Bringing the World to the J-School

The J-School hosts public events with distinguished speakers from the media, politics, business and other fields, many at North Gate Hall.

Photojournalist Ernesto Bazan is introduced by friend and U.C. Berkeley Journalism Professor Ken Light. Photo by Tyler Sipe

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 29th

Video Storytelling

Storytellers advance your digital communication skills at the kdmcBerkeley Video Storytelling Certificate Workshop.

 

Monday, June 10th

Multimedia Storytelling Institute

The changing landscape for journalism professionals requires a new skill set in multimedia content production. Register now for the kdmcBerkeley two-week Multimedia Storytelling Institute and prepare yourself for the  new media environment.

 

Recent Events

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Uutisraivaaja Innovation Contest finalists at the J-School

Finalists of this year's Uutisraivaaja Innovation Contest visit the J-School and present their ideas to students, faculty and staff.

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Compexity & Context Data Symposium

Join kdmcBerkeley at the Complexity & Context Data Symposium as we explore the intersection between journalism and data. Hear from data visualization experts, news organizations and civic groups including Google, Code for America, Texas Tribune & Internews.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Changing Face of America

 

The Changing Face of America: Inside the Latino Vote and Immigration Reform is an immigration journalism institute taking place at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism on May 2-5, 2013. 

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

MARC ASNIN: Photographer & author of the acclaimed book Uncle Charlie

 

The Center for Photography at the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism cordially invites you to a book signing and public lecture with the the photographer Marc Asnin.

 

 

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Belva Davis | Retired KQED Anchor and author of My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman's Life in Journalism

Belva Davis was named one of the top 100 journalists of the last century by Unity, the national organization representing minority journalists.

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

A Lunchtime Talk with Sally K. Fairfax

 

Sally K. Fairfax and several other authors illustrate the significant progress that's been made in the Bay Area toward food democracy. But, despite the favorable climate, progressive politics, and culinary culture, many challenges still remain in the fight for just food. 

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Ken Schles Reception and Book Signing

Now Showing in the halls of North Gate:

Invisible City

by photographer Ken Schles

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

RSVP Required: Isaac Lee, President of News at Univision

Isaac Lee is president of News for Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Mr. Lee is responsible for leading the Company’s news division, including strategic and editorial oversight of programming and production across the Univision Networks, Univision Local Media and Univision Interactive Media.

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Reporting on Human Rights

Hosted by Madeleine Bair '11

The ease with which witnesses from around the world can record, upload, and share video is shifting the roles of news reporting and evidence gathering. Consequential global events are being documented by citizen journalists, in corners of the world reporters cannot access, on the scene long before international investigators arrive. 

Friday, November 30th, 2012

Mission Local's Turning 4!

 

You are invited to Mission Local's four-year anniversary party this Friday. We'll have musician Diana Gameros performing as well as our own DJs. It's happening at 780 Cafe on Valencia and 19th streets. 

Events Archive

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J-School Event Podcasts

Use iTunes? Berkeley on iTunes U includes audio podcasts from some of the J-School's most prominent events. Most J-School podcasts can be found in the Journalism & Media section, but you'll find additional content sprinkled throughout other categories as well, including Politics & Public Policy.