November 10–11, 2017

Join Klein College of Media and Communication alumni, faculty, staff and friends for a two-day celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary, beginning Friday, November 10. The party begins with the 2017 Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards, featuring New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet and seven alumni honorees. 

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Schedule of Events

Registration is required for all events. Questions? Please contact Michelle Nicoletto at mnic@temple.edu or 215-204-8358.

Student Conversation with Dean Baquet

Friday, November 10, 2017
9:30–10:30 a.m.

Temple Performing Arts Center
Lew Klein Hall
1837 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

FREE

Join New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet for an exclusive, students-only conversation and Q&A. This event is free!

Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards Luncheon

Friday, November 10, 2017
11:15 a.m.–2 p.m.

Networking reception 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mitten Hall
The Diamond Club
1913 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Luncheon 12:15–2 p.m.
Mitten Hall
Great Court
1913 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

FEE
$150

The 17th annual Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards will feature a networking reception and a luncheon program honoring Dean Baquet; Lorraine Branham, KLN ’76; Thomas Conti, KLN ’83; Patrick Hally, KLN ’96; Benjamin Jankowski, KLN ’82; Julia Nietsch, KLN ’07; Michael O’Shea Jr., KLN ’95; and Terry Taylor, KLN ’74.

For more information, visit our Lew Klein Awards page.

Happy Hour and Game Watch Party

Friday, November 10, 2017
6:30 p.m.

ATTENTION! NEW LOCATION!
The Blue Duck
220 South Broad Street

FEE
$25

Join Klein College alumni, friends and family for a game watch party at Tavern on Broad while the Owls take on Cincinnati. Your registration fee includes one drink ticket as well as appetizers. This event is restricted to those 21 and over.

NOTE: We will be accepting walk-in registrations and credit card payments at the door.

Visualize the Future: Faculty and Alumni Panels

Saturday, November 11, 2017
11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Howard Gittis Student Center
The Underground
1755 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

FEE
FREE EVENT

Join faculty and alumni as we discuss the future of media and communication. Panels include the following:

Beyond Digital, Data and Solutions: Preparing Journalists for an Uncertain Future, featuring Lorraine Branham, KLN ’76; Erica Palan, KLN ’08; Michaela Winberg, KLN ’18; and faculty members Marc Lamont Hill and Aron Pilhofer.

The Challenge of Communicating in the Age of Twitter, featuring Dean David Boardman and faculty members Brian Creech, Sherri Hope Culver, Lance Holbert, Heather LaMarre and Bryan Monroe.

Convergence of Advertising and Public Relations: The Digital Future, featuring Amber Burns, KLN ’15, Tom Conti, KLN ’83, Caroline Mackenzie Kennedy, and faculty members Joseph Glennon and David Brown.

Registration also includes lunch after the discussion, at the newly renovated Valaida S. Walker Food Court at the Student Center.

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