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Wed, Feb 29, 2012
Studio SPJ with Thomas Peele

Tune in Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 1 p.m Eastern when the next broadcast of Studio SPJ will feature a talk with the author of a new book on the assassination of Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey.

Our guest will be Thomas Peele, an investigative reporter for the Bay Area News Group, whose new book is titled, "Killing the Messenger - A Story of Radical Faith, Racism's Backlash, and the Assassination of a Journalist.

The book tells the story behind the Aug. 2, 2007 murder of Bailey, editor of the Oakland Post, who had been shot to death as he walked to work.

Peele became one of the lead reporters for the Chauncey Bailey Project - a consortium of news organizations, freelance journalists, educators and students who sought to investigate the shooting.

The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of the Society of Professional Journalists contributed a $20,000 grant toward the Project.

In June 2011, a jury convicted Yusef Bey IV, former leader of Your Black Muslim Bakery, on charges that he ordered the murders of Bailey and two other men.

Bailey, 57, had been working on a story about financial problems at the bakery. He was the first journalist murdered over a domestic story in the U.S. since Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles was killed in a 1976 car bombing.

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Thu, Mar 08, 2012
High School Essay Contest Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

Topic: "Why is it important that we have news media that is independent of the government?"

The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of independent media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-hs.asp

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Sun, Mar 11, 2012
Sunshine Week

National Sunshine Week has been celebrated every March since 2005, thanks to the hard work of the American Society of News Editors. Participants include print, broadcast and online news media, civics groups, non-profits, schools and libraries. The activities are funded from a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to enlighten the public about their right to government information and strengthen their communities.

For more information: http://www.spj.org/sunshineweek.asp

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Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Application Deadline: SPJ Reporters Institute [Training]

You prepared for four years (or more) and now you're working 40 hours a week (or more) as a professional journalist.

You’ve graduated from college and been working professionally for no more than three years, and now you’re looking for the keys to a successful, long-term journalism career. You will find a good start at the SPJ Reporters Institute this summer in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Institute was designed with you in mind, by industry trainers and young journalists who face many of the same challenges you are confronting every day. We want you to successfully face those challenges, and we want to help.

Applications must be submitted by March 15. All applicants will be notified of their status on March 21.

For more information, visit http://spj.org/ri.asp

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Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Ted Scripps Leadership Institute: Application Deadline [Training] [Leaders]

The Ted Scripps Leadership Institute helps participants learn how to do just that by offering a mix of sessions focused on interpersonal and organizational leadership skills, as well as sound chapter management practices.

For more information: http://www.spj.org/scrippslt.asp

For a schedule: http://www.spj.org/scrippslt-schedule.asp

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Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Nomination Deadline: Heroes of the 50 States Award [SPJ Awards]

There are heroes among us. Heroes who may be well known within their respective states and communities, but whose labors have gone unrecognized elsewhere. Heroes whose efforts have kept state and local government records and meetings open and accessible to their fellow citizens. It is time to recognize these heroes in the same way we recognize the heroes of the federal Freedom of Information Act. It is time for a new Open Government Hall of Fame, to honor those whose lifetime commitment to citizen access, open government and freedom of information has left a legacy at the state and local level.

For more information: http://www.spj.org/a-heroes50.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Postmark Deadline: Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award [SPJ Awards]

This Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award, made annually, honors a journalism educator and recognizes outstanding teaching ability, contributions to journalism, journalism education and contributions toward maintaining the highest standards of the profession.

For more information: http://www.spj.org/a-teaching.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Ethics in Journalism Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

The Ethics in Journalism Award honors journalists or news organizations that perform in an outstanding ethical manner demonstrating the ideals of the SPJ Code of Ethics. It also honors especially notable efforts to educate the public on principles embodied in the code or hold journalists ethically accountable for their behavior. Nominations are open. Self-nomination is permitted.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-ethics.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Sunshine Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

Each year, the SPJ Board of Directors and the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee recognizes individuals and groups for making important contributions in the area of open government.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-sunshine.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
First Amendment Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

Each year, the SPJ Board of Directors and the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee recognizes individuals and groups for extraordinarily strong efforts to preserve and strengthen the First Amendment.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-firstamendment.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Historic Sites in Journalism Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

The Society’s Historic Sites in Journalism program honors the people and places that have played important roles in American journalistic history. The program dates back to 1942.

The sites were originally marked with a bronze marker, and some honorees include: World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle; Benjamin Franklin; William Randolph Hearst; The Associated Press offices in Washington and New York City; Freedom’s Journal, the first Black newspaper published in the United States; and Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-historicsites.asp

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Fellows of the Society Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]

The Society bestows the honor of fellow upon journalists for extraordinary contribution to the profession.

Up to three Fellows may be named annually. Fellows are asked to speak at future SPJ functions. Honorees receive a jeweled key and a plaque.


For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.spj.org/a-fellowsOTS.asp

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Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Region 8 Spring Conference: Fort Worth, Texas [SPJ Local]

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: http://spj.org/regionalconf.asp

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Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Region 3 Spring Conference: Gainesville, Fla. [SPJ Local]

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: http://spj.org/regionalconf.asp

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