JOURNALISM AT RYERSON: REPORTING ON OUR FUTURE

Saturday, October 5, 2013

To celebrate 60 years of achievement, we’re planning a day of stimulating discussion that reflects on our traditions, renews our commitment to excellence and asks: how does a great journalism school stay sharp?

Ryerson and journalism: the next 60 years

Panelists: Glenn Garnett, Kenny Yum, Marissa Nelson and Elizabeth Renzetti with David Skok moderating.

RCC 204

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

New technologies and business practices are transforming the news media and their relationship to our society.  At this keynote morning session,  visionary Ryerson alumni will consider the pivotal choices facing both the industry and a journalism school that's proud of its past and determined to keep its graduates' prospects bright.

Working and living the news

Panelists: Robyn Doolittle, Heather Mallick, Mary Neressian and Waubgeshig Rice with Jim Sheppard moderating.

ENGLG 14

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tweeting, texting, live-blogging, shooting, writing, re-topping, all day and into the night – a working journalist’s life has changed dramatically in just a few years.  A panel of recent and not-so-recent grads map the shape and challenges of a journalist's career and working life today.

Old trade, new tricks

Panelists: Julia Belluz, Peter Cowan, James Mirtle and Gagandeep Ghuman with

Piya Chattopadhyay moderating.

ENGLG 14

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Some parts of journalism haven’t changed in centuries; others change constantly. These four alumni, who practise different types of reporting, share how they are stretching journalism into new shapes and styles.