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Just wanted to share a note and photo about my recent visit to Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism.

On Thursday, October 18, I spoke to about 40 students about the

 ins and outs of broadcast journalism.   It was an honor to speak to students at a university that is near and dear to my heart.  My grandfather, Henry Livas, Sr., taught architechture there for 35 years- beginning in 1945. His firm, Livas Architechts (now Livas Design)  designed many buildings on campus.  He was also a graduate of Hampton Institute, and so is my mom Becky.

That aside, the main points I shared with the students were:  the need to know how to write clearly and precisely.  I told them to learn different aspects about the business- never assume you're too good- or know so much more than anyone else.  Also watch the new 'text lingo'.  Don't let that get in the way of good journalism.  That's a big struggle for many young journalists now- and some old ones like me ;-).  You get so caught up in the writing and spelling  you use to text , email, and i-m folks- and sometimes it pops up in your journalistic work.

The students asked great questions about training, preparation, putting together a resume tape- and what it's like to be recognized out in public.

I certainly enjoyed sharing part of my day with the students at Hampton,  and I hope they learned some valuable lessons from me.