalist, Voice of San Diego;
Joe
Schneider, freelance journalist;
Audra Stafford, producer, KGTV 10 N
There is no charge to attend but space is limited!
For more information, contact J.W. August, President of the Friends of Journalism & Media Studies Alumni Chapter, 619-237-6331 or jwaugust@10news.com
Photos from last year's ‘Speed Mentoring’ event
Pros Come Home 2009 event a success story
KGTV Managing Editor J.W. August speaks with students at this year's
"Pros Come Home" speed mentoring event, held at the new Parma Payne
Goodall Alumni Center at SDSU.
Union-Tribune Content Producer Andrew Kleske tries to forget that some
of the students at his table had not been born yet when he began working
for SDSU's Daily Aztec student newspaper.
Panel members including KGTV's Audra Stafford (standing) introduce themselves
before breaking out into speed mentoring sessions..
Board members Cliff Albert, J.W. August, Andrew Kleske, Joe Schneider and Gayle Falkenthal meet with Amberlee Phillips, Associate
Director of Development for the College of Professional Studies, to plan this year's 'Pros Come Home' event.
Pros Come Home 2008
A capacity crowd was on hand for "The Pros Come Home," held
Oct. 23, 2008, at SDSU's Hall of Fame auditorium.
A star-studded panel of professionals from broadcast, print and
public relations shared job-getting skills for students.
Contact the Chapter:
Email: info@SDSUMediaFriends.org |
