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Tomorrow’s News: The Future of Investigative Reporting in Light of Economics, Diminishing Resources and a Polarized Nation, November 17

A Conversations Distinguished Lecture featuring The Miami Herald’s Tom Fielder ’71 MS, The New York Times’ Don Van Natta Jr. ’86, and moderated by COM’s Department of Journalism Chairman Robert Zelnick.

Discussion focused on the role of investigative reporting in journalism today, as well as the impact of the economy and politics on the future of the media genre that defined ‘Watchdog.’

The Rules of Engagement: Advocacy and Emotion in Journalism and the Press, November 18

In an industry created to deliver the facts, the use of emotion and advocacy to engage the public, although valuable, can also raise ethical issues if misused.

The Boston Globe’s Stephen Kurkjian ’66, The Hartford Courant’s Helen Ubinas ’94, and Time’s Mark Thompson ’75, discussed this fine ethical line, and explored ways to capture attention and gain public trust in an increasingly specialized industry. Panel moderated by Director of COM's Business and Economics Journalism Program Lou Ureneck.

Windows to the World: A Journey Through the Lens, November 18

Photojournalism is a special combination of art, moment, and significance. Without words, this industry exposes us to a wide spectrum of images from culture and society to poverty and war.

Newsday’s Daniel Goodrich ’75, The Boston Globe’s Stan Grossfeld ’80 MS, European Pressphoto Agency’s Justin Lane ’95, and The Associated Press’ Susan Walsh ’87, discussed their experiences as photojournalists. Panel moderated by COM Professor of Photojournalism Peter Southwick.