Each year as part of Missouri Honor Medal festivities, individual recipients and representatives from organizations hold master classes to share their expertise and offer insights into advancing inclusion and democracy in the field of journalism. Sessions begin at the Missouri School of Journalism at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 and are free and open to the public. Master classes are held all day preceding the Honor Medal Banquet that evening.
9 to 9:50 a.m.
Fred W. Smith Forum
(200 Reynolds Journalism Institute)
Medalist: Janice Min, Co-President and Chief Creative Officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group
9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Fisher Auditorium
(Gannett Hall)
Medalist: Tony Messenger, Metro Columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10 to 10:50 a.m.
Fred W. Smith Forum
(200 Reynolds Journalism Institute)
Associate Professor Amy Simons will lead a group of medalists in a discussion.
11 to 11:50 a.m.
Fisher Auditorium
(Gannett Hall)
Medalist: AAF Mosaic Center, represented by Constance Cannon Frazier, Chief Operating Officer, and Wally Snyder, President Emeritus
2 to 2:50 p.m.
Fred W. Smith Forum
(200 Reynolds Journalism Institute)
Medalist: Rich Clarkson
2 to 2:50 p.m.
Palmer Room
(100 Reynolds Journalism Institute)
Medalist: POV (Point of View), represented by Eliza Licht, Vice President of Content Strategy and Engagement
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Middlebush Auditorium
Medalist: Politico, represented by Peter Canellos, Executive Editor
Reception at 6 p.m.; Dinner at 7 p.m.
Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center
Medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the meal. RSVP only.