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Requiescat in pace, Professor Blankenburg. You helped shape my understanding and view of the world. Thank you.
John Neitzel
August 05, 2023 | School
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William Burl Blankenburg
Madison, Wisconsin
1932 - 2023
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Send FlowersWilliam Burl Blankenburg
Feb. 10, 1932 - Jan. 1, 2023
William Burl Blankenburg, professor emeritus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism, died January 1, 2023, in Palo Alto, CA, at the age of 90. In his nearly 30-year academic career at the...
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Professor Blankenburg had a tremendous impact on me as a journalism student, pointing me toward scholarship opportunities and making me feel like I could make it in newspapers. About 20 years into my career, I sent him an email and his wry reply, full of kindness, still makes me smile. He was interested in teaching real journalism. I am forever in his debt.
Ruth Sheehan
July 31, 2023
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Professor Blankenburg taught me how to be a reporter. His lessons stayed with me all of my professional life.
Jill Fredel
July 28, 2023 | School
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Beautiful tribute.
Caroline JonesShah
January 07, 2023
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Bill and Pat were spark plugs for many worthwhile causes and they leave a legacy of service and caring. Their network of friends and colleagues could always be called upon to help.
Michael George
January 07, 2023 | Friend
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