Minnesota SPJ

Event- One Year Later: The Press, Politics and President Obama- Feb. 10

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by scott.theisen.

A discussion event organized by Twin Cities Black Journalists and University of Minnesota student group PRISM will explore the role of diversity in the media and attempt to answer the following questions:

Have the media changed since President Obama’s inauguration? Has there been an impact on diversity in the news? What effects will there be on how reporters portray communities of color in the future?

February 10 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Coffman Union-Mississippi Room | University of Minnesota

Speakers include:
Patricia Lopez, Political Editor- Star Tribune
Maria Reeve, Political Editor- Pioneer Press
Cynthia Gordy, White House Correspondent- ESSENCE Magazine

Event Flier (PDF)

*Note: Minnesota SPJ is not involved with the planning of the this event.

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Deadline Dates to Remember

Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by scott.theisen.

2010 PAGE ONE AWARDS- Minnesota SPJ recognizes the best in Minnesota journalism.
Entry deadline: February 24
Contest Details
CLICK HERE to view category information.
CLICK HERE to access the contest entry form.

Sigma Delta Chi Awards
Entry deadline: February 12
Contest Details

SPJ Reporters Institute- Training program for young journalists.
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Details

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Meeting Minutes for Jan. 5, 2010

Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by jeff.achen.

Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: Jan. 5, 2010
Location: News Council Offices, Minneapolis
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president;  Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Jeff Achen, Sectretary; Alyssa Ford, Andy Tellijohn, Art Hughes, Jane Kirtley and Justin Piehowski, directors

Absent: Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Karen Lundegaard, Sarah McKenzie directors.

I.    Treasurer’s Report (Amanda)
•Checking: $9,212.91
•Savings: $10,006.74
•CD: $10,117.96
•Total: $29,337.61 [...]

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2010 PAGE ONE CONTEST — ENTRY CATEGORIES

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by sarah.bauer.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ENTRY FORM
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Annual SPJ Holiday Party

Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by scott.theisen.

You’re invited to join SPJ colleagues and friends at the annual Minnesota SPJ holiday party.
When: Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. to Midnight
Where: 3445 First Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

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Meeting Minutes for Nov. 17, 2009

Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by jeff.achen.

Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: Nov. 17, 2009
Location: Minneapolis Star Tribune
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president;  Jeff Achen, secretary; Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Sarah McKenzie, , Andy Tellijohn, Art Hughes, Karen Lundegaard, and Justin Piehowski, directors

Absent: Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Jane Kirtley, Joan Gilbertson, Alyssa Ford directors.

I.  Treasurer’s Report
- Total: $29,690.20
- Deposits: $285.00
- Pending deposits: $100.00
- Charges: $32.00

II. Legal Update
- The mediation in Sela v. Pulse of the Twin Cities on Nov. 3 was unsuccessful.  It appears that the libel suit will be heading towards a motion for summary judgment.  We will draft a short amicus brief on behalf of SPJ on the issue of single publication and the statute of limitations. (from John Borger)
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