What: $20K and $40K stipends awarded to fulltime print journalists. The fellowships are named for Alicia Patterson, the founding editor of Newsday, and the nation's oldest journalism writing grants. When: Applications must be posted by Saturday, October 1 Requirements: The Alicia Patterson fellowships are open only to U.S. citizens who are fulltime print journalists, or … Continue reading Deadline Approaching: Alicia Patterson Fellowships
Month: September 2011
What: The Pakistan-United States Journalists Exchange program is designed to increase and deepen public understanding of the two countries. This study tour offers U.S. and Pakistani journalists an opportunity to gain on-the-ground insights and firsthand information about the countries they visit through meetings with policymakers, government and military officials, members of the business community and … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications: Pakistan-US Journalists Exchange
Denise Nakano, AAJA-Philly member and weekend anchor/reporter for NBC10, will be emceeing the Japanese American Citizens League's National Gala in D.C. on Thursday, September 29. Former emcees have included Joie Chen (formerly of CNN) and George Takei. More info about Denise Nakano: http://rafu.com/news/2011/09/denise-nakano-to-emcee-jacl-gala/ More info about the JACL gala dinner: http://www.jacl.org/news/gala-dinner-2011.htm
Reminder: The AAJA-Philadelphia chapter will have elections this fall! Board positions will be two-year terms -- from Jan. 1, 2012, to Dec. 31, 2013. We encourage anyone who is interested to apply. The chapter board wants new ideas, youthful energy and enthusiasm! We want YOU! If you are interested, please submit your name and desired … Continue reading Reminder: AAJA Philly Will Have Elections This Fall
Check out AAJA Philly member Cathy Li's essay, "A constitutional right to free speech, but no right to a job in press," which helped earn her the coveted Anna Chennault Scholarship and a trip to this year's AAJA National Convention. As a freshman at Columbia University, Cathy is pursuing degrees in Anthropology and Economics, with … Continue reading Member Spotlight: Cathy Li, Anna Chennault Scholarship Winner
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