Nick Beck Investigative Journalism Lecture Series featuring Christine Devine
Have you heard the news?
Christine Devine is coming to LACC on May 25th! You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to see Fox 11’s television news anchor in person and learn the secrets to being a successful journalist in Los Angeles. Whether you’re a student looking to break into the field of journalism or simply interested in hearing from one of the best in the business, you’ll want to reserve your seat. This event is free for all!
This event was made possible by the Nick Beck Endowment. The endowment supports students who’s dreams are to strive in the Journalism field. Donate now: suggested donation of $20.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: LACC Ron Levant Lecture Hall in Holmes Hall
Book your seat here! RSVP Required.
Lunch provided to attendees.
About Christine Devine
Christine Devine is a television news anchor in Los Angeles. Christine anchors the 5 and 10pm weeknight news on Fox 11(KTTV). Christine has 16 Emmys, an honorary doctorate degree from Cal State LA, and is in the Hall of Fame at her alma mater, Arizona State University.
In 2012, Christine was named in Los Angeles Magazine among the “50 Women Changing LA” for her Wednesday’s Child segment on foster care and adoption. Christine was honored in Washington, DC by Congress as an “Angel in Adoption.”
Christine has received the top three honors in LA journalism, the Governor’s Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Lifetime Achievement from the Radio & Television News Association (RTNA), and the President’s Award for Impact on Media from the Los Angeles Press Club.
On a national level, Christine has two Gracie Awards from AWRT-American Women in Radio and Television, the Anna Quindlen Award for Philanthropy Journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists, and has been honored by the Child Welfare League of America.
For more than two decades, Christine has hosted Wednesday’s Child on Fox 11 News. Wednesday’s Child is a weekly segment that is a showcase of children in foster care in need of permanent homes. The segment has aired for more than 25 years and more than 455 children have found adoptive families.
Christine is on the board of trustees as her alma mater, Arizona State University. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcast Journalism and has funded a student scholarship.
Christine was Valedictorian of her high school, Tolleson Union in Tolleson, Arizona.
In Hollywood, Christine has played reporter roles in the following movies: Independence Day, Cable Guy, Wag the Dog. She has appeared in the following Television series: American Horror Story, 24, Rosewood, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place and Prison Break.
Active in the community and a frequent emcee, Christine has been honored before the LA City Council, LA County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Police Department and LA County Sheriff’s Department.
