OPB Announces Recipients of The Maynard E. Orme Internship

Oregon Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce that Catalina Vazquez and Rebecca Bartelson are the 2008 recipients of the Maynard E. Orme Internship. Both are working on their master's degrees in Journalism at the University of Oregon. The endowed internship honors Maynard Orme, who retired in 2005 after a 19-year career as OPB's president and chief executive officer.

Vazquez received her undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies from Mills College in California. She will be interning with Think Out Loud, OPB's new and engaging local online and daily radio broadcast.

Bartelson, who received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry from Evergreen State College in Washington, will be interning in the OPB News Department.

Their internships begin in September for three months.

"It is an honor to have my name associated with this program that encourages the future development of Oregon-produced programming and inspires University of Oregon Journalism and Communication students to develop skills toward careers in telecommunications and broadcast journalism," said Orme. "I am so grateful to those who contributed to the establishment of this endowment that will introduce public broadcasting to some of our best and brightest students. It's a win-win situation for both the students and OPB."

The internship was made possible by generous gifts from Rocky and Julie Dixon and additional support from donors from around Oregon and southern Washington.

Candidates for the Orme Internship must be enrolled at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Find out more about the Orme internship

Oregon Public Broadcasting Receives Two Regional Emmy Awards

Oregon Public Broadcasting received two Regional Emmy Awards at The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 45th Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards held Saturday, June 7 in Seattle.

Oregon Experience: "The Beach Bill" won in the category of Historic/Cultural-Program/Special. Nadine Jelsing produced and wrote the program and Bruce Barrow was the editor. The program documents the story of Oregon Governor Tom McCall and his vision and passion to preserve the beaches of Oregon for generations to come.

Oregon Field Guide won in the Informational/Instructional - Program/Special category. Steve Amen is the executive producer. In its 19th season, Oregon Field Guide remains a valuable source of information about outdoor recreation, ecological issues, natural resources and travel destinations.

The Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences serves television professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana.