Thousands in the the Bay Area know Peter Finch’s voice as the longtime news director at KFOG-FM. Now they are getting to know the Radio and Television alum’s voice in a much different way, through his plays. Finch wrote “Aaron Trotter and the Incident at Bikini Beach,” now playing at the Exit Theatre in San Francisco.

If the 1980s were the decade of big hair and the 1990s were grunge, how will society define the first 10 years of the new millennium? A July 1 story in the Contra Costa Times explores this burning question, featuring commentary from Associate Professor Melissa Camacho.

As BECA’s Media and Community Service course continues its project with the Smile Foundation in India this summer, student Rai Poquiz has provided several photos from the group’s travels.

We are sad to hear that BECA graduate Kathleen Acord has passed away. Kathleen was director of the KQED Education Network. KQED has published an obituary that includes information on how to contribute to a fund in her memory.

Documentary filmmakers will benefit from having Professor Emeritus John Hewitt’s new book with them from the idea stage to production, editing and distribution.