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SJMC professor emphasizes the “social” in social distancing, brings classmates together

SJMC professor emphasizes the “social” in social distancing, brings classmates together

“College is about the relationships you build as much as the knowledge you learn,” said Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication Chris Snider. This philosophy has shaped what the COVID-19 classroom looks like for Snider and his students. In times of change and uncertainty, Snider leads with empathy. “I tried my best to just...

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Humanity through it all: Learning to be a reporter during a global pandemic

Humanity through it all: Learning to be a reporter during a global pandemic

Students in J54: News and Reporting Principles nearly had their final exam canceled. That was instructor Lindsay Gilbert’s 7-year-old daughter Jenna’s idea, anyway. Excusing herself for a few minutes while students were writing their final stories, Jenna entered the room, reactivated the temporarily deactivated mic and camera, and took over teaching duties. By the time...