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Submit News [+]UI and DI alumnus Robert Novak dies
Posted by: Kit Donahue on 2009-08-18 16:32:48We've had several alums contact us to tell us about Robert Novak's death earlier today. Mr. Novak was inducted into the Illini Media Hall of Fame in the fall of 2007 and came back to Champaign for the celebration.
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Meyerson back to radio
Posted by: Charlie Meyerson on 2009-08-14 18:45:42Charlie Meyerson named WGN Radio news director Read More >>
Phil Strang Art Exhibits
Posted by: Phil Strang Art Exhibits on 2009-08-14 16:25:02Phil Strang (Class of 72) WPGU asst MD (68-69) and MG (69-70) has two exhibits of original art in the near future Read More >>
Dave Cullen publishes NY Times bestseller
Posted by: Dave Cullen on 2009-08-12 16:31:25Dave Cullen's book COLUMBINE spent eight weeks on the New York Times bestseller list this spring and summer. It peaked at #3. Read More >>
Jodi Glenn Fox Elected Chair of Sonic Foundry User Group
Posted by: Jodi Fox on 2009-07-06 09:17:28Jodi Glenn Fox (DI 1989-92) was elected chairperson of the international user group for Sonic Foundry's Mediasite, a multimedia capture solution used to provide live and on-demand streaming of lectures, presentations, and other materials. Read More >>
Most recent new members:
Ian LeSueur, Brian Reardon, Ann Coultas, Matt Wargin, Katie Guido, Laura Milani Alessio, Robert L Kimmons, venoldar venoldar, David Bakrins, Holly Hanson,Most recent donors:
Matt & Kate Pokarney Brickman, Anonymous, Adriana Colindres, Doug Lee, Robin and Chris Kaler, Channing Brown, Peter A. Weitzel, Adrienne Leffler, Mona Blaber, Marty Jencius,Illini Media Hall of Fame - 2008
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Charlie MeyersonWPGU: 1973-77. DJ, reporter, news anchorUniversity of Illinios: Bachelor of Science in journalism, 1977, Master of Science in journalism, 1978. Inducted: 2008 |
Though he began his career as a DJ and news reporter for WPGU in the 1970s, Charlie Meyerson says switching from radio to the Internet was his ultimate leap of faith – and his most worthwhile career move.
Years before the Internet craze struck many of his colleagues, listeners and readers, Meyerson became convinced the Internet was the best tool for journalists who believed in the power of stories told well.
When he left Chicago's airwaves after almost 20 award-winning years at WXRT-FM and WNUA-FM, Meyerson went to work at the Chicago Tribune's Web operation, rising to his current position as a senior producer and Daywatch columnist at chicagotribune.com.
Meyerson has also dedicated himself to helping students and aspiring journalists. From his first job at WMRO-AM/WAUR-FM in Aurora, Ill., to the Chicago Tribune's newsroom, he has mentored students in all mediums and convinced them his mantra — "This is the best time in history to become a journalist" — really is true. And Illini Media students have benefited as well: Meyerson has lent his talents to a number of events, graciously given tours and hosted students at the Tribune.
His work at the Chicago Tribune and his strong belief in the power of purely compelling stories have set Meyerson apart in the industry, regardless of medium. As he told Chicago Radio Spotlight's Rick Kaempfer in 2007, "These days, if you have something true to say – and I mean 'true' here broadly; not just 'truthful' or 'factual,' but also 'truly funny,' or 'truly moving,' or 'truly beautiful' – this new digital world empowers you to communicate it to anyone, anywhere, regardless of medium. ... All you need is a way with words or sound or pictures and a library card to use a computer."
Years before the Internet craze struck many of his colleagues, listeners and readers, Meyerson became convinced the Internet was the best tool for journalists who believed in the power of stories told well.
When he left Chicago's airwaves after almost 20 award-winning years at WXRT-FM and WNUA-FM, Meyerson went to work at the Chicago Tribune's Web operation, rising to his current position as a senior producer and Daywatch columnist at chicagotribune.com.
Meyerson has also dedicated himself to helping students and aspiring journalists. From his first job at WMRO-AM/WAUR-FM in Aurora, Ill., to the Chicago Tribune's newsroom, he has mentored students in all mediums and convinced them his mantra — "This is the best time in history to become a journalist" — really is true. And Illini Media students have benefited as well: Meyerson has lent his talents to a number of events, graciously given tours and hosted students at the Tribune.
His work at the Chicago Tribune and his strong belief in the power of purely compelling stories have set Meyerson apart in the industry, regardless of medium. As he told Chicago Radio Spotlight's Rick Kaempfer in 2007, "These days, if you have something true to say – and I mean 'true' here broadly; not just 'truthful' or 'factual,' but also 'truly funny,' or 'truly moving,' or 'truly beautiful' – this new digital world empowers you to communicate it to anyone, anywhere, regardless of medium. ... All you need is a way with words or sound or pictures and a library card to use a computer."