One of the chapter’s objectives this year is to improve relations with the SPJ college chapters and college journalists throughout the state of Virginia. As a direct result of that, we’re launching an event we hope will be a source of learning, networking and skill-building for the state’s budding journalists. On Saturday, Oct. 19, we’llContinueContinue reading “Save the Date for College Media Day: Saturday, Oct. 19”
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Some perspective on the ‘unhappy journalists’ survey
A lot of ink got spilled this past week, reporting on a new survey from the University of Georgia on career satisfaction among journalists. Poynter.org had the story: Some 28 percent of the journalists surveyed wish they had chosen a different career. Some of the coverage boo-hooed and intoned that this is yet another manifestationContinueContinue reading “Some perspective on the ‘unhappy journalists’ survey”
“Hammer” honored with 2013 George Mason Award
The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter honored a leading journalist during the 2013 George Mason Award Banquet Tuesday, June 18 at the University of Richmond. Dick Hammerstrom of The Free Lance-Star received the George Mason Award for his relentless efforts in the arena of freedom of information. Hammerstrom told the crowd of aboutContinueContinue reading ““Hammer” honored with 2013 George Mason Award”
SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction
Now is the time for all good Virginia Pro Chapter members to come to the aid of their foundation.We need your stuff.Your good stuff, that is, for a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. during the hospitality hour of the George Mason Banquet Tuesday, June 18. Proceeds benefit the Virginia SPJ/SDX Educational Foundation, which awardsContinueContinue reading “SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction”
Free Lance-Star’s Hammerstrom to receive George Mason Award
Dick Hammerstrom, local news editor for The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, has been selected as recipient of the 2013 George Mason Award by the Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter.The Mason award, established in 1964, is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to Virginia journalism. Hammerstrom has worked for newspapers in Virginia andContinueContinue reading “Free Lance-Star’s Hammerstrom to receive George Mason Award”
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