Pre-Convention/Ongoing
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Friday-Wednesday University of Minnesota |
J CAMP
A one-of-a-kind program to develop the next generation of journalists of color. This free six-day training camp will bring together a multicultural group of high school students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment.The curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training, and field trips. Sponsored by Annie E. Casey Foundation, with additional support from the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation |
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Monday-Saturday Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
STUDENT PROJECTS
Selected through a competitive process, students cover the convention by producing a daily newspaper, radio and television newscasts, and an online news Web site. Supervised by industry professionals, they get hands-on experience in an authentic newsroom environment. Convention-goers benefit by learning the latest in convention news as it happens. Student Newspaper Project sponsored by Belo; Student Newspaper printing sponsored by Knight Ridder/St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
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Tuesday-Wednesday Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
AAJA/GANNETT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT MENTOR PROGRAM
Meeting is for participants of ongoing one-year pilot program designed to provide opportunities for continued growth and development in the area of newsroom management. This session will focus on developing individual management skills, the importance of setting goals and strategies and how to accomplish them, other personal development topics and a one-on-one mentor session. Coordinator & Moderator: Ann Clark, news executive, Gannett Co., Inc. Sponsored by Gannett Co. Newspaper Division |
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Tuesday, Aug. 16 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
AAJA GOVERNING BOARD MEETING | ||||
Wednesday, Aug. 17 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
JOINT AAJA GOVERNING BOARD/CHAPTER PRESIDENTS' AND CHAPTER TREASURERS' MEETING | ||||
Wednesday, Aug. 17 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING | ||||
Wednesday, Aug. 17 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
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Thursday, Aug. 18 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis |
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 
Preparation session for the ELP summit, "Vision 2020...Capturing the Audience of the Future," which will be held in October at The Aspen Institute. Selected graduates of AAJA's Executive Leadership Program will convene to discuss the future of journalism and career advancement opportunities for those interested in senior level management. By invitation only. Sponsored by the Robert R.McCormick Tribune Foundation |
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Thu-Fri, Aug. 18-19
Sat, Aug. 20 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | CAREER FAIR
Convention-goers get the chance to talk to more than 100 recruiters and representatives from print, broadcast and online industries. | ||||
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Thu-Fri, Aug. 18-19
Sat, Aug. 20 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | ONE-ON-ONE CRITIQUE SESSIONS
An opportunity for convention participants to meet on an individual basis with professional journalists and to have their print, broadcast, photo, and design work critiqued.
Overall Coordinator: Albert Lee, AAJA Professional Programs Coordinator | ||||
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Thu-Fri, Aug. 18-19
Sat, Aug. 20 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | CYBER CAFE
The place for convention participants to check e-mail, do quick searches on the Internet, provide feedback on the convention, and check out the work of the online convention student project. Sponsored by Knight Ridder/St. Paul Pioneer Press | ||||
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Thu-Fri, Aug. 18-19 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | THE AUTHOR’S BOOKSTORE
AAJA members and others who have written books of interest will sign copies of their books. Authors include Rose Tibayan, “RESUMETAPEBOOK: The Job-Hunting Handbook for Television Journalists,” and Mizanur Rahman, who wrote “Expose,” a novel about an investigative reporter who uncovers the story of a lifetime involving corporate fraud and political corruption. Thursday:
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