Journalism During a Pandemic
by NORTH TORONTO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOUNDATIONWednesday, 29 September 2021 from 7:00 PM (EDT) to 9:00 PM (EDT)Ticket Information
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Overview
Join us for the NTCI Alumni Foundation’s inaugural Speaker Series event, “Journalism During A Pandemic”, featuring notable NTCI alumni making a difference in journalism. This virtual zoom event will include a keynote address by CBC foreign correspondent Saša Petricic (‘82), followed by a panel discussion moderated by David Brady (‘87). Panelists include Madeleine Cummings (‘09), Jee-Yun Lee (‘91), Allison Vuchnich (‘89), and Deirdre Kelly (‘79).
Details
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of journalism. Over the past 18 months, we have turned to journalists for timely, accurate, and relevant information.
Join us for an evening of invigorating discussion on the role of journalism during times of crisis, news in a post-truth era, the ever-changing media landscape, and much more. Featuring a group of Canada’s top journalists and broadcasters, who also happen to be NTCI alumni, the event will kick-off with a keynote speech by CBC senior correspondent Saša Petricic ('82). This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by award-winning producer David Brady ('87). Panelists include CP24 anchor Jee-Yun Lee ('91), Global News senior network correspondent Allison Vuchnich ('89), former Globe and Mail dance critic and investigative reporter Deirdre Kelly ('79), and CBC Edmonton reporter Madeleine Cummings ('09). The evening will conclude with a Q+A session with our panelists.
All ticket proceeds from this event will go towards the Foundation’s newly-established Wellness Fund. Developed in response to Canada’s ballooning youth mental health crisis, and in partnership with the NTCI Guidance Department, this fund will support student mental health and wellness initiatives at the school. These include—but are not limited to—individual counselling with a health professional or social worker, participation in programs developed by organizations providing mental health support to students, or any other initiative which, at the discretion of the Guidance Department, is considered to be effective in assisting NTCI students with their mental health needs.
Agenda
7:00 PM: Opening remarks by NTCI Alumni Foundation Chair Ron Wakelin ('64)
7:05 PM: Keynote speech by Saša Petricic ('82)
7:30 PM: Panel discussion
8:15 PM: Q+A session
8:30 PM: Closing remarks from the NTCI Alumni Foundation