WSU journalism program names Duane Barbati Alum of the Year...
Alamogordo Daily News (N.M.)
Alma mater honors Alamogordo managing editor Barbati
by Jessica Palmer
Daily News Managing Editor Duane Barbati received the 2014 Alumni of the Year award from Wayne State University's journalism program. Barbati traveled to Detroit to accept the award on Oct. 15. Director of journalism at Wayne State Jack Lessenberry nominated Barbati for this prestigious award. "This is a big deal at Wayne State," Lessenberry said. "The award is given to alumni who have gone out in the world and done very well for themselves." Lessenberry expressed pride in the accomplishments of his former student both for his work while he was in college and since he has left. "He (Barbati) was a diligent and methodical student, and he's carried that with him," he said. Lessenberry said Barbati was competing with five other Wayne State alumni who had been nominated for the award. "He was the consensus. It was no contest really. Duane represents the best of the best," he said.
Wayne State University presents its annual Journalism Day event sponsored by the Journalism Program, Department of Communication, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Italian Room, General Lectures Bldg.
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Students:
We have gathered a wide-range of representatives from television, radio, print, new media, public relations and other communication outlets who will meet with more than 200 WSU students to interview, collect resumes, hand out literature and give tips on applying for an internship. Personnel from WSU Career Services will also be on-hand to help with resumes and cover letters; please bring your resume and cover letters with you. Please plan on attending this valuable and informative networking experience; we anticipate a successful October, 2014 event.
Media Internship Coordinators:
We look forward to your involvement in our networking enterprise. Please bring with you any display materials you may wish to set up, as well as a generous supply of handouts for our students. We want to make sure they are well-aware of all the internship possibilities available to them. The Italian Room is located on the first floor of the General Lectures Building, (northwest side of the building). You may enter the parking structure from the northbound Lodge Service Drive and begin setting up in the Italian Room as early as 8:00 a.m. Tables are selected on a first-come basis. We will provide tables and chairs, some of which are shared by two organizations. There is a $25 registration fee which includes set-up and a continental breakfast. To confirm your table, please complete and return the RSVP form and registration fee to Carol Horn, (e-mail/ snail-mail addresses and/or FAX # below), by Tuesday, September 30th or before. Once your check is received, Carol will provide you with an invoice. Checks should be made payable to "Wayne State University." We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
With questions, contact Carol Horn in the Journalism Office, Department of Communication, 553 Manoogian Hall, Detroit, MI 48201; (313) 577-2627; fax 313-577-8379.