Sunday, January 18, 2009

EVENTS: The World Traveling Women in Media Panel

Thursday, January 22, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Miron Room

Featuring: Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner, and Jennifer Baggett.

Come hear these women in communications share their experiences in the media industry (at places like Seld, Shape, Woman's Day, NBC, and VH1), internship and job advice, and dish on what it's like to ditch your job and spend a year traveling the world with your closest friends.

Check out their blog!

Questions? Contact WICI: suwic@yahoo.com

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Third Annual MIRROR AWARDS

Newhouse is now accepting entries for the third annual Mirror Awards competition recognizing excellence in media industry reporting. This year's competition includes new categories for digital media.

Here are the award categories:
- Best Single Article (Traditional Media)
- Best Single Article (Digital Media)
- Best Profile (Traditional Media)
- Best Profile (Digital Media)
- Best Commentary (Traditional Media)
- Best Commentary (Digital Media)
- Best In-Depth Piece (Traditional Media)
- Best In-Depth Piece (Digital Media)
**All entries must have been published or broadcast between 1/1/08 and 12/31/08

There is no fee to enter and entries are evaluated by a group of journalists and journalism educators.

Interested in applying?
Complete the entry form by the deadline :: Feb. 6th!

Questions? Go to the website or contact Jean Brooks: mirror@syr.edu

(source: SUNEWS)