FACULTY: Bruce Porter’s farewell
In the fall of 1961, a young man named Bruce Porter came to the Columbia Journalism School as a student. On June 5, 2008, we gathered to say goodbye at his retirement party. In the 47 years in between, he became a successful journalist, author and professor, never wandering too far from the school or NYC before coming here to teach full-time again a dozen years ago.
Here are videos of his remarks at the end of “The Porter Party” which was a combination toast and roast:
Earlier the same day, we hosted a webcast with Prof. Porter, where he talked about his work, his book “Blow” and teaching at the J-school. Incoming student Joel Stonington helped conduct the interview. Listen to the webcast here.
