Journalism students graduate

Several SCSU Journalism students graduated during the commencement ceremonies at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport May 20.

Before the ceremony, Journalism students had a chance to talk with commencement speaker Kim Barker, a reporter for the New York Times and the author of The Taliban Shuffle.

Feature photo: From left to right, Emili Lanno, Jene Thomas, Monica Zielinski and Taylor Richards line up at the graduation ceremony May 20 in Bridgeport.

Photos by Vern Williams, assistant professor of Journalism.

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Emili Lanno, left, and Jene Thomas, listen to commencement speaker Kim Barker at a round table discussion before the graduation ceremonies May 20.
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SCSU Journalism graduate Taylor Richards listens to commencement speaker Kim Barker during a round table discussion before the graduation ceremony May 20.
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SCSU Journalism graduate Monica Zielinski listens to commencement speaker Kim Barker during a round table discussion before the graduation ceremony May 20.
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Commencement speaker Kim Barker, left, poses with SCSU Journalism Department Chair Cindy Simoneau, right, before the graduation ceremony.
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SCSU Journalism graduates Chris Zuniga, left, and Andreas Yilma, right, in line during the commencement ceremony at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, May 20.
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Commencement speaker Kim Barker, center, poses with SCSU Journalism students from left to right: Olivia Cintron, Monica Zielinski, Taylor Richards, Emili Lanno and Jene Thomas.