The Thomas Fire burns in the Los Padres National Forest, near Ojai, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2017. A group of closely knit photojournalists find safety in numbers as they work together to document some of California’s largest and most dangerous fires. Photo by Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times
As deadly wildfires globally increase in number and severity, residents of fire-prone areas are finding themselves on the frontline of these historic and potential climate-changing events. This exhibition of over 50 images and a documentary film from recent California fire seasons, come together in this body of work from nine critically-acclaimed photojournalists and explores the ramifications these fires can have and reveal the pain, suffering and all-encompassing loss the victims endure.
Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community
Parking available in the Chestnut St. Lot South for opening reception
School of Media Gallery Hours
M-W 9am – 9pm
Th–F 9am – 5pm
Sunday 3pm – 9pm
Free parking after 4:30 M-F in the Chestnut St. Lot South / Closed Oct. 10, 11 and 13 for fall break
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographer Justin Sullivan is seen here seeking a low angle while covering the Camp Fire of 2018. “Being with a group that is well trained and understands how to navigate these dangerous fires is so important to me,” Sullivan says. “Being in a car with someone when you’re driving down roads that have fire on both sides with trees and power lines falling all around is so much better than trying to navigate it on your own.” Photo by Noah Berger.
Freelance photographer Noah Berger has spent 24 years covering the San Francisco Bay Area for editorial, corporate and government clients. He works for national and international news outlets including the Associated Press, Reuters, San Francisco Chronicle and LA Times. On the corporate side, Noah covers transportation and infrastructure for government agencies and works often with health care organizations. A native of New York, Noah lives in Alameda – an island across the bay from San Francisco – with his wife and 9-year-old son.
Renée C. Byer is a catalyst for change. She is an award-winning documentary photojournalist and Emmy nominated multimedia field producer best known for her in-depth work focusing on the disadvantaged and those who otherwise would not be heard. Her ability to produce photographs with profound emotional resonance and sensitivity earned her the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography in 2007 and dozens of national and international honors, including the World Understanding Award from Pictures of the Year International, and Pulitzer Finalist in 2013.
Known for her ability to translate stark statistics into images that connect us to our humanity, she has traveled throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, covering some of the most important issues of our time. Byer’s stories have deepened our understanding of the environment, climate change, extreme poverty, genetically modified food, healthcare, women at war, domestic violence, and the drought and economic crisis in California.
November 22-23, 2019 (Friday 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Snell Hall (SH) 1st Floor Refreshments and registration start at 3:30 pm on Friday the 22nd
Free Registration: at the Registration Desk at the meeting
Abstract submission: OPEN until November 13th Submit abstracts to Richard Schugart at richard.schugart@wku.edu.
Invited talks by:
Dr. Laura Potter Syngenta
Professor Suzanne Lenhart University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presentations: There will be a number of 20-minute talks, focusing on mathematics and closely-related topics. The talks can be expository, historical, research-related, or education-related. Student presentations are especially welcome.
Where: Snell Hall Directions to WKU // Campus Map Parking: If you arrive before 3:30 pm on Friday the 22nd, please stop by the Mathematics Department Office to obtain a temporary parking permit from the staff. Parking is always free along State St. and after 4:30 pm in all non-gated lots, and is free on Saturday in all lots.
Questions? Please contact the Mathematics Department Office at (270) 745-3651, or Dr. Richard Schugart at (270) 745-2947 or richard.schugart@wku.edu.
Sponsored by:
WKU Mathematics Department Ogden College of Science & Engineering Gatton Academy of Math & Science
nominations for two College awards for pre-tenure faculty
Award for Teaching
and
Award for Research/Creative Activity
given by the Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Nominations (name only) should be submitted by email to Cathleen Webb, cathleen.webb@wku.edu in the Office of the Dean, OCH 1023. Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, administration, alumni, or friends of the University. Nominees must be pre-tenure faculty (as of January 1, 2020) in Ogden College with a demonstrated record of outstanding performance in teaching or research.
