Covering the Environmental Beat
Highschool Environmental Journalism Workshop
In 2000, LUCEC launched its Highschool Environmental Journalism Workshop entitled, "Covering the Environmental Beat." Held each winter at Loyola University New Orleans, the workshop introduces high school students to environmental issues relevant to life in Louisiana as well as teaches students basic environmental writing techniques, where to find information sources, and how to interview scientists. 2001 Workshop Itinerary (Adobe PDF).
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(Photo) Sara Highstreet, Mount Carmel Academy, researches environmental issues in Loyola's iMac lab (2000) |
All High School students are welcome to attend and advisor attendance is highly encouraged at the event. There is no registration fee for the event. Registration forms should be received no later than a week before the workshop. Registration Form (Adobe PDF)
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(Photo) Corey Maender mediates as Cheryn Robles espouses the benefits of "Nutria Land" in a mock public hearing. (2000) |
In conjunction with the workshop, LUCEC offers a one year, $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who will be entering Loyola University New Orleans in the fall. Applicants are judged on their portfolio of writings pertaining to environmental issues. Students may attend the "Covering the Environmental Beat" workshop during any point in their high school career, but must attend at least once to be eligible for the scholarship. Scholarship Rules and Application (Adobe PDF)
LUCEC also publishes and distributes LA High School Environmental Beat, a monthly periodical containing briefs on environmental issues which is sent to high school newspapers in the New Orleans area.
If you would like more information, please contact us at lucec@loyno.edu