Journalists and use of social networks

Mindy McAdams has a great blog called Teaching Online Journalism. She recently posted a piece on the guidelines various news outlets have on the use of social networks by their…

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Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Awards 2009

Since 1953 the Scripps Howard Foundation has recognized the best work in journalism through the National Journalism Awards. Winners in 18 categories will receive distinctive trophies plus cash awards totalling…

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Movie screening: The Nine Lives of Marion Barry

Join the University of Maryland and Washington, D.C., Pro chapters of SPJ at a special screening and discussion with the producer/director of the HBO documentary “The Nine Lives of Marion…

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21st Amendment Ratified: Prohibition Repealed

For tradtional journalists this is a golden day. On this day in 1933 it once again became legal to buy a drink in the United States.

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Volunteers for JEA sought

Note from chapter president Andy Schotz Anyone interested in helping with the upcoming national Journalism Education Association convention (Nov. 12 through 15 at the Marriott Wardman Park), please get in…

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