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The Changing Face of Journalism
A Dialogue Across Generations
Thursday, June 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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2023-06-29 18:30:00
2023-06-29 20:00:00
America/Los_Angeles
The Changing Face of Journalism
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with journalists Karen Dorn Steele, Samantha Wohlfeil, Tracy Simmons, Amanda Roley, Valerie Osier, Emma Epperly, & Leonard Kransdorf.
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Central
nx?yx?yetk? HallJoin us for an engaging panel discussion with journalists Karen Dorn Steele, Samantha Wohlfeil, Tracy Simmons, Amanda Roley, Valerie Osier, Emma Epperly, & Leonard Kransdorf.
This thought-provoking panel discussion explores the changing landscape of journalism. This event will feature a cross-generational lineup of journalists, each bringing a unique perspective from their distinct experiences within the field. The discussion will be moderated by Shawn Vestal of The Spokesman-Review.
Our panel includes:
- Karen Dorn Steele, a renowned investigative journalist, known for her groundbreaking work on nuclear secrecy, for which she has won numerous national awards. She is also widely seen as a pillar in the community for her social justice advocacy.
- Samantha Wohlfeil, a dedicated journalist at The Inlander, focusing on environmental, rural, and cultural issues. She has been recognized for her sensitive investigative reporting since joining the team in 2017.
- Tracy Simmons, executive director of Spokane FaVS News, a non-profit digital journalism platform focusing on faith and values news. She also serves as a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.
- Amanda Roley, a reporter from KREM TV news. Amanda's work has brought critical news stories to Spokane's television audience with clarity and poise
- Valerie Osier, a journalist with RANGE Media, who discovered her passion for journalism during her community college years and currently serves as the Audience and Membership Editor at RANGE.
- Emma Epperly, known for her timely and accurate reporting for The Spokesman-Review since arriving as an intern in 2019.
- Leonard Kransdorf, formerly a journalist with a varied career in newspapers from Florida to North Dakota, now a library clerical assistant. His diverse journalistic experience across multiple beats adds to the wealth of perspectives on the panel.
The panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities within modern journalism, how the field has evolved, and what the future might hold for journalism in the digital age. They will share personal anecdotes, experiences, and observations that illuminate their paths in journalism and provide valuable insights to audience members.
Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of journalism!
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