Josh Blumenfeld (Class of '03) is braving the cold in La Crosse, Wisc. and working as a meteorologist with WKBT-TV.
Janine Frank, formerly Wingard (Class of '00) and husband welcomed a new addition to the family earlier this year. Before Caleb was born Janine worked for Gaiam writing web content and doing marketing. "It was a great job that fit well with my interests and personal ethic…my journalism (and particularly the environmental aspect) came in very handy," she said. However, she's decided to stay home with 2-year-old Ethan and 8-month-old Caleb for as long as possible. That is until she gets bored and starts doing consulting work again.
Nicole Gordon (Class of '02) is still working here in Boulder as a writer/editor at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
Robin Truesdale (Class of '03) has been hard at work, completing two independent documentary films in the last year, "Conviction" and "Rhythm Bridge." Conviction is about three nuns imprisoned for protesting a Colorado Nuclear missile silo in 2002, and "Rhythm Bridge" is about the power of music to cross borders and create bonds among people of different cultures (specifically Zimbabwe and the U.S.). She's now starting a full time position with Ontos Media in Boulder as their film editor. She'll be working on several documentaries, including a 5-part series on pediatric health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Michelle Wallar (Class of '05) is living in Seattle and working as a technical writer at an independent review board.
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Saturday, October 1, 2005
CU Grad Denny Wilkins Honored by SEJ
Dr. Denny Wilkins, associate professor of journalism at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, N.Y., was known as an exacting copy editor during his days around the J-School at CU in the 1990s. No doubt his prowess was honed during years of the same work in the newspaper business, before he came to Boulder to pursue his doctoral studies.
Wilkins received his Ph.D. in media studies in 1996, but he can't get away from copy editing. In fact, it helped garner him the 2005 David Stolberg Meritorious Service Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
About 10 years ago, Denny offered his proofreading services to SEJ when he caught a typo or two in the SEJournal, SEJ's quarterly publication. He has continued to police SEJ material for grammar and punctuation errors since, and has moved up substantially in the ranks at the journal. He was appointed to the editorial board and now serves as chairman. He has repeatedly declined offers to be paid for his work.
An article on SEJ's web site announcing Wilkins' award includes his reaction when he learned of his selection: "I'm shocked, stunned and flattered that you would honor me this way. I'm just an old copy desk hack who likes to run down errant commas. To me, this award represents the service and dedication of current and past editors of the journal, its editorial board and the selfless members who write for the journal."
The Stolberg Award was created in 1998 to recognize SEJ members who "epitomize the volunteer spirit of its namesake, David Stolberg, one of SEJ's founders," according to the web page article.
We at the CEJ send our warmest congratulations to Denny.
Another SEJournal editorial board member also has ties to CU: Elizabeth Bluemink was a Ted Scripps Fellow from 2002-2003.
Wilkins received his Ph.D. in media studies in 1996, but he can't get away from copy editing. In fact, it helped garner him the 2005 David Stolberg Meritorious Service Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
 | Denny Wilkins (Photo/Craig Melvins) |
About 10 years ago, Denny offered his proofreading services to SEJ when he caught a typo or two in the SEJournal, SEJ's quarterly publication. He has continued to police SEJ material for grammar and punctuation errors since, and has moved up substantially in the ranks at the journal. He was appointed to the editorial board and now serves as chairman. He has repeatedly declined offers to be paid for his work.
An article on SEJ's web site announcing Wilkins' award includes his reaction when he learned of his selection: "I'm shocked, stunned and flattered that you would honor me this way. I'm just an old copy desk hack who likes to run down errant commas. To me, this award represents the service and dedication of current and past editors of the journal, its editorial board and the selfless members who write for the journal."
The Stolberg Award was created in 1998 to recognize SEJ members who "epitomize the volunteer spirit of its namesake, David Stolberg, one of SEJ's founders," according to the web page article.
We at the CEJ send our warmest congratulations to Denny.
Another SEJournal editorial board member also has ties to CU: Elizabeth Bluemink was a Ted Scripps Fellow from 2002-2003.
Friday, April 1, 2005
Alumni Updates
Chelsey Baker-Hauck ('00) is still working as director of the periodicals department at the University of Denver and managing editor of the University of Denver Magazine. Although she mostly writed about science and research for the magainze, she's also been able to dabble in other topics, from snowboarding to classical music. Right now she's working on a feature article about the role of atmospheric aerosols in climate change.
Josh Blumenfeld ('03) took a giant leap north from Wichita Falls, Texas, to start a new job as meteorologist for WKBT, the CBS affiliate in La Crosse, Wisc. "I'm definitely glad to be moving on in my career!" he says.
Josh Blumenfeld ('03) took a giant leap north from Wichita Falls, Texas, to start a new job as meteorologist for WKBT, the CBS affiliate in La Crosse, Wisc. "I'm definitely glad to be moving on in my career!" he says.
Thursday, February 3, 2005
Alumni Updates
Robin Ferruggia ('03) is a general reporter for the Estes Park (Colo.) Trail Gazette. She writes, "I get to do a lot of environmental stories and I love my job. Despite all the grumbling I did while I was in the program, I think it prepared me extremely well for a career in environmental journalism. I thank you all."
Nicole Gordon ('02) is still working as a writer/editor at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (which operates the National Center for Atmospheric Research). "Basically, I write about atmospheric science for the general public, other UCAR/NCAR employees and the atmospheric science community," she says.
Kathleen O'Neil ('03) is working as the energy and environment reporter at the Post Register in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She writes, "I spend a lot of time covering the DOE's national research lab right outside of town, the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). It's also a major nuclear cleanup site, because it's where most of the waste from Rocky Flats was sent."
Robin Truesdale ('03) writes that she's been editing a documentary film called "Conviction," about three nuns who were arrested in 2002 for their protest at a nuclear missile silo in northeast Colorado. The nuns were convicted of sabotage of national defense, and are now serving time in federal prison. Robin writes, "Not sure when the final cut will come out, but since the sisters will be released from prison at different times during 2005, the project may be held up to include that aspect." In the meantime, they're screening a rough cut of the film around northern Colorado and working on finding a studio to back it for theaterical release.
Nicole Gordon ('02) is still working as a writer/editor at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (which operates the National Center for Atmospheric Research). "Basically, I write about atmospheric science for the general public, other UCAR/NCAR employees and the atmospheric science community," she says.
Kathleen O'Neil ('03) is working as the energy and environment reporter at the Post Register in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She writes, "I spend a lot of time covering the DOE's national research lab right outside of town, the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). It's also a major nuclear cleanup site, because it's where most of the waste from Rocky Flats was sent."
Robin Truesdale ('03) writes that she's been editing a documentary film called "Conviction," about three nuns who were arrested in 2002 for their protest at a nuclear missile silo in northeast Colorado. The nuns were convicted of sabotage of national defense, and are now serving time in federal prison. Robin writes, "Not sure when the final cut will come out, but since the sisters will be released from prison at different times during 2005, the project may be held up to include that aspect." In the meantime, they're screening a rough cut of the film around northern Colorado and working on finding a studio to back it for theaterical release.
Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Alumni Updates
After graduation Nicole Gordon (’02) got a one-year position as a writer/editor at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, which manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder. Her position has since turned into a longer-term gig so she’s still there, writing about atmospheric science for the public, other UCAR/NCAR employees and the media.
Chelsey Baker-Hauck (’00) is director of periodicals at the University of Denver and managing editor of the award-winning University of Denver Magazine. In 2002, Baker-Hauck received a silver Mercury Award for science writing from the International Academy of Communication Arts & Sciences, as well as bronze awards for profile and science writing from CASE Region VI. In January of this year, she received a gold award from CASE Region VI for science/technology/research writing. A highlight of the past year was interviewing U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton (despite the fact that the interview was whittled from 45 minutes to 20 minutes because Norton was caught in traffic). The resulting profile ran in the winter 2003-04 issue of the University of Denver Magazine. Read it at www.du.edu/dumagazine. Baker-Hauck is renovating a Victorian home in northwest Denver, where she lives with her husband, dog, six ferrets and a very grumpy iguana.
Janine (Wingard) Frank (’00) is working as a writer for Gaiam (www.gaiam.com), writing copy for their Web site and email campaigns. She writes: “I love the company I work for and feel as though I have the ideal job. I also had a baby last spring and now I work from home—it just doesn’t get much better than that!!”
Chelsey Baker-Hauck (’00) is director of periodicals at the University of Denver and managing editor of the award-winning University of Denver Magazine. In 2002, Baker-Hauck received a silver Mercury Award for science writing from the International Academy of Communication Arts & Sciences, as well as bronze awards for profile and science writing from CASE Region VI. In January of this year, she received a gold award from CASE Region VI for science/technology/research writing. A highlight of the past year was interviewing U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton (despite the fact that the interview was whittled from 45 minutes to 20 minutes because Norton was caught in traffic). The resulting profile ran in the winter 2003-04 issue of the University of Denver Magazine. Read it at www.du.edu/dumagazine. Baker-Hauck is renovating a Victorian home in northwest Denver, where she lives with her husband, dog, six ferrets and a very grumpy iguana.
Janine (Wingard) Frank (’00) is working as a writer for Gaiam (www.gaiam.com), writing copy for their Web site and email campaigns. She writes: “I love the company I work for and feel as though I have the ideal job. I also had a baby last spring and now I work from home—it just doesn’t get much better than that!!”
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