Bridge Lunch Break to discuss journalism, impact and public service
- Lunch Break on Jan. 24 to feature two Bridge editors discussing public service and impact
- Readers can ask questions of the Bridge team during the event
- The event will honor David Zeman, Bridge’s senior editor, who is retiring Feb. 1
Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free Zoom discussion from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 24 about the publication’s work and impact on the state over the past 12 years.
Senior Editor David Zeman and Joel Kurth, executive editor of impact and enterprise, will discuss stories that have made a difference, our plans for 2024 and future projects.
Zeman, who is retiring Feb. 1, also will reflect on his career at Bridge Michigan.
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- Bridge Michigan top editor David Zeman retiring after award-winning career
- How Bridge Michigan grew from a playground idea to national reputation
- Bridge Michigan expands again, hires editor of innovation, daily news
Participants can ask questions of our panelists via the Zoom chat feature throughout the event. Pull up a chair, grab your lunch and join us for this interactive discussion!
Please fill out our Lunch Break registration form to be sent a calendar invitation to the event, including the Zoom link. This registration form also includes an opportunity to submit questions for our reporters.
Bridge’s Lunch Break monthly series focuses on timely topics facing our state. Previous events have discussed the Democrats’ first year in the legislative majority, solutions to gun violence in Michigan, Michigan’s population crisis, youth mental health in Michigan and the legacy of the automotive industry on the state’s environment and economy.
How to join this live Zoom discussion
To be invited to participate in this hour-long discussion, please complete this form. We will send you the link via a Google Calendar invitation to your email inbox. You can also pre-submit your questions to our team on this form.
To learn more about how to join a Zoom meeting, watch this short video. Zoom is free to use, and you can use the video call function on your computer, tablet or phone, or you can call into the meeting using the conference line function.
Member support allows us to offer engagement opportunities like this Lunch Break series. To regularly receive advance notification of what our nonprofit newsroom is planning and receive member-exclusive benefits — such as free Bridge event tickets, copies of our bimonthly Bridge Culture Club selections and more — become a Bridge Club member today.
We look forward to talking with you on Jan. 24.
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