friday 2:30-9 p.m. Law and Ethics
Dropping the journalistic F bomb
You say your mother loves you — check it out. Sometimes that may require a lot of digging. This session will look at access to public records and freedom of information — including those dreaded four letters that begin with F — FOIA. Evaluation code: 3318
Stan Zoller, MJE, Buffalo Grove, Ill. 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 308, Hynes CC (103) Photojournalism
Capturing ‘the shot’: sports photography
This is a presentation aimed at photographers of all skill sets and backgrounds to cover technical and artistic techniques used in covering sports. The presentation will delve into the artistic and storytelling aspects of sports photography and will discuss ways to get the game defining “shot.”
Design
Literary magazine tips from A to Z
Come learn a variety of tips on such topics as working with advisers, fundraising, submissions and zebras (OK, maybe not zebras, but you’ll learn a lot of other great stuff ). Evaluation code: 2570
Mark Murray, Arlington (Texas) ISD 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 313, Hynes CC (227)
3:30 p.m. Advising/Teaching
CJE/MJE certification testing
8 p.m. Student Event
Media Swap Shops
Swap shops are prime opportunities for preregistered students to share useful ideas and concepts with others. Bring at least 10 samples of your newspaper, literary magazine or one copy of your yearbook or video DVD to show at your table. Each delegate attending a Swap Shop must have a ticket, which will be in the school registration packet. Please check the ticket for your assigned table and time. 8 and 9 p.m. Friday, Republic A-B, Sheraton
Those who have applied to take the CJE or MJE test will do so at this time. Kim Green, MJE, Columbus (Ind.) North High School 3:30 p.m. Friday, Berkeley, Sheraton (80)
8:30 p.m.
Evaluation code: 3289
4 p.m.
General Audience
Write-off contests
Save room for dessert. Advisers are invited to this social gathering featuring a fundraiser to benefit the Student Press Law Center. Those who are judging Write-off competitions are encouraged to attend after they finish judging. Sponsored by Newseum Institute. 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, Constitution A, Sheraton (300)
Graham Beck, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 309, Hynes CC (304)
Snooping for word crimes
Follow the trail to spot goofs on every page. Smell and taste clues to apprehend offenders. Transform yourself into a trendy licensed private eye for better words, from Associated Press style to originality. As a word sleuth, arrest word fraud 24/7. Turn copy into a magnet for readers. Evaluation code: 2267
Howard Spanogle, Asheville, N.C. 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 310, Hynes CC (270) Entrepreneurship
Turn financial woes into wins
Do you wish you knew the secret to making a profit? Would you like to monitor your income and expenses? Come, listen and learn from an experienced business owner educating you how to make a profit in your yearbook program.
Contest
Check the list of contests on Page 28 for your contest time and room assignment, and the convention Update flier for additional changes. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to the room. Latecomers may be disqualified. Don’t foget your contest ticket (label) and supplies your contest requires. 4 p.m. Friday, see Page 28, Convention Update for room assignments
6 p.m. Contest
Write-off judges dinner and judging
Those who have agreed to judge JEA’s Writeoff contests are invited to dinner before judging begins. Please check in at the door. 6 p.m. Friday, Constitution B, Sheraton (300)
Adviser Event
Adviser reception and SPLC fundraiser
9 p.m. Student Event
Student dance
A dance for students will have music provided by a DJ. This is a good time to enjoy the music and dancing with other student journalists from other parts of the country. Students must present their convention name badge to be admitted to the dance. The New England Center for Investigative Reporting is the sponsor of this event. 9-11:30 p.m. Friday, Grand and Independence Ballrooms, Sheraton
Evaluation code: 3515
Jeanne Unger, Balfour, Townson, Md. 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 311, Hynes CC (435) Leadership and Team Building
Duct tape and high funkadelity
Journalists are smarter, better looking and more interesting than everybody else. That’s why the staff should have not only a goal of having an awesome publication, but also a goal of having the funkiest classroom/ newsroom experience. Get 758 ideas to make class unforgettable this year. Evaluation code: 2331
Scott Winter, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. 2:30 p.m. Friday, Room 312, Hynes CC (500)
Crew boats on Charles River: Crew teams practice year-round in preparation for the annual Head of the Charles Regatta and other rowing events. (Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau)
52 — JEA/NSPA Fall 2013 Convention/Boston
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