Prominent speakers participated in this activity of the students of the ULS Journalism program.

In the context of what was the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, students of the elective “Workshop for the organization of corporate events, ceremonial and protocol”, led by Mg. Karina Damke, organized the discussion “The role of the journalist in times of misinformation”, which had prominent professionals in the area at the regional level, Leonardo Pastén and Roberto Rojas, as speakers.

The topic revolved around the exercise of the profession and the difficulties that arise during journalistic work. One of the speakers was Leonardo Pastén, a regional journalist who investigated the Cox case, and who recounted the process of said investigation and what he was faced with afterward. “Today the world of communications has a vital and fundamental duty, the call to change this country. Radio is the most reliable means of communication, but television and the written press can also be. My call is that, for the journalist to fulfill the role of training him, of seeking the truth, not to be afraid. It is difficult, but it is possible,” Pastén advised.

Regarding the organization of the activity that was in charge of the students, the Director of the Journalism School, Mg. Cristian Muñoz highlighted the importance because these instances “directly link what is seen in the class with future work performance, which is a real scenario, situations, guests and real time frames, which undoubtedly helps to fulfill our profile.” graduation because in it we can develop the desired skills and characteristics of our students for when they graduate from the School and enter the workforce.”

The activity carried out in the School's TV Studio had an excellent reception from the student body, attendees and the community in general.

Written by Consuelo Peña, School of Journalism