The report on Wikimedia Nederland's activities in December is available:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_chapters/Reports/Wikimedia_Nederl….
It is also included as plain text below.
Sandra Rientjes
Directeur/Executive Director Wikimedia Nederland
*Wikimedia Nederland activity report for December 2013*
*COMMUNITY: supporting and mobilising volunteers and editors*
· Sweden-week on NL-Wikipedia
The Dutch Wikipedia community decided to organise a ‘Sweden week’ to
support the Netherlands-Sweden friendship year in 2014. More than 1000
articles about topics related to Sweden were added to Dutch Wikipedia. WMNL
supported this initiative by liaising with WMSE and the Swedish Embassy in
the Netherlands who promoted the activity via their website.
· End-of-year Wiki-Saturday
On December 21 volunteers, boardmembers and staff met at the WMNL office
for the last Wiki-Saturday of the year. In total, 20 people came to Utrecht
for this special festive event.
· Wiki-café Groningen en Den Haag
Wikipedians met in café’s in Den Haag and Groningen to get to know each
other better and talk Wikipedia. In total some 11 Wikipedians attended.
They enjoyed this opportunity to meet fellow Wikipedians and want to repeat
the event.
*WORK: content, collaboration and activity development*
· Kick-off meeting World War II project
A group of volunteers and staff met with representatives of the National
Committee for Remembrance (Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei) to start
preparations for a campaign aimed at improving content concerning war
monuments both on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia. April 2014 will be war
monument month.
· DISH 2013
Staff member Sebastiaan ter Burg co-hosted Alex Hinojo's chef table about
starting Wiki-related projects for GLAM's at DISH 2013, an international
conference about digital strategies in heritage.
· Presentation Landscape Heritage Utrecht
Staff member Sebastiaan ter Burg gave a presentation about GLAM projects at
the soft launch of UtrechtAltijd, a province wide new landscape heritage
platform. This event was organized by Landscape Heritage Utrecht on the
19th of December.
· Event organisation and evaluation toolkit
WMNL is developing a (beta) version of an event organisation and evaluation
toolkit. The toolkit is designed to support volunteers in setting up events
and to increase the quality and consistency of the evaluations. In January,
it will become available for testing.
· GLAMWiki Toolset
The GLAMWiki Toolset is a tool for uploading large content donations. The
tool has been added (can be used from) the 17th of December. Wikimedia
Nederland was one of the partners of this project.
*WMNL*
· Media coverage
An article in national newspaper NRC Handelsblad about the future of
Wikipedia (partly based on the MIT report and interviews with Wikipedian
Lodewijk Gelauff and WMNL executive director Sandra Rientjes) led to two
radio-interviews and and a 10-minute item in a well-watched current affairs
programme on national tv. Although the original article had a quite
negative focus on problems within Wikipedia concerning editor recruitment
and software, the media follow-up was more nuanced and generally
sympathetic to Wikipedia.
(Full list of media coverage)
· Membership
On December 31, WMNL had 217 members. We started the year with 175 members.
This growth occurred despite a rigorous ‘cleaning’ of the membership list
to remove people whose membership expired in 2012.
· Newsletter
The last Newsletter of the year was published. In 2013, the number of
people receiving the newsletter rose from 189 to 360.
*MONEY*
· A private grant-making foundation donated € 20,000 to
Wikimedia Nederland to improve coverage on Dutch wildlife and nature via
Wiki Loves Earth.
*ORGANISATION: board, management and support*
· WMNL started the search for candidate Board Members.
Elections will take place in March 2014. More information can be found on
the WMNL website.
*Upcoming*
The New Years Reception will take place on January 18 in The Hague.
tel. (+31) (0)6 31786379
www.wikimedia.nl
*Postadres*: * Bezoekadres:*
Postbus 167 Mariaplaats 3
3500 AD Utrecht Utrecht
Hello, friends in the Wikimedia community,
Organizations that receive Annual Plan Grants from the Funds Dissemination
Committee (FDC) have been hard at work this last quarter! If you haven't
yet had a chance to look at some of their most recent reports, do take a
look to get a sense of some of the exciting developments. As always, the
FDC staff has also produced an overview of these reports, including
observations from global-level trends and program updates. [1] We've also
highlighted some of the biggest successes and some ongoing challenges for
these organizations, and included a financial summary of spending to date.
I'm happy to say that the overview report is also available in French [2];
thank you to our amazing translators!
I encourage you to take a look at the overview report. From there, you can
easily find the progress reports from the organizations in depth, or see
their associated Discussion pages for more in-depth appreciation, questions
and suggestions from the FDC staff. You'll find some beautiful photos and
interesting audio and video files, learn about recent work on Wiki Loves
Monuments, celebrate with those completing tenth Wikipedia anniversaries,
review updates on partnerships with GLAM institutions, and learn more about
Wikipedians-in-Residence programs. And much more! You'll also get good
insight into what is working well and how entities are adapting as they
learn about programs or approaches that aren't working as well.
I want to thank all the organizations submitting Annual Plan Grant reports
to the FDC for their hard work over this last quarter. These progress
reports are from both Round 1 and Round 2 2012-2013 and offer us all a
chance to learn from movement organizations. I thank them for capturing and
sharing what they are learning as they go so that we can celebrate and
build on successes and grow together.
Fell free to contact me with questions or comments. And a very Happy New
Year to all!
Katy
[1]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2012-2013_round1/Staff…
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2012-2013_round1/Staff…
Dear Wikimedia Community:
As you may know, the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes
recommendations to the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on how to
allocate movement funds to best meet Wikimedia goals and strategic
priorities. [1]<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Funds_Dissemination_Committee/Framework_for_…>
The
Wikimedia Foundation has now published a list of 2013-2014 Round 2 Annual
Plan Grant eligible entities
[2]<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_checklist/2013-2014_…>
based
the eligibility criteria
[3]<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_criteria>
established
in the Funds Dissemination Committee framework. Please let us know if you
believe there are any corrections to be made to this list.
The six entities that submitted Letters of Intent for Round 2 2013-2014 are
categorized in 'Yes', 'Yes, If', and 'No' categories based the eligibility
criteria. Entities who are interested in applying for funds through the
FDC, but are currently ineligible due to compliance issues (i.e.: those who
fall into the 'Yes, If' category detailed above) should work with WMF to
develop a plan to correct compliance issues. Please note that any entity
in the 'Yes, If' category must post all missing documents on Meta by *15
March 2014* to be eligible to apply to the FDC for Annual Plan Grants. As
we have done in the past, the WMF Finance Team and the FDC staff will work
closely with all entities in the “Yes, If” category to ensure that they are
aware of their current and potential gaps in eligibility.
After the eligibility period closes on *15 March 2014*, WMF will post the
final list of the entities eligible to apply to the FDC for funding. Please
note that entities will need to remain in compliance with all Chapter
Agreements and Grant Agreements until funds are sent in order to receive a
grant through the FDC process, even if eligibility is confirmed as "Yes" on *15
March 2014*. All entities that apply for FDC funding will be required to
maintain eligibility throughout the duration of the proposal review process
until funds are sent (or until the decision on whether to send funds is
made). We encourage you to get in touch with us if you have any questions
about your entity's gaps or potential gaps.
A note on the eligibility table itself: based on feedback received, we’ve
attempted to clarify the eligibility process by condensing two eligibility
tables into one table. It should now be easier, at a glance, to understand
where there are eligibility gaps for the six entities that submitted
Letters of Intent. Gaps and potential gaps are outlined up front. WMF staff
will update the table as entities close their eligibility gaps. Like with
last round, you’ll note there’s a column on “potential gaps” for entities
to track as the FDC process continues. This change was made to allow
entities, the FDC, and the FDC staff to track eligibility better and ensure
that everyone is informed of potential as well as current issues that may
affect eligibility.
All proposals created by eligible entities for Annual Plan Grants from the
FDC must be submitted by *1 April 2014* via the FDC proposal creation tool
on the portal. FDC staff will reach out to eligible entities when the tool
is ready for use.
Please note that I am using the new dates announced by Anasuya Sengupta in
her email to the Community.
One final note: entities who are ineligible or who would prefer not to go
through the FDC process in this round may seek funding through the Project
and Event Grants Program (formerly the Wikimedia Foundation Grants
Program). [4] <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Index>
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and the FDC support team (
FDCSupport(a)wikimedia.org) with any questions or requests for clarification.
Sincerely;
Garfield Byrd
Chief of Finance and Administration
Wikimedia Foundation
[1]
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Funds_Dissemination_Committee/Framework_for_…
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_checklist/2013-2014_…
[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_criteria
[4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Index
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_checklist/2013-2014_…>
--
Garfield Byrd
Chief of Finance and Administration
Wikimedia Foundation
415.839.6885 ext 6787
415.882.0495 (fax)
www.wikimediafoundation.org
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality!
*https://donate.wikimedia.org <https://donate.wikimedia.org/>*
Dear friends and colleagues,
The 2013-2014 Round 2 FDC timeline and all associated dates are being
pushed back by one month. Here are the key date changes:
* Deadline for entities to meet eligibility requirements: 15 March 2014
* Proposal submission deadline: 1 April 2014
* Community review period: 1 April 2014 - 30 April 2014
* Staff assessment deadline: 8 May 2014
* FDC recommendations due: 1 June 2014
* Board decision due: 1 July 2014
This change in dates has been made for a few reasons. First, it allows for
the FDC and community to review the annual plan and budget of the WMF. As
you know, WMF participated in the first year of the FDC process in Round 1
(October 2012). While this was important, the process ended up being
complicated for both the FDC and WMF. WMF used a (no longer in use)
distinction of ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ activities, and shared only the
‘non-core’ portion of its plan in the FDC proposal, rather than its entire
annual plan (as did all other entities). The timing of the WMF proposal was
also difficult; the allocation was made retroactively at a time when the
annual plan was already six months into implementation. While the FDC and
WMF agree that WMF should continue to participate in the process, they also
agree that participation in Round 1 is not a viable solution.
The FDC and WMF have been discussing how the WMF can be part of the FDC
process in a way that is meaningful and allows for a robust community
review. While the exact details are still to be confirmed, both agree that
the best way forward is for the WMF to participate in Round 2 of the FDC
process. This approach also allows for community review of the WMF plan
through the FDC process, before the FDC recommendations and Board approval
of the WMF annual plan.
However, given WMF’s size, the first version of the WMF plan and budget is
only ready by April (the planning process begins after a six month
retrospective is analysed by the WMF Board in January/February, and
strategies for the next year are approved). Therefore, pushing back the FDC
timeline by one month would allow for version 1 of the WMF annual budget
and plan to be submitted for FDC and community review.
In addition, we consulted with entities that were likely to apply in Round
2, in order to check their preference: they informed us that pushing the
dates back by one month was, in fact, more convenient to them as well.
Overall, this timing will create an equal 6 month spacing between the two
annual plan/FDC cycles as opposed to the current 7 month / 5 month
timeframe.
We will be updating all the FDC documentation with these new dates,[1] but
this is a heads up particularly for those intending to apply for Round 2.
Do let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this shift in
dates.
Best wishes and warm holiday greetings to all of you. Here’s to a
fulfilling 2014 for the entire movement!
Anasuya and the FDC staff
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal
--
*Anasuya SenguptaSenior Director of GrantmakingWikimedia Foundation*
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality!
Support Wikimedia <https://donate.wikimedia.org/>
Today we’re announcing the second round of Individual Engagement Grantees.
[1]
These grants from the Wikimedia Foundation support individuals and small
teams of Wikimedians to experiment with new ideas aimed at having online
impact on Wikimedia projects. We’ve learned a lot from the first round of
IEG grantees over the past 6 months, and look forward to seeing what this
next group will accomplish.[2]
Seven projects have been recommended by the *Individual Engagement Grants
Committee*, a group of volunteers from across the Wikimedia movement who
reviewed a set of more than twenty proposals, and approved by the Wikimedia
Foundation for this round.[3][4] These selections represent a broad range
of projects focusing on activities from outreach to tool-building and are
all aimed at connecting and supporting our community.
Grantees are trying out new ways of engaging with women and young
Wikipedians, fostering participation in Africa, and supporting
cartographers, researchers and developers to better engage with projects
like Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and Wikipedia.
The seven selected projects are:
*Wikimaps Atlas*
Led by Arun Ganesh and Hugo Lopez, funded at $12,500.[5] Hugo and Arun
will be building a system to automate the creation of maps in standardized
cartographic style using the latest open geographic data. With new
workflows and scripts, they aim to make it easier for Wikimedia’s
cartographers to generate and update maps for use in Commons, Wikipedia,
and beyond.
*Mbazzi Village writes Wikipedia*
Led by Paul Kikuba with collaboration from Dan Frendin, funded at
$2880.[6] This project is a collaboration between Mbazzi villagers,
Wikimedia
Sweden, and the Wikimedia Foundation to build a Wikipedia center in Uganda
where volunteers can to contribute to Luganda Wikipedia, particularly
focusing on articles related to sustainable development.
*What is about - C'est quoi. A series of communication tools about
Wikipedia in Cameroon*
Led by Marilyn Douala Bell and Iolanda Pensa with collaboration from Michael
Epacka, funded at €15,000.[7] The team in Douala, Cameroon will engage
local artists to create comics, video, and other materials to raise
awareness about Wikipedia and free knowledge.
*Visual editor gadgets compatibility*
Led by Eran Roz and Ravid Ziv, funded at $4500.[8] The team aims to map,
organize, and surface lists of gadgets used in different language versions
of Wikipedia to improve sharing of gadgets across language communities.
They’ll also be piloting and documenting an approach for adapting the
most-used gadgets for Visual Editor compatibility.
*Wikidata Toolkit*
Led by Markus Krötzsch with collaboration from students and
researchers at Dresden
University of Technology, funded at $30,000.[9] Markus’ team will develop a
demonstrator toolkit for loading, querying, and analysing data from
Wikidata. The project experiments with ways to give developers,
researchers, and Wikimedians easier access to use Wikidata in applications,
research, and other projects.
*Women Scientists Workshop Development*
Led by Emily Temple-Wood, funded at $9480.[10] Emily is piloting a model of
regular, incentivized editing workshops aimed at college-aged women to
encourage them to become regular contributors to Wikimedia projects and
combat systemic bias with quality content. If the approach is successful,
she’ll use lessons learned in order to develop a scalable kit for other
groups to use.
Finally, we’ve provisionally approved a seventh project:
*Generation Wikipedia*
Led by Emily Temple-Wood and Jake Orlowitz, funded at $20,000 - provided
that legal dependencies can be satisfied.[11] This project would pilot a
week-long summer conference for young Wikipedians and Wikimedians from
around the globe to connect, share skills and build leadership and
community capacity among our newest generation of editors.
The ten grantees from Cameroon, Uganda, India, Israel, France, Italy,
Germany and the United States will begin their projects in the new year;
most will run from January through June 2014. They’ll be regularly sharing
their progress, experience and lessons learned from their experiments
throughout this period, so please feel free to visit their respective pages
on Meta for project information and updates in the coming months.[4]
Thanks to everyone who boldly created a project idea or shared feedback and
suggestions in this round! The next round of IEG proposals opens on 1
March 2014. We look forward to seeing more of your ideas and engagement in
2014.[12][13]
Sincerely,
Harold A. Hidalgo
On behalf of the *Individual Engagement Grants Committee*.
-----------------------------------
1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG
2. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/08/01/ieg-learnings-call-new-proposals/
3. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Committee
4. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-engaging
5. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Wikimaps_Atlas
6.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Mbazzi_Village_writes_Wikipedia
7.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/What_is_about_-_C%27est_quoi._A_…
8.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Visual_editor-_gadgets_compatibi…
9. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Wikidata_Toolkit
10.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Women_Scientists_Workshop_Develo…
11. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Generation_Wikipedia
12. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-applying
13. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Ideas
(This press release is also posted at:
http://www.knightfoundation.org/press-room/press-release/wikimedia-foundati…)
Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director Sue Gardner Will Receive the
First Knight Innovation Award from Knight Foundation
Gardner to speak at the Knight Innovation Award ceremony at the CUNY
Graduate School of Journalism on December 16
Sue Gardner, Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation, the
operating foundation for the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, will
receive the first Knight Innovation Award in recognition of her bold
international leadership in digital media and universal Internet
access. After she joined the organization, Wikipedia grew dramatically
to become the fifth most-visited website in the world. Meanwhile,
Gardner established herself as a leader in the struggle for Internet
freedom and access.
Gardner will receive a $25,000 award and will grant another $25,000 to
a startup of her choice in support of innovation and entrepreneurship
in news and information.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation established the Knight
Innovation Award, hosted by the City University of New York’s Graduate
School of Journalism and its Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial
Journalism. Gardner will announce the recipient of the startup award
and speak on innovation during a Dec. 16 (6pm) ceremony at the CUNY
Graduate School of Journalism.
When Gardner joined the Wikimedia Foundation in 2007, it raised less
than $3 million a year. By 2011, the organization raised $23 million.
In 2012, she partnered with Orange and Telenor, two European
telecommunications companies, to launch Wikipedia Zero, a program to
provide Wikipedia free-of-data-charges to millions of users across
Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. The same year, she led a
full-day Wikipedia blackout to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act and
the Protect Intellectual Property Act, one of the only major websites
to do so.
“Sue’s extraordinary vision for Internet freedom and openness has
helped guide the rapidly changing world of journalism into the digital
age,” said Michael Maness, Knight Foundation vice president of
journalism and media innovation. “Her outstanding accomplishments,
first as a journalist and then as leader of the Wikimedia Foundation,
have set a firm footing for the future. CUNY, itself an innovator in
journalism education and entrepreneurship, is a perfect partner for
this new award.”
Jeff Jarvis, director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial
Journalism, said, “We are committed to supporting new models for
sustainable journalism and to incorporating technology developments as
our industry transforms. Sue’s work clearly demonstrates her alignment
with these goals. We are delighted to honor her for her brave and
creative actions and accomplishments.”
Gardner, a native of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, began her career at
the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a national public radio
organization. Her background as a reporter and producer has given her
essential insights as she develops best practices for the future of
media.
Incoming CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Dean Sarah Bartlett said,
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with Knight
Foundation, which has supported us for three years, on another
initiative that contributes to the advancement of our industry. Sue
Gardner certainly deserves to be celebrated for her work. Our
institution couldn't be more pleased to co-host this historic event.”
About the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism
The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism was established
in 2010 to help create a sustainable future for quality journalism
through education, research, and incubation.
About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality
journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster
the arts. The Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people
and communities are informed and engaged.
About the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in midtown Manhattan is the
only publicly supported graduate journalism school in the Northeast.
Opened in 2006 under Founding Dean Stephen B. Shepard, the School
offers a 16-month Master of Arts in Journalism program that includes a
required paid professional summer internship. It was also first in
the nation to offer an M.A. in Entrepreneurial Journalism, beginning
in 2011. Taught by award-winning journalists from top media
organizations, students learn to tell stories using print, broadcast,
and interactive formats while getting rigorous instruction in
reporting, writing, critical thinking, and journalism ethics. Students
also specialize in one of five subject areas: arts & culture, business
& economics, health & medicine, international, or urban reporting.
CONTACTS:
Amy Dunkin, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism,
amy.dunkin(a)journalism.cuny.edu, 646-758-7826
Anusha Alikhan, Director of Communications, John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation, 305-908-2677, media(a)knightfoundation.org
(This press release is also posted at:
http://www.knightfoundation.org/press-room/press-release/wikimedia-foundati…)
Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director Sue Gardner Will Receive the
First Knight Innovation Award from Knight Foundation
Gardner to speak at the Knight Innovation Award ceremony at the CUNY
Graduate School of Journalism on December 16
Sue Gardner, Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation, the
operating foundation for the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, will
receive the first Knight Innovation Award in recognition of her bold
international leadership in digital media and universal Internet
access. After she joined the organization, Wikipedia grew dramatically
to become the fifth most-visited website in the world. Meanwhile,
Gardner established herself as a leader in the struggle for Internet
freedom and access.
Gardner will receive a $25,000 award and will grant another $25,000 to
a startup of her choice in support of innovation and entrepreneurship
in news and information.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation established the Knight
Innovation Award, hosted by the City University of New York’s Graduate
School of Journalism and its Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial
Journalism. Gardner will announce the recipient of the startup award
and speak on innovation during a Dec. 16 (6pm) ceremony at the CUNY
Graduate School of Journalism.
When Gardner joined the Wikimedia Foundation in 2007, it raised less
than $3 million a year. By 2011, the organization raised $23 million.
In 2012, she partnered with Orange and Telenor, two European
telecommunications companies, to launch Wikipedia Zero, a program to
provide Wikipedia free-of-data-charges to millions of users across
Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. The same year, she led a
full-day Wikipedia blackout to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act and
the Protect Intellectual Property Act, one of the only major websites
to do so.
“Sue’s extraordinary vision for Internet freedom and openness has
helped guide the rapidly changing world of journalism into the digital
age,” said Michael Maness, Knight Foundation vice president of
journalism and media innovation. “Her outstanding accomplishments,
first as a journalist and then as leader of the Wikimedia Foundation,
have set a firm footing for the future. CUNY, itself an innovator in
journalism education and entrepreneurship, is a perfect partner for
this new award.”
Jeff Jarvis, director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial
Journalism, said, “We are committed to supporting new models for
sustainable journalism and to incorporating technology developments as
our industry transforms. Sue’s work clearly demonstrates her alignment
with these goals. We are delighted to honor her for her brave and
creative actions and accomplishments.”
Gardner, a native of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, began her career at
the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a national public radio
organization. Her background as a reporter and producer has given her
essential insights as she develops best practices for the future of
media.
Incoming CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Dean Sarah Bartlett said,
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with Knight
Foundation, which has supported us for three years, on another
initiative that contributes to the advancement of our industry. Sue
Gardner certainly deserves to be celebrated for her work. Our
institution couldn't be more pleased to co-host this historic event.”
About the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism
The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism was established
in 2010 to help create a sustainable future for quality journalism
through education, research, and incubation.
About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality
journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster
the arts. The Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people
and communities are informed and engaged.
About the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in midtown Manhattan is the
only publicly supported graduate journalism school in the Northeast.
Opened in 2006 under Founding Dean Stephen B. Shepard, the School
offers a 16-month Master of Arts in Journalism program that includes a
required paid professional summer internship. It was also first in
the nation to offer an M.A. in Entrepreneurial Journalism, beginning
in 2011. Taught by award-winning journalists from top media
organizations, students learn to tell stories using print, broadcast,
and interactive formats while getting rigorous instruction in
reporting, writing, critical thinking, and journalism ethics. Students
also specialize in one of five subject areas: arts & culture, business
& economics, health & medicine, international, or urban reporting.
CONTACTS:
Amy Dunkin, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism,
amy.dunkin(a)journalism.cuny.edu, 646-758-7826
Anusha Alikhan, Director of Communications, John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation, 305-908-2677, media(a)knightfoundation.org
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