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Fleischaker-Greene Scholars in First Amendment Studies
The Fleischaker-Greene Scholars program provides students in the WKU School of Journalism & Broadcasting the opportunity to take an advanced special topics class once a year. Taught at the junior/senior level, this unique journalism class includes field trips, national speakers, a First Amendment module, a gallery exhibit and the development of a multimedia Web presentation. Emphasis is placed on using First Amendment tools, such as open records laws. Fleischaker-Greene Scholars are selected through an application process. Students of the WKU Honors College are given first priority.
The Scholars Program receives support from the Fleischaker-Greene Fund for Excellence in First Amendment Issues, established by Louisville attorneys Jon Fleischaker and Kim Greene in 2008. Known for their work in First Amendment issues, Fleischaker and Greene have defended many media cases over the years. Fleischaker is chair of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP's Media Law Practice Group and is the managing partner for the Louisville office. He is the only non-journalist to be inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Greene, who retired from practicing law in 2004, worked with numerous media organizations in her 24 year career.
The inaugural Fleischaker-Greene Scholars class launched in Spring 2009. The class will be held again each spring.
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