Congratulations
to the October WSU PSAC
P'Sack' Awardee

John Kowalewski

Media Relations Director

University Communications

P'Sack' Awardee of the Month

BIOGRAPHY

As director of Media Relations, I serve as a liaison between the media and the university. I write press releases promoting WSU's students, faculty, staff, departments, offices and success stories. I also advise members of the campus community on how to interact with the press and offer tips for dealing with the media. Additional duties include maintaining and updating the WSU Today Web pages and producing videos, including the commencement video each semester.

I'm an avid NFL fan, and my favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Is there any other team???) I collect football cards, enjoy listening to music and love to read. I take long walks around my neighborhood for exercise and I enjoy traveling with my wife and kids.

Most folks on campus know me as "John K." I enjoy working with a wide cross section of campus and getting to know the dedicated people who make WSU a great place. I'm grateful for the tremendous support I receive from my colleagues and supervisors.

I grew up in Rochester, N.Y. and earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Maryland. I came to WSU in 2001 after spending 12 years working as a journalist. Fresh out of college I spent six years working for the Washington Bureau of NBC News, before moving to Ogden in 1995. Upon arriving in Utah, I was hired by the Standard-Examiner and spent six years working on the copy desk and serving as the news editor for StandardNET, the paper's online edition.

My wife Brenda and I have been married for 15 years and we have two wonderful children who make our lives a lot of fun. Brenda teaches sociology at WSU.

NOMINATION SELECTION

John K. exemplifies all of the traits and characteristics this award strives to recognize.  He works countless hours to make sure Weber is viewed in the most positive and professional manner in working with the community and media. He handles some of the most sensitive campus issues.  His work is often displayed in the newspaper, on the evening news, at the legislature, in newsletters, and at commencement.  Often his work is picked apart to the 't' making sure it is politically and factually correct.  Having collaborated with him on several projects over the years we can attest to his professionalism, easygoing personality, and exacting standards.   John bleeds purple!  He is a great ambassador for the University.  Weber State University is fortunate to have someone of john's caliber working for our great university.

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