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Publications Boot Camp

August 26, 2009

Student journalists explored the Newseum and met with Chief Washington Correspondent for CNBC John Harwood as part of a weeklong immersion in journalism and design workshops.

Click to enlarge photos by Karly Kolaja '11 or watch the video by Shane Brill '03.

Upon entering the Newseum at the concourse level, students examined sections of the Berlin Wall adorned with graffiti.
Upon entering the Newseum at the concourse level, students examined sections of the Berlin Wall adorned with graffiti.
Kim Friel '11 studies the wall.
Kim Friel '11 studies the wall.
Emmy Landskroener '11 views an exhibit on the Unabomber.
Emmy Landskroener '11 views an exhibit on the Unabomber.
Mary DiAngelo '10 pulls out an historic newspaper showcase.
Mary DiAngelo '10 pulls out an historic newspaper showcase.
Front pages of newspapers from around the globe about the September 11, 2001 attacks span far above Emmy Landskroener '11.
Front pages of newspapers from around the globe about the September 11, 2001 attacks span far above Emmy Landskroener '11.
Alisha George '10 ponders an ethical question posed by an interactive newsroom game.
Alisha George '10 ponders an ethical question posed by an interactive newsroom game.
Marissa Babnew '10, Karen Hye '10, and Kim Friel '11 team up to answer journalistic questions.
Marissa Babnew '10, Karen Hye '10, and Kim Friel '11 team up to answer journalistic questions.
Karen Hye '10 and Alisha George '10 get on screen as anchors in a mock broadcast.
Karen Hye '10 and Alisha George '10 get on screen as anchors in a mock broadcast.
The camera equipment and live monitor feeds made for a realistic demo.
The camera equipment and live monitor feeds made for a realistic demo.
John Harwood, Chief Washington Correspondent for CNBC, joined the students for a lunch discussion.
John Harwood, Chief Washington Correspondent for CNBC, joined the students for a lunch discussion.
Natalie Butz '12 listens to John Harwood share anecdotes about his experiences as a journalist.
Natalie Butz '12 listens to John Harwood share anecdotes about his experiences as a journalist.
Kim Friel '11 smiles at one of John Harwood's stories.
Kim Friel '11 smiles at one of John Harwood's stories.
Karen Hye '10, Alisha George '10, and Laura Walter '10 listen with interest.
Karen Hye '10, Alisha George '10, and Laura Walter '10 listen with interest.
The students escort John Harwood to his next engagement—a live news hit.
The students escort John Harwood to his next engagement—a live news hit.
Shaded from the afternoon sun and illuminated with key light, John Harwood gets ready for the television spot.
Shaded from the afternoon sun and illuminated with key light, John Harwood gets ready for the television spot.
Natalie Butz '12 and Emmy Landskroener '11 look on.
Natalie Butz '12 and Emmy Landskroener '11 look on.
The cameraman frames the shot through the viewfinder.
The cameraman frames the shot through the viewfinder.
Final camera adjustments are made as Web Editor Shane Brill '03 gets in place to capture the production on video.
Final camera adjustments are made as Web Editor Shane Brill '03 gets in place to capture the production on video.
Vice President for College Relations and Marketing Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96 checks out the Capitol Hill backdrop before the broadcast begins.
Vice President for College Relations and Marketing Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96 checks out the Capitol Hill backdrop before the broadcast begins.
John Harwood begins his live broadcast as Director of Communications Marcia Landskroener M'02 observes nearby.
John Harwood begins his live broadcast as Director of Communications Marcia Landskroener M'02 observes nearby.
Commenting on the death of Senator Ted Kennedy, John Harwood answers live questions from an anchor.
Commenting on the death of Senator Ted Kennedy, John Harwood answers live questions from an anchor.
Former Governor of Vermont and 2004 candidate for U.S. President Howard Dean catches up with John Harwood in the Capitol Hill NBC Studio.
Former Governor of Vermont and 2004 candidate for U.S. President Howard Dean catches up with John Harwood in the Capitol Hill NBC Studio.
Howard Dean and John Harwood recount their experiences speaking at Washington College.
Howard Dean and John Harwood recount their experiences speaking at Washington College.
John Harwood shares an anecdote about President Obama that took place in this NBC make-up room.
John Harwood shares an anecdote about President Obama that took place in this NBC make-up room.
John Harwood points out details of interest in an interior studio.
John Harwood points out details of interest in an interior studio.
Mary DiAngelo '10 checks out the setup of a large studio.
Mary DiAngelo '10 checks out the setup of a large studio.
Marcia Landskroener M'02 stands in the office section of CNBC.
Marcia Landskroener M'02 stands in the office section of CNBC.
The students gather with John Harwood for a shot in front of an illuminated NBC peacock.
The students gather with John Harwood for a shot in front of an illuminated NBC peacock.
College Relations Coordinator Sarah Snyder '04 M'08, Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96, Marcia Landskroener M'02, and Web Content Writer Justine Hendricks '07 lead the way to meet the bus back to Chestertown.
College Relations Coordinator Sarah Snyder '04 M'08, Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96, Marcia Landskroener M'02, and Web Content Writer Justine Hendricks '07 lead the way to meet the bus back to Chestertown.