Michael Douglas to moderate discussion on Knight legacy

Beacon Journal editorial page editor Michael Douglas will moderate a panel discussion on the Knight legacy after the Monday, Oct. 26 documentary on brothers Jim and John S. Knight.

On the panel will be University of Akron president/chief executive officer Dr. Luis Proenza, who has been in his post for a decade; former Beacon Journal publisher Jim Crutchfield, Arizona State University Student Media director; Dave Lieberth, deputy mayor/administration for the city of Akron; Bruce Winges, BJ vice president and editor since May 26, 2007, who has been at the paper since 1982; and a member of the UA student press.

The discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m. The panel's subjects will include the Knights' involvement in community, journalism, education, politics and philanthropy. There will be a meet-and-greet following the panel discussion.

The documentary, "Final Edition: Journalism According to Jack and Jim Knight,” will premiere at 6:30 p.m. in the Akron-Summit County Public Library auditorium on 60 S. High Street in Akron. Paul Jacoway and University of Akron communications Prof. Kathleen Endres produced and wrote the documentary.

Click on the headline for University of Akron press release on the documentary.