tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post9203020520610925030..comments2023-10-11T09:18:00.114-04:00Comments on Journalism & Society: Kurtis Lee: "We Should All Call Ourselves Multi-platform Journalists."Geohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931847026373746798noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-4167337030308727912013-12-10T23:25:24.766-05:002013-12-10T23:25:24.766-05:00I like he fact that Kurtis choose Temple Universit...I like he fact that Kurtis choose Temple University out of all other colleges, even though it was far away from home. what stood out to me more when he talked to us, was how humble he was when speaking of his job. i like the fact that when he speaks of his achievements to us, he didn't get a big head about it. it makes me feel as if i can accomplish the same thing also. one statement i liked that he said was "I've only been doing this a few years,I still have a lot to learn." it just goes to prove how awesome he is.lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720600864671790948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-22053637236422260242013-12-09T23:16:40.376-05:002013-12-09T23:16:40.376-05:00First thing to note was that a Temple University a...First thing to note was that a Temple University alum had gotten a Pulitzer Prize, its something to definitely be proud about. When I talked to Kurtis after class, he definitely was one of the nicest and polite individuals I have ever met. His story on the Connecticut shooting was definitely commendable. Kurtis was a journalist who knew and followed the principles of journalism. He is a journalistic role model, if that makes sense. His talk definitely has got me excited for whatever future I have aheadSuchi Parikhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-11581590375561012852013-12-09T15:54:44.762-05:002013-12-09T15:54:44.762-05:00What stood out the most for me is that he said you...What stood out the most for me is that he said you need to know every area of journalism and communications. I also see this as an important part of getting a job and already have taken the steps to learn every area, from TV to radio to print. Jon Weavernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-33844224640269323842013-12-07T21:25:12.654-05:002013-12-07T21:25:12.654-05:00I can't imagine one of our alumni won the Puli...I can't imagine one of our alumni won the Pulitzer Prize!!!It's AMAZING!<br /><br />What had stood out to me was his modesty!!! A journalist is supposed to know his obligations and principles like Kurtis.chengyang yunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-18940990005477327642013-12-06T20:17:17.861-05:002013-12-06T20:17:17.861-05:00It was great to hear from Kurtis when he came to v...It was great to hear from Kurtis when he came to visit our class. What made his visit so great was realizing the future that may lay ahead for me. Kurtis had his head in the game, and made connections while he was here in order to advance his career. Six months without a job? That sounds a little rough, but you could say that its good to know that you'll get there eventually.<br /><br />The thing that had stood out to me the most was how humble Kurtis was. He graduated in 2009 and has a Pulitzer Prize under his belt, and seemed greatful for every opportunity he had.bspausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308163298457664619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-26267643589952829982013-12-06T13:11:31.935-05:002013-12-06T13:11:31.935-05:00AMAZING MAN! Humble spirit and let's not forge...AMAZING MAN! Humble spirit and let's not forget he was an alumni of Temple University. Janice Austinhttp://www.richbumjay.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-79904462570568656182013-12-06T13:11:29.227-05:002013-12-06T13:11:29.227-05:00AMAZING MAN! Humble spirit and let's not forge...AMAZING MAN! Humble spirit and let's not forget he was an alumni of Temple University. Janice Austinhttp://www.richbumjay.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-242871106068238302013-12-04T02:16:17.318-05:002013-12-04T02:16:17.318-05:00I had the privilege of being able to see Kurtis Le...I had the privilege of being able to see Kurtis Lee on more than one occasion, the other being in my Writing for Journalism class the following day (it was a more intimate setting of about 15 people so the class was able to interact a bit more.) I think it's phenomenal that he was in the same position as all of us only a couple of years ago and had accomplished so much- yet admits that he still has so much to learn. He's a really down to earth guy and gave us his business card, telling us that he was willing to help us out with any questions we had or any other thing of the sort. And his tweets are a fun read. I think that is what struck my the most; he uses Twitter to break news a lot and I think it's insane that's where we are as a society. Things really have become so quick and instant and it proves that journalism is and always will be an evolving field which is why we must all continue to learn and grow along with it. It was awesome speaking to someone so young in the business and it got me really excited to continue on the path I'm on! Melonie Colladonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-83298022210520705432013-11-26T11:16:41.331-05:002013-11-26T11:16:41.331-05:00I think Kurtis Lee was probably the best speaker w...I think Kurtis Lee was probably the best speaker we've had all semester. He was so down-to-earth and willing to talk to us students about anything and everything. His experience with the movie theatre shooting in Colorado was so surreal. It's crazy to think that just four years ago he was here, at Temple, sitting in classes and now he's covered one of the most devastating events in the news of recent. Personally, when the shooting occurred, I was glued to the TV watching as much news coverage as I could. I was tearing up just watching and listening to what the people, on air, had to say. I cannot imagine if I was in Kurtis's position and actually on the scene. Kurtis Lee gave some good advice to our class. He is really an inspiring person. Ashlee Mericlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-45419506291022235042013-11-21T17:43:59.569-05:002013-11-21T17:43:59.569-05:00I thought Kurtis Lee was great. It's hard to b...I thought Kurtis Lee was great. It's hard to believe he just graduated four years ago. He's done so much already, and it's a testament to his work ethic. Kurtis was definitely an inspiring person to hear talk.Don McDermottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-61542478658357180332013-11-21T12:08:34.406-05:002013-11-21T12:08:34.406-05:00I really enjoyed Kurtis Lee's presentation in ...I really enjoyed Kurtis Lee's presentation in our class. He touched on very important issues, inlcuding internships and how to keep evolving in the digital age. Learning about the the massive shooting in Colorado from a first hand source was very interesting. I also thought it was neat that Kurtis was live updating during the trategy by using Twitter. It is always nice to have guest speakers come in to talk about their experiences at Temple, internships, and job experiences. Kurtis Lee seemed to have a great grasp on the new age of journalism and he was very inspiring. Meghan Roskonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-69588384964424986752013-11-21T11:14:33.791-05:002013-11-21T11:14:33.791-05:00It really stood out to me that Curtis is a person ...It really stood out to me that Curtis is a person that went for everything that he wanted to do. He actively pursued journalism and kept his ears open for opportunity. He al is extremely active in using all forms of media. I enjoyed his statement about branding yourself. I think it is very important to brand yourself because many times now you only get a quick glance before getting moved past for employment. If people can find out who you are quickly and learn more later theres a good chance of getting the attention for a job.Hoai-Quoc Vinhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-56062557937872405102013-11-21T09:47:57.321-05:002013-11-21T09:47:57.321-05:00I thought Kurtis was an excellent guest speaker be...I thought Kurtis was an excellent guest speaker because he is still so young and fresh in his career. He is a recent graduate of Temple University therefore he can really connect to the concerns and questions we have as technology continues to change journalism. He was so humble and willing to tell us about how he got to where he is now. I really enjoyed his presentation. I enjoy guest speakers who were literally sitting in the same seats in the same classrooms that we are today. It gives you a sense of pride and encouragement that we can achieve similar goals.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298148075337600048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-73588466020035166232013-11-20T17:24:34.913-05:002013-11-20T17:24:34.913-05:00I think Kurtis is a perfect example of a new-age j...I think Kurtis is a perfect example of a new-age journalist. He grew up in an era where technology has already been engrained in society, so all of his multi-platform skills come natural. I also think Kurtis was a great speaker and it seemed like he truly enjoyed speaking to us. Even by the way he moved further into the audience in order to answer people asking questions towards the back. Overall, I was entertained and impressed with his prolific come-up as a young journalist. He most definitely has a bright future ahead of him.Vincent Bevivinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-89385685333099587252013-11-20T16:01:06.659-05:002013-11-20T16:01:06.659-05:00I think that Kurtis Lee is an excellent representa...I think that Kurtis Lee is an excellent representation of someone that goes after what he wants. As a journalism student myself, I am inspired by the insight Lee provided to us all in class, and it gives me hope to pursue my goals in the field as well. I like that he uses Twitter as a news source as well as an outlet to break news, it shows how the industry truly is evolving with the increasing use of social media.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282440251158204305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-38765535779082305322013-11-20T10:45:55.598-05:002013-11-20T10:45:55.598-05:00I found Kurtis Lee to be an excellent speaker. He ...I found Kurtis Lee to be an excellent speaker. He is a man who is very aware of his surroundings and he knows how to succeed in the journalism field. He emphasized the importance of connections in the journalism field. He said things like "how smart you are is just as important as who you know". This is how he received the opportunity to be on television. I also liked that Kurtis was humble when he admitted that he "still had a lot too learn". All in all I was very glad that he came to speak to the class. Jordan Mayonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-26263559171408148972013-11-20T10:45:20.054-05:002013-11-20T10:45:20.054-05:00I found Kurtis Lee to be an excellent speaker. He ...I found Kurtis Lee to be an excellent speaker. He is a man who is very aware of his surroundings and he knows how to succeed in the journalism field. He emphasized the importance of connections in the journalism field. He said things like "how smart you are is just as important as who you know". This is how he received the opportunity to be on television. I also liked that Kurtis was humble when he admitted that he "still had a lot too learn". All in all I was very glad that he came to speak to the class. Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-32689339593382971782013-11-19T17:06:35.025-05:002013-11-19T17:06:35.025-05:00I think Kurtis is doing and has done exactly what ...I think Kurtis is doing and has done exactly what every aspiring journalist should be doing. During college he networked and went to events so that he could connect with working journalists and media professionals. He knows the software, he knows the ethical side of reporting and he is a hard worker. Even at his job at the Denver Post he is constantly working to learn and become a better reporter. He should be someone that we all look to for inspiration in the field. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271335164155609606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-46112349316014284962013-11-18T21:26:56.672-05:002013-11-18T21:26:56.672-05:00What stood out to me the most about Kurtis Lee was...What stood out to me the most about Kurtis Lee was his ability to relate to the students in the class. So many Temple University students choose TU because of it's diverse student body. Also, as someone who is graduating in May, it was great to hear someone speak about the reality of job hunting, internships, and possible job rejection. <br />I was also impressed with his admission of "still having a lot to learn." I truly believe that by continuing to learn, you have the ability to better yourself.Jenna Hermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-42533099715184082332013-11-18T21:11:41.606-05:002013-11-18T21:11:41.606-05:00Kurtis Lee's presentation was very moving on a...Kurtis Lee's presentation was very moving on a few levels. Hearing his story about the coverage of the Colorado movie theatre shooting truly gave me an even deeper appreciation and understanding for the ethical aspects of journalism, because he did such an outstanding job reporting the story, which is evident in his winning of a Pulitzer Prize. Hearing his story was especially inspiring, knowing that just four short years ago he was a student himself. His successful career, which was launched not long after his graduation, is evidence of Temple's amazing ability to transform its students into working, "multi-platform" journalists. Grace Maioranonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-42788035272518976092013-11-18T21:02:32.818-05:002013-11-18T21:02:32.818-05:00The biggest thing that stood out to me while liste...The biggest thing that stood out to me while listening to Kurtis Lee was the poise with which he carried himself during the Colorado movie theater shooting. He acknowledged he had emotions too but as a journalist was acting just to get as much information as possible and gain access as fast as possible. For someone who's still very young and has probably never handled anything like that as a journalist, and may never again in his career, I was very impressed with the poise with which Lee carried himself. Greg Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432801281936358590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-85325981545083536082013-11-18T19:23:13.894-05:002013-11-18T19:23:13.894-05:00It was really inspiring and reassuring to know tha...It was really inspiring and reassuring to know that he was able to land a job in his field after only 6 months. Such a good, real-life example of where perseverance can get you. Also, him telling us how his colleagues are from all different academic backgrounds, some economics and poli-sci majors, is also encouraging. Our options are never as limited as we think!Fletcher Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-59223141741093271852013-11-18T19:21:02.381-05:002013-11-18T19:21:02.381-05:00Kurtis was so interesting to listen to. His storie...Kurtis was so interesting to listen to. His stories about covering the Aurora shooting really gave me some perspective on handling events like shootings and bombings. I had previously never really known how journalists could handle it because it just seemed like such a traumatic experience that no one could focus or compose themselves long enough to write about it. It's also definitely inspiring to see how young he is and how involved he already is in the journalism field. It's a little reassuring considering the constant "you'll never get a job in journalism" I get thrown at me on a regular basis. Kurtis reminded me that finding work in journalism is not and never will be impossible, you just have to dig. I am now also definitely thinking about expanding my platforms and learning a bit about photography, etc.Gabi Vinogradovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265728900958621766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-52431635501723935682013-11-18T19:17:37.972-05:002013-11-18T19:17:37.972-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gabi Vinogradovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265728900958621766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-57317013947842319822013-11-18T16:48:07.367-05:002013-11-18T16:48:07.367-05:00Glad to know he was Broncos fan. I thought what ...Glad to know he was Broncos fan. I thought what he had to say was interesting, and couldn't imagine what was going through his mind while he was covering the terrible shootings in Aurora. He also gave some helpful advice as far as branded myself entering the field of sports journalism. Overall, he was a great guest to have in class and hope he returns soon.Andrew Vanechnoreply@blogger.com