John Kafentzis

Senior Lecturer of Integrated Media

John Kafentzis is a senior lecturer in the Integrated Media Department. For more than 15 years he has taught Journalism and Public Relations courses. His specialties include editing, design, and leadership. He also has a special interest in media literacy....

John Kafentzis

Contact Information

  • Fall 2023
    Mondays & Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m
    Or by appointment
  • (509) 313-3896

Education & Curriculum Vitae

M.A., Communication and Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

B.A., Journalism, University of Montana

Courses Taught

BRCO 470, Broadcast Leadership

INMD 101, Media Literacy

JOUR 110, Intro to Journalistic Writing

JOUR 210, Civic Journalism

JOUR 220, Media Writing Lab

JOUR 230, Media Editing Lab

JOUR 280, Design and Editing

JOUR 499, Capstone Project


John Kafentzis is a senior lecturer in the Integrated Media Department. For more than 15 years he has taught Journalism and Public Relations courses. His specialties include editing, design, and leadership. He also has a special interest in media literacy. Outside of the classroom, Kafentzis is an avid cyclist, occasional swimmer, and Netflix binger.