300 high school journalists attend prestigious event.
300 high school journalists attend the prestigious event
The day-long event featured a panel discussion by distinguished journalism听professionals on the future of journalism along with smaller group discussions.听Students also had the opportunity to submit examples of their work for the Quill听Awards competition, and winners were honored at the March 20 event, held in听the University Center.
“Despite all the gloomy reports about the state of the media, journalism is alive and well. It’s just in a state of flux,” Prof. Mark Grabowski, who hosted the听event, told attendees. “It’s an exciting time to be a journalist. You have a chance听to be pioneers.” Grabowski was joined on the panel with adjunct faculty Sal Fallica听and Liza Burby, Delphian editors Brett Spielberg ’13 and Stephen Levine ’14, and听Jason Molinet, regional editor of Patch.com. Spielberg also听was actively involved in the organization of the event.
The day was capped by the presentation of the听university鈥檚 Quill Awards. Student newspapers were听awarded the prestigious Quill in some dozen categories听including best newspaper and best reporter.
The Communications Department, Office of Public听Affairs and Marketing & Creative Services organized Press听Day, which is the largest outreach event sponsored by听Adelphi.
For further information, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Strategic Communications Director听
p 鈥� 516.237.8634
e 鈥� twilson@adelphi.edu