As part of the Centennial, the department of Communication, Journalism, and Philosophy has sponsored a timeline of the almost 100 years of student newspapers at Keene State.
Professors Julio Del Sesto and Rose Kundanis will present this timeline Friday, November 6, at 4 p.m. in the Media Arts Center Atrium. Join us as we celebrate the Equinox — and earlier versions of the student newspaper.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Rose Kundanis.
Friends and family of a former Keene State College journalism student will hold a brief dedication ceremony at the Media Arts Center on Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. Silas River Bennett (Sy) died May 27, 2008 after a difficult and courageous battle against lung cancer. He was 29 years old and a junior at Keene State, a good friend, son, brother and a talented journalist. A hand-made wooden park bench will be placed in the Media Arts Center in his memory. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Philosophy will host an afternoon of conversation, celebration and culinary treats for alumni on Friday April 3rd from 1-6 p.m. in the KSC Media Arts Center.
The event, entitled “Speaking Up: Why Ideas Matter” will include a welcome by Department Chair, Dr. Ann Atkinson; a presentation by Dr. Sander Lee, “Agreeing to Disagree: The Value of Conflicting Ideas for James Madison”; a participatory forum for majors, alumni, and faculty, “Newsgathering and New Media in the 21st Century,” with Dr. Mark Timney and Dr. Marianne Salcetti; induction of students to Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society of the National Communication Association with Dr. Nigel Malcolm; and concluding remarks by Dr. Rose Kundanis.
There will be opportunities for alumni to visit with faculty, students and one another and a buffet dinner is also planned.
Interested Communications, Journalism and Philosophy Alums are encouraged to RSVP by March 30 to Dr. Marianne Salcetti at msalcetti@keene.edu.
Dr. Cornelius R. (Bud) Lyle II M’61
Keene State College is saddened to announce that Cornelius Railey (Bud) Lyle II M’61 died Sunday, January 25, at the Special Care Unit at Rivermead in Peterborough, N.H. Dr. Lyle, who worked for several newspapers around the country after his discharge from the U.S. Army in 1946, taught English and journalism at the College from 1961–1986 and founded the journalism program and major. He was awarded the KSC Alumni Association’s Distinguished Teacher Award in 1978.
If you click on the “More information” link, below, you’ll read a nice remembrance of Dr. Lyle from one of his former students. We’d love to hear from other alums who remember this great professor! Please use the “Comments” feature on this page.