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Voices of Diversity: Quindell Williams
OSWEGO, N.Y. – Students and faculty gathered Monday to hear about the professional journalism experiences of Oswego State alumnus Quindell Williams (‘11) in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium.
Williams works for Syracuse based TV station CNYCentral as a photojournalist and video editor. During his five years at the station, he was part of the team that won a regional Emmy award for best Daytime Newscast. Williams also holds other awards from the Syracuse Press Club and New York State Associated Press.
“I love what I do, I love my job,” he said.
His motivation in life comes from his child. “Every time I look at my son I have to do better, doesn’t matter what it is,” he said.
Williams began his career in broadcasting at CNYCentral as a master control operator for one year, a job he got right out of college. A career fair at Oswego State presented him with the opportunity. He did work to get himself to the point of getting hired as master control.
“Things I did (in college) helped mold and shape me to what I am now,” Williams said.
He spoke to the audience about his time in college, at both Oswego State and Onondaga County Community College. He was involved with several clubs on campus at Oswego State such as the Black Student Union, African Latino Asian and Native Americans (ALANA), WNYO 88.9 FM, and WTOP-TV.
His advice for students, was simple. “Be prepared to seize the moment,” Williams said. “Try to surround yourself with people trying to reach the next level.”
The program was put on by Voices of Diversity, currently in their sixth year of holding events like this one to encourage diversity. -
“Meet the Composer” Drumming Workshop in CNY Arts Center
FULTON – The CNY Arts Center will host a drumming workshop in collaboration with the Society for New Music on March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop is open to everyone, and the center recommends people to bring any hand percussion instruments that they own.
Diane Jones, the main presenter of the event, is a composer, as well as a percussionist for the SU Brazilian Ensemble Samba Laranja. She also hosted a show on WCNY-FM, Central New York’s Classic Radio Station, and has performed with Mélomanie, The Relâche Ensemble, The Da Capo Chamber Players and Flautet.
“We are honored to host Diane Jones and to have had Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell share this wonderful opportunity with us,” said executive director Nancy Fox. “We hope everyone will seize the chance for an afternoon of drumming fun!”
The event is being held in the CNY Arts Center, located on 357 State Street. The workshop will cost a modest fee, and pre-registration is encouraged.
For additional information, please visit www.CNYArtsCenter.com or call 315-592-3373.
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Cloudy and Cool
Weather Headlines:
- Morning Showers with Cloudy Afternoon Today
- Mostly Sunny and Mild Tuesday
- Warmer with Possible Showers Wednesday
Rain showers until early afternoon with partly cloudy skies tonight. North winds around 15 mph.
Lows Tonight:
Oswego: 37℉
Fulton: 33℉
Syracuse: 35℉
Partly cloudy tonight with Northwest wind 5-7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Highs Tomorrow:
Oswego: 53℉
Fulton: 58℉
Syracuse: 60℉
Mostly sunny skies tomorrow with calm winds becoming North around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Lows Tomorrow Night:
Oswego: 44℉
Fulton: 43℉
Syracuse: 44℉
Partly cloudy with Southeast wind 5-10 mph.
Highs Wednesday:
Oswego: 59℉
Fulton: 60℉
Syracuse: 60℉
Scattered showers possible throughout the day with Southeast wind 15-20 mph.
Stay tuned to WTOP10 News for more updates.
