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Tim Broekema

January 26, 2010

A Chance to get a $5,000 Grant

The Photocrati Fund offers $5000 grants to non-professional photographers to undertake important humanitarian and environmental photography projects. Our goal is to identify outstanding, up-and-coming photographers and give them the resources …

Read moreA Chance to get a $5,000 Grant
January 20, 2010

Capturing a dramatic rescue

WKU Freshman Tyler Cacek spent several weeks working with an ambulance crew for a project for Intro class.  One day he documented the dramatic rescue of several people from a …

Read moreCapturing a dramatic rescue
January 20, 2010

Sending off toe-to-toe

WKU Senior Cody Duty photographed this couple in a somewhat different way, focusing on a tender touch of toes, using the contrast in footwear to tell the story of a …

Read moreSending off toe-to-toe
January 14, 2010

IVUmed: Teach One, Reach Many

Since 1992, IVUmed, a volunteer group of doctors and nurses from the United States, has traveled to developing nations worldwide using their medical expertise to change lives. Founded and directed by Dr. …

Read moreIVUmed: Teach One, Reach Many
November 13, 2009

WKU Photojournalism Internship Day 2009

Every fall the WKU Photojournalism program invites Directors of Photography from newspapers across the region to spend the day with students reviewing portfolios and conducting intern interviews. Gary Hairlson, of …

Read moreWKU Photojournalism Internship Day 2009
November 11, 2009

Luke Sharett makes Pictures of the Day at NYTimes.com

WKU student makes his presence known while interning for the New York Times.

Read moreLuke Sharett makes Pictures of the Day at NYTimes.com
November 10, 2009

Peace After War in Uganda • WKU student Tyler Cacek travels to Africa

In June 2009, I left the United States for East Africa. The primary purpose of my trip abroad was to document the efforts of The HALO Foundation (www.haloworldwide.org) working with …

Read morePeace After War in Uganda • WKU student Tyler Cacek travels to Africa
November 10, 2009

The 2009 edition of the Mountain Workshops in Murray, Ky. was a smashing success!

As leaves fall annually the Mountain Workshops draw a team of dedicated teachers and determined learners to a small Kentucky town, where together they explore the richness of community, the …

Read moreThe 2009 edition of the Mountain Workshops in Murray, Ky. was a smashing success!
May 5, 2009

Photojournalism Project students publish team effort on music of the Bluegrass.

Enjoy this multi-media journey through some of the stories in our region as twenty-five students worked together on this team project for a mid-semester exercise on group projects and storyboard …

Read morePhotojournalism Project students publish team effort on music of the Bluegrass.
April 8, 2009

WKU Faculty member Tim Broekema produced this documentary in conjunction with Maine Media Workshops promoting the power of continuing education.

Over the last 35 years, the Workshops has influenced thousands of people – many of them in life-changing ways. When asked what was the most important part of their experience, …

Read moreWKU Faculty member Tim Broekema produced this documentary in conjunction with Maine Media Workshops promoting the power of continuing education.
April 5, 2009

Portrait photographer Gregory Heisler to speak at WKU’s Mass Media and Technology Hall.

Gregory Heisler, us a New York-based photographer who is renowned for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness. His enthusiasm, curiosity, and drive are manifested in his hands-on approach to all …

Read morePortrait photographer Gregory Heisler to speak at WKU’s Mass Media and Technology Hall.
March 29, 2009

Faculty member recognized in NPPA BOP web category.

Faculty member Tim Broekema and former WKU student Mark Osler worked together during the Democratic National Convention in the fall of 2008 telling stories for AARP Bulletin Today. Osler gathered …

Read moreFaculty member recognized in NPPA BOP web category.
March 25, 2009

WKU’s Carl Kiilsgaard Wins Clif Edom’s “New America Award”.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 25, 2009) – Student photojournalist Carl Kiilsgaard of Western Kentucky University has won Cliff Edom’s “New America Award” in the National Press Photographers Association’s Best Of Photojournalism competition today during judging …

Read moreWKU’s Carl Kiilsgaard Wins Clif Edom’s “New America Award”.
March 25, 2009

The “Mountain” tentatively finds its new home for 2009 workshop.

Faculty members and staff have made a couple of trips this spring to Murray, Ky., sight of the 2009 Mountain Workshops. Just last week we toured Murray State  University’s basketball …

Read moreThe “Mountain” tentatively finds its new home for 2009 workshop.
March 20, 2009

Highlights: Student’s work from the Projects in New Media class.

Seniors in the Projects in New Media class, a capstone course, produced stories that provide thought provoking story telling using multiple forms of media to produce mini-documentaries. Click on the …

Read moreHighlights: Student’s work from the Projects in New Media class.
February 28, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader photojournalist visits WKU Photojournalism Projects class.

David Stephenson, a WKU photojournalism graduate, spoke to the Photojournalism Projects class on Thursday, February 19. Stephenson, last years POYi winner of the best multimedia project, shared his knowledge and …

Read moreLexington Herald-Leader photojournalist visits WKU Photojournalism Projects class.
February 28, 2009

Getty is now accepting applications for $5,000 student grants.

Getty Images believes that photojournalism is a powerful tool for telling compelling social, political and cultural stories. Getty also understand that creating and managing world-class photography assignments requires time, freedom, …

Read moreGetty is now accepting applications for $5,000 student grants.
February 28, 2009

With respect to a legend.

Our goal here is to publish work from WKU photojournalism students and faculty, however, this week’s news out of Denver is a special situation. We here at WKU would like …

Read moreWith respect to a legend.
February 26, 2009

Equipment company makes good on educational promise.

Check out these awesome instructional video clips that B&H has been posting on their web site. They are somewhat product driven but it is a great place to go and …

Read moreEquipment company makes good on educational promise.
February 25, 2009

Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist to spend week at WKU.

The Western Kentucky University School of Journalism & Broadcasting is pleased to present the 2009 Gaines Lecture, “World in Conflict” by Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Rick Loomis. He will be presenting …

Read morePulitzer Prize winning photojournalist to spend week at WKU.
February 24, 2009

A Journey to Remember

WKU photo faculty member Tim Broekema, working with AARP Bulletin Today and former WKU graduate Mark T. Osler put together this mini-documentary film looking back at the history of Deland, …

Read moreA Journey to Remember
February 24, 2009

WKU students win Alexia scholarships.

Carl Kiilsgaard won the Alexia student competition with a proposal to document poverty in Eastern Kentucky. An image from his winning portfolio is seen above. Kiilsgaard is a senior history …

Read moreWKU students win Alexia scholarships.
February 24, 2009

A Dream Realized

Faculty member Tim Broekema and WKU 1992 graduate Mark T. Osler traveled to Washington, D.C. to document the end of the journey for Florida legislator Joyce Cusack as she witnessed …

Read moreA Dream Realized
February 24, 2009

WKU student, Philip Andrews places in the White House News Photographer Association contest.

Congratulations to Philip Andrews for an Award of Excellence in the White House News Photographer Association “Eyes  of History 2009” photojournalism contest Pictorial category. To view this and see other …

Read moreWKU student, Philip Andrews places in the White House News Photographer Association contest.
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