Tag Archives: UW-Madison

Challenges amid the Chaos: Reporters on Covering Scott Walker

MADISON –Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker can’t stop making news – in his home state and in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and elsewhere in the U.S. and across the globe. Join three of Wisconsin’s award-winning political journalists and a nationally … Continue reading

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SPJ enters Madison chapter in “Circle of Excellence”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 28, 2014 Contact: Mark Pitsch, president, Madison pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists, 608-252-6145 MADISON – The Society of Professional Journalists this week named its Madison pro chapter to this year’s “Circle of Excellence” for helping … Continue reading

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Shadid Ethics Award nominations sought

Shadid Ethics Award nominations sought Award expanding nationally Deadline: March 3 The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists shares this press release from the UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anthony Shadid Award will recognize ethical … Continue reading

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Trollish Behavior and the Future of Online Comments

More than 30 local journalists and members of the public gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 for a panel discussion hosted by the Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, “Trollish Behavior and the Future of Online Comments.” Panelists included: … Continue reading

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SPJ Madison supports investigative center

June 5, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Pitsch, 608-252-6145 MADISON – The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an important part of the media landscape in Wisconsin. Its criminal justice, environmental, political and other reporting has garnered national and … Continue reading

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Free Business Investigative Reporting Training in Madison on Sept. 28

MADISON — For each of the last eight years, Pulitzer Prizes for investigative reporting were awarded to journalists who wrote about businesses or business themes. Yet it remains an often-undercovered area – especially as newsroom resources shrink. Now, you have … Continue reading

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SPJ Forum: What’s next for Wisconsin after the recall?

Gov. Scott Walker made history by easily surviving a recall election, but the stalemate in Wisconsin will continue as Democrats claim control of the Senate – at least until the next election. Wisconsin has been as polarized as ever in … Continue reading

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