THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, May 30, 1996 TAG: 9605250245
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
SOURCE: Kathryn Darling
LENGTH: 76 lines
Anyone who watches television in Hampton Roads likely has seen at least a glimpse of Wendy Juren's work.
As public service manager of WVEC-TV, Wendy Juren produces the ``Better Living'' segments on the 5 p.m. news and arranges interviews for the 13 News Midday.
She also has worked on the station's education project, ``School Spirit,'' writing and producing 30-minute segments and quick quizzes.
Juren said she loves the variety of people she meets and the projects she works on.
``I get a little insight into a million little worlds,''she said.
Juren, who lives in Ghent, works in the station's Department of Public Affairs and Community Marketing, where ``we really do everything - write, produce, attend events, research and verify information.''
She manages the office and ``the everyday comings and goings to make sure everyone knows what's going on.''
Juren also helps oversee the department's public service projects.
One of those projects, the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, will air this weekend from 11 p.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The telethon is a national event, but the money raised in Hampton Roads will benefit the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
Juren, who went to high school at Norfolk Academy and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and theater, has worked on the annual telethon since she began at Channel 13 more than 10 years ago.
Her department coordinates the hosts and features for the telethon and assists in the production at the hospital.
She said she has done anything you can name in support of the telethon. She has answered the phones at the front desk, greeted guests, prepped guests who are about to go on the show, and has written and helped produce features.
``Everyone looks forward to it,'' she said. ``It's a full station project.''
Name: Wendy Juren.
Nickname: None.
What brought you to Norfolk?: My parents.
Birthplace: Charlottesville, Va.
Birthdate: Dec. 4, 1960.
Occupation: Public service manager, WVEC-TV.
Marital status: Single.
Children: None.
Last book read: ``All But My Life'' by Gerta Klein.
Favorite movie: ``Laurence of Arabia.''
Favorite magazine: Health Magazine.
If you could trade places for just one day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Margaret Thatcher because she's tough and has the courage to stand up for what she thinks.
Biggest accomplishment: Maintaining a career in broadcasting and having a job that is such great fun.
Most embarrassing moment: It's hard to choose. Those who know me will understand.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: My lack of patience.
Perfect way to spend the day: Doing absolutely nothing. Reading a whole Sunday New York Times cover to cover.
Favorite vacation spot: Europe.
Pet peeve: People who aren't disabled parking in handicapped parking spaces.
First job: Baby-sitting.
Worst job: Working behind a deli counter slicing cold cuts.
Hobbies: Crafts and collecting antique buttons and millinery.
Favorite restaurant: Pasta e Pani in Virginia Beach.
What do you like most about Norfolk? The older neighborhoods, accessibility to everything and cultural events.
What do you like least about Norfolk? That people often make assumptions about the city that are not true. There are a lot of great people and great things to do here. Norfolk is a very lovable city. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by CANDICE C. CUSIC by CNB