Vivian Schiller

President, National Public Radio

Wednesday, September 22^nd, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

Communications Room 1032

The Global Media Research Center is pleased to provide an opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and fans of National Public Radio to engage in an open discussion with NPR President Vivian Schiller about the future of public media and journalism in a new media world. This session will be moderated by Professor Eileen R. Meehan of the Department of Radio-Television at SIUC.

A media executive and journalist with 25 years experience in the industry, Vivian Schiller joined NPR as President and CEO in January 2009. Schiller leads all NPR's worldwide media operations, including the organization's partnerships with a network of more than 900 public radio stations, and their service to the nearly 30 million people who listen to NPR programming.

During her career, Ms. Schiller has held many interesting positions within the media industry, including serving as the Senior Vice President at The New York Times Company, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Discovery Times Channel, and Senior Vice President of CNN Productions. Schiller began her career as a simultaneous Russian interpreter in the former Soviet Union, which led her to documentary production work for Turner Broadcasting.

More information about Ms. Schiller can be viewed at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99152497 .

This is a free event and all are welcome. For more information, please contact Laura Germann at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 618-453-6876.