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October 18, 2019 | Noon - 6:00 PM | Kendade Atrium

At LEAP, over 200 Mount Holyoke students present about their internships and research experiences. You will hear from future policy makers, activists, entrepreneurs, data scientists, teachers, researchers, and market analysts. Most will tell stories of unmitigated success and transformative learning. Others will share details of unexpected challenges they faced, and how they were required to shift and adapt in response. Students worked in 42 countries in every imaginable field. They will discuss important issues of social justice, relate how they met challenges of communication and expression in new contexts, and talk about how to find and succeed in summer internships.

LEAP is designed to give students who aspire to undertake internships and summer research the opportunity to learn from their peers. It is also for the whole Mount Holyoke community where family, friends, faculty, staff and our alumnae come together to celebrate the work and contributions of the presenters.

We are hugely impressed by students in College 211 and inspired by their individual success and collective learning. Their work in bringing the LEAP Symposium to fruition was exceptional. We thank the faculty, staff, alumnae, donors, and internship and research providers whose contributions have make this event possible.
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Friday, October 18 • 2:45pm - 3:40pm
Writing the Rules: Ethics and Viability in Journalism Today

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How do you start a career in journalism in the 21st century? Four published journalists will discuss translating liberal arts to career readiness for a fast-paced and struggling field. Each will touch on the pitfalls and promises of their internship experiences. Working in radio, digital, print and policy, these diverse accounts of what makes a career trajectory viable shed light on Mount Holyoke’s resources and industry opportunities. Coming from interdisciplinary backgrounds and varied career interests, they reported from San Francisco, Boston, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. With research and publications ranging from indigenous rights and health policy to police brutality and climate change, whether you read the news or not, you’ll want to hear what they have to say.
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avatar for Savannah Harriman-Pote

Savannah Harriman-Pote

Local Broadcast as an Essential Community Resource: Behind the Scenes at Hawai'i Public Radio, International Relations and Journalism, Media, and Public Discourse Nexus
When I decided to pursue journalism, I assumed that I would have to leave my home in Hawai‘i in order to do meaningful work. My internship at Hawai‘i Public Radio (HPR) taught me that “meaningful work” takes place when you engage effectively with the community you serve, no... Read More →
avatar for Emily Pollack

Emily Pollack

Mount Holyoke College
Hi all! I am a senior at Mount Holyoke College majoring in Anthropology and additionally completing a minor in Law, Public Policy and Human Rights and a certificate in Culture, Health, and Science. I aim to build a career in public health law and policy and I am particularly interested... Read More →
avatar for Olivia Marble

Olivia Marble

Local Journalism in the 21st Century, Communications & Journalism Major and Spanish Minor
Maybe you have heard that the field of local journalism is struggling, but do you know what is actually happening inside the local newsrooms? Olivia Marble will give you an insider’s perspective on what it is like to work in a field that many perceive to be a dying industry. Olivia... Read More →
avatar for Casey Roepke

Casey Roepke

Navigating the Steep Learning Curve of Radio Broadcasting, Politics Major and Physics Minor and Journalism, Media, Public Discourse Nexus
While print and television journalism have been attacked and on the decline in recent years, radio and podcast journalism has experienced an upsurge in popularity. However, the fast-paced environment of radio broadcast lends itself to a tough transition for a student of a liberal... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2019 2:45pm - 3:40pm EDT
Kendade 107
  Session III