2009-10
Journalism Program Receives Grant
JULY 16, 2009—The University of Wisconsin–River Falls journalism department has received a $2,730 educational support grant from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation.
The grant will be used to purchase three digital video news kits for use by UWRF journalism students. More...
Alum calls himself a lucky guy
 JULY 30, 2009—River Falls Journal article. Boyd Huppert and photojournalist Aethan Hart, a frequent working partner, prepare to cover the meeting between the two neighboring governors, Wisconsin’s Jim Doyle and Minnesota’s Tim Pawlenty, in Hudson Friday at the St. Croix Marina.
A UW-RF journalism and political science graduate, Boyd Huppert has carved out a reputation for poignant, insightful TV reporting.
How does the son of a well-known River Falls dairy farmer go on to become one of the most recognized TV reporters in the Twin Cities? KARE-11 TV general assignment reporter Boyd Huppert said that upbringing is more important than one might imagine. More on Boyd Huppert ...
Colleen Callahan retires from UWRF
 MAY 2009—Colleen Callahan retired after 23 years of teaching and nine years as chair of the Department of Journalism at UWRF. The department and students expressed their appreciation at the annual awards reception on May 7. Her contributions to students, the department and to UWRF have been extensive. More on Colleen Callahan . . .
May 2009 Excellence in Student Journalism Awards
Many deserving Journalism students were honored with academic and scholarship awards at the annual awards reception, May 7, 2009. More photos.
2008-09
WRFW celebrated 40 years of broadcast
Banquet slide show Photos by Jens Gunelson.
"WRFW: The First 40 Years" slide show 
Students line up to ask questions at the Working Journalists Seminar
Details and photos
Professor Berg goes on Sabbatical
 UW-River Falls Journalism Associate Professor Patricia Berg was awarded a Sabbatical to start a book about media coverage in rural communities. During fall semester she will produce two articles and a book proposal. More...
2007-08
May 2008 Excellence in Student Journalism Awards
More awards event photos
Photo contest judging 
APRIL 2008 - Students patiently wait for the judges' decisions in the 39th annual Photography Contest & Exhibition, sponsored by the Department. Carlos Gonzalez, photographer at the Star Tribune; Ginger Pinson, photo lab technician at the St. Paul Pioneer Press; and Jude Kroutil, former contest winner, judged 140 entries. Winning photos are on exhibit at the Harriet Barry Gallery in Davee Library from April 19-May 1.
Guest speaker Dr. Jane Rhodes
 FEBRUARY 2008 - Dr. Jane Rhodes, Dean for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Macalester College, spoke about her latest book, "Framing the Black Panthers: The Spectacular Rise of a Black Power Icon." A book signing and reception followed her public lecture sponsored by the UWRF Black Student Union, Department of Journalism, and the Ethnic Studies Program.
Hometown newspaper highlights Wayne Wolfe's career
JANUARY 2008 - M. Wayne Wolfe, professor emeritus and founder of the UWRF Journalism Department, was recently profiled in his hometown newspaper, the Valley Independent (Monessen, Penn.). Read more Photo by Niki Paton, journalism student
Journalism McNair Scholar
 DECEMBER 2007 - Samantha Wenwoi recently presented her research of news coverage on lynchings in the South from 1884-1930. Her research applied the method of content analysis to examine and quantify the changes in coverage over time, while raising issues of journalistic objectivity as well as the social and political intersection between race and the media. Samantha also presented her paper at the 16th Annual National McNair Research Conference in Delavan, Wis. (pictured above). Samantha graduated in December.
Student projects make the news
DECEMBER 2007 - The results of a public records survey conducted by students in two sections of the Information Gathering course were highlighted in a River Falls Journal story written by publisher Steve Dzubay. Read more . . .
Student Voice staff honored in state contest
DECEMBER 2007 - Two staff members of the Student Voice won awards at the Better Newspaper Contest by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Ben Jipson earned 3rd place in column writing for his piece, "Cereal is essentail." Josh Dahlke earned honorable mention in feature writing for his story, "Student postpone schooling for military duty."
Alum wins regional Emmy
 OCTOBER 2007 - Nick Kesler (2004 graduate) received an Emmy from the National Televison Academy for Best Documentary "Anthony Bonsante".
Pictured with his wife Marnie, Nick Kesler is a producer/photographer/editor for Fox Sports Net North.
Alum wins national Emmy
 SEPTEMBER 2007 - Boyd Huppert (1984 graduate) received an Emmy from the National Televison Academy in September for a feature story on an artist who paints portraits of soldiers killed in action. "Portrait of Compassion" aired on KARE-11 News Extra and NBC Today Show.
"If we don't open our eyes to the stories that uplift, we can get mired in the bad and the social ill," Huppert says. "It is important that we tell those stories, too, but we have to remind ourselves that there is also good in our communities and good in the world." View the story
2006-07
 2007 M. Wayne Wolfe Outstanding Graduating Senior
MAY, 2007 - Wayne Wolfe, founder of the Journalism Department, presents the Department's highest award to Helen Clarke at the annual awards reception. Photo by Niki L. Paton, journalism student
On-line journalism
 MARCH, 2007 - Brett Longdin, executive producer at Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Online, describes the organizational structure at JSO Online at a daylong meeting on media convergence March 31 with faculty and students. Longdin is a 1997 journalism graduate. The Department is preparing to offer students a practicum in on-line journalism. Photo by Niki L. Paton, journalism student
3 students win award for video documentary
 FEBRUARY, 2007 - A video documentary entitled "High Hopes" produced by three UWRF students received second place in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association's student competition. The documentary revealed the challenges of young mothers returning to high school to receive their diplomas. Students created the documentary for a semester project in the Documentary Production class taught by Ellis in Fall 2006. From left to right: Sandy Ellis, Journalism professor; Laura McLuen; Connie Regan; and Anjali Ranieri. Photo by Niki Paton, Journalism student
Student journalists win awards
 FEBRUARY, 2007 - Jennie Oemig, assistant editor of the Student Voice, received second place in feature writing at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association's annual competition Feb. 9 for "The Heat is On," a behind-the-scenes account of the Central Heating Plant on campus. Other winners are Helen Clarke, former Voice editor and now education reporter at the Manitowoc Times Reporter, and Keighla Schmidt, Voice Viewpoints editor. Clarke received second place in editorial writing for "Protesters Lack Respect." Schmidt won a certificate of merit in Investigative Reporting for "Illegal Leaking."
Radio news internship offered
 Through a generous donation from Donovan Rasmussen (left), the Journalism Department offers an endowed radio news internship at WPCA-FM in Amery, Wis. Applications for Summer 2007 are now being accepted.
Biography of Rasmussen by Nick Hassel
Nick Hassel's experience as the program's first intern
Application for Summer 2007 WPCA Internship
Journalism professor interviewed on WPR
 JANUARY 19, 2007 - Sandy Ellis, broadcast professor, discussed issues of race and prejudice in journalism on the Wisconsin Public Radio program "Conversations with Kathleen Dunn" in mid January. Ellis teaches "Race, Class and News." Listen to the interview. (Select Jan. 19 for date and scroll down to 10 a.m.)
Al Murray donates vintage photo equipment
 DECEMBER 14, 2006 - Al Murray, director of Engineering at WRFW, polishes a Speed Graphic view camera, one of several vintage photographic artifacts he donated to the Journalism Department. The camera was used by his father, Mark Murray, in the 1930s and 40s when he worked as a news photographer at several Wisconsin community newspapers. The Journalism Department hosted a reception Dec. 14 to acknowledge Murray's generous gift. The items are housed in a display case on the Third Floor of North Hall. Photo by Niki L. Paton, journalism student
Department recommended for re-accreditation
OCTOBER 25, 2006 - Members of the site team who evaluated the Journalism Department are (from left) Paul Smeyak, professor and graduate coordinator at the School of Journalism and Broadcasting at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.; Dan Lattimore, vice provost of Extended Programs and Dean of the University College at the University of Memphis; and Carolina Gonzalez, consultant and freelance reporter from Brooklyn, N.Y. Photo by Niki L. Paton, journalism student.
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