Spring Journalism Miniconference
Featuring Ethics, Diversity and First Amendment Programs
Saturday, April 26, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Seattle University
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The Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is proud to celebrate Ethics Week with a Spring Journalism Miniconference, a day of free workshops to discuss Diversity, the First Amendment and Ethics in journalism. Open to both the public and local journalists, this free event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Seattle University, 901 – 12th Ave., Seattle, WA.
The day's agenda includes:
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. |
Registration (free) |
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Diversity Workshop
Featuring special guest speaker Barbara Deane, co-founder of the GilDeane Group, Inc. and creator of Diversity Central; an interactive Diversity Game developed by the Maynard Institute of Journalism;
and introducing a new Diversity Resource Guide compiled by SPJ board member and online investigative journalist Cassandra Frost. |
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. |
Senidu Assefa, Ethiopian journalist: A story of press suppression |
12:30 - 1:20 p.m. |
Lunch* and Networking in the Lemiuex Library |
1:30 - 2:20 p.m. |
First Amendment Blogger Panel: What are the limits of the First Amendment and the definition of the term journalist?
Featured panelists include Timothy Harris, executive director, Real Change and "Apesma's Lament" blogger; Michele Earl-Hubbard, attorney; Judy Endejan, attorney. Moderated by SPJ board member and freelance writer/editor Manny Frishberg. |
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Ethics Panel: The Language That We Use
Featured panelists include Sue Lockett John, former journalist and Communications PhD candidate; Brianna Marrah, Parker-LePla (branding agency); Cydney Gillis, P-I copyeditor and Real Change staff writer; and Alex Johnson, MSNBC.com.
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Lunch menu choices: (order by contacting Manny Frishberg)
CLASSIC DELI SANDWICHES
Pre-made with lettuce and tomato, and served with condiment packets.
Choose from:
Roast Beef & Cheddar
Ham & Swiss
Turkey & Provolone
Tuna Salad
Fresh Garden Vegetable
$4 each
CIABATTA SANDWICHES
Served on freshly baked organic ciabatta bread with fresh toppings.
Choose from:
Roast Turkey
Chipotle Chicken Breast
Beef & Cheddar
Grilled Eggplant
$5 each
Deli Combo
Add chips and a soda for 1.25
To register, contact Manny Frishberg at (206) 248-8515 or . Registration is free, but reservations are required if you'd like to order lunch* (prices and selections vary). Space is limited so please RSVP today.
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