In Memory of Chris Weibel
(1958-2012)
Chris was an alumnus of the College of Communication and a former instructor in the School of Visual Communication. In his later years, he was the special projects manager for the college. During his time here in VisCom he was a valued mentor and member of the faculty. In past years, Chris played an important role in Soul of Athens, providing expertise and guidance in audio and video production.
As we complete this year's project, we want to take the time to remember Chris for his dedication and passion.
copyright © 2012 School of Visual Communication in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University
A production of Soul of Athens
Senior Producers, working in teams of two or three, served as the leaders for each individual essay and helped craft the narratives for Economy, Land, Liberties, and Health. They assisted Content Creators with everything from editing to storyboard development, serving as mentors for the larger essay group.
Each individual essay needed to fit into the larger theme of Soul of Athens this year, and this is where the Senior Editors came in. They managed the overall organization of the website by making sure deadlines were met. They also ensured that content achieved the high standards set by past SoA projects and fostered collaboration among the nearly 100 people involved in the project.
The Web Team worked with Senior Producers, Content Creators, and Senior Editors to understand the content being created for the project. The team then designed and built a website from the ground up to best showcase each element of Soul of Athens and make it accessible for different media platforms, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Senior Producers and Content Creators for the Economy Essay researched pressing issues facing Southeast Ohio, as the country slowly begins to recover from recession. The stories making up this essay delve into how people in the region are coping with the realities of a changing economy.
Writers, photographers, audio specialists, and videographers explored the region in search of the issues driving the public debate during this crucial election year. By combining their different talents, content creators reached out to people in our region to report the stories featured in the four essays of Economy, Land, Liberties, and Health.
Treatment for veterans. Access to health care and a healthy lifestyle. The debate over options available to women. The Senior Producers and Content Creators tackled these issues to provide context for the broader discussion over the value of health.
Writers, photographers, audio specialists, and videographers explored the region in search of the issues driving the public debate during this crucial election year. By combining their different talents, content creators reached out to people in our region to report the stories featured in the four essays of Economy, Land, Liberties, and Health.
The Land Team, including Senior Producers and Content Creators, examined the connection between the rich land in Southeast Ohio and the people who live here. The resulting multi-media essay investigates the way land is and should be used, as the region decides how to find a balance between the value beneath and above the earth.
Writers, photographers, audio specialists, and videographers explored the region in search of the issues driving the public debate during this crucial election year. By combining their different talents, content creators reached out to people in our region to report the stories featured in the four essays of Economy, Land, Liberties, and Health.
As the 2012 election approaches, the debate grows over how liberties and freedoms in the United States should be granted and exercised. Senior Producers and Content Creators explored some of the unalienable rights promised by our forefathers, and how those guarantees are being redefined in society today.
Writers, photographers, audio specialists, and videographers explored the region in search of the issues driving the public debate during this crucial election year. By combining their different talents, content creators reached out to people in our region to report the stories featured in the four essays of Economy, Land, Liberties, and Health.
Soul of Athens is a huge undertaking each year, and this team is instrumental in promoting the mission of the project and its unique theme. Team members used social media and partnered with WOUB to increase awareness about SoA.