03/09/2018
SPJ REGION 1 CONFERENCE – April 21-22
For the LOVE of Journalism
Celebrate the love of journalism and learn new skills for two days in the city where Freedom of the Press got its start.
The Society of Professional Journalists Regional 1 Spring Conference will take place April 21 and 22 at Temple University in Philadelphia. For more information, visit http://www.spjr1c.org/ or use the hashtag .
In addition to a host of journalistic sessions, the weekend includes activities such as a walking tour of historic sites in journalism in downtown Philadelphia and, for those who arrive early, a Friday night ball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies.
For more information on other things to see and do visit: http://www.visitphilly.com/
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
We’ve secured a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Philadelphia. It is right on the transit line for bus and subway drop offs to Temple making it convenient for all the activities and attractions. Deadline for getting this rate is March 30.
Reserve at this link: https://aws.passkey.com/event/49584355/owner/12526/home
CONFERENCE RESERVATIONS
A word to the wise: The number of conference tickets and hotel rooms is limited. You’ll want to register for both the conference and the hotel as soon as possible. Don’t procrastinate. We anticipate this event will be sold out well in advance.
To register for the two-day event, go to: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef3r5vdv6b59d445&llr=7iphyzbab
To register for just the Sunday event, go to: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef3s28457bff1ba6&oseq=&c=&ch=
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTS
The theme of the conference is “For the Love of Journalism,” reflecting both the passion for this chosen profession and a growing public appreciation of how the role of a free press serves in a democracy.
It is fitting for SPJ Region 1 to be in Philadelphia for its conference. It is the “city of brotherly love” where so many of the founding principles of this country’s free press took root - from Benjamin Franklin’s “Poore Richard’s Almanac” to the Constitution and the First Amendment.
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The conference and its attendees will celebrate the rich Philadelphia history and help chart the organization’s future and growth by offering useful training in multimedia and social media skills that can be put to immediate use in newsrooms or classrooms.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
The focus Saturday, April 21 will be sessions at Temple University’s Annenberg Hall where the initial and tentative schedule has been planned for:
• The skills you need to know to be a better journalist - including the latest Google tools and Kip Camp’s “Dirty Dozen” offering useful journalism apps and making the jump from print to digital.
• Assistance on staying current with important stories such as covering s*xual harassment and covering the medical and recreational ma*****na business.
• A First Amendment lawyer will be available to help with free consultations on any press freedom issue you may be encountering.
• A closer look will be taken and discussed at legislation aimed at expanding press freedom for high school students.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
On Sunday, April 22, the focus will broaden to some of the bigger challenges facing journalism today.
• The day begins in center city with SPJ Region 1’s Mark of Excellence awards brunch at the Philadelphia Media Network building, where the keynote speaker will be Bill Marimow, vice president of strategic development for the PMN, which includes The Inquirer, The Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com.
The afternoon the tentative schedule set for Temple University’s Annenberg Hall will be:
• A panel discussion on the future of journalism in Philadelphia.
• Presentation and discussion from reporters who’ve covered Bill Cosby’s s*x assault trial.
• Presentation from Signe Wilkinson on how she draws her Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoons.
Conference details may be found at: http://www.spjr1c.org/sessions-2018/
See you in Philadelphia,
Jane Primerano, SPJ Region 1 Director, [email protected]
Pat Trosky, Keystone SPJ chapter president, [email protected]
John Ensslin, New Jersey SPJ chapter president, [email protected]
