Breaking News and Making News!
How to better cover politics, business, the environment and more!
A Conference for College Journalist
San Francisco , CA
November 2 - 3, 2007
OVERVIEW
The Institute on Political Journalism heads west for a two day conference aimed at helping college students sharpen their skills in covering the news. Learn from the voices of experience: Veteran reporters, producers, editors, professors and policy makers. Come to the city by the bay, San Francisco, network with your peers; listen to dynamic speakers, and soak up the sights and the sounds of one of America’s most beautiful cities.
Breaking News and Making News! promises to be a first rate student journalism conference. Journalists from the Bay area and from across the country will give their perspectives on the elections of 08’, advice on covering economic issues, global warming and more. Experience is the best teacher. Come hear from the best!
SCHEDULE
Friday, November 2, 2007
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
“It’s the Economy Stupid! The ABC’s of Becoming a Business Journalist”
Dale Kasler, Reporter for the Sacramento Bee |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
“Super Tuesday, the Presidential Election & the Role of Campaigns & the Media“
Dan Schnur, Political and Media Strategist, UC Berkeley
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| 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
"Visitor's Guide to an Alien Planet: Washington, DC"
John Fund of The Wall Street Journal
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Saturday, November 3, 2007
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Information Session & Door Prizes
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| 9:30 a.m - 10:45 a.m.. |
“The Media Effect: How News Influences Politics & Media"
Dr. Jim Willis , Azusa Pacific University |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
“Global Warming, the Media & the 08’ Elections”
Debra J. Saunders, Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle
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| 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
“The Asian Beat: What Every Journalist Should Know About the Pacific Rim”
Tom Plate, syndicated columnist
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| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
"Editorial Cartoons: Serious Business"
Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael Ramirez, Investor’s Business Daily |
Keynote speaker John Fund of The Wall Street Journal
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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 at the Fisherman’s Wharf in downtown San Francisco. Overnight accommodations will be available Room fees will be based on double occupancy, unless a single room is requested.
COSTS – * Discount on Registration Available for Students Who Register Before Oct. 25 th Deadline
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.
Tom Plate, syndicated columnist, Director of the UCLA Media Center and Founder of the Asia Pacific Media Network will speak at the luncheon on Saturday
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REGISTER NOW
Conference dates have passed, so registration is now closed. For further 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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