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Tuesday, May 11, 1999 Media Cynic | Forum | Advertising | Classifieds | Jobs Scripps Howard Foundation Renews CU-Boulder Journalism School Fellowships The Scripps Howard Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of $687,228 to the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder to continue the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism. The fellowships moved to Colorado in 1996 after a national competition among leading universities. They are designed to give journalists with at least five years experience an opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmental science, policy, law and journalism. "The Scripps Howard Foundation deserves a lot of credit for recognizing that well-informed journalists are crucial to the public's understanding of environmental issues," said Len Ackland, director of the Center for Environmental Journalism. "We are delighted by the Foundation's strong, continuing support for the Ted Scripps Fellowships program here." CU-Boulder's Center for Environmental Journalism, the first of its kind in the nation, was founded in 1992 under the direction of Associate Professor Len Ackland. The Center's deputy director is Associate Professor Tom Yulsman. The Center is part of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, which offers its undergraduate and graduate majors superior professional journalism, advertising and media studies instruction. Its undergraduates also receive a broad education in the liberal arts while its graduate students may choose specialty areas, including environmental journalism. 1999 Audie Award Winners Announced The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced the winners of the 1999 Audie Awards, honoring excellence in audio publishing in 25 categories. This year, 550 audiobooks, with release dates between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998, were submitted for consideration. Finalists and winners were selected by 54 judges recruited from a variety of backgrounds within the audiobook and book publishing industries, excluding audio publishers themselves. The Audie Award ceremony took place at the Regal Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California on the first night of the BEA, the biggest bookseller and publisher convention of the year. For the first time, the ceremony was a black-tie reception and dinner, during which the Audie winners received elegant, newly designed crystal awards. Such notables as Nelson DeMille, Frank McCourt, Martin Jarvis, and Rosalyn Ayres took part in the ceremony as winners and presenters. The Winners of the 1999 Audie Awards are as follows: Fiction, Abridged Fiction, Unabridged Mystery, Fiction Classics Non-Fiction, Abridged Non-fiction, Unabridged Personal Development Business Information Motivational Educational Children's Inspirational Humor Poetry Original Work You're Not Alone: Solo Narration - Male Solo Narration - Female Solo Narration - Author or Authors Multi-Voiced Narration Multi-Voiced Presentation Theatrical Productions Audiobook Adapted from Another Medium Package Design Excellence in Innovation Best New Publisher JavaWorld to Launch Internet Radio Show JavaWorld magazine will launch the pilot of 'Streaming JavaWorld,' an Internet streaming-audio news and talk show aimed at project managers and developers using Java technology. The pilot program will be available in mid-June, to coincide with JavaOne, Sun Microsystem's Worldwide Java Developer Conference (June 15-18 in San Francisco). The show, which will feature interviews with key Java technologists and developers, will be hosted on the JavaWorld and ComputerWorld websites. "Today's managers suffer from information overload," said David Fisco, host of 'Streaming JavaWorld'. "They don't have the time to click through Web pages to get the technical news and information they need to get their jobs done. That's why we decided to create 'Streaming JavaWorld'. In an audio format, the listener can better utilize his or her time. The show can play in the background while the listener works on other things. Listeners can go to the show's Web site whenever they seek further information." "JavaWorld looks forward to expanding its content to include a new audio program dedicated to project managers as well as developers," said Michael O'Connell, Editor-in-Chief of JavaWorld. "The show will feature interviews with the people driving Java technology -- both at major companies such as Sun and IBM, and at smaller firms such as ISVs and consultant shops that rely heavily on Java. We'll also offer high-level news reports of important new developments, geared specifically to keep managers in the know." David Fisco, who will serve as the host of 'Streaming JavaWorld,' was the founding editor-in-chief of Java Report magazine. He has spent four years as a technical media and software consultant to clients in the fields of education, environmental engineering, communications, and finance. Dave is a twelve-year member (newscaster) of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He is a graduate of Rutgers University. VQ Motorcycle Magazine Expands Coverage Easyriders Inc., a leading publisher of motorcycle and lifestyle magazines, will expand VQ, its upscale motorcycle magazine, to include coverage of both domestic and metric motorcycles, Keith Ball, executive vice president and editorial director of Easyriders, announced Tuesday. Since its introduction in 1994, VQ has quickly grown to be a leading magazine in V-Twin motorcycle coverage for high-end Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Beginning with issue No. 28 on sale July 15, the magazine's coverage will expand to also include metric cruisers with full color features highlighting the wide spectrum of V-Twin metric cruiser products, parts and services. "Metric cruisers have become an important part of the V-Twin market, and that is reflected in the editorial changes we have made to VQ," said Ball. New York City Celebrates 30 Years of Nikki Giovanni This May, New York City will honor one of America's most beloved poets, Nikki Giovanni, as she celebrates her 30th anniversary as a published writer. On May 18, 1999, William Morrow and Company will host a lunchtime literary event in Bryant Park entitled New York City Celebrates 30 Years of Nikki Giovanni. From her first volume of poetry entitled Black Feeling, Black Talk, to her latest collection, Blues: For All the Changes (William Morrow, May 3, 1999), Ms. Giovanni's distinctive style and enduring contribution to literature and literacy have established her amongst this country's most venerated writers. She has more than fourteen volumes of poetry, two books of essays, and four children's books to her credit. The Event takes place on Tuesday, May 18, 1999 from 12- 2 P.M. at Bryant Park. The event feautures Nikki Giovanni, reading from her work; Queen Latifah; The Nuyorican Poets (1998 National Poetry Slam Champions); and other special guests. Official E3 News Website Now Online at E3Daily.com IGN, an Internet destination for electronic games and interactive entertainment, has announced it is publishing the official news website of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), being held on May 12-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The site, E3Daily.com, is available at www.e3daily.com. E3 is the world's largest gathering of the computing gaming industry with more than 40,000 attendees viewing the latest products from companies such as Sony, Nintendo, Sega, 3Dfx, Acclaim and Midway. The three-day event is produced by the Interactive Digital Software Association in conjunction with IDG Expo Management. E3Daily.com will contain the latest news from inside the LA Convention Center, a schedule of workshops and conference sessions, E3 travel information, and the essential list of E3 parties and special events. "For our fourth consecutive year, IGN will again deliver essential information about the latest hardware, software and industry news direct from the show floor," said Simon Whitcombe, network director of IGN. "As the leader in gaming information online, IGN will provide key insight and analysis about E3." South-Western College Publishing Acquires Dame Publications, Inc. South-Western College Publishing (SWCP), an International Thomson Publishing company and a leading publisher of business textbooks for the higher education market, has acquired Dame Publications, Inc. Dame, a Houston-based publishing house founded in 1975, produces textbooks primarily in the tax and accounting disciplines, making it a good fit for SWCP, which dominates the national tax and accounting markets. "We're looking for acquisitions that will build on our core competencies. Dame is a good fit from that perspective," says Robert Lynch, CEO, SWCP. "We're also interested in expanding our already successful custom publishing division, and the Dame acquisition allows us to broaden our ability to fill niche markets and better serve our customers." Click here to return to the homepage of The Write NewsTM Click here to subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter.  www.writenews.com Copyright © 1997-2010 by Writers Write, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
