January 29, 2008 at 6:07 pm | Posted by Scott Theisen
The Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2008 student scholarship. This year, MN SPJ will award two $1500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Minnesota or be a Minnesota high school graduate enrolled in a post-secondary institution outside of Minnesota. Preference will be given to Society of Professional Journalists members. The deadline for application is February 15, 2008. Awards will be presented at MN SPJ’s annual Page One banquet in late May 2008.
Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
January 28, 2008 at 8:00 am | Posted by Scott Theisen
The Minnesota Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) recognizes the best in Minnesota journalism each year with its annual Page One Awards. This year, MN SPJ is excited to announce the addition of several new entry categories, expanding its awards for the state’s best broadcast and online journalism. In addition, for the first time, broadcast entries will be judged in separate divisions, based on newsroom size.
We are currently accepting 2008 Page One contest entries from newspapers, magazines, weekly news publications, television and radio newsrooms, and online news media outlets. The winners will be honored at the annual Page One Awards dinner in May 2008.
Journalists working for all print, broadcast and online news outlets in Minnesota (or news outlets in neighboring states that cover Minnesota) are eligible to enter. All work published or broadcast during the 2007 calendar year is eligible. Entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 1st, 2008. The fee is $20 per entry.
*UPDATED* 2008 Entry Form (PDF)
Questions? Contact:
Sarah Bauer
e: sarah.bauer@news-council.org
p: 612-341-9357
January 28, 2008 at 7:59 am | Posted by Scott Theisen
Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Board of Directors meeting
Jan. 16, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio offices, St. Paul
Jan. 16, 2008 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
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