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News about journalism, from the national chapter and others in the industry.

SPJ Madison Hosts Journalism ‘Trivia Night’ May 9

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Build your team by May 7 MADISON — Join area journalists and supporters for SPJ Madison’s second annual journalism-themed trivia night next month. The event will be held on Thursday, May 9 at Coopers Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin St. on … Continue reading →

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SPJ Madison Announces 2019-20 Board Members

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists held its annual election on April 1 and is pleased to announce the newly elected board for 2019-2020: President: Shelley Mesch, Wisconsin State Journal Vice President and Treasurer: Lauren Fuhrmann, Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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SPJ-Madison, UW School of Journalism to host March 27 panel on the making of news

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

MADISON — The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is partnering with UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication to host a panel discussion Wednesday, March 27 to answer all your questions about how the editorial process works. … Continue reading →

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Media Milwaukee, Marquette Wire student journalists receive John Patrick Hunter First Amendment awards

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Student media at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University each received First Amendment awards Friday at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention in Madison. The WNA and the Madison Chapter of the Society of Journalists partnered to present the schools … Continue reading →

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Madison-area journalists raise $900 to support UW student internships

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

MADISON — Madison-area journalists and their supporters last week raised $850 to support student journalists at UW-Madison. The fundraising took place at the annual holiday party organized by the Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: SPJ Madison holiday party and raffle to be held Dec. 13

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

Prizes include B&B stay, Overture Center tickets, distillery tour and tasting, more MADISON — The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, in conjunction with the Capitol press corps, will hold its annual holiday party and raffle Thursday, Dec. … Continue reading →

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SPJ Madison announces recipient of annual holiday raffle: UW-Madison journalism students

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

MADISON – The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce that UW-Madison journalism students with unpaid or underpaid internships will be the recipient of proceeds from the annual Holiday Party and Raffle. Money from the … Continue reading →

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