Author Archives: SPJ Virginia Pro

Greg Gilligan of the Richmond Times-Dispatch has accepted the appointment to serve again as scholarship committee chairman. We will be doing our best to spread the word this year to potential recipients. Let Greg know if you have any ideas, or would be interested in serving on the committee.

Our region held its meeting on Friday, Oct. 5, during the national convention. It kicked off with the installation of Region 2 Director Ann Augherton (Arlington Catholic Herald, aaugherton@spj.org). Those in attendance from Virginia included: Doug Cumming, Louise Seals, Paula Otto, Greg Gilligan, Jason Roop, Kevin Allen, Marcus Mesner and his wife, Anita (both newContinueContinue reading “Region II Meeting”

I’ll have some posts soon on this weekend’s national convention in D.C. … but mark your calendars for next year’s event: SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference Sept. 4-7, 2008 Hyatt Regency Atlanta There’s a call for professional development programs if you have an idea and want to submit a proposal. Deadline is Dec. 14.ContinueContinue reading “Hotlanta Is Calling…”

The brave folks at Washington & Lee, the hosts of our SPJ Region II annual conference, shared updates on their planning during our regional meeting at nationals. They’re also still seeking ideas for panel sessions. Here are the basics: What: SPJ Region II Annual Conference (Delaware; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; North Carolina; Virginia. When: March 28-29,ContinueContinue reading “Journalism & Ghosts: Regional Planning Is Under Way”

The Richmond SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation is holding its reorganization meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the University of Richmond. Click for a list of trustees: [All trustees serve three-year terms, elected by the membership of SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter; officers elected by the trustees at their annual reorganization meeting.] President Wilford Kale (June 2010), Virginia MarineContinueContinue reading “Foundation Meeting”