Israel Up Close - Final Project
Photos by Ashley Mackey
I had the pleasure of being selected to join fourteen of the top students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to participate in “On Assignment in Israel,” a summer study abroad program led by Julia Wallace, the Frank Russell Chair and Professor of Practice at the School. In coordination with the Jerusalem Press Club. The 10-day program brought students to the edges of bordering nations, to communities facing constant threats of terrorism, to meetings Israeli government and Palestinian Authority officials, into Israel's media world and more.
Students became “foreign correspondents” and saw “up-close” the conflicts, successes and struggles of this historic region. They learned how to explain a very different and complex world to American audiences. They each produced a package on a topic of interest, all of which are showcased on the website, Dateline Israel - On Assignment In Israel.
Before joining Cronkite, Julia was a top media executive and high-ranking editor of four major newspapers. Her focus is the future of news and innovative ways of thinking about journalism. Rob McJannet directed the video work of the team. He is a Cronkite photographer, producer and instructor . He is a 10-time Emmy award winning photographer/videographer .
Special thanks to Uri Dromi, Vanessa Gabbay and Tal Bouhnik from the Jerusalem Press Club.
Students became “foreign correspondents” and saw “up-close” the conflicts, successes and struggles of this historic region. They learned how to explain a very different and complex world to American audiences. They each produced a package on a topic of interest, all of which are showcased on the website, Dateline Israel - On Assignment In Israel.
Before joining Cronkite, Julia was a top media executive and high-ranking editor of four major newspapers. Her focus is the future of news and innovative ways of thinking about journalism. Rob McJannet directed the video work of the team. He is a Cronkite photographer, producer and instructor . He is a 10-time Emmy award winning photographer/videographer .
Special thanks to Uri Dromi, Vanessa Gabbay and Tal Bouhnik from the Jerusalem Press Club.
