Dean’s MessageAlumni’s generosity benefits generations <strong>of</strong> studentsDean Brad Hamm<strong>The</strong> generosity <strong>of</strong> alumni has servedthe <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism well duringthe past century.Two graduates from the 1940s and1950s have given so unselfishly underthe recent <strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>University</strong> “Matchingthe Promise” campaign that they createdthe largest scholarship funds inthe school and will contribute foreverto the students in our undergraduateprogram.<strong>The</strong> campaign ended June 30 with agoal to raise $1.1 billion campus-wide,primarily in scholarships to supportundergraduates and graduate students.Public affairs journalismFrank Arganbright, BA’49, worked as areporter in West Lafayette and in publicrelations with Purdue <strong>University</strong>. Henever lost his love for reporting or journalismor IU. He believed that publicaffairs journalism was essential to thelife <strong>of</strong> a community. We agree.To encourage young journalists,Arganbright donated his estate to the<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism. <strong>The</strong> gift wasmade in 2008 and received in April.<strong>The</strong> value exceeded $1 million. At thetime <strong>of</strong> the gift, it was the largest everreceived by the school from an individualfor scholarships.Tyra Robertson<strong>The</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> the $1 million is tosupport scholarships “to encouragepr<strong>of</strong>iciency in reporting and interpretingpublic affairs.” We will target thescholarships in many different ways tosupport the donor’s intent. Generations<strong>of</strong> journalism students will benefit fromthis gift.Frank Arganbright died more than ayear ago, but his memory, generosity andconcern about public affairs reportingwill live on in the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism.See page 18 for a story about Arganbright.Financial aid for studentsMarty Anderson, BA’57, spent hiscareer as a reporter and editor for theAssociated Press in <strong>Indiana</strong>. He investedwell over the years and recently decidedto use that money to help IU journalismstudents.<strong>The</strong> gift annuities that he has establishedwill fund the Ann and MartyAnderson Scholarship in Journalism toprovide financial aid to students in need.When you meet him, you sense quicklyhis sincere desire to make a differencein the lives <strong>of</strong> young people. It is alsoimportant that this gift honor the memory<strong>of</strong> his late wife, Ann.Anderson’s gifts, totaling about $1.75million, are the largest in school historyby an individual for scholarships.Together, the Arganbright and Andersongifts will increase scholarship funds inthe <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism by 50 percent.Read more about Anderson on page 16.Journalism and the IU Foundation<strong>The</strong> gifts by Arganbright and Anderson,and many others over the past sixyears <strong>of</strong> the Matching the Promisecampaign, were made possible throughthe leadership <strong>of</strong> two IU alumni withjournalism ties.Matt Morris, BA’80, worked at theIU Foundation with many duties, buthe specialized in gifts for the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Journalism. He traveled extensively, talkedwith many journalism graduates andworked with donors who contributed tothe school and across the university.Morris’ care and concern for theschool and its alumni are unmatched.Through his many efforts, journalismexceeded its campaign goal <strong>of</strong> $5 million,reaching a total <strong>of</strong> $6,032,384 byJune 30.Kent Dove, BS’68, is legendary inthe field <strong>of</strong> fundraising. He is author <strong>of</strong>Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign,called “the leading guide to planningand implementing a capital campaign”and served as vice president <strong>of</strong> the IUFoundation during the Matching thePromise campaign.Both Morris and Dove, in differenteras, worked at the <strong>Indiana</strong> Daily Studentand learned about journalism in ErniePyle Hall. <strong>The</strong>ir skills led them eventuallyinto fundraising. We are the beneficiaries<strong>of</strong> their hard work.On behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Journalism’s students, faculty, staff,alumni and friends, I extend ourmost heartfelt appreciation to FrankArganbright, Marty Anderson, MattMorris and Kent Dove for their work inimproving the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism insuch a pr<strong>of</strong>ound way during the pastfew years.
Page 20CONTENTS02 <strong>The</strong> scoopAsk the Pro15 Inside ViewMultitalented young sportsjournalists in great demandby Tim Franklin, BS’8316 A remarkable Giftby Anne Kibbler, MA’88Page 16<strong>The</strong> Making <strong>of</strong> Ryan MurphyPage 3420 <strong>The</strong> making <strong>of</strong> ryan murphyby Matt Roush, BA’8124 Photojournalism in fluxby Ben Weller, MA’0834 covering a Quakeby Jessica Birthisel36 strategic communicatorby Russell Jackson, BA’8339 student experiencesA Remarkable GiftCovering a Quake41 on the recordClass NotesObituariesAlumni Bookshelf(top) Michael Yarish/Fox, (bottom left) Ann Schertz, (bottom right) Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Alec MiranNewswire is published by the <strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Journalism with support from the Journalism Alumni Board.It is mailed twice each year to alumni, faculty, staff andfriends <strong>of</strong> the school.Please send questions, comments and story ideas toAnne Kibbler, Editor, IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Journalism, 940 E.Seventh St., Bloomington, IN 47405 or e-mail her atakibbler@indiana.edu.DeanBrad HammEditorAnne Kibbler, MA’88Consulting EditorsGena Asher, BA’79, MLS’03, MIS’03Kurtis Beavers, BA’03Bonnie J. Brownlee, BA’72, MA’75Beth (Spangle) Moellers, BAJ’99, MA’05Copy EditorsMarjorie (Smith) Blewett, BA’48Elizabeth (Wallis) Winkler, BA’52Staff WritersJessica BirthiselLarry BuchananJessica HaneyShannon McEnerneyThomas MillerDesignMediaworks<strong>The</strong> Kicker graphicLarry Buchanan49 reminisce with margeColumn evokes memories<strong>of</strong> decades past50 <strong>The</strong> Big PictureMelissa Farlow, BA’74coVer: Design by mediaworkscredits, clockwise from top left:Deidre read, matt mcclain,martin Gisborne, Bill foley,jensen walker, melissa farlow