Cited Media Director Dr. Gordon Katic has been named the inaugural Cullen Chair in Media and Communications at Corpus Christi College at the University of British Columbia. As Chair, Katic will expand media-focused programming at the liberal arts college while continuing his scholarly research and practice in science, health, and environmental journalism.
The appointment marks a homecoming for Katic, who developed Cited Media during his decade spent on the UBC campus.
“I started my academic and journalistic career in Vancouver, so I could not be more excited to return home and give back to a community that has been so formative,” said Dr. Katic in the College’s press release. “As the Cullen Chair, I look forward to working with students, faculty, and also with other media leaders in the area. Together, we will develop many opportunities to enrich journalistic teaching and practice in Vancouver and beyond.”
Katic will remain involved with Cited Media, continuing to produce award-winning audio journalism and serving as an editorial advisor to the organization’s academic partners. Day-to-day operations will transition to Nadeen Shaker alongside an incoming Senior Producer.
“We are extremely excited about the appointment of Dr. Katic to this timely position. He is someone who brings a great deal of dynamic energy to the field of media and communications. We are similarly grateful to Mark and Barbara Cullen for establishing this new Chair, which promises to expand our already vibrant arts programming,” remarked Corpus Christi College President, Dr. Gerry Turcotte.