UNR NEWS — The Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno is proud to announce the 49th annual Scripps Dinner and Lecture keynote speaker, Mandalit del Barco. During her visit to Reno, del Barco will spend time engaging with students and faculty of the Reynolds School and members of the Latino Research Center on Wednesday. Media are welcome to attend.
As a general assignment correspondent based in Los Angeles, Calif., del Barco has reported and produced radio stories and photographed everything from street gangs to Hollywood, police and prisons, marijuana, immigration, race relations, natural disasters, Latino arts and urban street culture. Additionally, every year she covers the Oscars and Grammy awards for National Public Radio, (NPR).
WHO: Mandalit del Barco, NPR general assignment correspondent; Al Stavitsky, dean, Reynolds School of Journalism; Reynolds School students and faculty; Latino Research Center representatives
WHAT: Mandalit del Barco will spend time engaging with students and faculty discussing herdiverse career in journalism. She will give a brief lecture followed by a question and answer session.
WHERE: Linn Reading Room, first floor, Reynolds School of Journalism, University campus. *Parking will be available in the Brian J. Whalen Garage on levels four and five
WHEN: 10-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013
