From the Grapevine

With this column, the Maynard Institute re-introduces Grapevine, our showcase for the accomplishments of our graduates, faculty, and friends. You can be a part too - apply for the Multimedia Editing Program.

Send your news to Evelyn Hsu at ehsu@mije.org

Benét Wilson Appointed to ONA Board

Benét Wilson

The Online News Association today announced the appointment of Benét Wilson, eNewsletters/Social Media Editor, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, to its 2013 Board of Directors.

 
  

  

    


  
  	    

      Maynard Grad Named Editor of Juneau County Star Times
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      

    

            

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Michael ThompsonMaynard Multimedia Editing Program 2011 graduate Michael Thompson has been hired as the new editor of the Juneau County Star-Times in Mauston, WI.


He was formerly editor of the Sauk Prairie Eagle, appointed November 2011.


 
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Maynard SPMJ Grad Awarded Distinguished Alumni Service Award
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Collin TongThe University of Redlands, conferred its highest honor, the 2012  Distinguished Alumni Achievement Service Award, on Collin Tong, Maynard  SPMJ grad '76, at its annual presidential convocation during Homecoming  last month.


"Collin believes that people are all interconnected and once we get  to know each other our kinship outweighs our differences. He has  followed this philosophy to impact the world around him and create  positive change." 

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      Maynard Grad's Reporting Praised by NYT Ombudsman 
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Photo: Monica AlmeidaCongratulations to Mia Navarro (SPMJ '79), whose local environmental reporting for the New York Times was praised by the paper's ombudsman.


Sounding the Warning on Preparedness for Hurricane Sandy By Margaret
Sullivan, Public Editor's Journal, NYTimes Blog, October 31, 2012

The column includes Mia's reflections on her work.
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Fault Lines Training at Digital First Media
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Digital First Media has announced a new diversity training plan that will include the implementation of Maynard Institute's Fault Lines framework. 

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      Edward Iwata, Award-winning Business Writer and Maynard Grad ('81)  Publishes New Book
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Edward Iwata, an award-winning business writer and graduate of the 1981   Summer Program for Minority Journalists, has independently published  Fusion Entrepreneurs: Cross-Cultural Execs & Companies Revolutioning  the Global Economy. (Amazon, Smashwords and other e-book sites.)
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Maynard Multimedia Editing Faculty Member Wins Award
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      

The Association of Opinion Journalists Foundation recently honored Prof.  Michelle Johnson, Maynard Multimedia Editing faculty member, with the  2012 Barry Bingham Sr. Fellowship, recognizing Johnson for her work with  diversity in journalism education.
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Maynard Media Academy Grad Named Editor at Cox Ohio Newspapers
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Kevin Aldridge 


Maynard Media Academy Grad Kevin Aldridge has been named editor at Cox Ohio Newspapers.

     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      2012 Jackson Voices Graduate to be Columnist for Clarion Ledger
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      


2012 Jackson Voices graduate Darien Spann to be a regular columnist for the Clarion Ledger.
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Maynard Grad Hosts First Art Showing
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

	      
Debbie Douglass is a Maynard Institute Multimedia Editing Program 2011  graduate. She will be hosting an art show to display over 100 of her  original paintings.