Decision 2008: The Press and Presidential Elections
in the 21st Century
A Conference for College Journalists
Washington, DC
November 30 - December 1, 2007
OVERVIEW
The Institute on Political Journalism invites college journalism students to come to campaign and election central: Our Nation’s Capital! Washington, D.C. is the place to learn about political journalism and the upcoming elections offer a rare opportunity to catch the action while it’s happening!
Decision 2008 will give students the chance to hear from journalists who cover candidates, campaigns and elections. While the people decide, the press help inform that decision and whether you’re talking polls, the primaries, or presidential hopefuls, aspiring journalists need to know the ins and outs of reporting fairly and accurately. Veteran reporters and broadcasters will offer practical advice on how to carry out this awesome responsibility.
SCHEDULE
Friday, November 30, 2007
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
"Covering the Supremes: An Insiders Look at the Supreme Court"
Tony Mauro, Legal Times
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| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
"National Security vs. Freedom of the Press"
Rachel Smolkin, USA Today
Courtney Kube, NBC Pentagon Producer |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Optional trip to the Jazz Cafe at the Museum of Natural History |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Banquet Keynote Address: Frank Sesno, CNN |
Saturday, December 1, 2007
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Information Session & Door Prizes |
| 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.. |
"On the Trail: Covering Political Campaigns"
Karen Travers, ABC News Political Unit
Jay Newton Small, TIME Magazine
Jessica Taylor, National Journal |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
"Religion and Faith in the 08’ Presidential Elections"
Jill Lawrence, USA Today
Kevin Eckstrom, Religion News Service
Julia Duin, Washington Times |
| 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Luncheon Speaker
Stephen Hayes, official biographer of Vice President Dick Cheney |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
"Live from the White House: Covering 1600 Pennsylvania "
Richard Benedetto, USA Today
Julie Mason, Houston Chronicle |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
“Breaking into the Beltway: Careers in Political Journalism ”
Ken Vogel, The Politico
Davar Adalan, NPR's Morning Edition
Moderator: Professor Mark Grabowski (IPJ '97), Monmouth University
Dan Parks, Congressional Quarterly
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WHO
The conference is open to undergraduate and graduate students with experience or interest in journalism or communications and politics. Deans, professors or media advisors from colleges and universities are invited to attend as well.
LOCATION
The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol building. Overnight accommodations will also be available. Room fees will be based on double occupancy, unless a single room is requested.
COSTS
The conference registration fee of $50 includes conference sessions, materials and most meals. Participants requiring overnight accommodations will be charged the discounted room rate of $50 per person per night (double occupancy) and $100 per person per night (single occupancy). **NOTE: All discounted rooms must be reserved through IPJ; students should not contact the hotel directly for accommodations.
Frank Sesno, CNN special correspondent and former Washington Bureau Chief, will be the keynote speaker on Friday night.
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REGISTER NOW
Conference dates have passed, so registration is no longer open.
For more information about IPJ Conferences please contact:
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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