If you’ve always wanted to find out what Minnesota SPJ is all about but never had the time, now is your chance! Minnesota SPJ is holding its first annual “Fall Membership Week” from October 18th through October 22nd. All week long, we’re giving you the chance to participate in events sponsored by Minnesota SPJ so you can experience the benefits of being a member of our chapter.
Sign up to become a Minnesota SPJ member during Fall Membership Week, and we will give you free access to our four-week continuing education series this spring!
Here’s a look at the events planned for Fall Membership Week 2010:
All events are FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC! *
October 18th: 25th annual Silha Lecture at the University of Minnesota
Not Child’s Play: The Misguided Effort to Regulate Violent Video Games featuring attorney Paul Smith
7:00 p.m., Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota
Click here for more information
October 19th: Media Buzz Social
Join journalists across Minnesota for a night of networking and socializing! Meet Minnesota SPJ members and make new contacts in the journalism community.
7:00 p.m., Joe’s Garage, 1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis
Click here for more information on the Media Buzz Social
October 20th: Intern Night
College students, this is your chance to learn about how to get an internship at one of the many Twin Cities media outlets! Meet local intern recruiters from newspapers, TV stations, and other news outlets.
7:00 p.m., KSTP-TV, St. Paul, MN
Click here for more information on Intern Night
October 21st: Book Signing and Bowling, featuring Laurie Hertzel
Meet Laurie Hertzel, books editor at the Star Tribune, as she talks about her new book News to Me: Adventures of an Accidental Journalist. Then stick around and join other journalists on the lanes for some bowling fun!
7:00 p.m., Lariat Lanes, Richfield (located at 6320 Penn Ave. S.)
Click here for more information about Bowling & Book Signing
October 22nd: J-Brunch “2010 and Beyond: Stories to Watch For in Minnesota Politics”
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Egg & I Restaurant (2550 University Ave W, St. Paul)
Get up early and join SPJers for a lively discussion about the political trends to watch for in Twin Cities journalism and state-wide. And, eat some breakfast, too! Panelists confirmed, so far, include Mary Lahammer from TPT, Reg Chapman from WCCO-TV, and Don Davis from Forum Communications.
Click here for more information about J-Brunch.
Questions? Email minnesota.spj@gmail.com.
*Admission to all Member Week events is free; food and beverage (and bowling) are available on a pay-as-you-go basis! Come for the camaraderie, stay for a cocktail.
