Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ferris Journalism Day

Ferris FREE Journalism Day

“The J-Factor: Politics & The Press”
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
Ferris State University, Big Rapids

The Ferris State University department of Journalism and Technical Professional Communications is offering the best bang for the buck for journalism training. The second annual FREE one-day journalism workshop to high school students and teachers will connect many aspects of journalism and the upcoming national election. Get yourself here and we will take care of the rest!
All for FREE: The day will include lunch, multiple workshop sessions, a tour of TV and newspaper facilities on campus, free stuff and more! All this is free to the first 150 students and teachers who sign up.
Workshop sessions will include: Photography; Video Broadcasting; Sports Feature Writing; Social Media; and tips from pros at the Big Rapids Pioneer on getting a paper started.
Panel Discussion: Ask questions about the role journalism plays in society with the presidential election just two weeks away, featuring political reporters and political science experts.
Remember: A chaperone is required from each school attending.
Event Co-sponsors: Ferris State, Big Rapids Pioneer and The Torch.
CONTACT: E-mail Ferris journalism professor Steven Fox (stevenfox@ferris.edu) to reserve your spot now. This is a free event, but registration is required. More information will be distributed in the fall.

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