Background
Risser, James Vaulx was born on May 8, 1938 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of James Vaulx and Ella Caroline (Schacht) Risser.
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James Vaulx Risser
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James Vaulx Risser, American Journalist, educator. Bar: Nebraska 1962. Trustee Reuter Foundation, since 1989; member Pulitzer Prize Board, 1990-1999. Member Society Environmental Journalists, Society Professional Journalists (Distinguished Svc. award 1976), Investigative Reporters and Editors Association.
Education
Bachelor, U. Nebraska, 1959; certified in journalism, U. Nebraska, 1964; Juris Doctor, U. San Francisco, 1962.
Career
Private practice law, Lincoln, 1962-1964; reporter, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1964-1985; Washington correspondent, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1969-1985; bureau chief, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1976-1985; director John S. Knight fellowships for professional journalists, professor communication, Stanford University, since 1985. Lecturer Wells College, 1981. Member commission on agricultural education in secondary schools National Academy Sciences, 1985-1988.
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Membership
Trustee Reuter Foundation, since 1989. Member Pulitzer Prize Board, 1990-1999. Member Society Environmental Journalists, Society Professional Journalists (Distinguished Svc. award 1976), Investigative Reporters and Editors Association.
Connections
Married Sandra Elizabeth Laaker, June 10, 1961. Children: David James, John Daniel.
