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Tue, Apr 15, 2014
Free Mobile Newsgathering Webinar [Training]

Join us Tuesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. ET for another (free!) SPJ webinar.

Better apps, newer gear, alternative story approaches. Mobile newsgathering continues to evolve. Pick up on the tips and tools you need to improve your smartphone newsgathering. You’ll immerse yourself in the best practices for reporting, editing and sharing stories across media platforms. Register by Monday, April 14 at 5 p.m. ET to guarantee your spot.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Js72Nmo9A3YuzOCGgRJCdoBFdGCdwELLvEJtkNFsnQ4/viewform

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Wed, Apr 16, 2014
Sigma Delta Chi Awards Winners Announcement [SPJ Awards]

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards.

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Wed, Apr 16, 2014
Newsroom Training Program: The Gaston Gazette, Gastonia, N.C.[Training] [Programs]

Does your newsroom need better writers, more ethics training and an expertise in FOI? Then we have an offer for you! The Society of Professional Journalists is offering a traveling newsroom training program that combines high ideals with hands-on application.

For more information: http://spj.org/newsroomtraining.asp

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Fri, Apr 18, 2014
Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

Annually, the Society salutes individual members who have made significant contributions to their SPJ chapters. More information

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Fri, Apr 18, 2014
David Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

The Outstanding Campus Chapter Adviser Award, initiated in 1978, is presented annually to the person who has made an exceptional contribution to the campus chapter for which he or she serves as SPJ adviser. More information

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Fri, Apr 18, 2014
Wells Memorial Key Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

Each year, a member who is judged to have served the Society in the most outstanding fashion during the preceding year or over a period of years is presented SPJ's highest honor for a member, the Wells Memorial Key. More information

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Fri, Apr 18, 2014
Julie Galvan Outstanding Campus Member Award Postmark Deadline [Awards]

Each of the Society's campus chapters are encouraged to select one graduate in journalism who is outstanding in his or her class on the basis of character, service to the community, scholarship, proficiency in practical journalism and significant contributions to their SPJ chapter. More information

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Fri, Apr 18, 2014
Regional Director of the Year Award Postmark Deadline [Awards]

The Regional Director of the Year Award honors individuals serving as an SPJ regional director for outstanding service to the region and the national organization during the preceding year. More information

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Fri, Apr 25, 2014
Region 7 Spring Conference: Overland Park, Kan. [SPJ Chapters] [Training]

SPJ’s Spring Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today’s new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Spring Conference in your area. More information

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Fri, Apr 25, 2014
Region 1 Spring Conference: Boston, Mass. [SPJ Chapters] [Training]

SPJ’s Spring Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today’s new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Spring Conference in your area. More information

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Mon, Apr 28, 2014
IRE, SPJ, NECIR Training: Chicago [Training]

Do you have reporters or editors on your staff who would benefit from training to help them produce enterprise and investigative stories?

Thanks to a grant from Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ) is working with Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting (NECIR) to offer two-day Watchdog Reporting Workshops for journalists from your region.

We're looking for two reporters, editors or producers from your newsroom who you believe have the desire and the potential to do in-depth investigative stories. No previous investigative reporting experience necessary. These workshops will teach the basics including how to mine the internet for information that leads to compelling stories, how to crunch data, how to conduct an investigative interview and how to investigate businesses and nonprofits.

If your team is chosen, there will be follow-up training opportunities (google meet-ups, webinars, etc) and ongoing story consulting for a limited period of time.

The sessions and the follow-up training are free, thanks to the support from Sigma Delta Chi Foundation. You'll be responsible for any travel costs. We want to ensure that we work with news organizations that not only desire to do better work, but are committed to the effort.

Training will take place in Chicago, April 28-29, hosted by Columbia College.

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Fri, May 02, 2014
Region 10 Spring Conference: Portland, Ore. [SPJ Chapters] [Training]

SPJ’s Spring Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today’s new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Spring Conference in your area. More information

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Mon, May 12, 2014
IRE, SPJ, NECIR Training: Fort Worth [Training]

Do you have reporters or editors on your staff who would benefit from training to help them produce enterprise and investigative stories?

Thanks to a grant from Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ) is working with Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting (NECIR) to offer two-day Watchdog Reporting Workshops for journalists from your region.

We're looking for two reporters, editors or producers from your newsroom who you believe have the desire and the potential to do in-depth investigative stories. No previous investigative reporting experience necessary. These workshops will teach the basics including how to mine the internet for information that leads to compelling stories, how to crunch data, how to conduct an investigative interview and how to investigate businesses and nonprofits.

If your team is chosen, there will be follow-up training opportunities (google meet-ups, webinars, etc) and ongoing story consulting for a limited period of time.

The sessions and the follow-up training are free, thanks to the support from Sigma Delta Chi Foundation. You'll be responsible for any travel costs. We want to ensure that we work with news organizations that not only desire to do better work, but are committed to the effort.

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Mon, May 12, 2014
Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award Application Deadline [Awards] [Convention]

From the generosity of the Lewis family, the award is given each year to a student SPJ member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the First Amendment through the field of journalism. The award assists a student with his/her attendance to the Excellence in Journalism conference.

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