Election 2008: The Press, The Presidency and Politicians
A Conference for College Journalists
Washington, DC
November 7 - 8, 2008
OVERVIEW
The Institute on Political Journalism invites college journalism students to take a look at this historic election year by attending “Election 2008: The Press, the Presidency & Politicians.”
From reporters on the campaign trail and the candidates they covered, to voters in the ballot box, we’ll analyze the ups and downs of an unforgettable election and what young aspiring journalists can learn from watching and reporting on democracy in action.
SCHEDULE
Friday, November 7, 2008
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Registration |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. |
"Covering the Campaign of '08’: View From the Press Bus and Convention Floors"
Charles Mahtesian, National Politics Editor, Politico |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
"Sex, Lies, & Monkey Business: Misbehaving Politicians & the Press Who Cover Them"
Shane D'April, Politics Magazine
Catherine Reynolds, Cox Television
Melanie Woodrow, Fox 43 Hampton Roads |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. |
"Live from the White House!: Reporters Who Cover the President"
Richard Benedetto, USA Today (ret.)
Julie Mason, White House Correspondent, Washington Examiner |
| 3:35 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:55 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
"Covering Capitol Hill"
Chad Pergram, Fox News Capitol Hill Reporter
Jennifer Hoelzer, Communications Director, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon)
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| 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Guided Tour of Capitol Hill |
| 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Banquet Keynote Address: TBA |
Saturday, November 8, 2008
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m - 9:55 a.m.. |
“The Presidency: Too Strong or not strong enough?”
Professor John S. Baker Jr., Louisiana State University School of Law |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
"Media Bias in Presidential Elections: Say It Isn’t So!"
Sean Higgins, Investors Business Daily
Mark Hemingway, National Review
Richard Just, The New Republic |
| 11:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. |
Break & Check Out |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
"Only the Facts Please: Rumors Versus Sources"
Wes Allison, St. Petersburg Times
Professor Victoria Sama, Humboldt State University, CNN International Producer (1991-2006)
Melanie Woodrow, Fox 43 Hampton Roads
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| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch with Keynote Speaker
“The Press and the Economic Meltdown of 2008”
Rich Thomas, Newsweek Magazine |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Information Session
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| 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Visit to the Newseum |
WHO
The conference is open to undergraduate and graduate students with experience or interest in journalism, communications or politics. Deans, professors or media advisors from colleges and universities are invited to attend as well.
LOCATION
The conference will take place at The Liaison Capitol Hill, in Washington, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol building. Overnight accommodations will be available at the conference hotel. Room fees will be based on double occupancy, unless a single room is requested.
COSTS
The conference registration fee of $75 includes conference sessions, materials and most meals. Participants requiring overnight accommodations will be charged the discounted room rate of $75 per person per night (double occupancy) and $150 per person per night (single occupancy). **NOTE: All discounted rooms must be reserved through IPJ; students should not contact the hotel directly for accommodations.
David Muir of ABC News offers career advice to students at a previous IPJ event
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REGISTER NOW
There are still a few open spaces, available first come first serve. Please contact Joe Starrs to reserve your space!
Please click here to access the registration form.
Joe Starrs, Director
Institute on Political Journalism
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
jstarrs@tfas.org
p.800.741.6964
f.202.986.0390
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