Tag archive for ‘CSUB’
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A taste of Korea – kimchi, soju, and … what? No rice with that?
CSUB graduate Emily Shapiro is adventuring in South Korea as an English teacher. In this dispatch home, she enlightens us on the etiquette of eating in Korea. And, if you’re curious, we have one Korean restaurant in Bakersfield for you to try.
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Another brick out of the wall: Evolving journalism ethics
Technology and the down economy have created a tumultuous time for ethical issues in the media industry. But it has also created a time of experimentation, out of which websites such as Bakersfield Express have been born. Join BE editor Jennifer Baldwin and other local news experts for a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism Ethics” at 7 p.m., May 19, at CSUB.
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From Bakersfield to South Korea: The alien has landed
Recent college graduate Emily Shapiro decided to move to South Korea to teach English after being unable to find a job in her field. Slowly she’s learning to accept her alien status and enjoy the adventure – even though she’s been yelled at more than once.
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Media should have reported Ashburn’s orientation sooner
While it’s not the media’s responsibility to out people, Sen. Roy Ashburn’s anti-gay stance was reason enough for journalists to investigate rumors of his homosexuality, writes Christopher Meyers, director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics at CSUB.
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In digital age, journalism ethics are more vital than ever
Philosophy professor and director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics at CSUB, Christopher Meyers has published a new book by leading scholars. “Journalism Ethics, a Philosopher’s Approach” tackles ethics as traditional media meets new media online through blogs, celebrity news, and just plain “crud.”
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CSUB budget cuts will hurt sports, student fees and staffing
CSUB President Horace Mitchell announced proposals Thursday to eliminate four sports at the college, reduce staff, raise student tuition, cancel winter commencement and transition from a quarter system to semesters. The cuts will total $6.4 million for the 2010-2011 school year.
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Orchestral premiere is personal journey for Doug Davis
CSUB music professor and Bakersfield Jazz Festival organizer Doug Davis will take the podium Saturday night for the premiere of his newest orchestral composition for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. “Eleanor and Estalee” honors the two “mothers” who raised him.
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Business Conference or Plato’s Cave?
What happens when the leaders are as equally clueless about the shadows on the walls as Plato’s cave dwellers? It looks like we’re going to find out at this year’s Bakersfield Business Conference, to be held Oct. 9 on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield.
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Volunteers needed for Science Bowl
CSUB is seeking volunteers to help with the 18th annual Kern County Regional Science Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 13. Here’s how you can help.
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CSUB tackles national debt, health care reform
Local experts debate the top issues facing the nation and how they affect Bakersfield at a community level in a panel sponsored by the college’s Financial Management Association.
