The Department of Journalism hosted the annual Journalism Day celebration on April 28, 2009. The theme of the event was "Global Media, Global Citizens."
The Keynote Speaker for the 2009 Journalism Day was award-winning journalist Pete Fuentes. A Texas native, Fuentes has worked in TV stations in Texas, California and New York. While at Channel 9 in New York, Fuentes won multiple Emmys for his Feature work.
In 1999, Fuentes joined FOX 6 news as Special Projects Director/Reporter. Pete’s impressive achievements at FOX 6 include 17 San Diego Emmys, and as head of Special Projects, Pete's unit has garnered more than 40 local Emmys. He also won 12 Golden Mikes, 4 RTNDA Murrow Award, plus top honors in the Society of Professional Journalists, and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists competitions. California Chicano News Media Association and San Diego Press Club Competition.
Since leaving FOX6 in 2007, Fuentes has focused on his work as a consultant and instructor for Televisa, in Mexico City.
If you're interested in knowing more about the event this year or in future years, contact Ms. Teri Legault via e-mail (tlegault@csulb.edu), by visiting the Journalism office (SSPA-024), or by calling (562) 985-4981.
Journalism Day 2010
Theme: "What Are Friends For: How Social Media Are Revolutionizing News and Public Relations"
(click here to download 2009 program in PDF)
Date: May 5, 2010
Time: 9 am - 2:30 pm, followed by awards ceremony later in the day (5-7 pm)
Location: USU Ballrooms, followed by awards ceremony at the Anatol Center.
Schedule of activities/speakers:
TBA5 p.m. – Awards Ceremony at the Anatol Center
