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SUMMARY:A Community Devoted: Leitchfield\, Grayson County
DESCRIPTION:The School of Media is proud to announce the opening of the latest exhibition A Community Devoted at the Gallery in Jody Richards Hall. \nThe storied Mountain Workshops\, run by the WKU Photojournalism program\, completed its 47th year of documenting communities across the Commonwealth this past October and the participants\, faculty and staff invite you to take a few moments of your time to explore the people and places that make up Grayson County. It is said\, everyone has a story to tell\, there are 47 of them waiting for you to see. \nJRH Gallery Through February 17 \n\nM-W: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm\nTH-F: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nGallery is closed when WKU is closed\nFree parking available in Chestnut St. lot at the end of Regents street after 4:00 pm\n\nA Community Devoted: Leitchfield\, Grayson County\nNestled between Rough River and Nolin lakes\, Grayson County is one of Kentucky’s overlooked gems. More than 24\,000 people call it home. Many have generations-old ties to Leitchfield and the farmland around communities such as Caneyville\, Clarkson\, Big Clifty and Short Creek. But newcomers are welcome\, too. Many have pulled off the Western Kentucky Parkway and never looked back. \nIn 2022\, during one week in October\, 53 visual journalists from across the country and around the globe traveled to this small town to document the people and places that make-up this rural community just north of Mammoth Cave National Park. A small army of editors\, producers and staff\, many connected with Western Kentucky University’s School of Media\, welcomed them and assisted in honing their craft. This gallery is a representation of the work produced during that week. \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/a-community-devoted-leitchfield-grayson-county/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:A Community Devoted: Leitchfield\, Grayson County
DESCRIPTION:The School of Media is proud to announce the opening of the latest exhibition A Community Devoted at the Gallery in Jody Richards Hall. \nThe storied Mountain Workshops\, run by the WKU Photojournalism program\, completed its 47th year of documenting communities across the Commonwealth this past October and the participants\, faculty and staff invite you to take a few moments of your time to explore the people and places that make up Grayson County. It is said\, everyone has a story to tell\, there are 47 of them waiting for you to see. \nJRH Gallery Through February 17 \n\nM-W: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm\nTH-F: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nGallery is closed when WKU is closed\nFree parking available in Chestnut St. lot at the end of Regents street after 4:00 pm\n\nA Community Devoted: Leitchfield\, Grayson County\nNestled between Rough River and Nolin lakes\, Grayson County is one of Kentucky’s overlooked gems. More than 24\,000 people call it home. Many have generations-old ties to Leitchfield and the farmland around communities such as Caneyville\, Clarkson\, Big Clifty and Short Creek. But newcomers are welcome\, too. Many have pulled off the Western Kentucky Parkway and never looked back. \nIn 2022\, during one week in October\, 53 visual journalists from across the country and around the globe traveled to this small town to document the people and places that make-up this rural community just north of Mammoth Cave National Park. A small army of editors\, producers and staff\, many connected with Western Kentucky University’s School of Media\, welcomed them and assisted in honing their craft. This gallery is a representation of the work produced during that week. \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/a-community-devoted-leitchfield-grayson-county-2/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Majors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHURSDAY! January 19 at 7:30 PM \nJRH Room 127 \nAll Majors and minors should attend our semester meeting where we will go over so many details of this amazing upcoming semester. There is a lot going on – be present\, be engaged. It is your future! \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/spring-2023-majors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:JRH Room 127\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Major's Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Majors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHURSDAY! January 19 at 7:30 PM \nJRH Room 127 \nAll Majors and minors should attend our semester meeting where we will go over so many details of this amazing upcoming semester. There is a lot going on – be present\, be engaged. It is your future! \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/spring-2023-majors-meeting/
LOCATION:JRH Room 127\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Major's Meetings
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
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SUMMARY:Sports Illustrated Photographer\, Simon Bruty to present his work
DESCRIPTION:Come and see images that have defined the sports world for the past three decades as photographer Simon Bruty presents work at Jody Richards Hall Auditorium Wednesday\, January 25 at 7:30 PM in his event sponsored by Canon USA. We request that you register for this FREE event here. \nDuring his career\, Simon has traveled extensively to work on large sporting events such as World Cup Soccer\, Super Bowls\, and the Olympics. His feature stories are as diverse as golfers in Greenland\, soccer in Zambia\, and badminton in Indonesia. Somewhere along the way Simon learned how to make people sit still and has created portraits of some of today’s most memorable athletes. \nHis editorial and commercial clients include the International Olympic Committee\, Sports Illustrated\, the All England Lawn and Tennis Club\, ESPN\, and Canon. He received a Lucie Award in 2016 for Achievement in Sports Photography. He has also received awards from the World Press Foundation\, Pictures of the Year\, and the International Olympic Committee. The London Observer chose one of Simon’s photographs to be included in their list of the World’s 50 Greatest Sports Photographs.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/sports-illustrated-photographer-simon-bruty-to-present-his-work/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
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SUMMARY:Sports Illustrated Photographer\, Simon Bruty to present his work
DESCRIPTION:Come and see images that have defined the sports world for the past three decades as photographer Simon Bruty presents work at Jody Richards Hall Auditorium Wednesday\, January 25 at 7:30 PM in his event sponsored by Canon USA. We request that you register for this FREE event here. \nDuring his career\, Simon has traveled extensively to work on large sporting events such as World Cup Soccer\, Super Bowls\, and the Olympics. His feature stories are as diverse as golfers in Greenland\, soccer in Zambia\, and badminton in Indonesia. Somewhere along the way Simon learned how to make people sit still and has created portraits of some of today\’s most memorable athletes. \nHis editorial and commercial clients include the International Olympic Committee\, Sports Illustrated\, the All England Lawn and Tennis Club\, ESPN\, and Canon. He received a Lucie Award in 2016 for Achievement in Sports Photography. He has also received awards from the World Press Foundation\, Pictures of the Year\, and the International Olympic Committee. The London Observer chose one of Simon\’s photographs to be included in their list of the World\’s 50 Greatest Sports Photographs.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/sports-illustrated-photographer-simon-bruty-to-present-his-work-2/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230202T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T212105Z
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SUMMARY:Career Day Prep
DESCRIPTION:Come meet with other students to take headshots\, look over resumes and portfolios\, and learn tips to get you ready for Career Day! It will be a relaxed night of support and inspiration for everyone that attends.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/career-day-prep-2/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T190000
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SUMMARY:Career Day Prep
DESCRIPTION:Come meet with other students to take headshots\, look over resumes and portfolios\, and learn tips to get you ready for Career Day! It will be a relaxed night of support and inspiration for everyone that attends.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/career-day-prep/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230202T161612Z
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SUMMARY:Career Day 2023 at WKUPJ
DESCRIPTION:What: WKU Photojournalism Career Day \nWhen: Friday\, Feb. 24\, 9 a.m. until mid to late afternoon \nRoundtable discussion – 12:30-1:30\, Room 127 \nWhere: PJ lab area \nWKU PJ Career Day is a unique opportunity for WKU School of Media students (including minors) to have interaction and discussion with members of the photojournalism industry. This is a chance for freshman to seniors to meet with several professionals throughout the day to show your work and begin the all-important process of making contacts for future internships\, jobs and freelance opportunities. Though it is not the main purpose of this event\, participation has led to many internships and other employment opportunities over the years. More important than this\, it is an opportunity to make several connections within the profession students have chosen to pursue\, as well as practice interacting with these professionals. \nWe have a great group of approximately 15 reviewers coming in from as far as San Antonio and Chicago to right here in Kentucky. This isn’t just about showing your work\, it is about having the opportunity to meet and interact with significant people working within the profession. \nHere is who is scheduled to appear: \n\nJon Cherry – Independent (Louisville)\nMichel Fortier – San Antonio Express-News\nMax Gersh – The Indianapolis Star\nGary Hairlson – St. Louis Post-Dispatch\nJeremy Harmon – The Tennessean\nDaniel Houghton – Stand Together\nMark Humphrey – Associated Press (Tennessee)\nBrett Marshall – Kertis Creative\nCaitlin McMekin – Knoxville News Sentinel\nDijana Muminovic – Independent (Bosnia)\nPhillip Murrell – WHAS 11\nPatrick Murphy-Racey – Freelance (Knoxville)\nGrace Ramey – Bowling Green Daily News\nSteven Rosenberg – Chicago Tribune\nDenny Simmons – Courier & Press (Evansville)\nSteve Smart – Deloitte\nKylene White – Freelance (Louisville)
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/career-day-2023-at-wkupj-2/
LOCATION:JRH Room 127\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="James Kenney":MAILTO:james.kenney@wku.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230202T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T182416Z
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SUMMARY:Career Day 2023 at WKUPJ
DESCRIPTION:Scenes from the 2022 Career Day at Western Kentucky University\nWhat: WKU Photojournalism Career Day \nWhen: Friday\, Feb. 24\, 9 a.m. until mid to late afternoon \nRoundtable discussion – 12:30-1:30\, Room 127 \nWhere: PJ lab area \nWKU PJ Career Day is a unique opportunity for WKU School of Media students (including minors) to have interaction and discussion with members of the photojournalism industry. This is a chance for freshman to seniors to meet with several professionals throughout the day to show your work and begin the all-important process of making contacts for future internships\, jobs and freelance opportunities. Though it is not the main purpose of this event\, participation has led to many internships and other employment opportunities over the years. More important than this\, it is an opportunity to make several connections within the profession students have chosen to pursue\, as well as practice interacting with these professionals. \nWe have a great group of approximately 15 reviewers coming in from as far as San Antonio and Chicago to right here in Kentucky. This isn’t just about showing your work\, it is about having the opportunity to meet and interact with significant people working within the profession. \nHere is who is scheduled to appear: \n\nJon Cherry – Independent (Louisville)\nMichel Fortier – San Antonio Express-News\nMax Gersh – The Indianapolis Star\nGary Hairlson – St. Louis Post-Dispatch\nJeremy Harmon – The Tennessean\nDaniel Houghton – Stand Together\nMark Humphrey – Associated Press (Tennessee)\nBrett Marshall – Kertis Creative\nCaitlin McMekin – Knoxville News Sentinel\nDijana Muminovic – Independent (Bosnia)\nPhillip Murrell – WHAS 11\nPatrick Murphy-Racey – Freelance (Knoxville)\nGrace Ramey – Bowling Green Daily News\nSteven Rosenberg – Chicago Tribune\nDenny Simmons – Courier & Press (Evansville)\nSteve Smart – Deloitte\nKylene White – Freelance (Louisville)
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/career-day-2023-at-wkupj/
LOCATION:JRH Room 127\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="James Kenney":MAILTO:james.kenney@wku.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230309T162537Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Strazzante to present his mobile media photography
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21 \nReception at 4:00 | School of Media gallery | refreshments will be served \nLecture at 7:00 | Jody Richards Hall auditorium \n \nShooting From the Hip\, an iPhone image exhibition by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Scott Strazzante will have an opening reception and lecture Tuesday\, March 21 in the School of Media’s gallery and auditorium in Jody Richards Hall. Scott\, using only his iPhone\, captures the whimsy and irony\, struggle and strength of everyday America. His twist on classic street photography fuses his shooting from the hip style with the serendipity of life\, for a revealing vision of today\’s world. Start following Scott today on Instagram at @scottstrazzante and get inspired to become the image maker you always wanted to be. \nScott will be available for questions at the gallery exhibition opening and then be sure to come back to see more of his work and hear him talk about how he uses his mobile device as a powerful tool in his collection of cameras. Free parking is available after 4:30 in the Chestnut St. lot at the end of regents drive.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/scott-strazzante-to-present-his-mobile-media-photography-2/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230309T162537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T162726Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Strazzante to present his mobile media photography
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21 \nReception at 4:00 | School of Media gallery | refreshments will be served \nLecture at 7:00 | Jody Richards Hall auditorium \n \nShooting From the Hip\, an iPhone image exhibition by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Scott Strazzante will have an opening reception and lecture Tuesday\, March 21 in the School of Media’s gallery and auditorium in Jody Richards Hall. Scott\, using only his iPhone\, captures the whimsy and irony\, struggle and strength of everyday America. His twist on classic street photography fuses his shooting from the hip style with the serendipity of life\, for a revealing vision of today’s world. Start following Scott today on Instagram at @scottstrazzante and get inspired to become the image maker you always wanted to be. \nScott will be available for questions at the gallery exhibition opening and then be sure to come back to see more of his work and hear him talk about how he uses his mobile device as a powerful tool in his collection of cameras. Free parking is available after 4:30 in the Chestnut St. lot at the end of regents drive.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/scott-strazzante-to-present-his-mobile-media-photography/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230828T162422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T230603Z
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SUMMARY:'My Soul Aches': Ukraine's Mortal Courage
DESCRIPTION:School of Media & Communication Gallery | Jody Richards Hall\, WKU \nM-W 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | TH – F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm* \n \nThe School of Media & Communications invites you to explore the heart-wrenching reality\, “‘My Soul Aches’: Ukraine’s Mortal Courage” exhibition of images by Carol Guzy\, at Jody Richards Hall Gallery on the campus of Western Kentucky University. \nStep into a world of raw emotions\, stark honesty\, and the undeniable power of visual storytelling in this recent body of work from four-time Pulitzer Prize-Winning photojournalist Carol Guzy as we unveil a stunning collection of nearly 60 large format printed photographs that capture the essence and reality of the on-going war in Ukraine. Prepare to be moved as you journey through these captivating images allowing you to connect with the people of Ukraine on a deeply personal level and bear witness to the resilience and spirit of the Ukrainian people. Guzy’s work speaks to the unvarnished truth of conflict\, offering a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the war. Guzy was the 2022 recipient of the Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting from WKU School of Media. \nWARNING: The content in this exhibition may be difficult for some to view\, however these images were taken to connect us to the experiences of others in the hope we can better understand their suffering.  \n* Open only on days the University is open\, parking is free after 4:30 pm on the Chestnut Street South Lot. \n  \nCarol Guzy: A Lens of Compassion and Courage in a World of Conflict \nFor over four decades\, Carol Guzy has been a humble ambassador in the world of photojournalism. With an unerring eye for capturing the raw\, emotional essence of human stories\, Guzy has earned her place among the most celebrated photojournalists of our time. \nCarol Guzy\nBorn with an innate curiosity and a passion for storytelling\, Guzy embarked on her career in the early ’80s. Her unflinching commitment to truth and her remarkable ability to empathize with her subjects have garnered her four Pulitzer Prizes\, one of only two journalists to have achieved this accomplishment. \nGuzy’s recent work from Ukraine is an exemplar of her unmatched skill in documenting the human experience during times of crisis. Her photographs from the war-torn region are haunting and real\, encapsulating the pain\, resilience\, and hope of the Ukrainian people. Through her lens\, we witness the devastating impact of conflict on families\, the bravery of those defending their homeland\, and the indomitable spirit of a nation striving for peace. \nIn a world often marred by chaos and division\, Carol Guzy’s work\, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Kosovo War to Hurricane Katrina to the ISIS conflicts in the Middle East\, serves as a beacon of truth and understanding. She reminds us that behind every headline and statistic\, there are real people with real stories. Her photographs from Ukraine are not just images; they are windows into the heart and soul of a nation\, a testament to her unwavering commitment to bearing witness to the world’s most pressing issues. Carol Guzy continues to inspire and educate through her powerful visual storytelling\, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photojournalism. \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/my-soul-aches-ukraines-mortal-courage/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
CREATED:20230828T162422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T162422Z
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SUMMARY:\'My Soul Aches\': Ukraine\'s Mortal Courage
DESCRIPTION:School of Media & Communication Gallery | Jody Richards Hall\, WKU \nM-W 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | TH – F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm* \n \nThe School of Media & Communications invites you to explore the heart-wrenching reality\, \”\’My Soul Aches\’: Ukraine\’s Mortal Courage\” exhibition of images by Carol Guzy\, at Jody Richards Hall Gallery on the campus of Western Kentucky University. \nStep into a world of raw emotions\, stark honesty\, and the undeniable power of visual storytelling in this recent body of work from four-time Pulitzer Prize-Winning photojournalist Carol Guzy as we unveil a stunning collection of nearly 60 large format printed photographs that capture the essence and reality of the on-going war in Ukraine. Prepare to be moved as you journey through these captivating images allowing you to connect with the people of Ukraine on a deeply personal level and bear witness to the resilience and spirit of the Ukrainian people. Guzy\’s work speaks to the unvarnished truth of conflict\, offering a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the war. Guzy was the 2022 recipient of the Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting from WKU School of Media. \nWARNING: The content in this exhibition may be difficult for some to view\, however these images were taken to connect us to the experiences of others in the hope we can better understand their suffering.  \n* Open only on days the University is open\, parking is free after 4:30 pm on the Chestnut Street South Lot. \n  \nCarol Guzy: A Lens of Compassion and Courage in a World of Conflict \nFor over four decades\, Carol Guzy has been a humble ambassador in the world of photojournalism. With an unerring eye for capturing the raw\, emotional essence of human stories\, Guzy has earned her place among the most celebrated photojournalists of our time. \n\nBorn with an innate curiosity and a passion for storytelling\, Guzy embarked on her career in the early \’80s. Her unflinching commitment to truth and her remarkable ability to empathize with her subjects have garnered her four Pulitzer Prizes\, one of only two journalists to have achieved this accomplishment. \nGuzy\’s recent work from Ukraine is an exemplar of her unmatched skill in documenting the human experience during times of crisis. Her photographs from the war-torn region are haunting and real\, encapsulating the pain\, resilience\, and hope of the Ukrainian people. Through her lens\, we witness the devastating impact of conflict on families\, the bravery of those defending their homeland\, and the indomitable spirit of a nation striving for peace. \nIn a world often marred by chaos and division\, Carol Guzy\’s work\, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Kosovo War to Hurricane Katrina to the ISIS conflicts in the Middle East\, serves as a beacon of truth and understanding. She reminds us that behind every headline and statistic\, there are real people with real stories. Her photographs from Ukraine are not just images; they are windows into the heart and soul of a nation\, a testament to her unwavering commitment to bearing witness to the world\’s most pressing issues. Carol Guzy continues to inspire and educate through her powerful visual storytelling\, leaving an indelible mark on the world of photojournalism. \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/my-soul-aches-ukraines-mortal-courage-2/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:Mountain Workshops Gallery on Paris and Bourbon County Opens
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Journalism & Photography program in WKU’s School of Media & Communication announces the opening of an exhibition in Jody Richards Hall gallery featuring more than 60 images and short-form documentaries of the people and places of Paris and Bourbon County as part of the 47th annual Mountain Workshops. \n \nThe exhibition titled Horses. History. Hospitality. And the richness of the people will be on display January 16-February 16. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. The gallery will be closed when WKU is closed due to weather or for holidays. \nNestled in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region\, with a verdant\, gently rolling landscape\, Bourbon County is home to elegant Thoroughbred farms and multimillion-dollar racehorses. But\, as Bourbon County Judge-Executive Michael Williams says\, it’s the richness of the people who make this Kentucky community unique. From a revitalized Main Street in Paris\, brimming with local stores\, to the tiny hamlets of Millersburg\, North Middletown\, Clintonville and Centerville\, there is a palpable sense of pride among the people who inhabit Bourbon County’s 292 square miles. \nMore than 60 student and professional photographers and videographers from around the nation\, along with a staff of nearly 40 teachers\, editors and assistants\, spent the last week of October 2023 capturing the stories of this distinctive American community. \nAbout the Mountain Workshops: As the leaves fall annually\, the WKU Visual Journalism & Photography program’s Mountain Workshops draws together a team of dedicated teachers and determined participants for a week of compelling storytelling in Kentucky. Together they explore the richness of these communities\, the lives of the people who live in them\, and the beauty of the landscapes. Participants gain hands-on experience telling stories in the documentary tradition. In return\, the community receives a unique document of their county through both compelling visual imagery and written stories. \nCurrently\, an unprecedented 40 counties in the state of Kentucky have been documented in a historically significant way. In its early years\, the Mountain Workshops also documented five communities in north-central Tennessee\, part of the Cumberland Gap region the two states share. For a unique journey through the Mountain Workshops 48-year history\, view the documentary at http://mountainworkshops.org/history/. \nContact: Tim Broekema\, tim.broekema@wku.edu
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/mountain-workshops-gallery-on-paris-and-bourbon-county-opens/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Majors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in pursuing photography or visual journalism  and documentary as a career? Are you curious what that might mean? Please come to our spring semester majors meeting Tuesday\, January 23 at 7:30 pm in JRH 127. Lots of information\, get a chance to meet other students with similar interests and perhaps even win a tacky door prize! We are looking forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/spring-2024-majors-meeting/
LOCATION:JRH Room 127\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Major's Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="James Kenney":MAILTO:james.kenney@wku.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T211500
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SUMMARY:Roommates: From Western to The White House
DESCRIPTION:Follow the life journey of two Western Kentucky University photojournalism students and see how they landed a career documenting the biggest election in a century\nWestern Kentucky University’s School of Media and Communication and The John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series present an exhibition of photographs and an evening presentation showcasing Jabin Botsford and Demetrius Freeman’s photographic journey From Western to the White House. \n \n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024 \n6:15 p.m. Photo Exhibition\, Jody Richards Hall Gallery\, Western Kentucky University \n7:00 p.m. Evening Presentation\, Jody Richards Hall Auditorium\, Western Kentucky University \nNOTE: Parking is free after 4:30 in the Chestnut St. lot at the end of Regents Ave. \n\nA little over a decade ago\, Western Kentucky University students Jabin Botsford and Demetrius Freeman shared an apartment on Park Street. Their ambition to make a name for themselves in photojournalism was high as they worked their way through the strenuous rigors of academic life. After graduation\, they each went their separate way\, Botsford landing his first job at The Washington Post while Freeman cut his teeth as a freelance photojournalist and eventually a staff photographer for the New York City Mayor’s Office. \nBotsford has documented the Trump Presidency since the beginning\, capturing many of the iconic images that became highly discussed news revelations. For four years he reported daily to The White House providing some of the most comprehensive visual documentation of the Trump Presidency. In 2020\, Freeman was brought on as a staff photojournalist for The Washington Post. Botsford was assigned to document President Donald Trump and Freeman was assigned to cover Senator Joe Biden’s campaign for President. Following the 2021 Biden inauguration\, the two former roommates were back together again\, this time on Pennsylvania Avenue. \nBoth photojournalists will discuss their journey from Western to The White House and photojournalism\’s role in political news and its importance during an election year. Presidential campaigns are highly staged events\, and they will talk about finding a split second of reality in such high-pressure situations. \nA gallery exhibit of over 60 photographs\, will showcase their work spanning their career\, both in and out of the White House. The gallery will remain on display through April 19. \n  \nOur Guests\nJabin Botsford is a staff photographer at The Washington Post. \nHe is a graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green\, KY with a degree in photojournalism and sociology. \nJabin began his career at the Washington Post March 2015 and was assigned to cover Donald J. Trump’s first presidential campaign that summer. Once President Trump took office\, Jabin was stationed at The White House throughout his term covering the Presidency. \nHe was named 2019 and 2017 White House News Photographers Association Photographer of the Year. \nJabin has interned for the New York Times in both New York City and in their Washington DC bureau. He interned at The Los Angeles Times in Los Angeles California and for The Washington Post in Washington DC. \nJabin participated at the 2012 and 2013 Mountain Workshops. In October of 2013 he was a student at The Eddie Adams Workshop XXVI. He has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International\, College Photographer of the Year\, The William Randolph Hearst Photojournalism Award program\, the Associated Collegiate Press\, the National Press Photographers Association\, the Kentucky News Photographers Association\, The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar\, and many others. His images and multimedia have been published in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Los Angeles Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, AARP\, and numerous other publications throughout the country. \nAs a student he placed first in the 2014 Hearst National Journalism Awards Championship photojournalism shootout as well as receiving awards for best photo and best portfolio. He has been named Student Photographer of the year two years in a row by the Kentucky News Photographer’s Association and named Sports Photographer of the Year two years in a row by College Photographer of the Year. Jabin has also been named Student Photographer of the year by the Ohio News Photographers Association\, the White House News Photographers Association and The NPPA Southern Short Corse. \nJabin is currently based in Washington\, DC. \n  \nDemetrius Freeman is a Staff Political Photojournalist at The Washington Post. \nDemetrius holds a BA in photojournalism with a minor in political science from Western Kentucky University. He has studied abroad in Madrid\, Spain and has completed an international master’s program at the Danish School of Media & Journalism in Aarhus\, Denmark. \nDemetrius began working at The Washington Post in August 2020\, covering Joe Biden’s presidential campaign during that summer.  Once President Biden was elected\, Demetrius started photographing more often from The White House. \nHe has worked as a photographer for the New York City Mayor’s office\, under Mayor Bill de Blasio. He has also worked as a freelance visual journalism and creative director based in New York City before being hired fulltime by The Washington Post. \nHe has held internships at The Chautauquan Daily\, The New York Times\, and The Tampa Bay Times. He also worked as a photographer for the New York City Mayor’s Office. \nDemetrius has participated in several workshops and seminars including The Mountain Workshop\, The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar\, The New York Times Portfolio Review\, The New York Times Safety & Security Workshop\, The Missouri Photo Workshop\, and is an alumni of The Eddie Adams Workshop XXVII. Demetrius is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)\, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)\, and Diversify.Photo. \n\nContacts for lecture series and gallery exhibition\nIf you need more information about the lecture series or want to connect with one of the speakers\, contact organizer Jonathan Adams jonathan.adams@wku.edu. \nThe photo exhibition will be on display March 13 – April 19\, from 9-5 M-TH when WKU is open. For more information about the photo exhibit please contact Tim Broekema tim.broekema@wku.edu. \n\nAbout the John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series\nThe John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series\, launched in 2004 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Gaines’ family-owned newspaper\, the Daily News\, has brought several award-winning international journalists to WKU.  Previous lecture participants include the Indianapolis Star Pulitzer Prize-winning team that uncovered the USA Gymnastics sex abuse cases; The Cincinnati Enquirer Pulitzer Prize-winning team that documented the addiction crisis\, journalism icon John Seigenthaler and his son\, former NBC network news anchor John Seigenthaler Jr.; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts of The Miami Herald; and Chicago Tribune photojournalist and official White House photographer Pete Souza.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/roommates-from-western-to-the-white-house/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture,JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:The Highest Office Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Highest Office \nA visual journey of those who aspired to become president\, celebrating the intersection of photojournalism and political history. \n \n  \nJRH Gallery \nM-W: 9:00 – 9:00 \nTh – F: 9:00 – 4:00 \nThrough Nov. 16 [A closing alumni homecoming reception before game] \n  \nThe Highest Office is a powerful photo exhibit featuring iconic images captured by award-winning alumni of Western Kentucky University\’s School of Media and Communication\’s Visual Journalism and Photography program. These photographers chronicle the journey presidential candidates take before assuming the nation\’s highest office\, providing a rare and intimate look at the human side of American political campaigns. \nFrom Beto O’Rourke standing on a stump in a front yard in Iowa\, George W. Bush making his final plea just days before an election\, the thousands that gather for the national conventions or images from an assassination attempt on Donald Trump\, each photograph tells a unique story. These moments remind us that before a president occupies the White House\, they must first navigate the complex and emotional path to leadership. \nIf you are interested in developing any learning opportunity or wish to coordinate a hosted tour\, please contact tim.broekema@wku.edu\, gallery curator. \n\nFEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE: \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/the-highest-office-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:49th Mountain Workshops Gallery exhibition open
DESCRIPTION:The School of Media & Communication is proud to announce the opening of the latest exhibition Feels Like Home: Williamsburg\, Whitley County\, Kentucky at the Gallery in Jody Richards Hall. \n\nJRH Gallery Through February 21\n\nM-W: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm\nTH-F: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nGallery is closed when WKU is closed.\n\n\n  \n \nIn the Southeast corner of Kentucky near Tennessee and Virginia\, Whitley County is a mountain landscape sliced by Interstate 75 and the Cumberland River. The city of Corbin is on the north end and Williamsburg\, the county seat and home to the University of the Cumberlands\, lies in the center. This is an Appalachian community with a rich past where friendly\, hard-working people are trying to figure out their future. \n“This is my community\, this is my people and this is what is important to me\,” local resident Laurel West said. “It feels like home; it’s good people here and that makes a difference.” \nDirected by Western Kentucky University’s Visual Journalism & Photography program\, 77 student and professional photographers and videographers from around the nation\, along with a staff of nearly 60 educators\, editors and assistants\, spent the last week of October 2024 capturing the stories of this distinctive American community. \n“You need a little swagger\,” Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison said. “Larger cities might have more swagger\, but we can swag with the best of them. You have to see our community to understand our community.” \nCome and see the swagger now through February 21 on the campus of WKU at Jody Richards Hall. \n 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/49th-mountain-workshops-gallery-exhibition-opens/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:Birds Doing Stuff\, a photo exhibit by Steve Jessmore
DESCRIPTION:The School of Media & Communication is delighted to host Steve Jessmore and an exhibit of his award-winning work\, “Birds Doing Stuff” in the Jody Richards Hall Gallery on the campus of Western Kentucky University March 4 – April 18.\n\nThis project aims at showcasing the beauty and fragility of a tiny slice of Torch River\, located in northwest Michigan\, which also happens to be the photographer’s front yard. What’s at stake for this river\, as for many other rivers that are lake tributaries\, is the symbiotic relationship between an ecosystem and its human stewards.\n\n\n\nMarch 4\n\n 	Opening Reception  |  6:00 PM  | Jody Richards Hall Atrium\n 	Public Presentation  |  7:00 PM  |  Jody Richards Hall Auditorium\n\nJRH Gallery Through April 18\n\n 	M-W: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm\n 	TH-F: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\n 	Gallery is closed when WKU is closed\n\n\n\n\nIn 2020\, COVID left a void. Steve Jessmore’s work\, as many of us\, was put on hold. People weren’t able to do things – Jessmore included. His wife Brenda challenged him. “You need to use your talents. Do what you always wanted to do. Who knows how long this will last. Every day is a gift from God and you have to make the best of each and every one like it was your last\,” she said.\n\nReeds Lake\, East Grand Rapids\, Mich. Aug 9\, 2022\n\nIt took him a few months\, but he finally found his inspiration and direction. He bought a kayak and\, in his travels\, discovered ducks and other birds. After spending hundreds of hours and making thousands of images\, he believed he found what he had been looking for – Birds doing stuff.\n\nTurning a loss of freelance photography work and isolation from Covid to his advantage\, Steve Jessmore vowed to make this gift of time a learning experience. Mid-2020 he began making pictures of his new-found passion. Using his career photojournalism skills and storytelling roots\, Jessmore began capturing wildlife being wildlife and living their lives in the communities around him. Hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of photos later\, he gained confidence in the new craft he was learning. In 2021 less than a year after starting to photograph birds\, two of his images swept the professional division of the National 2021 Audubon Society’s photography contest\, winning 1st and honorable mention.\n\nFollowing his community roots as a photojournalist\, Jessmore has captured moments of wildlife nearly entirely in Michigan. He has photographed primarily near his Grand Rapids home and at their cottage on the Torch River. He believes there’s so much around him that he doesn’t need to chase the unusual to find satisfaction. “I love to create art in dynamic situations which feature wildlife moments in the communities around me’” he said.\n\n“I approach birds with the same ethics I’ve practiced in my photojournalism. I don’t make them fly\, bait them or try to intrude on their lives\, but rather let them be themselves. I am the casual observer creating images and making art.”\n\nJessmore’s hope is that his images can be a voice for the birds\, bringing awareness to these treasures that lives amongst us and how fragile the environment is. He would like us to take notice and realize we need to be stewards. We can enjoy our time among them\, but realize we need to take care and preserve their habitat and our resources so we can all continue to live side by side.\n\nYou can support Jessmore and help continue this important work here.\n\nSTEVE JESSMORE BIO\nSteve Jessmore\, of Alto\, Mich.\, has been a photographer his entire life. Known for his community and storytelling focus\, he was a 35-year photojournalist working as chief photographer/Director of Photography for the Flint Journal\, The Saginaw News and the Myrtle Beach Sun News.  He’s won numerous Michigan\, national and international photojournalism awards and has been named a five-time Michigan Photographer of the Year and Robert F. Kennedy Photojournalism awardee. He also was staff photographer for his alma mater Central Michigan University for five-years.\n\nIn August of 2018 Jessmore stepped away from Central Michigan University\, got married and moved to Grand Rapids. He began freelancing full time for colleges and universities which he continues to do.\n\nSteve Jessmore\n\nWhen his freelance work was put on hold in 2020 due to Covid pandemic Jessmore struggled to stay busy. He set a goal to be constructive with his time\, learn something new and set out to improve his photography. That experiment led him on a path to becoming an avid outdoor photographer with a love for all wildlife- but especially birds.\n\nIn 2021\, two of his bird images swept the professional division of the National 2021 Audubon Photography contest\, winning 1st and HM. He won another first place in the 2022 national contest- The Fisher Prize for the most creative approach to photographing with his image “Feeding Frenzy” featuring Norther Shoveler ducks. This image also graced the cover of the Audubon’s summer awards issue magazine. His 2021 winning “Northern and Cardinal in Flight” is also featured on the official National Audubon 2023 membership card.\n\nJessmore’s and his avian photography has been featured/published on WCMU’s Discover Michigan\, NPR Stateside\, WOOD-TV 8\, M-LIVE and ABC On Your Side. He’s been published in National Audubon Magazine\, The Smithsonian\, Ducks Unlimited and Cornell Lab of Ornithology annual report. He’s had solo exhibitions of his art at the Baber Gallery at Central Michigan University\, The Saginaw Art Museum\, The Flint Art Walk\, and also at Saginaw Valley State University.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/birdsdoingstuff/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture,JRH Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T235959
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SUMMARY:Faces of the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:For half a century\, the Mountain Workshops\, a flagship program of Western Kentucky University’s Visual Journalism & Photography program\, has documented the heart and soul of communities across Kentucky and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThis four-part exhibition series\, sponsored by Canon USA\, celebrates this powerful visual storytelling body of work that has defined the Workshops’ legacy. Featuring work from generations of photographers\, from students to eventual Pulitzer Prize winners\, the exhibition honors the Mountain Workshops as both an educational institution and a documentary archive of life in America. These photographs bring history to life\, inviting audiences to experience five decades of storytelling excellence. \n\n\n\nGALLERY HOURS\n\n\n\n\nMonday – Wednesday 9:00 – 9:00\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – Friday 9:00 – 4:00 \n\n\n\n\nDivided into four thematic sections presented over this upcoming year\, the exhibition explores the evolution of documentary photography through the Workshop’s lens: \n\n\n\nAUGUST 26 – OCTOBER 3 \n\n\n\nFaces of the Mountain – A powerful collection of intimate portraits that reveal the resilience\, joy\, and struggles of everyday people whose lives have been illuminated by the photographers’ lens. \n\n\n\nOCTOBER 13 – DECEMBER 3 \n\n\n\nPortraits of Place – A testament to the people\, landscapes\, towns\, and backroads that have shaped the identity of the Workshop’s host communities. \n\n\n\nJANUARY 26 – MARCH 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWork & Tradition – A look at the trades\, customs\, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades\, preserving the cultural heritage of the region. \n\n\n\nMARCH 23 – MAY 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe Changing Story – A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society\, showcasing images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document. \n\n\n\nFor more information please visit the Visual Journalism & Photography event page or contact the coordinator of this event at tim.broekema@wku.edu.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/faces-of-the-mountain/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:Work & Tradition
DESCRIPTION:​During these cold January days\, warm your heart\, mind and body by joining us as we continue the 50th year celebration of the storied Mountain Workshops with the opening of our third gallery installation of the academic year inside the heated Jody Richards Hall Atrium and Gallery. \n\n\n\nWORK & TRADITION \n\n\n\nA look at the trades\, customs\, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades\, preserving the cultural heritage of the region. \n\n\n\nJanuary 28 – March 6 \n\n\n\nGallery hours  \n\n\n\nM – W  9 AM – 8 PM  \n\n\n\nTH – FR  9 AM – 4 PM  \n\n\n\nClosed when WKU is closed  \n\n\n\nJody Richards Hall Atrium and Auditorium\, WKU  \n\n\n\nParking available on Chestnut St. South lot after 4:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe School of Media & Communication launched a year-long\, four-part gallery exhibition celebrating 50 years of the WKU Visual Journalism & Photography program and its rich legacy of documenting Kentucky through the Mountain Workshops.  \n\n\n\n“Through the Lens of Time: 50 Decades of the Mountain Workshops”  \n\n\n\n For half a century\, the Mountain Workshops\, a flagship program of Western Kentucky University’s Visual Journalism & Photography program\, has documented the heart and soul of communities across Kentucky and beyond.   \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis four-part exhibition series\, sponsored by Canon USA\, celebrates this powerful visual storytelling body of work that has defined the Workshops’ legacy. Featuring work from generations of photographers\, from students to eventual Pulitzer Prize winners\, the exhibition honors the Mountain Workshops as both an educational institution and a documentary archive of life in America. These photographs bring history to life\, inviting audiences to experience five decades of storytelling excellence.  \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nDivided into four thematic concepts this upcoming academic year\, the exhibition explores the evolution of documentary photography through the Workshop’s lens:  \n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nAUGUST 26 – OCTOBER 3 (CLOSED) \n\n\n\nFACES OF THE MOUNTAIN – A powerful collection of intimate portraits that reveal the resilience\, joy\, and struggles of everyday people whose lives have been illuminated by the photographers’ lens.  \n\n\n\nOCTOBER 13 – DECEMBER 11 (CLOSED) \n\n\n\nPORTRAITS OF A PLACE – A testament to the people\, landscapes\, towns\, and backroads that have shaped the identity of the Workshop’s host communities.  \n\n\n\nJANUARY 28 – MARCH 6  \n\n\n\nWORK & TRADITION – A look at the trades\, customs\, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades\, preserving the cultural heritage of the region.   \n\n\n\nMARCH 27 – MAY 1\, 2026  \n\n\n\nTHE CHANGING STORY – A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society\, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.  \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the coordinator of these events at tim.broekema@wku.edu. 
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/work-tradition/
LOCATION:https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jody+Richards+Hall/@36.9832902\,-86.4551897\,765m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8865e8d433f90635:0xed8d55dd9586cfee!8m2!3d36.9828812!4d-86.4564988!16s%2Fg%2F11b5qts2m1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyNS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2OUgBUAM%3D\, 1665 Normal St.\, Bowling Green\, Kentucky\, 42101
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072116
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SUMMARY:The Changing Story
DESCRIPTION:A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society\, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe gallery will remain on view March 27 through May 8 during JRH building hours: \n\n\n\n\nMonday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nFriday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nParking available on Chestnut St. South lot after 4:30 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we conclude the 50th year celebration of the storied Mountain Workshops with our fourth gallery installation of the academic year at Jody Richards Hall Atrium and Gallery.  \n\n\n\nWe are continually reminded of the importance of documentary projects through the steady passage of time and its often devastating impact on communities. In 2008\, the Mountain Workshops team documented life in Mayfield\, a town later profoundly damaged by the December 2021 tornado. More recently\, in 2024\, we documented Williamsburg\, which this past week experienced the tragic destruction of a large portion of its downtown due to fire. \n\n\n\nThese moments underscore why preserving visual records of people and place matters. Documentary storytelling creates a lasting historical record that honors the past while informing the future. \n\n\n\nA Visual History of Kentucky \n\n\n\nThis exhibition invite audiences to explore Kentucky through a visual retrospective built from four documentary projects spanning communities\, generations\, and lived experiences. \n\n\n\nDesigned for a broad public audience — including photography enthusiasts\, camera club members\, and those interested in regional history — the event offers a rare opportunity to see how visual storytellers interpret changes over time. \n\n\n\nAlso featured that evening: \n\n\n\nThe Act of Looking: Four Kentucky Documentary Projects in DialogueA round table discussion with members of the Mountain Workshops\, Picture This\, Document Kentucky\, and Boyd’s Station. The conversation will be moderated by Tom Eblen\, former Managing Editor and columnist of the Lexington Herald-Leader and currently involved with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning\, in partnership with the Kentucky Arts Council. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will save the date and join us for an evening celebrating the power of documentary photography and storytelling. \n\n\n\n———— \n\n\n\nThe School of Media & Communication launched a year-long\, four-part gallery exhibition celebrating 50 years of the WKU Visual Journalism & Photography program and its rich legacy of documenting Kentucky through the Mountain Workshops.  \n\n\n\n“Through the Lens of Time: 50 Decades of the Mountain Workshops”  \n\n\n\n For half a century\, the Mountain Workshops\, a flagship program of Western Kentucky University’s Visual Journalism & Photography program\, has documented the heart and soul of communities across Kentucky and beyond.   \n\n\n\n\n\nThis four-part exhibition series\, sponsored by Canon USA\, celebrates this powerful visual storytelling body of work that has defined the Workshops’ legacy. Featuring work from generations of photographers\, from students to eventual Pulitzer Prize winners\, the exhibition honors the Mountain Workshops as both an educational institution and a documentary archive of life in America. These photographs bring history to life\, inviting audiences to experience five decades of storytelling excellence.  \n\n\n\nDivided into four thematic concepts this upcoming academic year\, the exhibition explores the evolution of documentary photography through the Workshop’s lens:  \n\n\n\n\n\nAUGUST 26 – OCTOBER 3 (CLOSED) \n\n\n\nFACES OF THE MOUNTAIN – A powerful collection of intimate portraits that reveal the resilience\, joy\, and struggles of everyday people whose lives have been illuminated by the photographers’ lens.  \n\n\n\nOCTOBER 13 – DECEMBER 11 (CLOSED) \n\n\n\nPORTRAITS OF A PLACE – A testament to the people\, landscapes\, towns\, and backroads that have shaped the identity of the Workshop’s host communities.  \n\n\n\nJANUARY 28 – MARCH 6 (CLOSED) \n\n\n\nWORK & TRADITION – A look at the trades\, customs\, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades\, preserving the cultural heritage of the region.   \n\n\n\nMARCH 27 – MAY 8\, 2026  \n\n\n\nTHE CHANGING STORY – A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society\, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.  \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the coordinator of these events at tim.broekema@wku.edu. 
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LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
CATEGORIES:JRH Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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SUMMARY:The Changing Story
DESCRIPTION:WKU Lecture and Exhibition Explore Decades of Documentary Photography in Kentucky \n\n\n\nWestern Kentucky University’s School of Media & Communication and the John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series will host a special evening of photography\, conversation\, and community reflection on Friday\, March 27\, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. The event will feature a public lecture followed by an opening reception for the year-long photographic exhibition celebrating Kentucky’s vibrant communities through the lens of and visual storytellers. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Canon USA\, the exhibition draws from more than 50 years of documentary work produced through WKU’s Visual Journalism & Photography program and its Mountain Workshops\, presenting a powerful visual record of life across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLecture: The Changing Story\n\n\n\nThe evening begins with a roundtable discussion titled “The Changing Story: Four Photography Projects That Document Kentucky’s Past and Present.” The program brings together leaders and contributors from four major documentary photography initiatives rooted in Kentucky. \n\n\n\nThe panel will explore how documentary photography has evolved alongside technology\, journalism\, and society while continuing to preserve stories of communities across the state. \n\n\n\nProjects featured in the conversation include: \n\n\n\n\nThe Mountain Workshops — Directed by James Kenney\, coordinator of WKU’s Visual Journalism & Photography program\, the Mountain Workshops bring students and professional storytellers together each year in collaboration with Kentucky communities to produce in-depth visual\, written\, and multimedia narratives.\n\n\n\nThe Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project — Represented by WKU graduate Brittany Greeson\, this statewide initiative has sent photographers into all 120 Kentucky counties to create a contemporary visual record of life across the Commonwealth over the decades.\n\n\n\nProject 306.36 at Boyd’s Station — Founded by Kentucky native Jack Gruber\, the project documents rural American life in Harrison County through immersive storytelling and extended residencies for emerging photojournalists.\n\n\n\nPicture Kentucky Workshop — Led by WKU graduate David Stephenson and founded in 2004\, this workshop mentors students from the University of Kentucky’s School of Journalism and Media and the Kentucky Kernel as they document communities throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by WKU alumnus Tom Eblen\, a 2016 Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame inductee who spent four decades in daily journalism with The Associated Press\, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, and the Lexington Herald-Leader\, where he served as managing editor and metro/state columnist. \n\n\n\nGallery Reception and Exhibition\n\n\n\nA wine and cheese reception will follow the lecture at 8:00 p.m. in the Jody Richards Hall Atrium | Gallery\, celebrating the opening of the photographic exhibition: \n\n\n\n“The Changing Story”A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features images that capture decades of transformation in both storytelling and the communities documented across Kentucky. \n\n\n\nThe gallery will remain on view March 27 through May 8 during JRH building hours: \n\n\n\n\nMonday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nFriday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nA Visual History of Kentucky \n\n\n\nTogether\, the lecture and exhibition invite audiences to explore Kentucky through a visual retrospective built from four documentary projects spanning communities\, generations\, and lived experiences. \n\n\n\nDesigned for a broad public audience — including photography enthusiasts\, camera club members\, and those interested in regional history — the event offers a rare opportunity to see how visual storytellers interpret changes over time. By bringing these projects into conversation\, “The Changing Story” encourages viewers to reflect on how images shape memory\, deepen understanding\, and connect communities across Kentucky. \n\n\n\nContact Information \n\n\n\nFor more information about the lecture series or to connect with one of the speakers\, contact:Jonathan Adamsjonathan.adams@wku.edu \n\n\n\nFor information about the exhibition\, contact:Tim Broekematim.broekema@wku.edu \n\n\n\nAbout the John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series \n\n\n\nLaunched in 2004\, the John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series has brought award-winning international journalists to WKU. Previous speakers include The Indianapolis Star Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative team that exposed the USA Gymnastics abuse scandal; The Cincinnati Enquirer Pulitzer Prize-winning team that documented the opioid addiction crisis; former NBC anchor John Seigenthaler Jr.; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts; and Pete Souza\, former Chicago Tribune photojournalist and official White House photographer.
URL:https://wkuvjp.com/event/the-changing-story/
LOCATION:JRH Gallery / Atrium and Auditorium\, 1665 Normal Drive\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Broekema":MAILTO:tim.broekema@wku.edu
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