Author: Jeff Margolis, Board Member
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One hundred and fifty-two years ago, the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York was established as a summer educational program for Methodist Sunday school teachers. Over the years the institution has developed into a world-renown retreat for scholars and artists to explore, discuss and dialogue about important and current topics. Each week of the nine-week…
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Ken Regele was a photojournalist for the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. His wartime photography captured many of the seminal events during the war. His work captured the essence of the Normandy Invasion as well as other combat venues. Regele’s photos also captured the liberation of a concentration camp and the Nuremberg…
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Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered by most as America’s premier First Lady and an advocate for human rights. However, Mrs. Roosevelt is rarely acknowledged as a journalist and author. During her lifetime she was the author of over a dozen books and a highly regarded weekly newspaper column, “My Day.” This syndicated column appeared in papers…
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Once upon a time, respected reporters were the gatekeepers of the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Journalists had the responsibility to hold public officials accountable for their words and actions. One these heralded reporters was Edward R. Murrow. Early in his career, Murrow covered the Blitz over London during World War II. As a…
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Board member speaks at prestigious Chautauqua Institution.
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Learn about Israeli society, security and Middle Eastern politics
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Meet our two new recipients of the Terrence J. Miller Journalism Scholarship.
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Protecting the lives of 45,000 students and 7,000 staff members is a daunting challenge.
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