These are links to an array of content by Bill Schmitt, produced for various media on many topics. Lean more about purchasing my new e-book and about my most recent multimedia contributions to firms and communities: LinkedIn Profile.
Thought-leadership on social polarization, news and values
Bill is pursuing a role as a thought-leader in commentaries and public presentations. His goal: stimulate constructive discussions about social polarization, the role of news media, and renewal through Catholic values and common-good approaches to urgent policy issues. Numerous links to radio/podcast interviews and other resources here. Latest is Feb. 4, 2019, interivew on the nationwide Teresa Tomeo show on EWTN….jump to the 17:00 minutes mark in hour 2 of her program.
Read my 2018 book, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer?, modestly priced at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords (for multiple formats such as Apple & PDF). See my related blog posts (Jan. 23 and 24, 2019) at ND’s McGrath Institute blog.
Read my Notre Dame Magazine blog post about “Caring for Words” and the common ground we can find with Pope Francis in helping to refresh conversation and news.
Recent Highlights in broadcast, print, online (including my new book)
News release on Vatican Foundation award for the Science & Religion Initiative at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life (July 31, 2018). Other news releases at the McGrath Institute website:
- “Chronicles of Narnia Conference Will Illuminate Lenten Journeys” (Feb. 22, 2019)
- “Institute’s 2017-2018 Annual Report Released” (Feb. 19, 2019) — report was research and written by Bill Schmitt
- “Concept of Woman” seminar (Oct. 8, 2018)
- “Introduction to Christianity” 50th anniversary conference (Oct. 16, 2018)
Regular contributor to McGrath Institute Blog, writing about a Catholic view of Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019), plus renewal of journalism and “devout conversation.”
See my appearance as a commentator/musician (in a video made by Chuck Fry), honoring veterans (like my dad) in South Bend’s 2018 Memorial Day Parade.
Hear my appearances on national radio programs and podcasts: Interviews regarding journalism and social polarization, as well as co-hosting and game-playing segments on The Kyle Heimann Show on Redeemer Radio. Also, a live, one-hour interview show, raising money for Redeemer Radio and exploring evangelization activities at St. Bavo Parish (April 2018).
Check out my co-hosting (and co-production) of online podcasts, “EncounterPoints” and “That’s So Second Millennium!”–two series of lively conversations about evangelization and the connections between science and religion, faith and reason, the mind and heart.
Read news from my work as assistant editor at the Saint Paul Evangelization Society website, as well as a writer/photographer in recent Today’s Catholic news online.
News & commentary on education, everyday life and religion
Recently published in Today’s Catholic:
Entrepreneurship Professor Delivers Annual Lecture at U of Saint Francis (3/13/19)
Windmoor Study Center at Notre Dame Receives Bishop’s Visit/Blessing (2/26/19)
“Rekindle the Fire” men’s conference features Dr. Scott Hahn (2/19/19)
Bishop Discusses Past, Present and Future of Church Sex Abuse Crisis (2/14/19)
High School Students Prepare for Church Leadership Roles (11/14/18)
Secular Franciscan Order hosts “Blessing of Animals” day at Marian H.S.–photos (10/11/18)
School-safety Priorities Prompt Array of Projects and Plans Across Diocese (8/19/18)
Felician Sisters, Sharing Faith Amid Change, Will Depart for a New Assignment (6/20/18)
Saint Mary’s College Commencement Celebrates Grace, Hears Dr. Carolyn Woo (5/25/18)
Divine Mercy Celebration in South Bend Area Reflects Long-Time Faithfulness (4/10/18)
“Catechism for Business” Author: Faith Belongs in the Workplace (2/22/18)
“Rekindle the Fire” Sparks Diocesan Support for Male Spirituality (2/14/18)
Visit to Catholic School Helps Students Spread Candlemas Light in Mishawaka (2/6/18)
Center for Ethics & Culture Uses Catholic Lens Probing Good and Evil (11/22/17)
Bishop Blesses New Church’s Baptistery and “Parish Life Center” (11/8/17)
Solanus Casey Beatification Resonates with Hearts in Huntington, IN (10/24/17)
“Red Mass” Invokes Spirit Amid Conflicts on Law & Leadership (10/12/17)
Witnesses of Total Faithfulness Propel Perpetual Vows (8/23/17)
Science & Religion Program Informs Teachers’ Plans (Media Outreach) (7/26/17)
A Sister’s Vocation Journey Shows “It Takes a Diocese” (7/14/17)
Jubilee Mass for Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration (6/27/17)
Knights Host Annual “Lourdes Ball” to Support Pilgrimages (6/7/17)
Authors Expand Scope of Research on Catholic Schoos (10/26/14, p8)
Bishop blesses new chapel at Notre Dame (6/28/13)
Recent blog posts as Assistant Editor, St. Paul Evangelization Society :
“Divine Renovation”: Ten Tips on Parish Renewal for Bishops (5/1/18)
“Divine Renovation” Helps Transform Parishes (4/5/18)
Father John Riccardo and the “Rerouting” Program of Evangelization (3/5/18)
Business and Faith Go Together to Reach Corporate World and Beyond (3/2/18)
“Communion and Liberation” Evangelizes Around Countries and Campuses (2/12/18)
New Film on Train Terrorist Evokes Peace Prayer of St. Francis (2/1/18)
Pope Francis on “Fake News” and the Need for Purpose-Driven Journalism (1/24/18)
Making Resolutions for the New Year and the New Evangelization (1/15/18)
Mary, “La Guadalupana” (12/8/17)
“The Kingdom is Among You”: Christ the King and the Public Square (11/26/17)
If You Hear Something, Say Something: Screams and the New Evangelization (11/21/17)
Notre Dame Magazine Online / Blog posts
“What I’m Reading: Marilyn McEntyre and Caring for Words” (5/1/18)
“Around the World and Home Again: A Scholar Celebrates the Possible” (9/29/16)
“What I’m Reading: Pope Francis” (9/2/16)
“What I’m Reading: Rev. Robert Spitzer” (1/26/16)
“What I’m Reading: Jean Vanier” (9/6/16)
Notre Dame Magazine
“Seat of Wisdom” (New ND Home for Catholic Outreach) (spring 2011)
“Victory March: 100 Years of Echoes” (autumn 2008)
“Letter from Campus: Life in the Fast Lane” (autumn 2006)
Other posts online, including journals and blogs (in addition to personal “OnWord” blog)
“Pope Francis’ Franciscan Call to Journalists” — at SFO Fraternity website (1-25-18)
“A Mom’s Independence is Reborn” — at Catholicmom.com (Media Outreach) (7-24-17)
“Teachers Study Science and Religion at Notre Dame” (Media Outreach) (8-17)
“An Affluenza Prescription from Chesterton” — at SFO Fraternity website (7-14-17)
“St. Francis & the Short-Attention-Span World” — “Cord” Journal of Franciscan Institute (Summer 2009 — see pg. 312)
Digital creativity: podcasts, radio, video, blogs, music, other posts
Host/Interviewer on live, one-hour radio program in fund-raising season (4/20/18)
Podcast series: “EncounterPoints” | Co-host of 9 episodes on evangelization and joy (2018)
Podcast series: “That’s So Second Millennium!” | Co-host, several episodes discussing faith and reason (2018)
On-air appearance with drive-time radio host for musical game-show–appearance #2
On-air appearance with drive-time radio host for musical game-show–appearance #1
Interviewer in Notre Dame podcast exploring inspirations for Catholic school teachers
Videographer for local PBS program “Our Town South Bend” segment on immigrants’ faith
Appearance as a commentator/musician in a video made by pro Chuck Fry, honoring veterans in 2018 South Bend Memorial Day Parade.
Asst. producer/writer for video attracting supporters for an Indiana STEM-teaching program
Other posts online, including journals and blogs (in addition to personal “OnWord” blog)
“Pope Francis’ Franciscan Call to Journalists” — at SFO Fraternity website (1-25-18)
“A Mom’s Independence is Reborn” — at Catholicmom.com (Media Outreach) (7-24-17)
“An Affluenza Prescription from Chesterton” — at SFO Fraternity website (7-14-17)
“St. Francis & the Short-Attention-Span World” — “Cord” Journal of Franciscan Institute (Summer 2009 — see pg. 312)
Published Books
My May 2018 e-book, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer?, modestly priced at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords (for multiple formats such as Apple & PDF; now also available as a paperback at Amazon)
Heartfelt Gifts: On Valentine’s Day, There’s More to Say (2018) (order directly from Bill)
Words of Life: Celebrating 50 Years of the Hesburgh Library (2013: U. of Notre Dame Press)
Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions (2008: U. of Notre Dame Press)
News & commentary on business, science, law, public affairs
The New York Times: Black Leaders in New Jersey Assess Trends in State Politics
Dublin Business Forum (2016) a Highlight for Boston College’s Assembly of CEOs
Visionary Investments in Science Research Reflect Interdisciplinary Campus (starts p. 2)
Renowned Expert on Democracies Pioneers Research on Role of Muslim Majorities
Editor & Publisher: Society of Professional Journalists Approves New Code of Ethics (1996)
Editor & Publisher: When Your News Diet is Killing You, a News Fast? (Commentary, 2000)
Editor & Pubisher: News for Scatterbrains (Short Attention Spans) (8/17/96)
Society of Professional Journalists “Quill” Magazine: Assessing What’s “Really Real (2/99)
Society of Professional Journalists “Quill” Magazine: Catholic ideas & SPJ Ethics (10/2000)
News & commentary on K-12 Schools
See “Education Innovation” page with list of stories reported by Bill Schmitt at ace.nd.edu
Higher-Ed online content: scholarship, spirit, people, academic impact
example 2: New Building Houses Institute for Church Life, Center for Social Concerns;
example 3: McGrath Institute unit at Notre Dame Wins Vatican Foundation Award (7-31-18)
Website inception collaborations: Congregation of Holy Cross, plus other sites: M. Div. program, Hesburgh History, “Gameday” site
Development, content marketing, updates at website: Institute for Educational Initiatives
Management of annual reports, from concept to writing/editing to production supervision: ACE 2011–2012
Social media: Tweets @ACEatND/@cushwacenter/@wschmitt; FB @cushwacenter; Linked-In: Bill Schmitt. Blog: blogs.nd.edu/word/, expanded at current site OnWord.net.
Stories of personal adventure, virtue, loyalty for ND Echoes alumni newsletter (see pp. 1-3)
Notre Dame Magazine stories on a new law school, milliennials, and more are found here
Additional references
LinkedIn Profile containing resume and recent accomplishments with OnWord.net
Profiled by noted Catholic blogger Lisa Hendey in 2014
Two books published by University of Notre Dame Press
Leadership of annual pro-life event (2016) for Knights of Columbus Council 553
I’m thankful the Good Counsel network of maternity homes was featured in an Our Sunday Visitor story (Aug. 16, 2018) following national media outreach I conducted on behalf of Good Counsel’s outstanding president (and my valued friend), Christopher Bell.
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Notre Dame Lawyer (several stories in spring 2008 issue begin on p. 10 of this pdf).
ND Echoes: Feature stories on ND alumni: Haiti development, Global Explorers service.
Notre Dame Magazine articles and blog posts from 2008 to 2018 –see online archive.
Notre Dame Science (stories in autumn 2013 issue begin on p.2 of pdf).
Websites initiated with my collaborations: Congregation of Holy Cross and “Gameday.”
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William G. Schmitt
Resume part II—Accomplishments and Links
COMMUNICATIONS CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS AND LINKS
- Seasoned communications/marketing specialist for top-ranked university.
- Content manager & creator for websites; writer/editor, diverse styles and media.
- Specialized knowledge in business, science, government policy, higher-ed, K-12.
- Collaborator embracing values that build community in-person and via media.
- Strong familiarity with Catholic identity, Christian principles, spiritual growth.
- Unique range of experience includes books, radio, brand journalism, podcasting.
LINKS TO PUBLISHED SAMPLES OF A RANGE OF WRITING/EDITING/MARKETING SKILLS:
Writing and Editing for Digital Content
Series of stories researched and written about innovations in Catholic schools
International Scholar Presents Research on Islam and Democratic Governance
“What I’m Reading” blog post written about Rev. Robert Spitzer for Notre Dame Magazine
Online newsletter story about Boston College’s Carroll School of Business event in Dublin
Performed all editing and content management functions for IEI website
Writing and Editing for Various Audiences in Print and Digital Publications
“People stories” about adventure and service written for ND alumni newsletter
Article written largely for donors to new campus, appeared in ND Magazine
Online newsletter story about BC’s Carroll School benefactors event in Dublin
Online stories/news releases about academic research, archived at research.nd
Ghostwritten Content
ACE Annual Report, director’s opening remarks (p.2)
AP-TIP IN Program for Advanced Placement Test Prep, director’s video script
President’s annual tuition announcement letter to parents (2008)
Institute for Educational Initiatives Online Strategic Plan
Numerous other writing samples are linked at my “OnWord” website
See pages: “Resume” | “I Link Therefore I Am”
“Media Outreach Results” | “Recent Accomplishments”
See LinkedIn > Principal, “OnWord” > Download recent accomplishments.
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OnWord Collaborative Communications blog (written 2017-2019), especially with thought-leadership on journalism and society; Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In.
More on my recent accomplishments (diverse multimedia and strategic-consulting activities), with numerous links: books; freelance writing and content management; podcasts/broadcasting; media outreach; music instruction and community engagement).
Thought-Leadership on Social Polarization, News Media, and Values
New initiative as author, commentator, public speaker (2017-present), pursuing a role as athought-leader in commentaries and public presentations. His goal: stimulate constructive discussions about social polarization, the role of news media, and renewal through Catholic values and common-good approaches to urgent policy issues. Numerous links to radio/podcast interviews and other resources are listed here.
Author of book published May 2018, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? The Pope’s Words of Hope for Journalism. My OnWord.net blog has links for your purchase. This book on the Pope’s Franciscan prayer for journalism placed me on Catholic radio; you can listen to interviews in which I discuss Pope Francis’ 2018 and 2019 World Communications Day messages about news/journalism, social polarization, and Christian values.
Podcast and Radio Production: Co-host, Interviewee, Concept/Content Innovation
Podcast co-anchor and assistant producer (2017=present)
- “EncounterPoints” series, available on iTunes and at EncounterPoints.com. Writer, online show notes. Co-anchor: Ken Hallenius. Subject: evangelization.
- “That’s So Second Millennium.” Co-anchor: Dr. Paul Giesting. Subject: science/faith. Interviews include Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Dr. Stephen Barr.
Radio host (2017-present), live hour of fund–raising, Redeemer Radio, 4/20/18; substitute co-host of The Kyle Heimann Show on Redeemer Radio, with Ken Hallenius, 8/9/18. Links to recent radio interviews, including Teresa Tomeo show and Son Rise Morning Show.
Podcast/radio participant as interviewer, interviewee re: thought-leadership cited above (2017-present), see numerous links to archived appearances.
Independent Journalist, Marketing Communications Consultant, Freelance Writing-Editing
Research and writing for the 2017-2018 Annual Report of the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. Also, see my posts at the new McGrath blog. See my stories about events in the McGrath Institute news section.
Research and writing for the Purdue University College of Engineering.
Media/public relations consultant and writer (2017-present), member of development and communications teams at Good Counsel Inc., based in NYC area. News releases and other writing yielded a number of stories, national and local, in new and traditional media. Thank you, Our Sunday Visitor, for your recent coverage of how Good Counsel’s maternity homes empower women.
Outreach specialist and writer, for the Science & Religion Initiative and other activities at U. of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. See my S&RI newspaper article. News items posted at Institute site July-October: S&RI; Ratzinger book; Dignity of women.
Freelance writer/consultant, August 2018-present, Purdue U. College of Engineering. See links to stories on professors, staff and alumni at Recent Accomplishments page.
Multimedia promotion strategist and planning aide–elected member of Board of Directors (December 2018) at The Music Village, school and community arts center. Marketing assistant for innovations in teaching / performances; created print products (content and design) for two Open House events, 2017-present). See my accordion-instructor comments on back page of December 2019 newsletter. Book project in development.
News/feature writer/photographer, Today’s Catholic , Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese.
Editor on retainer for planned publication, 2018-2019), book project in development phase.
Freelance public relations writing and media outreach, Society of Catholic Scientists, announcement hailing vote by astronomers that honored priest-discoverer of “Big Bang” theory.
Communications & Marketing at University of Notre Dame
Communications Specialist: 2010-2017
Institute for Educational Initiatives/Alliance for Catholic Education
Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism
Writing, editing, digital content marketing, multimedia management & story pitching
Communications Manager, Manager for Client Services, Writer/Editor: 2004-2010
Office of Public Affairs and Communications
Multimedia content for diverse units, print/digital product planning and collaboration
Manager, Communications and Publications: 2003-2004
Kellogg Institute for Public & International Affairs
Writer, Editor, Journalist, Multimedia Content Manager, Specialized Publications
Commissioned, freelance news/story-telling, as well as brand journalism, in the fields of education, faith, business, science, public affairs: 1993-present
Books (see below). Today’s Catholic, Notre Dame Magazine, Editor & Publisher
Senior Editor: 1998-2003
Chemical Week magazine: personnel supervision, management news, ethics coverage
Managing Editor, Washington Bureau Chief, Reporter: 1986-1989; 1993-1998
American Metal Market: daily newspaper: staff management, reporting on government
Associate Editor: 1989-1992
The Kiplinger Washington Letter: reporting, analysis on environment, policy, politics
Senior Editor, Economics Editor: 1981-1985
Metals Week: newsletter published by McGraw-Hill; global business/economic analysis
Copy Editor, Reporter: 1978-79; 1981
The Yonkers Herald Statesman and other Gannett newspapers; The Indianapolis News, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship, earned in competition 1978
Author, Adjunct Professor
Author, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? (Electric Moon Publishing 2018) Author, Heartfelt Gifts to You, to Share: On Valentine’s Day, There’s More to Say (2018) Author, Words of Life: Celebrating 50 Years of the Hesburgh Library (U of ND Press 2013)
Author, Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions (U of ND Press 2008)
Prayer for a collection published in book: Lead, Kindly Light (2005)
Course taught: “Multimedia Journalism” (University of Notre Dame, 2008)
Courses taught: “Newswriting I”; “Introduction to Mass Communications” (Fordham University and Long Island University, 1999-2002)
Education
MPA, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Princeton University
Received Master in Public Affairs degree 1981; internships with NJPTV, New York Times
BA, Fordham University
Received degree 1978; Communications major; summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Additional Education:
• Principles of Marketing, Intro to Marketing. Notre Dame informal course audits • Recipient, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship (1978): summer desk work, The Indianapolis News; nationally recognized competition selecting top journalism graduates • Certificate: Education for Ministry. Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, 2004-2005
• Certificate: Theological Studies. Georgetown University, 1994
• Social Media Success Summit 2012. Certificate of completion, online-skills classes
• Christian Doctrine for Catechists: Informal audit of graduate-level course (2018)
Participation in Communities & Organizations
American Chesterton Society. Active member, South Bend chapter & national level
American Marketing Association. Active member of the Michiana chapter
Faculty Learning Community on Student Media Creation. Kaneb Ctr. for Teaching, 2016
Knights of Columbus. Long active in Council 553; prolife chair; elected secretary, parish roundtable chair
Media groups: National Press Club; Society of Professional Journalists, president of NYC and Fordham chapters; Catholic Writers Guild; Redeemer Radio Advisory Board Phi Beta Kappa. elected treasurer of Notre Dame chapter (2005-2017)
Secular Franciscan Order. Professed (lifetime commitment) 2001. Elected local fraternity president 2007
Digital Media/Audio/Video
Multimedia outreach: strategy/tactics; content marketing; brand journalism; story-pitching; creativity, collaboration, and coordination across numerous platforms and organizational units
Social media: Twitter, YouTube, Linked-In, blogs.nd, other social media, ND & personal
Audio/video: interviewer, interviewee, and co-host for podcasts; videographer, “Our Town South Bend” (PBS); co-writer, co-producer, video for donors; scholar interview; audio for Knights of Columbus
Additional Writing and Editing
Multiple Media, Diverse Products and Project Management Roles:
Notre Dame Lawyer (several stories in spring 2008 issue begin on p. 10 of this pdf)
ND Echoes: Feature stories on ND alumni in Haiti development and Global Explorers service
Notre Dame Magazine articles and blog posts from 2008 to 2016 –see online archive
Notre Dame Science (stories in latest issue begin on p.2 of pdf); Notre Dame Business (magazine & digital)
Website initiation collaborations: Congregation of Holy Cross, M. Div., Hesburgh History, “Gameday” site, Institute for Educational Initiatives
Numerous University and Institute news releases and stories featuring people, messages
Management of annual reports and other promotional documents, concept to completion Oversight of scholarly “white paper” analytical publications at Kellogg Institute
Honors
National Outstanding Professional Chapter Member, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 1995 in Washington, DC
Knights of Columbus council honors: “Knight of the Month”; “Family of the Month” 2015 Featured in blog post by Lisa Hendey in her “Good Measure” blog, 2014 Who’s Who in America. Who’s Who in the World. Selected to be among biographies (2010-2016)
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OnWord Collaborative Communications blog (written 2017-2019), especially with thought-leadership on journalism and society; Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In.
More on my recent accomplishments (diverse multimedia and strategic-consulting activities), with numerous links: books; freelance writing and content management; podcasts/broadcasting; media outreach; music instruction and community engagement).
Thought-Leadership on Social Polarization, News Media, and Values
New initiative as author, commentator, public speaker (2017-present), pursuing a role as athought-leader in commentaries and public presentations. His goal: stimulate constructive discussions about social polarization, the role of news media, and renewal through Catholic values and common-good approaches to urgent policy issues. Numerous links to radio/podcast interviews and other resources are listed here.
Author of book published May 2018, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? The Pope’s Words of Hope for Journalism. My OnWord.net blog has links for your purchase. This book on the Pope’s Franciscan prayer for journalism placed me on Catholic radio; you can listen to interviews in which I discuss Pope Francis’ 2018 and 2019 World Communications Day messages about news/journalism, social polarization, and Christian values.
Podcast and Radio Production: Co-host, Interviewee, Concept/Content Innovation
Podcast co-anchor and assistant producer (2017=present)
- “EncounterPoints” series, available on iTunes and at EncounterPoints.com. Writer, online show notes. Co-anchor: Ken Hallenius. Subject: evangelization.
- “That’s So Second Millennium.” Co-anchor: Dr. Paul Giesting. Subject: science/faith. Interviews include Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Dr. Stephen Barr.
Radio host (2017-present), live hour of fund–raising, Redeemer Radio, 4/20/18; substitute co-host of The Kyle Heimann Show on Redeemer Radio, with Ken Hallenius, 8/9/18. Links to recent radio interviews, including Teresa Tomeo show and Son Rise Morning Show.
Podcast/radio participant as interviewer, interviewee re: thought-leadership cited above (2017-present), see numerous links to archived appearances.
Independent Journalist, Marketing Communications Consultant, Freelance Writing-Editing
Research and writing for the 2017-2018 Annual Report of the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. Also, see my posts at the new McGrath blog. See my stories about events in the McGrath Institute news section.
Research and writing for the Purdue University College of Engineering.
Media/public relations consultant and writer (2017-present), member of development and communications teams at Good Counsel Inc., based in NYC area. News releases and other writing yielded a number of stories, national and local, in new and traditional media. Thank you, Our Sunday Visitor, for your recent coverage of how Good Counsel’s maternity homes empower women.
Outreach specialist and writer, for the Science & Religion Initiative and other activities at U. of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. See my S&RI newspaper article. News items posted at Institute site July-October: S&RI; Ratzinger book; Dignity of women.
Freelance writer/consultant, August 2018-present, Purdue U. College of Engineering. See links to stories on professors, staff and alumni at Recent Accomplishments page.
Multimedia promotion strategist and planning aide–elected member of Board of Directors (December 2018) at The Music Village, school and community arts center. Marketing assistant for innovations in teaching / performances; created print products (content and design) for two Open House events, 2017-present). See my accordion-instructor comments on back page of December 2019 newsletter. Book project in development.
News/feature writer/photographer, Today’s Catholic , Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese.
Editor on retainer for planned publication, 2018-2019), book project in development phase.
Freelance public relations writing and media outreach, Society of Catholic Scientists, announcement hailing vote by astronomers that honored priest-discoverer of “Big Bang” theory.
Communications & Marketing at University of Notre Dame
Communications Specialist: 2010-2017
Institute for Educational Initiatives/Alliance for Catholic Education
Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism
Writing, editing, digital content marketing, multimedia management & story pitching
Communications Manager, Manager for Client Services, Writer/Editor: 2004-2010
Office of Public Affairs and Communications
Multimedia content for diverse units, print/digital product planning and collaboration
Manager, Communications and Publications: 2003-2004
Kellogg Institute for Public & International Affairs
Writer, Editor, Journalist, Multimedia Content Manager, Specialized Publications
Commissioned, freelance news/story-telling, as well as brand journalism, in the fields of education, faith, business, science, public affairs: 1993-present
Books (see below). Today’s Catholic, Notre Dame Magazine, Editor & Publisher
Senior Editor: 1998-2003
Chemical Week magazine: personnel supervision, management news, ethics coverage
Managing Editor, Washington Bureau Chief, Reporter: 1986-1989; 1993-1998
American Metal Market: daily newspaper: staff management, reporting on government
Associate Editor: 1989-1992
The Kiplinger Washington Letter: reporting, analysis on environment, policy, politics
Senior Editor, Economics Editor: 1981-1985
Metals Week: newsletter published by McGraw-Hill; global business/economic analysis
Copy Editor, Reporter: 1978-79; 1981
The Yonkers Herald Statesman and other Gannett newspapers; The Indianapolis News, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship, earned in competition 1978
Author, Adjunct Professor
Author, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? (Electric Moon Publishing 2018) Author, Heartfelt Gifts to You, to Share: On Valentine’s Day, There’s More to Say (2018) Author, Words of Life: Celebrating 50 Years of the Hesburgh Library (U of ND Press 2013)
Author, Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions (U of ND Press 2008)
Prayer for a collection published in book: Lead, Kindly Light (2005)
Course taught: “Multimedia Journalism” (University of Notre Dame, 2008)
Courses taught: “Newswriting I”; “Introduction to Mass Communications” (Fordham University and Long Island University, 1999-2002)
Education
MPA, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Princeton University
Received Master in Public Affairs degree 1981; internships with NJPTV, New York Times
BA, Fordham University
Received degree 1978; Communications major; summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Additional Education:
• Principles of Marketing, Intro to Marketing. Notre Dame informal course audits • Recipient, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship (1978): summer desk work, The Indianapolis News; nationally recognized competition selecting top journalism graduates • Certificate: Education for Ministry. Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, 2004-2005
• Certificate: Theological Studies. Georgetown University, 1994
• Social Media Success Summit 2012. Certificate of completion, online-skills classes
• Christian Doctrine for Catechists: Informal audit of graduate-level course (2018)
Participation in Communities & Organizations
American Chesterton Society. Active member, South Bend chapter & national level
American Marketing Association. Active member of the Michiana chapter
Faculty Learning Community on Student Media Creation. Kaneb Ctr. for Teaching, 2016
Knights of Columbus. Long active in Council 553; prolife chair; elected secretary, parish roundtable chair
Media groups: National Press Club; Society of Professional Journalists, president of NYC and Fordham chapters; Catholic Writers Guild; Redeemer Radio Advisory Board Phi Beta Kappa. elected treasurer of Notre Dame chapter (2005-2017)
Secular Franciscan Order. Professed (lifetime commitment) 2001. Elected local fraternity president 2007
Digital Media/Audio/Video
Multimedia outreach: strategy/tactics; content marketing; brand journalism; story-pitching; creativity, collaboration, and coordination across numerous platforms and organizational units
Social media: Twitter, YouTube, Linked-In, blogs.nd, other social media, ND & personal
Audio/video: interviewer, interviewee, and co-host for podcasts; videographer, “Our Town South Bend” (PBS); co-writer, co-producer, video for donors; scholar interview; audio for Knights of Columbus
Additional Writing and Editing
Multiple Media, Diverse Products and Project Management Roles:
Notre Dame Lawyer (several stories in spring 2008 issue begin on p. 10 of this pdf)
ND Echoes: Feature stories on ND alumni in Haiti development and Global Explorers service
Notre Dame Magazine articles and blog posts from 2008 to 2016 –see online archive
Notre Dame Science (stories in latest issue begin on p.2 of pdf); Notre Dame Business (magazine & digital)
Website initiation collaborations: Congregation of Holy Cross, M. Div., Hesburgh History, “Gameday” site, Institute for Educational Initiatives
Numerous University and Institute news releases and stories featuring people, messages
Management of annual reports and other promotional documents, concept to completion Oversight of scholarly “white paper” analytical publications at Kellogg Institute
Honors
National Outstanding Professional Chapter Member, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 1995 in Washington, DC
Knights of Columbus council honors: “Knight of the Month”; “Family of the Month” 2015 Featured in blog post by Lisa Hendey in her “Good Measure” blog, 2014 Who’s Who in America. Who’s Who in the World. Selected to be among biographies (2010-2016)
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OnWord Collaborative Communications blog (written 2017-2019), especially with thought-leadership on journalism and society; Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In.
More on my recent accomplishments (diverse multimedia and strategic-consulting activities), with numerous links: books; freelance writing and content management; podcasts/broadcasting; media outreach; music instruction and community engagement).
Thought-Leadership on Social Polarization, News Media, and Values
New initiative as author, commentator, public speaker (2017-present), pursuing a role as athought-leader in commentaries and public presentations. His goal: stimulate constructive discussions about social polarization, the role of news media, and renewal through Catholic values and common-good approaches to urgent policy issues. Numerous links to radio/podcast interviews and other resources are listed here.
Author of book published May 2018, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? The Pope’s Words of Hope for Journalism. My OnWord.net blog has links for your purchase. This book on the Pope’s Franciscan prayer for journalism placed me on Catholic radio; you can listen to interviews in which I discuss Pope Francis’ 2018 and 2019 World Communications Day messages about news/journalism, social polarization, and Christian values.
Podcast and Radio Production: Co-host, Interviewee, Concept/Content Innovation
Podcast co-anchor and assistant producer (2017=present)
- “EncounterPoints” series, available on iTunes and at EncounterPoints.com. Writer, online show notes. Co-anchor: Ken Hallenius. Subject: evangelization.
- “That’s So Second Millennium.” Co-anchor: Dr. Paul Giesting. Subject: science/faith. Interviews include Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Dr. Stephen Barr.
Radio host (2017-present), live hour of fund–raising, Redeemer Radio, 4/20/18; substitute co-host of The Kyle Heimann Show on Redeemer Radio, with Ken Hallenius, 8/9/18. Links to recent radio interviews, including Teresa Tomeo show and Son Rise Morning Show.
Podcast/radio participant as interviewer, interviewee re: thought-leadership cited above (2017-present), see numerous links to archived appearances.
Independent Journalist, Marketing Communications Consultant, Freelance Writing-Editing
Research and writing for the 2017-2018 Annual Report of the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. Also, see my posts at the new McGrath blog. See my stories about events in the McGrath Institute news section.
Research and writing for the Purdue University College of Engineering.
Media/public relations consultant and writer (2017-present), member of development and communications teams at Good Counsel Inc., based in NYC area. News releases and other writing yielded a number of stories, national and local, in new and traditional media. Thank you, Our Sunday Visitor, for your recent coverage of how Good Counsel’s maternity homes empower women.
Outreach specialist and writer, for the Science & Religion Initiative and other activities at U. of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. See my S&RI newspaper article. News items posted at Institute site July-October: S&RI; Ratzinger book; Dignity of women.
Freelance writer/consultant, August 2018-present, Purdue U. College of Engineering. See links to stories on professors, staff and alumni at Recent Accomplishments page.
Multimedia promotion strategist and planning aide–elected member of Board of Directors (December 2018) at The Music Village, school and community arts center. Marketing assistant for innovations in teaching / performances; created print products (content and design) for two Open House events, 2017-present). See my accordion-instructor comments on back page of December 2019 newsletter. Book project in development.
News/feature writer/photographer, Today’s Catholic , Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese.
Editor on retainer for planned publication, 2018-2019), book project in development phase.
Freelance public relations writing and media outreach, Society of Catholic Scientists, announcement hailing vote by astronomers that honored priest-discoverer of “Big Bang” theory.
Communications & Marketing at University of Notre Dame
Communications Specialist: 2010-2017
Institute for Educational Initiatives/Alliance for Catholic Education
Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism
Writing, editing, digital content marketing, multimedia management & story pitching
Communications Manager, Manager for Client Services, Writer/Editor: 2004-2010
Office of Public Affairs and Communications
Multimedia content for diverse units, print/digital product planning and collaboration
Manager, Communications and Publications: 2003-2004
Kellogg Institute for Public & International Affairs
Writer, Editor, Journalist, Multimedia Content Manager, Specialized Publications
Commissioned, freelance news/story-telling, as well as brand journalism, in the fields of education, faith, business, science, public affairs: 1993-present
Books (see below). Today’s Catholic, Notre Dame Magazine, Editor & Publisher
Senior Editor: 1998-2003
Chemical Week magazine: personnel supervision, management news, ethics coverage
Managing Editor, Washington Bureau Chief, Reporter: 1986-1989; 1993-1998
American Metal Market: daily newspaper: staff management, reporting on government
Associate Editor: 1989-1992
The Kiplinger Washington Letter: reporting, analysis on environment, policy, politics
Senior Editor, Economics Editor: 1981-1985
Metals Week: newsletter published by McGraw-Hill; global business/economic analysis
Copy Editor, Reporter: 1978-79; 1981
The Yonkers Herald Statesman and other Gannett newspapers; The Indianapolis News, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship, earned in competition 1978
Author, Adjunct Professor
Author, When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer? (Electric Moon Publishing 2018) Author, Heartfelt Gifts to You, to Share: On Valentine’s Day, There’s More to Say (2018) Author, Words of Life: Celebrating 50 Years of the Hesburgh Library (U of ND Press 2013)
Author, Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions (U of ND Press 2008)
Prayer for a collection published in book: Lead, Kindly Light (2005)
Course taught: “Multimedia Journalism” (University of Notre Dame, 2008)
Courses taught: “Newswriting I”; “Introduction to Mass Communications” (Fordham University and Long Island University, 1999-2002)
Education
MPA, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Princeton University
Received Master in Public Affairs degree 1981; internships with NJPTV, New York Times
BA, Fordham University
Received degree 1978; Communications major; summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Additional Education:
• Principles of Marketing, Intro to Marketing. Notre Dame informal course audits • Recipient, Pulliam Journalism Fellowship (1978): summer desk work, The Indianapolis News; nationally recognized competition selecting top journalism graduates • Certificate: Education for Ministry. Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, 2004-2005
• Certificate: Theological Studies. Georgetown University, 1994
• Social Media Success Summit 2012. Certificate of completion, online-skills classes
• Christian Doctrine for Catechists: Informal audit of graduate-level course (2018)
Participation in Communities & Organizations
American Chesterton Society. Active member, South Bend chapter & national level
American Marketing Association. Active member of the Michiana chapter
Faculty Learning Community on Student Media Creation. Kaneb Ctr. for Teaching, 2016
Knights of Columbus. Long active in Council 553; prolife chair; elected secretary, parish roundtable chair
Media groups: National Press Club; Society of Professional Journalists, president of NYC and Fordham chapters; Catholic Writers Guild; Redeemer Radio Advisory Board Phi Beta Kappa. elected treasurer of Notre Dame chapter (2005-2017)
Secular Franciscan Order. Professed (lifetime commitment) 2001. Elected local fraternity president 2007
Digital Media/Audio/Video
Multimedia outreach: strategy/tactics; content marketing; brand journalism; story-pitching; creativity, collaboration, and coordination across numerous platforms and organizational units
Social media: Twitter, YouTube, Linked-In, blogs.nd, other social media, ND & personal
Audio/video: interviewer, interviewee, and co-host for podcasts; videographer, “Our Town South Bend” (PBS); co-writer, co-producer, video for donors; scholar interview; audio for Knights of Columbus
Additional Writing and Editing
Multiple Media, Diverse Products and Project Management Roles:
Notre Dame Lawyer (several stories in spring 2008 issue begin on p. 10 of this pdf)
ND Echoes: Feature stories on ND alumni in Haiti development and Global Explorers service
Notre Dame Magazine articles and blog posts from 2008 to 2016 –see online archive
Notre Dame Science (stories in latest issue begin on p.2 of pdf); Notre Dame Business (magazine & digital)
Website initiation collaborations: Congregation of Holy Cross, M. Div., Hesburgh History, “Gameday” site, Institute for Educational Initiatives
Numerous University and Institute news releases and stories featuring people, messages
Management of annual reports and other promotional documents, concept to completion Oversight of scholarly “white paper” analytical publications at Kellogg Institute
Honors
National Outstanding Professional Chapter Member, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 1995 in Washington, DC
Knights of Columbus council honors: “Knight of the Month”; “Family of the Month” 2015 Featured in blog post by Lisa Hendey in her “Good Measure” blog, 2014 Who’s Who in America. Who’s Who in the World. Selected to be among biographies (2010-2016)
OnWord 