Aspiring journalists on campus can look to him for inspiration, said Dr. Haven Simmons, professor in the SSU Communication Arts Department. Schorr is a highly esteemed journalist who practiced at a time when ethics and social responsibility were placed at a premium in the field. Schorr s presentation is Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Holloway Hall Auditorium.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
The more people are deluged with information, the more they need help in making sense of it. After 60 years in journalism, I conceive it as my task to bring perspective, especially historical perspective, to onrushing events, Schorr said. The veteran reporter, who was recruited by legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow in 1953, remains active in journalism as a political analyst for National Public Radio. His career has earned him numerous awards for journalism excellence including three Emmys and decorations from European heads of state. Numerous civil liberties groups also have honored him for his defense of the First Amendment.