Convention opens doors for communication students The Radio-Television News Directors Association conducted its international convention in cooperation with the National Association ofBroadcasters convention in Las Vegas April \8-21,2005. The Harding RTNDA chapter went to the conven– tio n where they were able to attend seminars and learn more about their erade. Networking was also available so students could get their names and resumes into the radio and television world. "The convention almost has to be held in Lts Vegas," Dr. Dutch Hoggan, associate professor ofcommunication and RTNDAsponsor, said. "[1heconventionJ is the largest in the world. More than 100,000 people come," The convention included seminars with leading media profCssionals, conferences on news writing and perfunning and the world's largest electronic media exhibit. Srudent members of the Harding chapter have attended the TV-16 Weatherman junior Andrew Leeper points to the weather map during a live broadcast Nov. 16. "The green screen can be intimidating and the source of many bloopers, but once you get used to it, you don't even know it's there," Leeper said. ·Jonathon Lindsay RTNDA convention each year since 2002. Senior Emily Arnold, like most student RTNDA members, attended the convention to learn from the various conferences and classes. "My first time to go 1was onlya junior, so I was more interested in the seminars," Arnold said. Seminars Arnold attended included: "The Art ofthe Interview," which involved how to get rhe most from an interview; "Broadcasting Through Crisis: A Calm Voice In the Midst of Chaos," which focused on calm, clear delivery during uagicevents; "How rGot My First Job," a time when recent graduates shared with students stories about getting their first jobs, and more. Outside ofthe seminars and workshops, srudents had the opportunity to meet professionals in the broadcasting world. Senior Kim Frizell attended a OOok-signingsession with NBC news correspondent Bob Dotson, author of "Make It Memorable," a writing and performing guide for aspiring journalists. "It was really cool to shake his hand; he signed my book, and then I got to take a picture with him," Frizzell, a member ofRTNDA, said. A member of RT NDA since her freshman year, senior Anna Brinley had the opporrunity to attend the convention in 2005. "You get to see all the differem parts come together that make up the communication world," Brinley said. Students had rhe opportunity to visit various Las Vegas attractions including a Fountain Show at the Bel– lagio, the white tigers at (he MGM Mirage and a light show on the streets. Students stayed in the circus-themed hotel Circus Circus. Although they did not have regular meetings, Hog– gatt said the Harding RTNDA did more than just attend the convention. "We tour local stations in LittleRockevery year," Hog– gatt said. ''Also, most RTNDA members are involved with TV-16 in some way, so it's kind of like a dub activity." RTNDA represented local and network news execu– tives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Founded as a grassroots organization in 1946, its purpose was {o set standards for nC\vs gathering and reporting. ·Au,tin Ught and Mall Cherry pelil~@1Q]mloff Row 1: D. McCarty, G. Jackson, B. Lam, B. Clark, A. Johnston, C. Roberson, B. Berryhill. R. King, R. Lewis. Row 1: R. Lewis, A. Bazargani. K. Ulliman, L. Tish , C. Noah, R. Colon, M. Dalrymple, D. Caceres, J. Lindsay. Row 2: B. Wood, J. Thrapp, L. Brown, R. Keck, A. Light. ...{lr.~ organizotions
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