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Here we are, the final day of AU Bootcamp.  In all actuality there is really nothing final about this final day, this is only the beginning.  Yes, the first three weeks are over and we do thankfully have a week-long break.  August 24 will be here soon and the fall semester will commence.

Just three short weeks ago I knew nothing about capturing audio, video and taking pictures.  Now I have been exposed to more media forms than I originally knew existed.  I came to American University to gain the skills and produce the resume tape I need to get a job on television.  Since arriving at AU I have been exposed to a plethora of new opportunities.

On this final day of the beginning, we heard from two speakers: Jan Schaffer with the J-Lab and Jeremy Stone.

Professor Olmsted filming Jan Schaffer on the last day of AU Bootcamp

Jan Schaffer gave our group an overview of what the J-Lab does and talked about her career as a print reporter in Philadelphia.  To be honest with you, I still don’t really understand the purpose of the J-Lab or where its funding come from.  I hope that I will have time to spend latter this year getting myself better acquainted with J-Lab and its purpose.

Jeremy Stone, son of I.F. Stone

Jeremy Stone, son of famed journalist I.F Stone, was our final speaker.  Stone talked about his father’s willingness to stand up to the establishment and question authority.  Although I.F. Stone put his opinions into his writings, many people still consider him an independent voice because he questioned authority.  Jeremy Stone was very passionate about building his father’s legacy and at one point choked up during his remarks.  To learn more about I.F. Stone and his body of work visit: www.ifstone.org

We are ending Bootcamp with the third weekly quiz and time to work on our blogs.

This is my last Bootcamp blog posting, cheers!

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