ETSU Department of Media and Communication

MCOM students recently traded the classroom for a day at the
United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee in Greeneville.

Assistant Professor of Journalism and Journalism Program Head, Senta Scarborough, felt it was crucial for her Reporting students to see first-hand what happens at a court hearing and learn how to cover them as reporters.

The field trip kicked off with students learning the ins and outs of a court docket and how to find federal court cases.

Assistant District Attorney Thomas McCauley discussed his career, job as a federal prosecutor, and the kind of cases he typically handles, including crimes involving children.

Students then attended a court sentencing in front of U.S. District Judge Clifton L. Corker. Judge Corker graciously stayed afterwards for a question-and-answer session with students.

A huge thank you to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Division Manager Jason Keeton for organizing the visit and Judge Corker and ADA McCauley for sharing their insights.

Photo Credit: Media and Communication major, Corey Ray.

Drop by Tennessee Hills Brewstillery tomorrow for a casual discussion with our own Dr. Shara Lange as she shares her experience and advice for creating documentary films.

Come with questions. Event is informal and designed for you to connect and share ideas with our expert faculty.

📍Tennessee Hills Brewstillery
458 West Walnut Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
5:30PM-6:45PM

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bucs-and-brews-representing-the-real-creative-non-fiction-production-tickets-1986848165347?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Marshall for his appointment to the newly formed Tennessee’s Music Advisory Council!

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee charged the council with building sustainable music advocacy organizations, connecting regional communities and driving economic opportunity from Tennessee’s rich musical heritage.

ETSU faculty tapped to shape Tennessee music economic strategy - ETSU News ETSU faculty were appointed to Tennessee’s Music Advisory Council, advancing statewide strategy for music, culture and economic impact.

Check out this week's BucNews:
https://youtu.be/o9m9mmXB4ZA

Join us for an interest meeting tomorrow!

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