Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Stories from the Field: A Panel Discussion and Q&A With Journalists Featured in the Best Sports Writing Anthology
3 - 4:30 p.m. - Philbrick Room
Are you passionate about sports or storytelling? Don’t miss this discussion with Are you passionate about sports or storytelling? Don’t miss this discussion with four journalists featured in four journalists featured in The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024 The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024.
The first 25 Central students, faculty or staff members to RSVP and attend will receive a free copy of the book!
The Robert C. Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Central Connecticut State Journalism Department invite you to a panel discussion of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, an anthology showcasing the finest sports stories of the year, handpicked from top newspapers, magazines and digital publications.
Join us for an engaging Q&A session and hear directly from those who crafted some of the most powerful sports narratives of the year.
Past Events
New Engagement Day
Andy Thibault and the Winsted Citizen: Filling a Local News Void
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hosted by the Department of Journalism with support from the Robert C. Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism. Organized by the Central chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Meet Our Alumni: Where are they now?
April 19, 2023
Central Journalism graduates are finding success and making a difference in journalism. Come hear about their experiences and get career advice. Learn about what you can do now to increase your chances of getting the job you want after graduation.
Meet:
Matt Knox ’13, Journal Inquirer
Darren Ayotte ‘14, ESPN
Kelly Langevin ‘21, NBC Connecticut Jennifer Sanguano ‘19, Telemundo Boston
Come for inspiration, career tips, and more! Network and mingle with our graduates.
FOI 101: How to access public records and public meetings
March 8, 2023
Learn the basics about the Freedom of Information Act, which can be used by journalists, journalism students, and the general public.
Hosted by the Department of Journalism with support from the Robert C. Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism. Organized by the Central chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
With:
Andrew Brown, Investigative Reporter, CT Mirror
Danielle McGee, Staff Attorney, State FOI Commission
Len Bestoff, Chief Investigative Reporter, NBC Connecticut
Walter Smith Randolph, Investigative Editor and Director of The Accountability Project, CT Public