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January 2020
Colleen Oakley (ABJ ’02) book reading
Author Colleen Oakley (ABJ '02) will return to her alma mater to read from her latest novel. The book event will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the University of Georgia’s Miller Learning Center. Sponsored by UGA’s Libraries, the event is free and open to the public, and a light reception will follow. Oakley’s latest novel, You Were There Too, is one of O Magazine’s Top 22 Romance Books of 2020, a Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review…
Find out more »Photo Night
Photojournalism and its impact at Grady College will be showcased during Photo Night 2020. The evening begins with a reception at 7:00 p.m. followed by the program beginning at 7:30. Among the presenters are Steffenie Burns (AB '17), Savanna Sturkie (ABJ ’17) and David LaBelle. The White House News Photographers Association's Eyes of History exhibit will be on display. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »D.C. Alumni Reception
Join fellow alumni for our Washington D.C. alumni reception Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. Location: MXDC: 600 14th Street NW A $10 entry fee supports Grady students through the Georgia Fund for Grady. Register here.
Find out more »DGK and GAB annual awards dinner honoring Brad Nessler
DiGamma Kappa and Georgia Association of Broadcasters will honor annual awards winners at this annual celebration dinner. DGK is honoring Brad Nessler of CBS Sports on January 29, 2020 at 7pm at the Special Collections Library on campus. Tickets are $40 and anyone can purchase them online at https://gab.ticketspice.com/2020-gab-hall-of-fame. Be sure to order soon for the opportunity to meet Brad Nessler and hear about his experience in the sports media world. It will be preceded earlier in the day by…
Find out more »February 2020
Newscraft ’20 from the Cox Institute
The Cox Institute's NewsCraft 20 will be held this year in Studio 100 on Friday, Feb. 7 with the theme "Covering Culture." We have four great speakers on board: Lori Johnston (ABJ '95, MFA '17) (Religion), Nick Chiles (Celebrity), Tanya Sichynsky (ABJ '14) (Food) and Laura James (ABJ '15) (Lifestyle). The sessions are set to coincide with class times - all are welcome. Lori's articles on religion have been published in the Washington Post, Nick is collaborating on a book…
Find out more »Grady Career Fair
This day-long event connects companies and organizations with students seeking careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, media sales, advertising and public relations. Internships and full-time positions will be available. All majors and pre-Grady students are encouraged to attend. It's never too early to start building your network. Schedule of Events 10:30-11 a.m.—Coffee Mixer with Students and Employers—Hosted in the Peyton Anderson Forum in the Journalism Building 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.—Career Panel “Transitioning to the Real World:…
Find out more »Music City Grady College Dinner
Join Grady alumni for networking over a dutch treat dinner. RSVP to jeff@lighthousecounsel.com
Find out more »Grady Day
Grady Day is an opportunity for prospective high-school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study. Spring Grady Days are Feb. 14, March 27 and April 24, 2020 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. To register for Grady Day, please click here. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Helen Mahany, Prospective Student Advisor Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu |…
Find out more »Reading between the lines: A conversation with the AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Grady’s Prof. Joe Watson
This conversation features Greg Bluestein (ABJ '04), political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Joe Watson, Tieger professor of public affairs communications. They will discuss the news of the day and how it affects this election year coverage from the perspective of journalism and public relations. This event is co-sponsored by the Kennedy, Tieger and Carter professors. Sandwich lunches will be provided for those wishing to stay over lunch.
Find out more »Grady Greats screening
Grady Greats: On the Road to 2020 -- What Journalists and Media Leaders Owe the Public in This Election Year, filmed on Jan. 21 at ABC Studios in New York. Dean Charles Davis moderates a panel conversation on this important topic with Grady Greats Amy Robach, anchor ABC’s 20/20; Deborah Norville, anchor Inside Edition; Will Carr, ABC News; Joe Watson, Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communications; Ben Mayer, Executive Producer, MSNBC’s Kasie DC; and Brian Robinson, President, Robinson Republic. Grady…
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