Alumna of journalism school: "i cannot recall another junior who has achieved her level of success" "lian was an incredibly resourceful, dependable and intelligent contributor in our newsroom" "i'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat," says editor in chief of the Hamburg sun.
Alumna of journalism school: "i cannot recall another junior who has achieved her level of success" "lian was an incredibly resourceful, dependable and intelligent contributor in our newsroom" "i'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat," says editor in chief of the Hamburg sun.
Alumna of journalism school: "i cannot recall another junior who has achieved her level of success" "lian was an incredibly resourceful, dependable and intelligent contributor in our newsroom" "i'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat," says editor in chief of the Hamburg sun.
I have been the internship supervisor in our universitys journalism
school since 2002 and have read well over 1,500 internship evaluations in that time. As I reviewed Ms. Bunnys evaluations while preparing to write this letter, I was reminded again that she has gained a broad range of experience that will make her a top candidate for potential employers after she graduates. Then I remembered she is just a junior. I cannot recall another junior who has achieved her level of experience and success. When you take this into consideration along with her internship experiences in the Buffalo area, you will find her well qualified for your internship program. Ms. Bunnys most recent internship earned her top marks. Although she had no experience in radio, she was selected for a news internship at WBFO last summer. Her supervisor, news director Brian Meyer, wrote, Lian was an incredibly resourceful, dependable and intelligent contributor in our newsroom. She eagerly tackled new challenges, proposed story ideas and routinely met deadlines. Her writing, interviewing and production skills were exceptionalespecially given the fact that she is just beginning her junior year in college. Her attitude was always upbeat and she performed admirably under time pressure. Lian could walk into a newsroom today and be a valuable player. [ ] I can honestly say I didnt detect any weaknesses. [ ] She epitomizes professional in every category. As for her print experience, Ms. Bunny worked in the summer of 2014 for Lizz Schumer, editor in chief of The Sun in Hamburg. Ms. Schumer was named to Editor & Publishers 2015 25 Under 35 list, which recognizes the next generation of outstanding newspaper leaders. This is what she had to say about Ms. Bunny: She was probably the best intern Ive ever had, in any position, and Id recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. [ ] She was a strong asset to my team and I was sorry to lose her. During summer 2014, Ms. Bunny also interned at WNYB-TV/Faith Broadcasting in Orchard Park. Her supervisor, Sean Brennan, said, She has what it takes to make it in the television business. There is that certain it that some people possess. Lian has it. Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication P.O. Box J St. Bonaventure New York 14778-2289 Telephone (716) 375-2520 Fax (716) 3752588
As enthusiastic as those reviews are, they dont adequately do justice
to Ms. Bunnys personality. She is friendly, is popular with her peers and respected by them, and has a good sense of humor. When she makes one of her frequent stops in my office to discuss stories shes working on for the independent, student-run weekly newspaper on campus, we speak to each other as journalists do. I like her as a person and respect her reporting abilities too much to fall into the typical professor-student dynamic. After working 22 years as a newspaper reporter or editor, and after teaching 15 years at a journalism school, I can say that if I were still a newspaper managing editor, Id hire her in a second and consider myself lucky to have her. She is the best student journalist I have ever worked with, and I have worked with hundreds during my career at St. Bonaventure. Good journaliststhe really good oneshave skills that allow them to work in any medium. In Ms. Bunnys case, she has succeeded in print, radio and television. Sincerely, Patrick J. Vecchio Lecturer and internship coordinator Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 716.375.4043 pvecchio@sbu.edu
Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication
P.O. Box J St. Bonaventure New York 14778-2289 Telephone (716) 375-2520 Fax (716) 3752588