The European Union Center of Excellence is pleased to announce an opportunity for Pacific Northwest journalists eager to learn about and report on current developments in the European Union.
Launched in 2009, the EU-Northwest Journalist Fellowship provides the selected print or broadcast journalist the opportunity to spend a week in Brussels, the European Union’s dynamic capital, learning about the EU and pressing issues affecting European integration and transatlantic relations. The program also affords journalists the chance for research and interviews for later print or broadcast.
Professional journalists from the US Pacific Northwest and Northern California are eligible to apply. Applicants should have at least three years’ experience in media, and must demonstrate how their reporting would benefit from exposure to the European Union. In addition to the above criteria, the selection committee will give preference to applicants who propose projects which highlight links between Europe and the Pacific Northwest, and who can demonstrate a greater likelihood of having their resulting reporting published or broadcast.
Applicants for the fellowship should submit a CV and cover letter/project proposal to the EU Center of Excellence no later than May 14, 2010. Applicants should also submit two examples of their work published or broadcast in the last two years. Application materials should be sent to the EU Center of Excellence at:
EU Center of Excellence
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Box 353650
Seattle, WA 98195
The journalist for the fellowship will receive round-trip economy class airfare to Brussels, plus a living allowance of $2,000. Travel will be arranged by the EU Center of Excellence and the stay in Brussels must be completed by December 31. The staff of the EU Center will provide the award recipient with travel and logistical advice for Brussels, while the EU Delegation in Washington can help arrange meetings with EU officials as requested.
Upon their return, awardees will be invited to give an informal talk to students at the University of Washington about their time in Brussels, what they learned, and how the experience has influenced their perspective on Europe and European integration.
The EU Center of Excellence plans to offer the EU-Northwest Journalist Award again in 20101 as part of its current grant from the European Commission Delegation to the United States! . Questions regarding the program can be directed to Phil Shekleton or Eva Dunn at euc@u.washington.edu
Feel like you can’t do the kind of in-depth reporting you want? Having trouble getting access to the public documents you need? Then make sure to attend a special session on strategies for acquiring public records by Society of Professional Journalist Freedom of Information Committee Chairman David Cuillier.
This event will be held May 4 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at The News Tribune, located at 1950 South State Street in Tacoma. It is designed for journalists and non-journalists alike. Here is what David will cover:
- Great ideas for document-based stories you can do in your community
- Strategies for effective records requests and overcoming denials
- Psychological skills for getting officials to give you what you need
- Tips for making records part of your daily routine
- Rousing inspiration for doing great journalism in tough times
Please click here to RSVP – this is required to attend the event. Lunch and handout materials will be provided free of charge.
Speaker - David Cuillier
David Cuillier is chairman of the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee and has been a FOI newsroom trainer for SPJ for five years. He is a former reporter and editor and now teaches journalism at the University of Arizona. He is co-author of “The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records,” teaches courses on access, and conducts research on access strategies.
Sponsors
This event is cosponsored by the Washington Coalition for Open Government and the Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
This tour is funded by the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids SPJ and journalism initiatives, with assistance by the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
Up to $2,500 and other scholarships are available to students studying journalism in the fall. The Seattle chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association seeks applicants for three scholarship opportunities for college journalism students, recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates.
Students attending college in the fall can apply for the Northwest Journalists of Color scholarship. College students and recent graduates who also are members of the Seattle chapter of AAJA also qualify for the Founders’ Scholarship, which covers a student registration for the 2010 AAJA National Convention, and for a scholarship for classes or other fees at 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle.
Eligibility requirements for the three opportunities are listed below.
The deadline to apply is May 1, but don’t delay! Download the application at the AAJA Seattle chapter Web site here. You can join AAJA at http://www.aaja.org/membership/join/
About the scholarships:
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: Since its inception in 1986, more than 100 students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds have received grants to support their studies. This program awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in journalism. Eligible applicants are students who will attend a college or university in Washington in the fall and Washington state residents or seniors attending a high school in Washington who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall.
Founders’ Scholarship: The Founders’ Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who founded the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985. The scholarship covers a student registration fee for the 2010 AAJA National Convention, which will be Aug. 4-7 in Los Angeles. A small stipend for travel and accommodations is available. For more information about the convention, click here.
AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Student Scholarship: AAJA Seattle has partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state’s premiere non-profit in new media art and documentary film, to help members looking to develop digital media skills. Though this partnership, the chapter will award two scholarships in 2010 to AAJA Seattle student members for up to $500 in costs of a recipient’s classes, computer lab and rental fees at the 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle’s University District.
Click here to download a copy of the application. Deadline for all three scholarships is May 1. For more information contact scholarship co-chair Venice Buhain at vbuhain@theolympian.com.
Pacific Lutheran University’s SPJ Chapter is hosting Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Jerry Gay as part of our School of Arts and Communication Week. We would really appreciate your attendance and support.
Title of Event: Jerry Gay: Humanity & Ethics in Photography
Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 11:50 a.m.- 1:35 p.m.
Place: Hauge Administration Building, Room 101 - If you don’t know where this is, you can call (253) 535-7411 for directions.
Description: Jerry Gay is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with 40 years of industry experience. He will share how he has seen the humanity behind a variety of different subjects ranging from Ted Bundy to His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Questions? Contact Ashley Coats at (253) 225-5065 or
via email.
*NOTE, April 9: We have reached our capacity at Wann Izakaya, so if you have not RSVPd, we will not have space for you. You may drop by to see if we can accommodate you, but we cannot that there will be space or food available for those who did not RSVP by 5 p.m. yesterday.
Special Edition Press Club - Friday, April 9 (6 to 9 pm)
Wann Izakaya - Seattle
Sponsored by Puget Sound Business Journal and Tech Flash
This Friday the Western Washington Pro Chapter of SPJ is hosting a special edition press club to kick off our annual spring conference. Even if you aren’t able to come to the conference, you are welcome to join us at Press Club. SPJ will provide appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Drinks are on your own.
RSVP to Dana Neuts by Thursday, April 8 at 5 p.m. so we can give a head count to the restaurant.
Hope to see you Friday!
Due to demand, we have extended the conference registration deadline for our April 10 Spring Conference through Monday, April 5. A $10.00 late fee applies. For conference details or a copy of the day’s agenda, please visit our Conference Page.
- Lunch is included in the price of the conference.
- On-site WiFi will be available.
- No walk-ups.
- Only paid registrants may participate in the conference. This is a training workshop for journalists, not a public forum.
An email with additional details will be sent to all conference registrants on April 6, 2010. Note: Most conference details should already be listed on the Conference Page. Before calling or emailing with questions, please review this page first.
With our own contest deadline passed, it is time to start our annual judging of other SPJ contests around the country. We have approximately 1,400 entries in various media types and categories to judge, and I need YOUR help to place these entries.
If you are available to judge (we usually have two-three weeks lead time), let me know how many entries you can take (or assign to your friends) and what your preferred categories are. Most are print entries, but I do have some other media types as well.
This is a great way to contribute to the work of your local SPJ chapter without an enormous time commitment. Thanks, in advance, for offering to help. I look forward to hearing from you!
And a great big THANK YOU to those of you who have already helped with this year’s judging.
You’re awesome!
SPJers and fellow journalists and media folks, please mark your calendars with these dates for our upcoming events:
Tues., March 23, 2010 (7 to 9 p.m.) @ Lucid Lounge (Seattle)
ONA & SPJ Meet-Up with Mark Matassa, communications director for Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn
To RSVP, click here.
Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 (6 to 9 p.m.) @ Wann-Izakaya (Seattle)
Special Pre-Conference Press Club with Hagit Limor, National SPJ’s President-Elect
RSVP to Dana Neuts.
Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 (8 am to 5 pm) @ Bell Harbor Conference Center (Seattle)
Spring conference with skills-based workshop (see our conference page for details).
Register here.
Tues., May 4, 2010 (7 to 9 pm) @ Location TBD (Seattle)
National SPJ FOIA Chair Dave Cullier visits Seattle for a meet-up to discuss FOIA issues (not a panel, strictly informal gathering). RSVP here.
Sat., May 22, 2010 (6 - 10 pm) @ Meydenbauer Center (Bellevue)
Annual Awards Banquet - Details to be posted early to mid-April.
Questions? Email Dana Neuts.
We’re partnering with ONA and Media Bistro this month!
This year’s typical press club date (today - March 3) has been rescheduled. The March event will instead be held on Tuesday, March 23 at Lucid. Our SPJ chapter will partner with ONA and Media Bistro to present a special program featuring Mark Matassa, spokesperson for Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. Details to be posted soon!
Questions or ready to RSVP? Contact Dana Neuts.
The deadline for entries for the Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest has been extended to Friday, February 26…one week from tomorrow! Entries must be submitted online by the end of the day, and payments (checks) must be mailed to SPJ, PMB 282, 10115 Greenwood Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98133-9197. We also hope to be able to offer a debit/credit card payment option so check back for a downloadable form to complete.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be rewarded for your 2009 journalism work!
More info. about the contest is available here –> NW EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONTEST
Questions? Contact Ruth Pettis, Scott Maben or Dana Neuts with questions.
