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Rudman Institute names new director
Marisa McStravick
Issue date: 4/13/07 Section: News
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The Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design will be welcoming former WHYY Station Manager Paul Gluck as the new executive director next year.
Gluck, 53, will trade in his title as vice president at Philadelphia's public television and radio station to join the AWCoMAD staff.
"Kal, Paul and I have an exciting vision for the future of the Rudman Institute. It will be unlike any other institution of its type in the country and will fill an important role in training the next generation of leaders in the media and entertainment industries," said Allen Sabinson, dean of AWCoMAD.
Gluck has been in the broadcasting business for over 31 years, eight of them dedicated to WHYY where he has overseen numerous projects on regional and national levels.
Gluck has met with Dean Sabinson, Kal Rudman, and other faculty members and has made it clear as to why he wants to unite with Drexel.
"The environment and opportunity there is something I've been searching for - for a long time," said Gluck.
"I'm going to see if taking 31 years in media experience can be of any value to Drexel students," he said.
As executive director of the Rudman Institute, Gluck will develop a new curriculum to use all of the college's assets such as DUTV and the Paul F. Harron Studios to their greatest ability.
"I will try and find important and interesting ways to interconnect assets of the University to benefit and enlighten students," Gluck said.
Since joining WHYY in 1999, Gluck has made tremendous achievements for the television station and it will be a sad departure for those at WHYY. WHYY's vice president and chief operating officer, Bruce Flamm, who worked frequently with Gluck, said his departure will be a "tough loss."
"When somebody who has over 31 years of broadcast experience leaves, it's a big loss. With anyone's departure, it's our responsibility to find someone with as great experience as Paul, if not better," said Flamm.
However, Flamm believes Gluck's new position at Drexel will be a great opportunity for both Gluck and Drexel.
"I think Paul really enjoys mentoring young people and I think he will bring a lot to the table at Drexel," said Flamm.
"He is going to bring a lot of knowledge and expertise to Drexel."
Gluck, 53, will trade in his title as vice president at Philadelphia's public television and radio station to join the AWCoMAD staff.
"Kal, Paul and I have an exciting vision for the future of the Rudman Institute. It will be unlike any other institution of its type in the country and will fill an important role in training the next generation of leaders in the media and entertainment industries," said Allen Sabinson, dean of AWCoMAD.
Gluck has been in the broadcasting business for over 31 years, eight of them dedicated to WHYY where he has overseen numerous projects on regional and national levels.
Gluck has met with Dean Sabinson, Kal Rudman, and other faculty members and has made it clear as to why he wants to unite with Drexel.
"The environment and opportunity there is something I've been searching for - for a long time," said Gluck.
"I'm going to see if taking 31 years in media experience can be of any value to Drexel students," he said.
As executive director of the Rudman Institute, Gluck will develop a new curriculum to use all of the college's assets such as DUTV and the Paul F. Harron Studios to their greatest ability.
"I will try and find important and interesting ways to interconnect assets of the University to benefit and enlighten students," Gluck said.
Since joining WHYY in 1999, Gluck has made tremendous achievements for the television station and it will be a sad departure for those at WHYY. WHYY's vice president and chief operating officer, Bruce Flamm, who worked frequently with Gluck, said his departure will be a "tough loss."
"When somebody who has over 31 years of broadcast experience leaves, it's a big loss. With anyone's departure, it's our responsibility to find someone with as great experience as Paul, if not better," said Flamm.
However, Flamm believes Gluck's new position at Drexel will be a great opportunity for both Gluck and Drexel.
"I think Paul really enjoys mentoring young people and I think he will bring a lot to the table at Drexel," said Flamm.
"He is going to bring a lot of knowledge and expertise to Drexel."
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