Sean Briggs
Journalism 216
4, October 2010
About Rob Priewe
ALBANY, Oregon – Journalist, Cyclist, Teacher, Advisor, Friend. These are words used to describe Rob Priewe; head of the Linn- Benton Community College Journalism Department. Early Monday mornings you can find him creatively preparing for class in his North Santiam Hall office. Qualified…? With over “20 years at the Corvallis Gazette-Times, “9 of which as managing editor”, Rob is assuredly qualified to run LBCC’s Journalism Department (MbIN). When asked if Rob was a just a co-worker or a friend, Tony Brown of the LBCC Commuter chimed in with “ Oh Yeah! Anybody in here (commuter office) would consider Rob a friend” (I). Like a hamster on its wheel, Rob is an excited, fast paced guy teaching 3 classes as well as advising LBCC’s newspaper, The Commuter. In his spare time, Rob enjoys writing in his online blog (www.robpriewe.com), as well as long distance running. Go Rob!
Some of Rob’s past achievements include: “Graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Mass Communication-Journalism and English, as well as an MBA from Willamette University, Salem Oregon” (Mb1). Rob has also served on the “professional advisory board for the New Media Communications program at Oregon State University” (Mb1).
Rob stands out amongst his peers as the kind of adviser/teacher student’s hope for. When asked about Rob’s work ethic, Tony Brown of the Commuter stated Rob was “adventurous, excited as well as creative” (I). Tony went on to say “Rob is the kind of guy that will back you up.” When asked about Rob’s personality, Tony stated that: “Rob is a guy who demonstrates a positive attitude, and who is full of suggestions” (I). Anyway you turn or look at Linn Benton Community College, you can find Rob’s influence there. From the newspaper to the faculty to the students; Rob’s impact is demonstrated by his energetic efforts.
References:
(Mb1) – Media Blog: http://www.robpriewe.com/about/ 29, September 2010
(MbIN) – Media Blog: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robpriewe
(I) Interview – Tony Brown, The Commuter (LBCC Newspaper)
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